Corporate, Sponsorship and Hospitality Brochure 2017/18 #TeamRochdale Together every match, every season
Join #TeamRochdale Whether you are an established local business or on a new venture ready to watch your business grow, you will already have the passion and drive to promote your brand, create valuable networking and gain some positive PR in the public domain. Here at Team Rochdale our commercial marketing team are always here to offer your business excellent commercial opportunities via sponsorship or digital/stadium advertising at a very competitive price. We already take great satisfaction in having superb relationships with our existing sponsors and partners and pride ourselves in helping generate substantial publicity and business growth for their businesses. As your business grows, you may want to entertain your existing clients or reward your employees for any hard work done with Match Day Hospitality for a unique and memorable VIP experience. Again prices are competitive and your day can be tailored to suit your needs with optional extras if required. Our marketing brochure will provide you with further information on our wide range of commercial opportunities to benefit both your business and the club. The brochure also provides information for those looking to hire our private function suite to celebrate that special occasion or hold a corporate meeting in the impressive setting of the Crown Oil Arena.
Contents Sponsor a Match Page 4/5 Executive Sponsor Package Page 6 Match Ball Sponsor Package Page 7 Sponsor a Player Page 8 Individual Matchday Hospitality Page 9 Executive Box & Buffet Package Page 10 Unique Sponsorship Opportunities Page 11 Goldbond Advertising Page 12 Programme Advertising Page 12 E-Newsletter Advertising Page 12 Stadium Advertising Opportunities Page 13 Rochdale AFC Business Club Page 14/15 Celebration Packages Page 16/17
Sponsor a Match As Match Sponsor hospitality guests you will enjoy a fantastic VIP match day experience at the same time you will benefit from company brand exposure to the clubs existing corporate clients and the stadium crowd. Your attentive match day host will provide you and up to 12 guests with the finest hospitality whilst you get to watch the match within the comfort of your own exclusive Executive box. As high profile match day sponsor your company logo will appear on the front of our award winning match day programme, your company name announced on tannoy, you will enjoy a post-match presentation and as official match day sponsor you will select and present the Man of the Match award at the end of the game. This is marketing that only a football match can deliver. Page 4
The Sponsor a Match package includes: A delicious freshly prepared 3 course meal served in your Executive Box for 12 x people Match tickets for 12 x guests Half page editorial in Match Day Programme Company name and message on digital TV screens throughout the stadium Tannoy announcement at the beginning / end of match Half time cake & refreshment Post-match presentation and commemorative gift Select the Man of the Match and present him with the award after the match Complimentary Match Programme for all guests Complimentary Tea / Coffee in your Executive Box Club Lounge passes 2 x car park passes The Official Match Sponsorship package is 1,050. The price is for up to 12 guests. Additional guests will be charged at 75 per person. Prices are plus VAT. Page 5
Executive Sponsor Package As Executive Sponsor your hospitality package is for up to 10 x guests and you will also benefit from exclusive use of an Executive Box for the day / evening along with the following benefits: 3 course meal for up to 10 x guests served in your Executive Box Match tickets for 10 x guests Company name and logo on front of the official Match Day Programme Quarter page editorial in Match Day Programme Company name and message on digital TV screens throughout the stadium Half time cake & refreshment Post-match presentation and commemorative gift Invitation to attend the Man of the Match presentation Complimentary Match Programme for all guests Complimentary Tea / Coffee in the Executive Box Club Lounge passes 1 x car park pass Tannoy announcement at the beginning / end of match The cost of the Executive Match Sponsorship package is 895. The price is for 10 x guests. Additional guests will be charged at 65 per person. Prices are plus VAT. Page 6
