Worcester Wolves sponsorship opportunities

SPONSORSHIP AND
HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES
BASKETBALL FACTS
GLOBAL PICTURE
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450 million participants
No. 1 Olympic Team Sport
Most played team game in the world
UNITED KINGDOM PICTURE
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3 million participants per year
14.5 million annual reach via official broadcaster British Eurosport
400,000 spectators at BBL and GB games last year
330,000 children coached each year in UK community programmes
BBL COMPETITIONS
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BBL Championship
BBL Play-Offs
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BBL Cup
BBL Trophy
WORCESTER PICTURE
The Wolves professional basketball team are now owned by the University of Worcester, one of
the UK’s fastest growing universities and whilst working in partnership with the club, there may be
opportunities for businesses to engage with the University.
Did you know...
• In the last decade, the University of Worcester has grown at a faster rate than any other UK
university
• Worcester student body is made up of students from almost 40 different countries across the
world
• The University has invested £150m in its facilities over the last five years
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Which? University Guide rates the University of Worcester as one of the top universities in the
country for sport
INTRODUCTION
Worcester Wolves are a successful professional British Basketball League (BBL) club. Since Wolves were
formed in 2000, the club has worked hard to promote the sport on and off the court at local and national
level.
The match experience offered by Wolves appeals to a wide-ranging audience. As well as fast-paced
professional sport, additional entertainment on game night includes light shows, music and cheerleaders.
Crowd participation is actively encouraged, with ‘Wolfie’, the Wolves’ famed mascot, leading the way.
Players are selected from home-grown talent and overseas professionals. The BBL season consists of 35
to 40 games, starting in September and finishing in May, with additional cup competitions and end of
season play-offs.
Worcester Wolves currently play at the 2000 seat iconic University of Worcester Arena, which sits in
a prime riverside location, served by excellent transport links. Significantly, the Arena was announced
winner of the 2015 Guardian ‘Buildings that Inspire’ award. Since its opening in 2013, the Arena has
staged numerous major international events, in cluding Netball Super League Finals and National
Badminton Championships. The summer of 2015 will see the Arena play host to the European Wheelchair
Basketball Championships.
BBL games are regularly featured on BBLTV and Eurosport. The 2015 play-off final at the O2 Arena will
be televised live by the BBC. Worcester Wolves are now one of the most successful basketball franchises
in the country and consistently finish top four in the league. The 2014 season saw the Wolves enjoy their
most notable success to date, securing the BBL National Trophy at the Emirates Arena and the BBL playoff championships at Wembley Arena.
The Club has a well-established development programme, also fielding men’s seconds, junior, women’s
and wheelchair basketball who all play in competitive national leagues. Club players and coaches have
the opportunity to participate in the Wolves’ community and schools outreach programme, whilst
supporting a wide range of local and national charities.
Worcester Wolves have a wide range of sponsorship and hospitality packages which offer opportunities to
promote your company whilst entertaining clients, rewarding staff, or simply treating family and friends.
Flexible packages are available to suit a wide range of businesses and sponsorship requirements. If you
wish to discuss opportunities for headline sponsorship, please contact the Commercial Department in the
first instance. Details are provided on the last page of this booklet.
PLAYING KIT SPONSORSHIP
Advertise your company on the:
Front of playing vest below title sponsor
– 1 space available
Package includes 4 season tickets and specified corporate events
£10,000
Top of the back of playing vests or below player’s number (home
and away)
- 2 spaces available
Package includes 4 season tickets and specified corporate events
£7,000
Back of playing shorts (home and away)
- 1 space available
Package includes 4 season tickets and specified corporate events
£5,000
Front of warm up tops (used at all games)
- 1 space available
Package includes 4 season tickets and specified corporate events
£7,000
Back of warm up tops (used at all games)
- 1 space available
Package includes 4 season tickets and specified corporate events
£5,000
PLAYER SPONSORSHIP
Sponsor a Worcester Wolves player or coach and see your logo/photo
placed next to their photo in the match day programme and on the
website.
Prices exclude VAT
from £500
COURTSIDE ADVERTISING
Advertise your company courtside at all BBL home games
(Court boards are 2440mm x 950mm)
£1,000 per season
Please note price excludes production costs
MASTER SCOREBOARD ADVERTISING
Display your company logo alongside the live match
scoreboard - one of the most prominent positions for Arena
and TV fans.
Please note price excludes production costs
Individual per season £2,000
Pair per season £3,000
MATCH BALL, MAN OF THE
MATCH, MATCH SPONSORSHIP
Select one of the game night sponsorship opportunities
and receive four complimentary VIP tickets, programmes
and team photo opportunities. Additional options include
corporate hospitality, additional match guests, signed team
shirt or leather match ball.
Prices exclude VAT
£300 per match
MATCH DAY PROGRAMME
The Worcester Wolves match day programme package includes two complimentary tickets to one
game. A popular and inexpensive way of promoting your business product or corporate image to the
community.
Full page (per season)
£1,000
Half page (per season)
£600
Quarter page (per season)
£400
Full page (per game)
£100
Half page (per game)
£70
PROMOTIONAL STALL
An opportunity to promote your business and to reach students, University staff and
Wolves fans from the community.
£300
Per game
RECEPTION/VIP SCREEN ADVERTISING
An opportunity to display screen shots of your company on the main
advertising plasma screens within the Arena.
£200
Per game
SPONSOR WOLVES IN THE COMMUNITY
READ AND PLAY
Sponsor the Wolves players as they visit schools to give basketball coaching and work
with children to improve literacy. Businesses can sponsor one school or a cluster of
schools. Duration of programme: 10 weeks.
£1,000
Per school
HOOPS FOR HEALTH
Sponsor Wolves players as they go out to schools to deliver coaching sessions,
conveying positive health messages relating to exercise and healthy living.
Prices exclude VAT
£1,000
Per school
GAME NIGHT CORPORATE
ENTERTAINMENT
VIP LOUNGE
Watch the Wolves with VIP and corporate hospitality including VIP tickets.
Package includes:
Pre match drink, buffet, access to private cash bar and balcony, with option of courtside
seats. Guests receive a complimentary match programme and a visit from a Wolves
player or coach.
£40
Per person
(favourable
group rates)
COURTSIDE TREAT
Watch from a courtside VIP seat (at selected fixtures) with a complimentary
programme, pre game drink, and waiter service for any paid drinks and snacks.
Prices exclude VAT
www.worcesterwolves.org
£25
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT:
Commercial Department
c.goodman@worc.ac.uk
Tel. 01905 542251
Or visit www.worcesterwolves.org