20 15 I 16 AFC FYLDE The football team of the Fylde Coast BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY There has never been a better time to associate your business with AFC Fylde. 20 15 I 16 AFC FYLDE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY WELCOME TO OUR CLUB AFC Fylde are the fastest growing football Along with second place, 2014/2015 saw us team on the Fylde Coast with meteoric score the most goals, concede the fewest, progress both on and off the field. have the best disciplinary record in the The 2015/2016 season will bring the league, reach the final 16 in the FA Trophy curtain down on our current home as we and equal our best ever run in the FA Cup. prepare to move into Mill Farm which will Our attendances grew by 73% as interest be our very own Theatre of Dreams. continues to grow in a truly ambitious We want you to join us on our journey ! community focussed football club. PAST FUTURE In 2008, to embrace the greater football We currently play our First Team fixtures at community, the club changed its name the picturesque Kellamergh Park, however, from Kirkham and Wesham to become AFC due to the ambition and great support of Fylde. This change was made in order to the fans and the Club’s Chairman, we will further the club’s ambition to develop and move to Mill Farm – a multi-million pound grow throughout the region and ultimately sports complex, just a quarter of a mile become an established member of The from Junction 3 of the M55 in 2016. “AFC Fylde are the Football League by 2022. This exciting community complex will fastest growing PRESENT incorporate superb modern facilities football team This season AFC Fylde will play in the including; a 6000 capacity stadium, a full Conference North after finishing runners- size outdoor 3G football pitch, a full size on the Fylde Coast.” up in our debut campaign, and this time hockey pitch and eight ‘multi-use games round we want to go one better. areas’ which will be used for a variety of sports. AFC FYLDE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 3 MEET THE PEOPLE OF AFC FYLDE David Haythornthwaite, Chairman Dave Challinor, First Team Manager David joined the club in 2007. He had previously tried to buy The former Tranmere Rovers, Stockport County and Blackpool FC twice and was Bury central defender made over 400 appearances eventually persuaded by the as a professional. He joined the club from Club’s President and long term Conference North side Colwyn Bay in 2011, where he friend Dai Davis to join what had won consecutive promotions as Captain then was then known as Kirkham Manager. Dave guided the club to the Evo-Stik - and Wesham. Division One North title in his first season and in 2013/14 promotion to The Football Conference North. Runners-up spot was secured in 2014/15 and this year he is looking to go one better with the league Dai Davis, title. President Dai’s association with the club started as a player in the 60’s and he became Chairman in Bevan Middleton, 1993. Dai facilitated the move Food & Beverage Manager to Kellamergh Park in 2007 and was joined by good friend and Bevan joined the club as Food & Beverage Manager local businessman David from Ribby Hall. An award-winning operator, Bevan Haythornthwaite. Together they has spent three decades in the hospitality and kick-started the club’s catering industry working at all levels at 4/5 star transition to AFC Fylde and hotels, cruise liners and Michelin star restaurants. subsequent rapid movement up the footballing ladder. David Chell Chief Executive Tom Hutton, David joined the club after over Director of Community Foundation a decade with Manchester City AFC Fylde’s Community Foundation was launched in where he played an 2012 and is led by its Director, Tom Hutton, who was instrumental role increasing previously responsible for delivering the YMCA’s customer satisfaction and community programme. The Foundation delivers revenues. He was also involved activities in over 90% of schools on the Fylde Coast, in the move from Maine Road impacting over 2000 residents every week. to the Etihad Stadium. In addition, he has worked at many of the UK’s leading AFC FYLDE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 4 sporting venues and events. THE EPIC RISE OF AFC FYLDE “This is an extremely After winning the West Lancashire Evo-stik prestigious and Football League seven times in eight Northern The Football seasons as Kirkham and Wesham, we Premier League League exciting development finally secured our own ground, - Playoff Kellamergh Park, for the start of the Champions and business 2007/08 season and began our meteoric rise through the leagues, which along the opportunity.” Evo-Stik way included