East District Association

Established 1946

Sponsorship and Corporate Opportunities Table of Contents

Commentary from Chairman

East Perth Eagles Men

East Perth Eagles Women

Benefit of East Perth Basketball Sponsorship

East Perth Basketball Club Demographics

Development Pathway

East Perth Basketball Key Personnel

SBL Season Home Fixtures 2015

Sponsorship Options

Contact Details Commentary from Chairman – Anthony Fletcher

With 60 years of club history East Perth is based at the Morley Sports and Recreation Centre, situated on Wellington Road Morley. With various finals appearances across State Basketball League (SBL) and Western Australian Basketball League (WABL), East Perth is seen as a true growth club that promotes from within its family, over many years we have strived for success that is clear with growth from the domestic competition, more competitive WABL teams, the best family based fans within the basketball ranks, there is one word that is synonymous with East Perth Eagles: FAMILY.

The past season was very successful, having won the Men’s State Basketball League (SBL) Grand Final 2014, the first in the clubs history, but we must always strive to improve as individuals, and as a team, both on and off the court.

As a partner of the East Perth Eagles, not only will you be lining up alongside one of the fastest growing clubs but one that’s full of rich history and managed to produce from local talent one of the , namely . The success doesn’t stop here, East Perth Eagles have also managed to produce a number of development players and our head men’s coach as an Assistant Coach within the Wildcats ranks which is a true testament to our success as a club.

You will experience a family based club with a culture second to none along with sporting entertainment we would love you to see with your own eyes. The exposure and support the East Perth Eagles attract will also help to further promote and strengthen your company’s brand. Our team of Directors along with our playing group is committed to working with you and your colleagues to meet your business objectives through what I believe will be another successful season for the East Perth Eagles. I look forward to you joining our team and helping us strive towards winning back to-back championships in 2015! East Perth Eagles Men

2014 was our most successful season at the club winning our first SBL championship since the formation of the SBL in 1989. What made this accomplishment even more special, it was done with a lineup entirely made of Australian players.

While most clubs look to bring in imports from America to lead their teams, we have developed our juniors and brought them through the system to become elite athletes in their own right. East Perth players Tom Jervis and Sunday Dech are two great examples of this. Both East Perth juniors coming up through the age groups, Tom Jervis was last season’s Rookie of the Year in the National Basketball League, while Sunday Dech has earned himself a development player role with the Perth Wildcats. In addition to that Sunday Dech was also awarded the SBL leagues most improved player award.

Captain Drew Williamson, a former Perth Wildcat, will lead again next season in his 5th year with the team. Alongside Drew, new additions Anthony Fisher and Rhys Vague will join us in our 2015 campaign.

Both Fisher and Vague have represented the Under 19s Australian team, and both have been touted as future NBL players as like Sunday they are current Wildcat Development players.

The men’s SBL side boasts 9 players that have come up through the East Perth junior ranks, an achievement most teams can’t match. What this shows is the commitment and work that both the coaches and players put in to make our club strong. We don’t buy wins, instead we develop our young players to become the best possible athletes they can be. East Perth Eagles Women

The East Perth Eagles WSBL team have an interesting and dynamic group forging a new direction for the Club into the 2015 season. The Club is the talk of the town in Basketball WA, and, with rapidly growing numbers filling the ranks in all of our junior teams, our group has shared the benefit of riding the exciting wave that is very simply...bringing basketball back! As the countdown begins to the 2015 season, it is only made better by the passion and energy surrounding the entire community at East Perth. While the word, community gives a sense of friendship and alliance within our unique Club, the word, family seems much more appropriate for the bond and connection we share with one another.

With the majority of players from last year returning, we have a few more exciting additions eagerly preparing to contribute to the phenomenon that is the East Perth Eagles. Led by veteran, Elizabeth Bailey and basketball stalwarts Melissa Winfield and Jodee Sontay, the women’s team bring their absolute best to training every night in anticipation of a successful season. Bailey offers the group a limitless intensity on the floor, where the discipline in her game rarely sees her come out second best in any interaction. Winfield has been the most underrated player in the WSBL for years and continues to push the limits of her wisdom with a “no fuss” approach to any challenge. Sontay in addition to her prolific playing career provides an integral part to the club leadership group. Complementing the prolific rebounding of Bailey and the wisdom of Winfield inside the paint is, Stephanie Jones. Jones is a whirlwind of energy, vision and basketball romance and one of many things we love about her, is that she brings her soul to the Club and to her team – her expressive style and unparalleled love for the Club inspires greater things from those around her.

