Marlow FC Founded 1870

Commercial Opportunities

Prospectus

Season 2016/17

About Marlow FC The club was formed in 1870 at the Compleat Angler Hotel

on the banks of the Thames and so began the history of one

of the oldest clubs in the country. Notably, the club was one

of the original entrants in the very first FA Cup competition

in 1871/72, having contributed to the purchase of the Cup.

Marlow FC has the distinction of being the only club to have

applied to take part in the FA Cup every year since its

inception.

Marlow FC has a great history and heritage in the game. The

first England captain, Cuthbert Ottaway, represented the club and long serving

club secretary, Alfred Davis, was coach of the Great Britain football team at the

1908 Olympic Games. The Alfred Davis Memorial Ground is considered to be one

of the most iconic non-league grounds in the country and has played host to

many FA representative matches. Thanks to its extensive history, Marlow has

global support and received visitors from across the globe including: Australia,

Holland, Germany, Thailand, America, and beyond.

In the modern era the club’s FA cup exploits have seen them appear on TV

having progressed to play teams such as Tottenham Hotspur, Plymouth Argyle,

West Bromwich Albion and Swindon Town.

First England captain Cuthbert Ottaway

Alfred Davis pictured with the Great Britain Football Team (back right)

Get Involved with Marlow FC We are delighted to announce our new commercial opportunities for 2016/17

offering a great range of options to suit all budgets. Sponsorship and advertising

with Marlow FC, and our associated teams, can help you to increase exposure of

your business in the region.

The club now plays its league football in the Evo-Stik Southern League and

competes with clubs across central and southern England. With an annual

footfall well in excess of 10,000, our home ground in Oak Tree Road offers a

great opportunity to reach your local market.

Our prospectus details a wide range of options from traditional pitch-side or

programme advertising to match-day or shirt sponsorship, or for a real impact,

try sponsoring a stand. The cost of sponsorship and advertising is very

reasonable and offers excellent value for money.

If you are looking to get your business known to a wider market, why not give

Marlow FC a try?

Sponsorship

First Team Home Kit Sponsorship A great opportunity to have your company name on the first team shirts. Ideal

for wider exposure of your business both at home and away, with the added

benefit of photographs in the local press.

In addition to your company name or logo on the team shirts, the package

includes:

Pitch-side advertising banner

Advertisement in the match programmes for the season

One season ticket

Free entry for 10 guests to a home league match of your choice

Prominent advertising on the Marlow FC website, including a link to the

website of your choice

Pre-match and halftime coffee/tea in the Boardroom

Please call to discuss

Match-day Sponsorship On a home match-day of your choice, why not sponsor the game at one of the

oldest and most iconic of non-League football grounds and enjoy the following

for you and your guests?

Reserved car parking

Entrance to the ground

Match programmes

Reserved seating in the main stand

Pre-match and halftime coffee/tea in the Boardroom

A drink from the bar

Refreshments in the Boardroom after the game.

A page in the match programme to carry your own advertisement or

message

Announcement of your sponsorship and brief details (e.g. company or

personal message) before kick-off and at halftime

Select your own ‘Marlow Man of The Match’ and present him with a

bottle of ‘bubbly’

Cost of this is just £25 per person for 10 guests. Larger numbers are negotiable

with the club. Get in touch soon to reserve the match of your choice.

Stand Sponsorship To really make an impact for your brand, why not consider sponsoring one of our

stands. You company name, logo and other information will be displayed on the

front of the stand and be highly visible from all areas of the ground. We can offer

one, two or three year options and offer a custom package of additional benefits

to suit your needs.

Please call to discuss

Match-ball Sponsorship Sponsoring the match ball for a game is great way to get started with football

sponsorship and includes the following benefits:

A football signed by the Marlow team

Free entry for two

Half page advert in the match-day programme

Announcement of your sponsorship before kick-off and at halftime

From £60 per match

Sponsor a Player What better that to sponsor a player of your choice for the season?

Your name, company name, or logo listed in the match programme

Your name, company name, or logo on the players’ web page

An advert on our website and link to the website of your choice

Why not get together as a group of friends to sponsor a player?

We can always put like-minded supporters together.

