2018

PARTNER INFORMATION

CASEY-SOUTH CLUB INC. | PO Box 7140 Cranbourne North 3977

Contents WELCOME ...... 2 A Brief History ...... 2 Sponsorship Benefits ...... 3 Sponsorship Packages ...... 4 Platinum Sponsorship (Major Sponsor) ...... 4 Gold Sponsorship ...... 5 Silver Sponsorship ...... 5 Bronze Sponsorship ...... 6 Attending the Games ...... 8 Payment Options ...... 8 Summary ...... 9 Contact ...... 9

WELCOME

Thank you for the opportunity to present the benefits available from a strategic partnership with Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club in 2018/19. C-SMCC is part of Cricket Victoria’s Premier Cricket competition and the direct pathway to higher honours for Victoria and . The club's key recruiting areas extend from South-East Melbourne deep into Gippsland.

We have four senior men’s teams, with plans to build a Premier Women’s section within the next 4 years. With the support of the City of Casey, we are very privileged to have one of the best Cricket facilities in the country. We run a junior development program known as the Damien Fleming Academy, which local young players can receive an invitation to, so that they can improve their skills as they strive to play Premier Cricket.

This presentation contains valuable information about Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club and the range of partnership opportunities available to you through sponsorship

A Brief History

The South Melbourne Cricket Club (SMCC) was founded in 1862 and was an integral aspect of community life in South Melbourne.

The South Melbourne Cricket Club has a proud history,

producing;

• Nine (9) Australian Test Captains; more than any other club in Australia. • Forty-seven (48) International players have represented the club, and eight (8) of which have been listed amongst Wisden’s “International Cricketer of the Year”. • Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club (CSMCC) was formed in 2005 and moved to our new home at Casey Fields Sporting facility at the start of season 2006/07.

Our history at Casey Fields

Vision, strategic planning and commitment are key elements to the success of C-SMCC in coming seasons.

Vision: To be a high performing Premier Cricket Club, through team success and providing a pathway for greater individual honours.

In the last 10 years, our success includes top four finishes twice for our 1st XI as well as 1st XI semi- final appearances three times. We have seen our 2nd XI make the 1-day grand finals and our 4th XI make the quarter finals. We have been part of the development of the first-class careers of Clive Rose and Jayde Herrick. Matthew Wade become our 48th player to play for Australia.

Sponsorship Benefits

We are part of the Victoria’s Elite Cricket through the High-Performance team at Cricket Victoria. To achieve team and individual success, we need to provide the best coaches and facilities possible. The more strategic partners we can find, the more we can invest into local cricketers to achieve success. With the success of the T20 Big Bash, more opportunities open up for players to become professional cricketers and play for Victoria, Australia or a T20 franchise. Sporting clubs are built on hard work and passion however, while Premier Cricket is expected to provide an environment that emulates State or Australian Cricket, however our funding does not match those levels. As a sponsor, you are contributing toward the development of young local cricketers as they work towards achieving higher- level success. This is done by recruiting the best Coaches with high-level experience, the best training facilities to help identify the best young local players whose goals are to play high level cricket.

So what can Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club do for your business? Based on the level of sponsorship, here is what we can offer you:

Naming rights

• Opportunity for your company logo on training tops • Opportunity for your company logo on the Damien Fleming Academy training tops

Promotion

• Signage at Casey Fields home ground • Acknowledgment on C-SMCC website including links to our sponsors website from C-SMCC website • Promotion on the Clubs social media channels • Your company listed on C-SMCC letterhead • Your company listed on the Sponsors Honour board

Functions

• Invitation to the CSMCC 20/20 match with opportunity to advertise your company • Invitations to CSMCC social functions • Hospitality tickets to the International matches held at the MCG. • General Admission tickets to one day of the match

Sponsorship Packages

Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club provides a wide range of sponsorship packages to suit your wishes. The packages include various levels of advertising and coverage for the 2018 season.

Platinum Sponsorship (Major Sponsor) Our Platinum Sponsor is considered our major sponsor. They will be entitled to the following benefits in the 2018 season:

• Company logo on the back of our match playing shirts. • Two-panel company sign around the oval. • Company sign on the scoreboard. • Signage & advertising on TV screen in social room. • Company logo as a major sponsor on the club website homepage. • Further company advertising on the club website and social media pages. • Special acknowledgement via our club monthly newsletter. • Advertising in our club newsletter. • Three Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club polo shirts. • Three Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club caps. • Two tickets to a fully catered hospitality function at the MCG Boxing day Test (Day to be determined) • Two tickets to a fully catered hospitality function at the MCG ODI match. • Two tickets to the Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club Season launch. • Two tickets to the Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club Presentation night in 2018. • Presentation Night Photo Area with signage named after our Platinum Sponsor. • Four seats at the Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club Sponsors Luncheon. • Your marketing material made available in social room.

