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WELCOME
Welcome 3 Sponsorship 4
Welcome to Carlisle United Football Club
- Match Sponsorship
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have supported the Club over last year and, indeed, some of you for many years.
- Associate Sponsorship - Match Ball Sponsorship - Player Sponsorship
Matchday Hospitality
We would like to extend a warm Carlisle United welcome to all our sponsors and Club partners to the League Two 2015/16 season at Brunton Park.
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- Foxy’s Restaurant - Matchday Itinerary
Everyone on and off the field at the Club is striving to ensure there is a successful season ahead as we seek to challenge for promotion and for progression as far as possible in all of the cup competitions. Inside this Corporate Brochure you will find a range of opportunities for all levels of sponsorship, allowing companies and individuals to get involved and offer the club vital support. Your contribution has been as magnificent as ever in helping us achieve those targets and, in turn, helping us to afford to compete when trying to attract the best possible playing squad to achieve as much success as possible.
- Matchday Food Menus - Legends Lounge
Business Club 14 Advertising 16
The Business Club is entering its third year after two successful seasons of offering a networking opportunity to members, in a relaxed atmosphere, which has resulted in them being able to benefit from the contacts they have made. You will find full details of the Business Club within this brochure and we would welcome your involvement for the coming year.
- Ground Board Advertising
Carlisle United is Cumbria’s only Football League club and it is vital that we keep it that way. It is very important to maintain that status for the City and business community as it keeps the City of Carlisle firmly on the map. It is with that in mind that we would ask you to support us at whatever level you feel you are able to. Please contact our Commercial Team and we will ensure we tailor a package to suit your budget.
- Programme Advertising - TV Screens Advertising
Conferencing & Events Club Information
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Thank you for your continued support of Carlisle United. It is very much appreciated. The Commercial Team. 3
MATCH DAY SPONSORSHIP
ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP
MAKE IT A DAY TO REMEMBER
AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY...
Host your guests and customers in the comfort of your own lounge with private bar whilst enjoying the hospitality and extra benefits of being our main match day sponsor.
The chance to entertain business clients, a group of friends or family in a relaxed but busy match day environment. You will receive: • Hospitality for ten people • Three course meal in Foxys Restaurant • Tickets for the Main West Stand • Full waitress service • One car park pass • Pre-match player appearance, interview and presentations • Memento of the day – presented by player before the game • Optional stadium tour • Gift for every guest • Sponsors’ Pack to go away with on the day • Drink packages available to pre order.
Our main sponsor will receive: • Hospitality for 35 people • Two-choice hot buffet before the game and hot snack at either half time or full time • Tickets for Centre Stand • Four car park passes • Optional stadium tour • Man of the Match Presentation and appearance from Club Director after the match • Memento of the day – Signed Framed Shirt and Sponsors’ Pack including the day’s photos • Match day competitions and chance to win a signed football.
Promotional Opportunities
Promotional Opportunities • • • • •
Full page advert in match day programme Recognition on official team sheet and over PA System Company board displayed before the match and throughout the game Two representatives to be included in official match line up photo with captains Acknowledgment through the Club’s official social media channels.
• Half page advert in the Match Day Programme • Recognition on Official Team Sheet and over PA system • Acknowledgment through the Club’s official social media channels.
Price £2,500 + VAT Packages can be tailored to suit your needs.
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Price £700 Based on ten people. £50 per extra person.
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MATCH BALL SPONSORSHIP
PLAYER SPONSORSHIP
A SPECIAL MATCH EXPERIENCE...
A great experience to treat your guests to, celebrate a special occasion or for that No.1 CUFC fan who deserves the recognition that comes with this sponsorship.
A unique opportunity to sponsor your favourite player or coach. Offer includes: • Sponsorship of your player for both home and away games • Get both their home and away shirts, signed, at the end of the season • Acknowledgement in the match day programme, official website and social media. • Chance to meet your player at a game of your choice for photo opportunities.
There is also the opportunity for two representatives to walk onto the Brunton Park pitch to line up alongside officials and captains and have your photograph taken. Package includes: • Hospitality for four people • Three course meal in Foxy’s Restaurant • Tickets for the EWM Stand • Full waitress service • One car park pass • Optional ground tour • Pre match player appearance, interview and presentations • Memento of the day – signed CUFC football presented by player before the game • Sponsors’ Pack to go away with on the day including all photos.
Promotional Opportunities • Company logo or name on front of the Match Day Programme • Recognition on official Team Sheet and over PA system • Acknowledgment through the Club’s official social media channels.
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Price £280 Based on four people. £50 per extra person.