Match Ball Sponsor Package Match ball sponsorship gives you and your business the ideal opportunity to experience a memorable day at the Crown Oil Arena whilst elevating your company brand. As Match Ball sponsor, your package includes hospitality for up to 8 x guests and tickets to watch the match from the luxury seats located in the Main Stand. You will also benefit from: VIP treatment from our Corporate Hospitality Team A delicious freshly prepared 3 course meal by Quirky Catering served in the club lounge Match tickets for luxury seating in the Main stand Company name and logo on the front page of the official Match Day Programme Half time cake & refreshment Quarter page editorial in Match Day Programme Company name and message on digital TV screens throughout the stadium Tannoy announcement at the beginning / end of match Post-match presentation and commemorative gift Invitation to attend the Man of the Match presentation Complimentary Match Programme for all guests Club Lounge passes The cost of the Match Ball sponsorship package is 550. The price is for 8 x guests. Additional guests will be charged at 55 per person. Prices are plus VAT. Page 7
Sponsor a Player Your favourite Rochdale Players are now available to sponsor for the 2017/18 season. Not only is this another great way to affiliate your business with our first team players (maximising publicity for your company) but an opportunity to have a positive impact on a players season too. The cost to sponsor a player is 350 plus VAT and includes the following: Signed certificate Players signed, match worn shirt presented at the end of the season Your company name / logo / personal message underneath the player s photograph on the Players Sponsor s page of every edition of The Voice of Spotland Programme throughout the season. 4 x VIP Meal & Match hospitality tickets to your chosen 2017/18 home game(s). Player Sponsorship packages are limited and must be sold before the start of the season therefore please act quickly to secure this rewarding sponsorship deal. Page 8
Individual Match Day Hospitality Match day hospitality is a fantastic way to impress and entertain your clients, reward your employees or treat your friends and family to a VIP experience. Your attentive match day host will ensure you and your VIPs experience the best of our pre-match atmosphere in our Club Lounge, complimented by a freshly prepared, locally sourced 3 course meal served professionally to you and your guests before the game by the Quirky Catering company. VIP treatment from our Corporate Hospitality Team A delicious freshly prepared 3 course meal by the Quirky Catering Company Complimentary Match Day Programme Club Lounge passes with licensed bar facilities Half time cake & refreshment Main stand seating Invitation to attend the Man of the Match presentation Opportunity to meet the players and directors post match (subject to their availability) The price of this package is 50 per Adult and 39 per Child / Concession. The cost for Season Ticket Holders is 25 per Adult and 20 per Child / Concession. Page 9
Executive Box & Buffet Package Whether you are planning that special occasion, entertaining clients, rewarding employees or just looking for a VIP day out with friends, our Box & Buffet package is perfect for Dale fans looking to celebrate any special occasion. This package is for up to 12 x guests and includes a luxurious buffet and Executive Box available for use throughout the match day / evening. You will also benefit from: Freshly prepared buffet by Quirky Catering Company VIP treatment from our Corporate Hospitality Team Match tickets x 12 Complimentary Match Day Programme for every guest Personal message displayed on digital TV screens throughout the stadium Club Lounge passes Tannoy announcement at the beginning / end of the match Special mention in the official Match Day Programme Invitation to attend the Man of the Match presentation Complimentary Tea & Coffee facilities in the Executive Box The cost of the Executive Box & Buffet package is 650. Price includes VAT. This package is for up to 12 x guests. Page 10
Unique Sponsorship Opportunities 1. Tunnel Sponsor Sponsor the Players Tunnel here at the Crown Oil Arena which will give your company maximum impact / exposure within the Stadium on match days. Have your company name and logo emblazoned across the entire players tunnel area. Cost of sponsorship 5,000 plus VAT per season. 2. 4th Official Sponsorship Sponsor the 4th Official - when the 4th Official announces the added on time at each game, your company name will be mentioned by our PA announcer as the sponsor of the 4th Official at every home League and Cup game. The package includes a ground advertising board situated at pitch level. Cost of sponsorship 1,750 plus VAT per season. 3. Car Park Sponsorship Have your company name and logo displayed along the entrance of our official carpark. Be the first company to be seen when entering the Crown Oil Arena. The advertisement is facing onto the main Sandy Lane road and can be seen 24/7 by the public. This opportunity equates to only 60 per week. Cost of sponsorship 3,000 plus VAT per season. 4. Rochdale Football Club Media / Commentary Sponsorship Sponsor our commentary team for every League and Cup match throughout the season. Your company name will be mentioned for a minimum of 10 plugs during every Rochdale commentary for all games that feature on the Rochdale ifollow digital platform. This unique sponsorship equates to only 40 per game. Cost of sponsorship 2,000 plus VAT per season.
