Sutton-in-Craven Cricket Club Sponsorship Opportunities 2015/2016
BE A PROUD SPONSOR OF SUTTON-IN-CRAVEN C.C
Introduction Following one of its most successful seasons to date, Sutton-in-Craven Cricket Club is now looking to engage with new sponsors ahead of the 2015 season. This document has been developed to give an indication of the varied opportunities we can offer to those wanting to partner with a vibrant and dynamic Club and to indicate just some of the exciting benefits that a partnership could bring to your business. Background Sutton Cricket Club was formed around 1902 by the Vicar, playing friendly matches. By 1904, under the Rev A R Light, they joined the "SKIPTON JUNIOR CRICKET LEAGUE". The team was known as Sutton Church, and to play for the team the members had to be church-goers. In 1933 the team, which was now called Sutton Parish, joined the West Bradford League. Team membership had been thrown open to all men in the parish. They re-joined the Craven League in 1940 but after 1941 the team was not in the league owing to the Second World War, with the shortage of players etc. Sutton Cricket Club, as it was now known, re-joined the Craven League in 1946 and shared the championship with J Nelson's, and in 1947 won the WYNN Cup. During the war the cricket ground was used for friendly matches between local factories, and the Home Guard and ARP Wardens. Although not winning the WYNN Cup since 1947, the club has won the Keighley Cup a few times - the first team in 1994 and the second team in 1984 and 1997. Now the club is still going strong with two senior and two junior teams still playing on the same ground after 100 years. In September 2013 the club purchased the freehold of the ground thereby securing its future use as a cricket field. Work is also currently underway to replace our changing rooms which were built in the 1930s and are the oldest in the league.
2012 In 2012 Sutton-in-Craven C.C entered the midweek t20 competition run by Skipton Cricket Club. This was a new area of cricket for the team and the club were looking to use the younger players from the club as a way of playing with more senior players. Against all odds Sutton-in- Craven won the competition on the last ball needing 1 run to win. Sutton were crowned Champions much to the amazement of other clubs involved. 2014 In 2014 Sutton-in-Craven C.C were crowned Craven & District Division 2 Champions after a superb season, 1 st team Captain Craig Thornton was delighted with the league win and promotion to Division 1. Everyone at the Club is looking forward to the 2015 season after our promotion. Our 2 nd Team also had a fantastic season, unfortunately missing our on Promotion to Division 4 by 1 point. This was mainly down to games being cancelled due to poor weather conditions. Captain Craig Sanderson expressed that the players were gutted but would surely bounce back in the 2015 season to gain promotion.
Why Sponsor Us Sutton-in-Craven C.C is extremely proud of its professional manner on and off the field, its legacy of sporting achievements and its continuous commitment towards junior and senior development. Following our recent Promotion to the Craven & District Cricket League Division 1, there is no better time to become associated with the Club and be part of the exciting future it has in store.
Why Us? Why Now? Associate your organisation with a highly successful Club Increase your exposure to thousands of potential customers Support one the English Cricket Board Club Mark Clubs providing Level 2 Coaches and an Annual Kwik Cricket Festival for local schools. An opportunity to directly improve and participate with the community that you and your employees work in Flexible sponsorship opportunities developed to suit your budget and business objectives Finally, because we are a Club that wants you to benefit too We are launching our first ever marketing campaign Sutton C.C Drive Our brand new website (www.suttonincravencricketclub.com) has gone live increasing exposure and advertising opportunities The appointment of the new roles of Marketing and Press Officers will maximise exposure for the Club and sponsors Exciting new 1st XI players and a new junior section. Qualified coaches with the objective of being the best coaching club in the country Plans to build a new club house.
Exposure Members & Visitors Over 200 club supporters 100+ members and players 20+ visiting sides throughout the season 30+ Junior players (U11 s & U13 s) Excellent School links Online reach 813 Twitter followers 169 Facebook followers & growing New website-ongoing 1000+ Facebook story reach
Media Coverage Keighley News, Craven Herald, Telegraph & Argus.
Sponsorship Opportunities Ground Sponsorship- The boundaries of this opportunity are endless. Benefits include branding on all signage as well as reference in every printed and online mention. Press release and photo opportunities upon signing of the deal. Primary advertising on Club site and Social media, regular event and delegate opportunities and use of the club facilities (once built-sept 2015). Please contact Stuart Robinson for more info. Nets Sponsorship- We are currently looking at having some permanent nets added to our ground in the near future and are looking for donations and funding towards this. If you are interested in this please contact Stuart Robinson our club chairman. Boundary Boards- Positioned along the river side boundary. Ideal location, facing the whole club for maximum visibility. Starting at 200 (size dependant) -1 year Match Ball Sponsors- Commercially the most accessible package available. Mentions on both the twitter and facebook on the day of the game as well as presence in the season listings. 25 per match ball- 1 year. Event Sponsorship- The club holds several high attendance events each year including Memorial matches, Cricket Force day, Season Opening and Annual Presentation Evenings. Each offers an ideal opportunity for sponsorship, with the sponsor s name being associated with the event at all opportunities, including (where appropriate) posters, tickets, newsletters, references to the event on the website and social media, menus & trophies. Various Packages available Scoreboard Advertising- Sponsors will have their name on a board attached to the scoreboard advertising space which is in view of the whole cricket field. 250-1 year
Why your support matters Sutton-in-Craven Cricket Club is an important part of the community in and around Sutton. Our sports club is characterised by success on he pitch, of which there has been plenty to be proud of recently. But of more importance in my opinion, is the role it plays in fostering important values on and off the field; inclusiveness and diversity, family orientation, the concepts of teamwork and playing hard but fair, and a genuinely outstanding commitment to investing in youth development. These values have been nurtured over many, many years and I m proud to be a part of this. I encourage you to do the same; to become part of this fantastic club. Simon Doane Marketing & Fundraising The Club caters for junior cricketers of all abilities and nurtures both social and sporting values in a structured enjoyable programme. We aim to build on the skill, enjoyment and camaraderie that develop through our children s cricketing years. In addition to weekly play, summer holidays bring the excitement of local schools with our Kwik Cricket Festival run by qualified coaches. As a result, we hope to create a thriving junior section represented by 2 teams in the form of U9 s and U11 s. On Sunday mornings, when youngsters play cricket and their parents relax and enjoy refreshments at the Club, you get a real sense of fun mixed with great community spirit. There is a sense of purpose and achievement which is what team sport is all about. -Stuart Robinson- Club Chairman
BE A PROUD SPONSOR OF A SPORTING LEGACY