We are lucky to not only have a presence of powerful players inside the paint, but we also have a positively unconventional guard line-up. With height being a valuable asset to our team’s success this year, the tall back court of Denielle Lipscombe, Dannii Devenny and import, Kelsey Maffin, will bring basketball out of the ordinary and into the wildest basketball dreams of our avid followers. The girls are working away at delivering a more spectacular style of game to the spectator and given the talent that already exists, it will only require a little more imagination. Maffin returns after a short hiatus away from the game and in a modest and most effective way, injects flair and grace back into the game. Adding to the inexhaustible list of talent in our group, is Nicole Jorre de St Jorre – Jordy brings a definitive speed to the back court and a high basketball intellect to our team offense. She can push the ball up the floor better than anyone in the league and as a result, creates endless opportunities for her teammates. Backing Jordy as a ball handler is Hayley DeSousa, whose quietly confident disposition fuels her development as a point guard this year.

Our brilliant list of players does not end there and their contribution to our program remains unrivalled around the league. What it means for our season is that we can offer a fast-paced and innovative interpretation of our great game. We can offer a sense of tradition and belonging to our supporters and junior participants. We can offer something bigger than ourselves – we can offer to bring some basketball excitement back!

We would love for you ride the wave with us... Benefit of East Perth Basketball Sponsorship

Right now is the perfect time to align your business or brand with the East Perth Basketball. In addition to a long and rich history in WA basketball, East Perth can be regarded as an up and coming club with an exuberant new base of volunteers, coaches, administrators and of course talented player signings.

2013 and 2014 saw sharp rises in attendance which resulted in East Perth expanding its Junior Competition into The Rise complex in Maylands in 2013. With solid leg work by import Stephanie Jones, there is a real ground swell of local school kids and public support flowing into the club from all levels.

By sponsoring this illustrious association, you will not only be contributing back to a very large and passionate community, you can join other ongoing incumbent sponsors, Vorian Agency, People’s Choice, Toll Ipec, Schweigen, Bissel and Steel Blue who have all greatly benefited from their relationship with East Perth Eagles.

By entering into one of the following sponsorship packages, you can reap the benefits of large and prominent stadium signage at the YMCA Morley Recreation Centre. The Morley Recreation Centre boasts exciting numbers with over 500 000 attendances throughout the year! Averaging 9500 entering the premises in any given week, exposure with sleek and professional vinyl paneling is sure to draw attention!

The YMCA accommodates a vast number of facilities and activities including: • 350 Seat Function Room • Well decked out and popular gymnasium • 3 Multi-purpose courts • Crèche • Group fitness classes & Over 50s classes

All ages can be found using the variety of facilities offered at the YMCA. Open 362 days of the year from 6am-10pm most days, this opportunity to reach such a wide audience is too good to miss!

Not only will you reap the benefits of professional signage, you will also be prominent on the East Perth Eagles website (www.eastpertheagles.sportingpulse.net ), Facebook page, advertised in every home game match program and receive a signed photograph with your favorite player to display at your work place! East Perth Basketball Club Demographics

As mentioned, EAST PERTH BASKETBALL is a club of increasing popularity and stature. Check out our catchment areas as indicated by the readership of these two fantastic local newspapers so you (literally) see where we are coming from!

By aligning yourself with our club, you will have the ability to promote your business to thousands of people from the above suburbs. And, as they are major sponsorship partners of EAST PERTH BASKETBALL, you have the ability to include your logo in advertisements in the Eastern Reporter and Guardian Express which have a combined readership of 94,000 people! Development Pathway

East Perth is not just a basketball club; it is a family. Sponsoring us will allow us the resources to reach kids in the community through the sport of basketball. We have a desire to reach as many children in the community State as we can. Basketball League

The club runs a comprehensive Development League - Saturday Junior Competition that Division 1 caters for age groups from the 4-8 year old Aussie Hoops, 8 – 12 year old Eagle Development, and Basketball League (U12 our junior domestic competitions to U/20) that are Under 10s through to Domestic Under 17s. In 2013, East Perth Competition - Morley Recreation Basketball expanded their junior Centre & 'The Rise' competitions to the state of the Maylands art recreation centre ‘The Rise’ in Aussie Hoops Maylands. (4-8yrs) Local Development (8-12yrs) Tom Jervis: Under 12 East Perth Eagle to BLASTProgram (8-18yrs) WABL Australian Boomer representative Development (11-18yrs) East Perth Basketball Key Personnel

Narelle Henry – Womens Head Coach

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2007 – 2011 Head Coach – Womens State Basketball League 2008 WNBL Volunteer Assistant Coach 2006 Perth Redbacks Assistant Coach – Women’s SBL, Division One Coach – WABL PLAYING EXPERIENCE 2004-2013 State Basketball League - Perth Redbacks Fairest & Best Player, Best Defensive Player, Most Assists Trophy 2003-2007 National Basketball League - Member of Perth Lynx 1999-2003 NCAA (USA) - Student/Athlete for High Point University Competed in Big South Conference – DIVISION I, 2 times All-Conference Player 1998-1999 State Basketball League – East Perth Eagles 1991-1996 State Representation (Co-captain x2, All-Australian x2, Bronze and Silver Medal) 1998 National Basketball League – Brisbane Blazers 1995-1997 National Basketball League – QUIT Perth Breakers (Most Improved Player) State Basketball League - Perry Lakes, Wanneroo Basketball Association Adam Forde – Mens Head Coach 1992-1994 State Basketball League - Stirling Basketball (SBL CHAMPIONS, Most Assists)