From £60 per season

Sponsor the Man of the Match Trophy Sponsoring the Man of the Match Trophy is a great way to get your name known

when the winner is announced at every home match. Additional benefits

include:

Half page advertisement in the match programme for the season

Advertisement on the club website

Pitch-side banner

2 season tickets

Your sponsorship announced at every home game

From £500 per season

Awarding the Marlow Man of the Match Trophy What better way to get involved that to be able to pick you own ‘Marlow Man of

the Match’ and then present him with a bottle of ‘bubbly’.

Free entry for two

Free drink in the bar at half-time

Half page advert in the match-day programme

Announcement of your sponsorship before kick-off and at halftime

Select your own ‘Marlow Man of The Match’ and present him with a

bottle of ‘bubbly’ after the game

From £60 per game

Advertising

Pitch-side Advertising A pitch side banner provides an amazing, highly-visible opportunity to boost your

brand awareness and company image. This type of advertising represents a

really powerful and very cost effective way to drive your brand or service

message to your target audience. Strategically-placed perimeter boards allow

your company's advertising to be seen by thousands of potential clients.

Allocation is on a first come first served basis, so please be quick to pick a prime

slot. Your banner will be displayed throughout the season for all home matches

at the Alfred Davis Memorial Ground, including the Marlow FC first team, under

18s and youth section games.

Pitch-side advertising is available for between £75 and £150 per season. Book for

two seasons and get a third season for free.

Don’t have your own banner? We can get them made for you, prices start from

less than £30.

Match-day Programme Our match-day programme is popular among our home and visiting fans and

provides an ideal vehicle to promote your company. Advertising starts at just £50

for a full season, the equivalent of less than 4p per programme.

It is possible to create a bespoke package to include other sponsorship

opportunities and advertising strategies. Advertising space is limited so early

booking is recommended.

Quarter page from £50 per season

Half page from £100 per season

Full page from £150 per season

Website Advertising Have your company profile on our club website, including your company name,

logo or other image and a short summary of your services, with a direct link to

your company homepage.

From £30 per season

Hospitality Marlow FC can provide a range of hospitality packages to suit your requirements.

Whether it is for an office outing, a birthday surprise, or just looking for

something different, please get in touch to discuss the many options available.

Clubhouse Hire Our clubhouse and boardroom are available for private bookings and can

accommodate up to 100 guests. We provide a licensed bar and can arrange food

if required. Email your enquiry to contact@marlowfc.co.uk

Commercial Ventures If you are looking for a location to host your small business, our home ground

could be the venue for you. We offer flexible terms and very reasonable rates.

Please call to discuss your requirements.

Further Opportunities There are many more commercial opportunities available in conjunction with

our other teams. We can offer combined sponsorship packages dramatically

extending the reach of your company.

Marlow Youth Marlow FC has a very strong youth section with boys and girls from in and

around the Marlow area, from pre-school to under 18. There are over 400

players in 30 teams playing 500 matches throughout the season. Our youth

teams play across South Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire.

The club’s Youth section was awarded Community Club of the Year by the Berks

& Bucks FA in 2015. The award recognises the dedication of the many volunteers

who enable local children and young adults to play football throughout the year.

Marlow Girls Our Youth section offers football to both boys and girls. In developing football

through the club and for the local community, we now have 4 girls’ teams and

are looking to increase girl’s football over the coming season.

Marlow Inclusive Our inclusive section is something very special, being one of a small number

clubs offering pan-disability football for ages 6 to 16. During last season this has

expanded and now offers training and tournaments to young adults.

Marlow Ladies Our successful Ladies team play in the Premier Division of the Southern Region

Women's Football League having won the Division One title in 2015. 2015/16 has

seen more success with good runs in both the League and FA Women’s Cups.

Youth Tournament In early May each year, our Youth section one of the most popular and

successful youth football tournaments in the area. More than 1000 children and

their families attend over the tournament weekend, where matches are played

on the main pitch at our Oak Tree Road ground.

The event also plays host to inclusive teams from across the area and introduces

our youngest preschool players to the excitement of playing in front of a huge

and enthusiastic crowd, cheering every touch of the ball.

How to Book Your Advertising or Sponsorship Thank you for taking the time to read our prospectus for the forthcoming

season. If you are interested in one of our sponsorship or advertising

opportunities, or just to discuss alternative options, please get in touch with our

Commercial Director.

Ian Benfell

07913 101434

commercial@marlowfc.co.uk

twitter.com/@marlowfc

www.marlowfc.co.uk

www.marlowfcyouth.co.uk

All prices quoted exclude VAT