Derby Rugby Football Club

 

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Club Sponsors
 

Derby Rugby Football Club is very fortunate to have attracted some very high profile names, some of whom have committed their support for several years.

We are indebted to all our sponsors both large and small and hope that their association will be both a long and happy one and that you, too, will want to join them.

We are able to offer the following sponsorship and advertising opportunities and would like to point out that individual packages can be tailored to suit your requirements.

We look forward to your support.

Stephen Muir

Sponsorship Manager – Derby RFC
tel: 07887 657 668 or 0115 849 7720


Sponsorship and advertising opportunities

Corporate Vice-Presidency – Season 2008/09

A prestigious and successful way of supporting Derby Rugby Club, our package includes:

Listing in DRFC Fixtures Booklet
Link to your company through DRFC website
Article and photograph on DRFC website
20% Discount on Room Hire rates at Haslams
Entitlement to apply for Six Nations and International tickets
Invitation to Vice-Presidents’ Day for 2 guests to include buffet lunch

Cost: £500 per annum plus VAT
 
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1st XV Match Sponsorship – Season 2008/09

Many businesses find that sponsoring the Club's major home matches is a convivial way to relax, perhaps to entertain clients or reward staff and associates. Match sponsorship entitles sponsors to entertain privately at Haslams and includes:

Complimentary buffet lunch with coffee for 20 guests
Drinks voucher facility
Welcome by Club President
Present “Man of the Match” Award
Meet the players after the match
Company name on match day reception board
Logo feature and welcome in match day programme
Photographs and story feature on Club website
Link to your company through DRFC website

Cost: £950 (based on minimum of 20 guests) plus VAT exclusive of drinks
Additional guests charged from £9.50 each plus VAT*
*See menu options
 
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1st XV Pitchside Advertising – Season 2008/09

The Club is very well supported by local business and therefore ground advertising is an excellent means of communicating your company's message to other businesses and consumers. We also host numerous other non-rugby activities throughout the year ensuring your message reaches a wide market, summer and winter. We offer a complete production service making this an easy and cost effective marketing exercise for you.

Charges per Annum (to include link on DRFC website):
£450 plus VAT – we make and display
£250 plus VAT– you make to our specifications, we display
Size 10’ x 34”
 
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Match Day Programme – Season 2008/09

Programmes are produced for each 1st XV home game and are sold at each match.
Your advertisement will not only be seen by spectators, but also by sponsors and their guests.
Such was the demand for programmes in 2004-05 that regular reprints were made!
Cost (plus VAT and to include link on DRFC website):
Colour: Full Page £350 Half Page £175 Quarter Page £80
Inside Front Cover: £500 Inside Back Cover: £500 Back Cover: £500
 
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Fixtures Booklet – “New” for Season 2008/09

The pocket size Members Handbook, published at the start of each season contains a wealth of information on the Club and is constantly used as a source of reference by members. Your advertisement will therefore be seen throughout the year by a substantial number of people connected with the Club.
Cost (plus VAT and to include link on DRFC website):
Colour: Full Page £350 Half Page £175
Inside Front Cover: £500 Inside Back Cover: £500 Back Cover: £300
 
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Sponsorship of Room, Facility or Tournament – Season 2008/09

This is a good opportunity to have your company name prominently displayed in Haslams. Good examples already in existence are The Norwest Holst Lounge, The Benz-Bavarian Bar and The Norwest Holst Fitness Room. Other rooms, facilities and tournaments available include:

Family Room – £2,000 per annum for 2-year contract plus VAT
Physiotherapists’ Room – £2,000 per annum for 2-year contract plus VAT
Club Shop – £2,000 per annum for 2-year contract plus VAT
Prices include link to your company through DRFC website; article and photograph
on DRFC website; plus preferential Room Hire rates at Haslams but
excludes design and manufacture of signage.
 
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Sponsors Ladder – Season 2008/09

Situated on the main stairway, the Sponsors Ladder offers an opportunity to have your company name prominently displayed for every member and visitor to see.
You are required to invest £2000 + to be included

Price includes link to your company through DRFC website; article and photograph
on DRFC website and includes manufacture of signage.
 
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Foyer Advertising – Season 2008/09

Introduced for the 2004/05 season, this is an opportunity to have an A4 advertisement
poster displayed in the foyer of Haslams for all to see.

Charge per Annum: £100 plus VAT
Price includes link to your company through DRFC website; article and photograph
on DRFC website; but excludes design and printing of advertisement.
 
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Kit Sponsorship – Season 2008/09

An opportunity to have your company name/logo on various items of kit including shirts, shorts and socks.

Shirts – £1,000 per annum plus VAT dependent upon position
Shorts – £750 per annum plus VAT
Logo feature and welcome in match day programme plus photographs and story feature on Club website plus link to your company through DRFC website.
 
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Player Sponsorship – Season 2008/09

Supporting your favourite player not only benefits them but also DRFC. As a player sponsor you will not only be able to see your man in action in Midlands Division 2 but have an opportunity to advertise your business and enjoy DRFC hospitality at the same time.

£300 -£600-£4000 Sponsorship
50% Discount on a Quarter Page (£300 Package) Half Page (£600 Package) advertisement in match programme throughout 2008/09 season plus advertisement link on DRFC website. You will have your photograph taken with the player you select this will be and published on our website and in our programme if available by 31st July 08.
This will include your company logo and a brief outline of the products or services offered.
 
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NOTE: ALL OPPORTUNITIES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND ARE OFFERED WITHIN GUIDELINES SET BY THE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION (RFU) AND DERBY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB and INCLUDE AN INVITATION TO ATTEND A SPONSORS’ MATCH DAY LUNCH plus ON-GOING PUBLICITY OPPORTUNITIES ON ANY AGREED ACTIVITY OR SPONSORSHIP.
IT IS FURTHER AGREED THAT ALL ARRANGEMENTS ARE FOR ONE SEASON ONLY UNLESS AGREED IN WRITING WITH THE CLUB.

NOTE: VAT IS ADDED WHERE APPLICABLE.

   

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