FOOTBALL CLUB

SPONSORSHIP PROPOSALS FOR 2017

MACQUARIE SCORPIONS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB

Macquarie Scorpions tackle violence Head On

The Macquarie Scorpions will be wearing their new jerseys with pride this season, as the Club is one of only two local rugby league clubs in the Newcastle and Hunter area selected to take part in the Let’s Tackle Domestic Violence programme which is run by the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Let’s Tackle Domestic Violence programme sees selected football clubs and club member’s act as ambassadors within the local community against the act of domestic violence.

“It is a huge honour that the Macquarie Scorpions were selected to take part in the programme and it will see every club official and team member sign a code of conduct that commits to refraining from domestic violence, agree to become community role models and participate in a community education campaign and display the Tackling Domestic Violence logo on the club jersey, game programmes and supporters merchandise,’

“The 2017 season will also see us enter a team in the Ladies League Tag competition, which is a great initiative by the Newcastle League and one that we fully embrace as it is a great fit with our Lets Tackle Domestic Violence Program and provides opportunities for young women in our area to actively participate” said Macquarie Scorpion President Kevin Maher.

The Scorpions are gearing up for a strong 2017 season not only off the field with the Lets’ Tackle Domestic Violence programme but also on the field with its 2017 recruitment drive coming to a close before Christmas.

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

This letter is to introduce ……………………………….. ….. Who is a member of the Macquarie Scorpions Rugby League Football Club Committee

…………………………..is a valued member of a committee, who over the past season, has shown to be both dedicated, hardworking and able to achieve results for the club.

On behalf of the club,…………………………. . is authorized to seek support for the club particularly in the way of sponsorship and donation.

We thank you for your time and interest and in anticipation of your support.

Yours sincerely

Steve Woodbridge Secretary

MACQUARIE SCORPIONS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB

ABOUT THE CLUB

Macquarie Scorpions: One of 8 District Clubs that make up the Newcastle Rugby league – the Newcastle Division of the .

Newcastle Knights: Affiliated with the through the Newcastle Rugby League. Macquarie Scorpions supplies many junior players to the Knights.

Macquarie District: Includes the major townships of Toronto and Morisset in the western and southern areas of Lake Macquarie and the boundary extends as far north as Cameron Park Four Junior Clubs- Macquarie, South Lakes, Wangi Wangi and West Wallsend with over 600 players Three 2nd Division Clubs- West Wallsend, Morisset and Dora Creek.

Macquarie became a First Grade Club of the Newcastle Rugby League in 1960, the club held its 50 year anniversary in 2009. The Macquarie Scorpions were successful in winning a First Grade Premiership in 1991 and Reserve Grade Premierships in 1974 2006, 2008 and 2013 and were Open Grade Premiers in 2008 the club was beaten grand finalists in 1994, 2015 and 2016 and also Minor Premiers in 2016. The Scorpions were also, finalist in 1967, 1974 and 1978 and semi finalists in 1968, 1981, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Macquarie Scorpions promotes itself as a community based organization, providing recreational and leisure activities for the youth and general population of Western and Southern Lake Macquarie. We have a commitment to the development of junior rugby league in the area and providing opportunities for junior players to play rugby league at the highest level possible.

Through these activities the club provides business opportunities for and trade with commercial operations, primarily in the local district. The club enjoys good relations with Local Government through the Lake Macquarie Council, The Toronto Chamber of Commerce, the club and hotel fraternity.

Our two major sponsors are the Toronto Workers Club and Centennial Coal

The committee of the Macquarie Scorpions is amenable at all times to comments and Suggestions concerning improvements to our operations and our place in the wider community. We as a club Endeavour to participate in all community activities.

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AN OUTSTANDING MARKETING/SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Our sponsors play a huge and much appreciated part in assisting our club to provide a happy, healthy sporting environment for all our players.

Are you aware of our very exciting marketing opportunity which the club is offering to Businesses not just in the Westlake’s area of Lake Macquarie but across the entire Hunter Region as the Macquarie Scorpions brand is recognised throughout the Hunter Region due to our significant involvement in the Lets tackle Domestic Violence Program.

Involvement with the club has been delivering fantastic commercial and networking Opportunities for our sponsorship partners and we are excited to be able to offer your Business the opportunity to join those companies already involved to gain high profile local Promotional coverage in the western and southern area of Lake Macquarie.

PROMOTIONAL AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS

1. Your company or business name to be in the Newcastle Rugby League Program over 16 rounds of the competition and the first two semi final games.

2. Visual advertising and signage at the ground for our home games, Newcastle Knights trials in January and September each year and NSW Combined High Schools trials in May.

3. Advertisement in newsletter & website

4. Your company or business being mentioned on regular occasions over the PA system during the games at the Macquarie Scorpions home games at Lyall Peacock Field Toronto.

5. Depending on the level of sponsorship your company or business will receive at least 4 entrance passes to all Macquarie Scorpions home games during the season.

6. All jersey sponsors to be presented with the jersey at the end of the season.

7. Game day sponsors to receive additional free passes to the game for their staff and or clients as well as food and refreshments in the sponsors area of the grandstand. Meet the coaching staff and players at the end of the first grade game. 8. Depending on the level of sponsorship, advertising can be arranged on the roll on screens at Toronto Workers Club promoting your company in the biggest registered club in the southern and western area of Lake Macquarie

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SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2017 SEASON:

Jersey Sponsors: 1. Full jersey sponsorship for all grades, advertising on all jerseys, club shirts, ground signage $20,000.

2. Jersey Sponsors for 2017. $400 for individual numbers on First Grade Jerseys 2,3,4,5,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17 and $600 for individual numbers 1,6,7,9.

