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Sponsor Form

Sponsors Term and Conditions

Grays Point Soccer Club

(Guidelines for external funding – Advertising and Sponsorships)

1. Purpose of this document

This short document has been prepared to provide Club Members with a guiding framework for the management of financial contributions from third parties – whether sponsorships or advertising.

2. Background

Grays Point Soccer Club (GPSC) is located in Angle Road in Grays Point, on the edge of the Royal National Park in Southern Sydney.  The club has more than 600 members and fielded 49 teams in the Sutherland Shire Junior Soccer Association in 2006, making it the tenth largest (equal with Miranda Magpies) in the 25 club competition.

While the club is economically viable in its own right, the club relies on government grants and sponsorship/advertising for the funding of equipment, ground improvements, and general facility improvements.

This short document provides members and funding providers (i.e. Advertisers and Sponsors) with a guiding framework for the management of financial arrangements.  In this way, the club aims to maximise the potential benefits to both sponsors/advertisers and club members by setting out a framework where the expectations of both parties can be managed effectively.

3. Nature of private sector financial contributions

The Club raises funds from private sector businesses via two mechanisms, namely:

3.1 Advertising

GPSC offers a range of advertising products to suit most small to medium businesses.  This approach differs from Sponsorships in that third party businesses actually purchase an advertising product over a defined period. 

The key elements of GPSC’s advertising products can be summarized as follows:

3.2 SPONSORSHIPS

All sponsorships are struck using the pro-forma provided in Appendix B.

GPSC offers sponsorships on a tiered basis, ranging from major club sponsors (Red, White and Blue Sponsorships) to minor supporting sponsors.  A description of each sponsorship category is provided below

3.2.1. Club Sponsors (Three sponsorships only @ $1500 per year)

Three major sponsorships are offered in this category (i.e. Red Sponsor, Blue Sponsor and White Sponsor).  These sponsorships are offered on 1 to 3 year basis and include:

3.2.2. Supporting sponsors (Unlimited number at $750 per year)

Three major sponsorships are offered in this category (i.e. Red Sponsor, Blue Sponsor and White Sponsor).  These sponsorships are offered on 1 to 3 year basis and include:

4. Administrative Arrangements

The first point of contact for Advertising and Sponsorship opportunities is the Club Sponsorship Officer (or the Club Secretary). 

Once an approach has been received (or solicited), a summary of the proposed arrangement is to be prepared using the proforma provided at Appendix 2.  A copy of the completed pro-forma should then be forwarded to the Club Secretary for consideration at the next meeting of the GPSC Club Committee (meets on the 3^rd Monday of every month).

Subject to the proposal being approved by the committee, a short letter detailing the proposed sponsorship/advertising offer will be forwarded to the advertiser or sponsor requesting formal acceptance.

Upon formal acceptance of the sponsorship/advertising offer, an invoice will be raised for the first year fees and the agreement will commence upon payment of this invoice. 

5. Further Information

Further information about Advertising and Sponsorships can be obtained by contacting the Club Sponsorships Coordinator, the club secretary or other office holder.

Issued: 18 June 2007

Appendix A

Schedule of advertising rates (June 2007)

Appendix B

a) Letter of arrangement (Advertising)

{Name}

{ADDRESS 1}

{ADDRESS 2}

{ADDRESS 3}

Dear {NAME},

Re:  Your advertising enquiry

Thank you for your enquiry of {insert date} concerning an opportunity to advertise your company to the members of Grays Point Soccer Club during the {insert year} season.

I am writing to confirm approval of your advertising request as follows:

The above arrangement will take effect upon receipt of your payment of {insert amount}.  A copy of our invoice is attached.

Should you have any queries in relation to the above agreement, please do not hesitate to contact our sponsorship officer {insert name} on {insert phone number}.

Yours sincerely

{Insert name of Club Secretary or Club President}

Appendix B

b) Letter of arrangement (Sponsorship)

{Name}

{ADDRESS 1}

{ADDRESS 2}

{ADDRESS 3}

Dear {NAME},

Re:  Your sponsorship enquiry

Thank you for your enquiry of {insert date} concerning sponsorship of Grays Point Soccer Club during the {insert year} season.

I am writing to confirm approval of your sponsorship offer as follows:

The above arrangement will take effect upon receipt of your payment of {insert amount}.  A copy of our invoice is attached.

Should you have any queries in relation to the above agreement, please do not hesitate to contact our sponsorship officer Grant Edwards on {insert phone number}.

Yours sincerely

{ Craig Arnott - Club President}