MACQUARIE SCORPIONS RUGBY LEAGUE 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 Newcastle Rugby League 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. MACQUARIE SCORPIONS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB 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 Country Rugby league. Newcastle Knights: Affiliated with the Newcastle Knights 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. MACQUARIE SCORPIONS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB 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 MACQUARIE SCORPIONS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB 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. MACQUARIE SCORPIONS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB 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] MACQUARIE SCORPIONS RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUB 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.