Prices from £250 For more information call... The Commercial Department on 01228 554155 or 01228 554152 7
MATCH DAY HOSPITALITY
MATCH DAY HOSPITALITY
FOXY’S RESTAURANT PACKAGE
Package includes: • Three*/Two course meal in Foxy’s Restaurant • Full waitress service • Match ticket for anywhere in the ground including inside in our Viewing Gallery • Team Sheet and Programme • Sky TV and BT Sport • Drinks package available to pre-order • Match day competitions • Pre and post-match player appearance including Man of the Match Presentation • Optional ground tour • Parking – if required (spaces are limited). Concession prices available. *Mini steak pies served at full time.
Price £50 per adult Three course meal. £45 per adult Two course meal.
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MATCH DAY ITINERARY
MATCH DAY MENU
FOXY’S RESTAURANT – A SPECIAL MATCH DAY EXPERIENCE
FOXY’S RESTAURANT – MATCHDAY MENU
12.00 noon – Arrive at main reception* 12.15pm – Ground tour begins – taking in the media room, board room, changing rooms and pitch side. 1.00pm –
t Foxy’s Restaurant where you will be greeted by staff A and shown to your table. Food service will commence.
2.00pm –
eam sheets brought to tables so you can make T educated guesses on the competition sheets!
2.15pm – First team player appearance to make presentations to sponsors and a quick question and answer session. 3.00pm –
ick off. Make your way to your seats and K ensure you have placed a drink order for half time.
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alf time – make your way back to Foxy’s where H your pre-ordered drinks will be waiting for you.
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Second half starts.
4.45pm – Games finishes – return to Foxy’s where the winners of the competition will be announced as well as an appearance from the Man of the Match. This wraps up the days formal events however, guests are welcome to stay where the bar will remain open. * If you do not wish to go on the ground tour please arrive at Foxy’s Restaurant anytime from 12.45pm.
A fantastic venue for a celebration meal with your family and friends or entertaining customers or clients. Below is a sample dinner menu for Foxy’s. Amuse-bouche *** Sweet chilli marinated tiger prawn on toasted herb crouton with micro herb salad. Roasted plum and basil soup finished with red basil. Ham hock and asparagus terrine with homemade chutney and warm herb bread. *** Slow braised feather blade steak with gratin potatoes, roasted baby carrots and red wine sauce. Baked salmon with prawn and smoked paprika crust served with a lobster sauce, new potatoes and green beans. Slow cooked apricot and thyme infused pork belly served with whole grain mustard mash, mixed fresh vegetables. *** Homemade crème brûlée with lemon shortbread fingers. Chocolate and raspberry fondant served with vanilla ice cream. Trio of desserts: Chocolate orange pot, lemon possit with blueberries, mini apple crumble tart. *** Speciality coffees and teas.
For more information call Irene Percival on 01228 537323 or email enquiries@no10catering.co.uk to discuss any special requirements you may have. www.no10catering.com Food & Beverage at Carlisle United @CUFC_FB
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LEGENDS LOUNGE
LEGENDS LOUNGE PACKAGE Enjoy hospitality in this relaxed and contemporary atmosphere with private bar facilities, all designed with comfort and informality in mind. Package includes: • Hot buffet food served at 2.00pm • Complimentary drink on arrival • Match ticket for B Stand • Programme and Team Sheet • Refreshments at Half time • Sky TV and BT Sport • Legends Lounge access pass sent out before the game Packages are available on full or half season basis or game by game. Full season (includes season ticket in B Stand) £700 Half Season (twelve games) £385 Per game: £40 Full season members will also get the chance to bring along a guest to two games, free of charge. Business Club members get a 15% discount.
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BUSINESS CLUB “ The format of the meetings is very good along with the quality of speakers” “ I have really enjoyed the variety of speakers and enjoyed learning more about all aspects of the club”
BUSINESS CLUB With a growing member base it is a great way to network with local businesses with a football backdrop and both match day and non-match day environment. Package and benefits include: • Eight meetings per football season – four match days (including one night matche), three breakfast meetings and one special event • Quality business and sports speakers • Match Day Hospitality • Regular Club updates from staff and directors • Opportunity to market through CUFC database • Special discounted corporate hospitality packages to members, including Foxy’s and Legends Lounge • Car parking pass for meetings • Use of CUFC players for promotional activities • 10% discount in the Blues Store and 25% off Virgin Rail Travel – on production of Business Club membership card • Chance to host a breakfast meeting at your premises. One year’s membership £1,000 + VAT Title Sponsorship Package also available. Extra benefits include:
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• Display company banner at all Business Club Meetings and Events • Featured on Business Club literature as well as on official website and in match day programme • Opportunity to present to the Business Club at meetings. Package Cost £1,500 plus VAT Please contact the Commercial team for more details.