Investment: $10,000 Investment per year on two-year contract

Gold Sponsorship Our Gold-level partners will enjoy the following benefits for the 2018 season:

• Company logo on the arm of the club polo. • One-panel company sign on the oval. • Signage & advertising on TV screen in social room. • Company logo on the club website homepage. • Further company advertising on the club website and social media pages. • Advertising in our club newsletter. • Two Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club polo shirts. • Two Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club baseball caps. • FREE Entry to all club functions during the year. • Two tickets to a fully catered hospitality function at the MCG Boxing day Test or ODI • Two tickets to the Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club Presentation Night in 2018. • Two tickets to the Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club Season launch. • Two seats at the Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club Sponsors Luncheon. • Your marketing material made available in social room.

Investment: $5,000.00 Investment per year on two-year contract

Silver Sponsorship Our Silver-level partners will enjoy the following benefits for the 2018 season:

• One-panel company sign on the oval. • Signage & advertising on TV screen in social room. • Company logo on the club website homepage. • Further company advertising on the club website and social media pages. • Advertising in our club newsletter. • Two Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club baseball caps • FREE entry to all club functions during the year. • Two tickets to the Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club Presentation Night in 2018. • Two seats at the Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club Sponsors Luncheon. • Your marketing material made available in social room.

Investment: $3,000.00 Investment per year

Bronze Sponsorship Our Bronze-level partners will enjoy the following benefits for the 2018 season:

• One-panel company sign on the oval. • Company logo on the club website homepage. • Further company advertising on the club website and social media pages. • FREE entry to all club functions during the year. • Your marketing material made available in social room.

Investment: $2,000.00 Investment per year

Club Sponsorship Our Club-level partners will enjoy the following benefits for the 2018 season:

• Company logo on the club website homepage. • Further company advertising on the club website and social media pages. • FREE entry to all club functions during the year. • 2 General Admission tickets to the Melbourne Test Match 26th – 30th Dec 2018. • Your marketing material made available in social room.

Investment: $1,000.00 Investment per year

Player Sponsorship A Player Sponsor-will assist the nominated player with the costs of playing Premier Cricket in 2018 season:

• Full sponsorship amount will be deducted from the Players fees. • Sponsors name will be printed on the Players website profile photo. • Profile photos with their sponsors name will be displayed on the main scoreboard during matches. • Sponsors will be invited to a Player / Sponsors BBQ held during the season.

Investment: $750.00 per player

Attending the Games

We certainly encourage our sponsor partners to attend as many games as they can throughout the season. It is a great opportunity to get to know players, coaches, staff, committee and supporters. It is also a great chance to meet up with other sponsors and share business details. Our supporters soak up the atmosphere and passion that is generated at our home games and we’d certainly love for our sponsor partners to experience that and get involved. We hope to see you all there throughout the year.

Payment Options

Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club is happy to consider payment plans for our sponsor partners. Please keep in mind that funds are extremely helpful to sporting clubs at the beginning of each year.

Summary

In summary, let’s recap some quick facts:

1. C-SMCC is a destination Premier Cricket Club focused on developing the next Victorian and Australian players. 2. We aim to provide a family-friendly environment for all to enjoy. 3. The club has a rich history and experienced success in its short history at Casey Fields. 4. We have four Premier Men’s teams with plans to develop a Premier Women’s section. 5. Our geographical reach stretches through the South-East Melbourne as well as Gippsland. 6. We have a strong presence in the local news media including player photos.

We understand that sponsorship is a two-way street and we believe that as a club, we can offer our partners the best value for their sponsorship. Our packages include more benefits and we aim to do as much as we possibly can to help our partners see value in their investment. Our packages contain benefits that allow you the opportunity to be involved in the club and become part of the development of young cricketers working to higher-level playing honours. We look forward to having you on board in 2018 and beyond!

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Contact

Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club INC. PO Box 7140 Lindsay Hassett Pavilion 160 Berwick Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East VIC 3977 P: (03) 5995 3637 E: [email protected] W: www.caseysmcc.vic.cricket.com.au

ROSS HIBBINS – PRESIDENT M: 0419 955 162 E: [email protected]