Goldbond Advertising Advertise your business on the back of our Goldbond Lottery Results sheet. Each week 8000 leaflets are printed & distributed to homes and businesses across Rochdale Borough. A5 colour advert cost ONLY 500 plus VAT Price includes Print & Distribution of all 8000 leaflets Programme Advertising Our award winning match day programme The voice of Spotland is produced at every home game. A full page colour advert provides the opportunity to expose your business to our wide range of supporters who visit The Crown Oil Arena each match day. Each advertisement costs just 100 plus VAT per edition. E-Newsletter Advertising The 2016/17 season saw the launch our weekly E-Shot Newsletter. Our weekly E-newsletters are sent out to 5000 subscribers who are first to receive breaking news from the Club, ticket and match information and exclusive interviews directly to their Email. Email marketing allows your business to reach a wide audience and offers proven results. Why not advertise your business to over 5000 Dale fans on our weekly E-shot newsletter for only 50. Page 12
Stadium Advertising Opportunities Back of the Stand Advertising Boards (20ft x 4ft) 750 Pitch Side Perimeter Advertising Board (crowd facing) (20ft x 2.6ft) 1,000 Prime Pitch Side Perimeter Advertising Board on TV Arc (20ft x 2.6ft) 1,200 All of our prices are PLUS VAT and boards are valid for the entire season. Page 13
Rochdale AFC Business Club By becoming a sponsor of Rochdale AFC you and your company will automatically become an executive member of Dale's Business Club. The Business Club was founded in 2015 by our Chairman Chris Dunphy. By becoming a club sponsor and business club member you will have the opportunity to network with up to 70 local businesses, developing client base and maintaining a positive relationship with Rochdale AFC. This season Dale Business Club will continue to provide local companies the opportunity to share their love of the game and their business by attending exclusive quarterly networking meetings with other companies who sponsor the club. All members will be offered the opportunity to sponsor the event and to showcase their business by becoming key speaker. Sponsor our Business Club event for 500. Price is plus VAT. Page 14
Celebration Packages We are excited to announce our plans to refurnish the Club Lounge and Function Suite at the Crown oil arena ready for 2018. We also have plans to licence the venue so that weddings and civil ceremonies can take place in the spectacular and impressive setting of the Crown Oil Arena. The contemporary and spacious suite has been designed to be flexible allowing us to accommodate a variety of functions big or small, casual or formal. Even before our planned renovations, the current suite and function rooms are attractive and readily available to hire for a whole host of events. We offer a bespoke service with highly trained, expertly skilled staff who can tailor the room around your event, be it a wedding reception, a birthday, a christening or a corporate function, there are no limits to the events we can host here. The events production team are on hand to assist with any planning needs before your event and will be there to ensure that the day is executed flawlessly and effortlessly. Page 16
Our catering team (The Quirky Catering Company) work tirelessly using only the highest quality ingredients which are locally sourced where possible. Using only freshly prepared food, our cutting edge choice of menu will be professionally delivered to your guests throughout your special day. Any special requirements will be dealt with understanding and compassion and delivered to the highest possible standard. Our prices are competitive and we ensure all our guests will be impressed with the high standard of service we are offering. If plans go ahead to licence the venue, Crown Oil arena will become the most exciting up and coming wedding venues Rochdale has witnessed to date. We will be offering bespoke packages for up to 50 guest from prices as little as 1907 (the year Rochdale AFC was established) including your wedding breakfast, wedding reception and DJ. Larger parties can be catered for.
For more information on any of our sponsorship, hospitality or celebration packages please contact: Proudly sponsored by: Frances Fielding Sales & Marketing Manager Rochdale AFC Tel: 01706 753581 Email: frances@rochdaleafc.co.uk CROWN OIL ARENA, SANDY LANE, ROCHDALE, OL11 5DS