3. Full set of Reserve Grade, Open Grade or Under 19 Jerseys $2,000.

Sleeve and Short Sponsors:

1. Sleeve Sponsor on all jerseys $5,000 includes advertising on all club dress shirts 2. Shorts sponsor on all shorts $5,000 includes advertising on all club dress shirts.

Ground Signage:

1. 6 metre x .7 metre advertising design displayed all year on inside fence at Lyall Peacock Field. $1,500 on eastern side and $1,000 on western side.

Game Day Sponsorship:

1. Sponsorship of one of the Scorpions 8 home games in 2016 @ $500 includes:  Free entry for up to 10 people  Fully catered afternoon in sponsors area (food, beverages and soft drinks)  Advertising over PA system during day.  Advertising in Newcastle Rugby League program as sponsor of the day.

ALL THE ABOVE QUOTED PRICES EXCLUDE GST

For any further information regarding the details of sponsorships please contact

Steve Woodbridge Phone 49594705 Mobile 0421203880

MACQUARIE SCORPIONS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB

SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT SEASON 2017

IT IS AGREED THAT …………………………………………………………………………..

WILL SPONSOR THE MACQUARIE SCORPIONS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL

CLUB FOR SEASON 2016 AND WILL PAY………………………………………………….

TO THE CLUB FOR THIS PURPOSE WITH GST ADDED.

THE PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE IN THREE INSTALLMENTS

1)……………………………….. AT DATE OF SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT

2)………………………………...BY FRIDAY 7 APRIL 2017

3)……………………………….. BY FRIDAY 11 AUGUST 2017

OR AS AGREED.

SIGNED:…………………………………………………………… SPONSOR

SIGNED…………………………………………………………….

Committee Person

For and on behalf of Macquarie Scorpions Rugby League Football Club.

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COMMITTEE CONTACTS Macquarie Scorpions 2017:

FOOTBALL CLUB ADAMINISTRATOR Stephen Woodbridge

Mobile 0421203880

PRESIDENT Mr Kevin Maher Mobile 0437967742

VICE PRESIDENT Mr Paul Lorentzen Mobile 0432113060

SECRETARY Debbie Chorusch Phone 49596087 Mobile 0431714433 Email: [email protected]

TREASURER Tanya Wade Mobile Email: [email protected]

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The executive of Macquarie Scorpions has much pleasure in announcing the coaching staff for Macquarie Scorpions for the 2017 season.

First Grade Coach: Adam Bettridge: Adam has extensive experience in the Real NRL *2016 Head Coach Macquarie Scorpions

•2015-assistant coach Macquarie Scorpions Co coach Newcastle u/18s rebels

•2014-South Newcastle first grade coach

•2013-South Newcastle first grade coach Previous years Adam has work with the Newcastle rugby league juniors as well as a season as SG Ball assistant coach at the Newcastle knights.

Assistant Coach: Daniel Abraham: Daniel played early junior football with Booragul Teralba Bears before moving to Valentine. He played his first 1st grade game with the Newcastle Knights in 2000 and was a member of the 2001 Knights premiership winning side against Parramatta. In 2008 Daniel signed with North Queensland Cowboys and in he was selected for NSW Country in 2003 and 2004 playing 106 National Rugby League first grade games.

Assistant Coach: Matt Jordan: Matt has coached successfully for many years in the Newcastle and Central Coast areas and was coach of the successful Macquarie Scorpions Under 17 side in 2016.

Reserve Grade Coach: Paul Douglas: Paul has played rugby league for over 20 years and represented Australia in Touch Football. This is Paul’s second year as a senior coach in rugby league and was given the Reserve Grade coaching role in 2017 after taking the Open grade side to the final in 2016..

Open Grade: Troy Hobbs: Troy played over 100 first grade games for the Scorpions and is a Life Member of the Macquarie Scorpions. He has coached in the Newcastle @Hunter competition for a number of years and is also on the Newcastle Knights junior coaching staff in 2017.

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Under 19’s Coach: Brett Pennell: Brett has extensive coaching experience at both junior and senior levels and is a former Macquarie Scorpions first grade player. Brett coached the Western Suburbs Under 19 side to the finals in 2015 and the Open grade side to the finals in 2016.

Ladies League Tag: Rick Kuhn: Rick has extensive experience in rugby league as a player and a coach at junior levels. Rick has only recently retired as a player and this experience will be invaluable as the Scorpions first Ladies League Tag coach in 2017.

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TO VALUED SPONSOR:

Thank you for allowing Macquarie Scorpions Rugby League Football Club the opportunity to submit our sponsorship details to you for the upcoming 2017 season.

If you are not already aware, the club has undergone a rebuilding process over the last four years and we are of the view we have achieved this with great success

With a new more progressive image, the club has a forward thinking committee that is striving to gain the best for the club, the local community and our sponsors. In 2017 we will again be involved in the very successful “Lets Tackle Domestic Violence Program” through the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and the Department of Community Services. In 2017 we will also enter a side in the Newcastle Rugby League Ladies League Tag which we are very excited about.

In the upcoming season we intend to be a major player in the Newcastle Rugby League competition, one of our key objectives for 2017 is to build on our success from 2016 and again make the semi finals in our senior grades and hopefully win the premiership. With the quality signings we have made for 2017 we feel this is well within our reach.

The club also intends to utilise its position within the local community to nurture and develop young talent from our growing junior and schoolboy clubs, so they have opportunities to play rugby league at the highest level possible in the future. A company such as yours will play a crucial role in providing much needed assistance, at the same time it is hoped we can be of benefit to your business.

This proposal will provide you with details regarding sponsorship, as well as an introduction to the club and its committee members. Should you consider that you are able to assist the club with sponsorship in any way, we would be more than pleased to discuss this aspect with you at your convenience.

Yours truly,

Mr Kevin Maher President