4th season as Head Coach East Perth Eagles CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 5th season in SBL Coaching role 1994 Junior Aboriginal Sports Woman of the Year 2004 Senior Aboriginal Sports Woman of the Year East Perth Coaching Record - 56 wins & 38 losses 6 x Western Australian Representative at the National Championships 2012 Top 4 finish in regular season 2 x All-Australian Elite guard selection for National Guards Camp (WBNL) Runner up Grand Finalist to Named in Senior Australian Squad (1997) for Sydney 2000 Implementation of Indigenous Development Program resulting in 9 Indigenous elite players 2013 Top 4 finish in regular season representing at SBL level. Semi Final exit to eventual Champions COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION 1994-Current . Sports role model and motivational speaker for past 13 years Organised major ‘Reconciliation’ event in 2006 (attended by over 800 participants) 2014 MSBL Champions beating Keynote speaker – Follow the Dream Graduation Ceremony Keynote speaker – WA Health Department (Reconciliation and Sport) 2013-14 Perth Wildcats 2nd season as Assistant Coach Keynote speaker – National YWCA Conference in Melbourne 2007 (Seizing Opportunities) 2013 Perth Wildcats NBL Runner up Keynote speaker – Newton Moore Senior High School – Being Indigenous and Being Successful Planned and implemented Indigenous basketball program at Perth Redbacks. 2014 Perth Wildcats NBL Champions Consultant for development of Indigenous basketball. Former Development Manager of Basketball WA. Country Basketball Clinics Level O Coaching Instructor for Basketball WA – revised strategy for Indigenous participation FACSHIA Leadership Conference – National Women’s Alliance Mentor for Indigenous players in the WSBL Redbacks Program to lead as coaches and role models. East Perth Basketball Key Personnel

Anthony Fletcher – Chairman & MD Anthony Fletcher is an accomplished businessman and entrepreneur with a background in the Electrical Appliance and Consumer Electronics Industry. For the past ten years Anthony has been the owner and Managing Director of The Axis Group who are sales agents for the Australian Electrical Retail Industry operating in all states of Australia. Anthony is also Director and Chief Executive Officer of Schweigen Home Appliances, a position he has held since 2009. Anthony's love of basketball goes back to his junior days in Busselton and playing State Basketball League for the Southwest Slammers. Anthony became involved with East Perth Basketball through his daughters involvement which saw his daughter Emily playing SBL for East Perth. Anthony has been Coach of the East Perth's Women's SBL team which saw him go within 2 points of winning a championship in 2011 . Anthony was also awarded Basketball WA's Women's SBL Coach of the Year in 2011. Anthony is very passionate about basketball and in his role as Chairman of the club has created a family attitude. Tim Sparks - Director of Basketball 20 years’ experience as a biologist/environmental manager in the water sector within various organisations extending to Local, State and Commonwealth government. Tim is a scientific investigator and practitioner with much of his career including managerial experience in planning/leading innovative and complex projects with a solution focus, particularly in the area of the mitigating the impacts of salinity on water resources. This includes work to recover the Wellington Reservoir in Collie.

Tim played or has been involved with basketball his entire life. Having played the game for many years he coached at State Basketball League level before having children. As his children grew, Tim became involved with East Perth District Basketball Association in 2005 as a Development Coach for the Biddi-ball Programme. Tim continues to be involved with running the successful under 10’s program and oversees the Association’s local competition which now comprises more than 130 sides. He was first appointed as a director in 2008 and is the current Director of Basketball.

Tim Symons - Director of Communications 25 years business experience, the last 15 years being a senior executive in the transport, mining and port industries. Major focus on business improvement, organisational change and financial performance. Tim has experience in a broad range of industry sectors that also includes board position with ASX listed entities. Having exposure to both public and private business Tim has an extremely balance score card with relationships and understanding of both sectors. Organisations such as Fortescue Metals Group, QUBE, Allmine, and more recently Synergy Metals group are all companies he has occupied Executive roles. Tim has been involved with East Perth District Basketball Association for several years and prior with the Swan City Mustangs becoming involved as a player and in the Junior Development Programme as a Coach. Having continue involvement in the boys and girls programmes as well as a Coach within the Western Australian Basketball League (WABL). He was first appointed as a director in 2013 and is the current Director of Communication. East Perth Basketball Key Personnel

