SPONSORSHIP AND HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES

BASKETBALL FACTS GLOBAL PICTURE • • •

450 million participants No. 1 Olympic Team Sport Most played team game in the world

UNITED KINGDOM PICTURE • • • •

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 • •

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 • 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 [email protected] Tel. 01905 542251 Or visit www.worcesterwolves.org