winning the F.A. Vase at Northern Wembley Stadium in May 2008. Premier League – Doodson Sport Cup Champions West Promises to be a Lancashire Evo-stik - Division year to remember Football League Vodkat North for the club as it One North Lancashire F.A. - Premier Division West Counties will herald the Champions – Challenge Champions League opening of our new Trophy - Premier Division Mill Farm complex. Champions Champions Step 7 Step 6 Step 5 Step 4 Step 3 Step 2 Final Step 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2016 2022 Lancashire Vodkat North F.A. West Counties Lancashire - Challenge League F.A. Trophy - Division One - Challenge Champions Champions Trophy Champions The Football Conference - North F.A. Vase - Wembley Division Winners 5 “The new stadium is yet to be named and as such you and your business could be the first. ” AFC FYLDE MOVING 2016 will be a monumental year for AFC Fylde when we move to our new home and the multi million pound development at Mill Farm Sports Village. FORWARD The 31 acre leisure and retail development is to the north of Kirkham and just minutes from Junction 3 of the M55. The overall sports focused development is anchored by the new 6,000 capacity football ground for AFC Fylde, along with associated external sports 3G pitches that will see hockey and rugby also played competitively on the site. The associated commercial development will include an Aldi food store and a new 100,000 sq ft distribution centre for Trilanco, one of the UK’s leading wholesalers. The other current opportunities on the site are for a hotel, pub, drive thru restaurant, non-food retail unit and a petrol filling station with an associated convenience store and many other options will be explored. The wide range of sporting, educational and leisure facilities will place the development at the heart of the local community and maximise footfall. 6 AFC FYLDE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AFC GROUND The new stadium is yet to be named and NAMING RIGHTS as such you and your business could be the first. Whether it is airlines such as Etihad and Emirates, credit card companies such as American Express or Barclays, all have recognised the value of associating their brands with football clubs. This could This is an extremely prestigious be your great chance. and exciting development and is a great opportunity for If you are interested in this unique organisations to gain recognition from the hundreds of thousands opportunity please contact Dave Riche to of people who will use these discuss the opportunities and availability facilities each and every year. in greater detail. 7 AFC FYLDE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 20 15 I 16 CLUB SPONSORSHIP “Many other branding opportunities are available through Associate Club Sponsorship.” Team Chairman David Haythorthwaite with the clubs main sponsor Peter Fleet from the Cardboard Box Company and Club President Dai Davies. PRIMARY CLUB SPONSORSHIP The second highest profile association playing kit will be seen locally and with AFC Fylde is advertising your nationally by thousands of people brand and business through the each season We’d like to thank our Primary Club Sponsorship. current Sponsor, Peter Street of The Cardboard Box Company for their This sees your company’s logo on the support of AFC Fylde. club’s playing kit, as well as the management’s and player’s The Cardboard Box Company have just training clothing, travel-wear and extended their deal with the club until Media Coverage tracksuits. Historically one of the most the end of the 2015/16 season. prestigious places to promote your brand, the club’s home and away PRINCIPAL PARTNERSHIP Many other branding opportunities are Replica shirts are sold in the club shop available at AFC Fylde. We would like as well as on the website and with to thank our additional kit sponsor large numbers of our loyal and Warden Construction whose name is passionate supporters purchasing the on the rear of the shirts for this kit each season, your brand will be coming season’s league matches. highly visible and strongly associated with the club and all of its continued We have many other kit-branding success and exposure. opportunities tailored to the individual business needs, including shorts sponsor. AFC FYLDE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 9 MATCH HOSPITALITY & SPONSORSHIP “There’s something very special about AFC Fylde’s Kellamergh Park.” PACKAGE CATEGORIES There’s something very special about AFC Gold Fylde’s Kellamergh Park. The atmosphere, excitement and passion will provide you FC United of Manchester with a great hospitality experience. 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