Anthony Sparks - Director of Finance 25 years experience as a Chartered Accountant and Senior Executive in strategic, financial, taxation, project and corporate matters within various organisations and industries. Executive experience in a broad range of sectors including resources (iron ore, oil& gas, copper, cobalt and gold); food (olive oil); and information technology. Within the resources sector Anthony has worked for privately owned resources company with a $3bn project study, an ASX Listed Company with three producing mines and one developing mine, and various ASX Listed Companies involved in exploration and evaluation activities. Anthony has been involved with East Perth District Basketball Association since October 2004 when he became involved in the Biddi-ball Programme as a Development Coach. Since then Anthony has continued his involvement as a Development Coach in the both the boys and girls programmes as well as a Coach within the Western Australian Basketball League (WABL). He was first appointed as a director in 2008 and is the current Director of Finance. Trevor Youngberg – Director of Business A qualified Chartered Accountant, he worked for 7 years in public practice developing an extensive knowledge of business management and taxation. He then transitioned into the commerce sector holding accounting and finance roles across various industries including the construction and mining sectors. Trevor has been involved in basketball since an early age and continues to play at a social level and is the current Director of Business. Rae Berry - Secretary HR and Quality Management Specialist with a number of years experience in recruitment, performance management, performance appraisals, ensuring policies, procedures and processes are in line with business objectives and legislative and regulation requirements. Experience in payroll, accounts, and processing of GST/BAS requirements for a number of small businesses. Rae has been involved with East Perth District Basketball Association since 2007, becoming involved in local club as Registrar and team manager. In 2009 was appointed as Secretary for the club. Involved across all areas of the club from the local competition through to SBL. Liaising with BWA/BA and other associations on all aspects of basketball.

Stephanie Jones – Development Officer Steph has 17 years of experience in senior basketball, including 5 years in the United States college system then 8 years playing professionally around the world across Australia and Europe. Awards and Honors professionally include: •Voted Most Valuable Player (MVP) Team– The Netherlands, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, and Australia •Basketball Player of the Year League – the Netherlands, Switzerland •Led the Country in Points and Rebounds – the Netherlands, Switzerland •Broke Several Records – The Netherlands and Switzerland. Most points scored in a game and season. Most rebounds in a game. Record 44 points in one game, the Netherlands; Record 51 points in one game, Switzerland; Record 26 rebounds in one game, the Netherlands. Beyond Stephs extensive sporting experience, she holds two bachelors degrees and a Masters degree in business. SBL Season Home Fixtures 2015

The SBL Season consists of 26 games (excluding finals), 13 home and 13 away, in addition the WABL and junior development leagues run for over 40 weeks of the year, maximising your business exposure at the venue. Sponsorship Options

STADIUM SIGNAGE – MAIN ARENA: 3X3M – 3 YEAR SPONSORSHIP DEAL • Year 1: $5,500; Year 2: $3,000; Year 3: $2,000 [3 year commitment] • 1X1M also available Year 1: $1,200; Year 2: $800; Year 3: $600 [3 year commitment] • Cost of professional vinyl paneling sign production included in the price • Prominent advertising space and link to your business website from our official webpage and Facebook page. Large advertising space in our game night program at every home game • Letter of acknowledgement and thanks with signed team photo of Men’s and Women’s teams • Opportunity to meet and mingle with the East Perth Eagles SBL players, Executives and other Sponsors post match • Family pass for 2 regular season home games (2 Adults & 2 Children)

CORPORATE BOX: $2,500 • Season Tickets for an 8 person courtside box for all Men’s and Women’s home games plus finals, drinks available from licensed area • Front of box seat courtside signage (2400 x 800). Includes cost of signage production • Prominent advertising space and link to your business website from our official webpage and Facebook page. Large advertising space in our game night program at every home game • Match night live commentary acknowledgements at every home game • Letter of acknowledgement and thanks with signed team photo of Men’s and Women’s teams • Opportunity to meet and mingle with the East Perth Eagles SBL players, executives and other sponsors post match Sponsorship Options

GAME DAY SPONSORSHIP: $300 (CORPORATE BOX HOLDERS) • Naming rights for the game • Information displays and promotional give-aways • Marketing material distribution

GAME DAY SPONSORSHIP: $400 (NON-CORPORATE BOX HOLDERS) • As above but includes invitation for up to 4 representatives to a corporate box for the game

INDIVIDUAL PLAYER SPONSORSHIP: $500 (ONE SEASON) • Live commentary acknowledgement as player is introduced to crowd at all home games • Your business name and website next to player’s name in all home match night programs • Signed photo of you and your sponsored player Contact Us

Tim Symons Director of Communications 0488 180 450 [email protected]

Trevor Youngberg Director of Business 0417 981 933 [email protected]

PO Box 974, Morley WA 6943 www.eastpertheagles.sportingpulse.net