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GROUND BOARD ADVERTISING
PROGRAMME ADVERTISING
These are our most valuable form of advertising with the most media and television time (as outlined in the Football League Report). We have unrivalled regional media attention as well as extensive photographic coverage in all of the Cumbrian Newspapers. Match highlights are featured on BBC, Sky TV, Channel 5 and online as well as 95,000 paying customers coming through the Brunton Park turnstiles in a season.
The match day programme is one of the most important forms of communication between the club and its supporters. With over 40 pages of facts, figures, activities and information the Carlisle United programme is the perfect vehicle for local and national advertisers.
Prices from £250 per metre. Payments can be made quarterly
Full Season (23 games)
Half Season (12 games)
One Game
Full page, full colour advert
£1,380
£750
£70
Half page, full colour advert
£830
£460
£45
Quarter page, full colour advert
£600
£300
£35
Artwork must be provided and can be changed as many times as you like – fitting in with the programme print deadlines. For more information call... The Commercial Department on 01228 554155 or 01228 554152 16
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CONFERENCES & EVENTS
TV SCREEN ADVERTISING NEW!
The club now has the facility to showcase local companies on its five new advertising screens around the ground. Situated in key locations, such as the East Stand concourse, Foxy’s Restaurant and the Blue’s Store, these screens are perfect for helping companies reach a large target audience; on match days and throughout the week. Adverts can be static or in video format and can be on the screens for up to one minute at a time.
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Full Season (23 games)
Half Season (12 games)
15 second advert
£700
£400
30 second advert
£800
£450
45 second advert
£900
£500
60 second advert
£1,000
£550
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CONFERENCES & EVENTS
CONFERENCES & EVENTS
CONFERENCES, PARTY FACILITIES, WEDDING RECEPTIONS, MEETINGS AND INTERVIEWS
ROOM OPTIONS FOR NON-MATCH DAY USAGE
Brunton Park is one of the leading conference and banqueting venues in the region and the ideal venue for your event. We have a wide selection of rooms and boxes available to suit all types of events from business meetings to 18th Birthday parties and corporate functions of 120. Foxy’s restaurant is more than suitable for sit down dinners for up to 100 guests or for a larger party event we suggest a buffet in the Sunset Bar which is able to hold up to 120 guests. Package and benefits include: • Day and half day rates are available • Menus are tailored to suit budget, style and season • Located close to the M6 (J43) • Free parking available Brunton Park is a perfect location for your wedding celebration. We have a range of impressive banqueting suites; all would be superb location for your wedding breakfast or reception. We know how important your wedding day is and we aim to deliver the best service possible. We are able to help you with all areas catering related and will meet your specific requirements. Please get in contact with our Catering Manager who would be delighted to meet you and show you around our facilities. We have a selection of rooms and boxes available to suit all types of events from business meetings starting at six delegates to theatre style corporate functions of 120.
To check availability and discuss your requirements call 01228 573323 or email
Theatre
Cabaret
Classroom
Boardroom
Foxy’s Restaurant
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60
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Sponsors’ Lounge
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Sunset Suite
50
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Boardroom
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Legends
Available for interviews and presentations of up to 20 persons.
Corporate Boxes
Interview rooms seating up to six persons, overlooking the pitch.
enquiries@no10catering.co.uk www.no10catering.com
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CONFERENCES & EVENTS
CLUB INFORMATION
NON-MATCH DAY – SAMPLE MENU
Coffee time Tea, flavoured teas, coffee with biscuits. Breakfast Bacon or sausage rolls. Full English (bacon, sausage, fried egg, mushrooms, beans & toast). Smoked salmon and scrambled egg on toasted English muffins. Tea, coffee and flavoured teas. Light Working Lunch
Finger Buffet 2 Mini jackets with chilli. Smoked salmon, roasted vegetable (v) and cream cheese bagels. Homemade mini assorted quiches . Caramelized onion and goats cheese tarts.
Fresh fruit platter with passion fruit yoghurt dip. Mini chocolate brownie. Bowl Food
Potato wedges.
Choose three dishes when ordering for 40 people of more
Tray-bakes or fresh fruit platter.
Beef braised in real ale with onions and mushrooms. Mini Cumberland sausage and mash with onion gravy
Selection of Sandwiches (v).
Strips of chicken in a creamy mustard sauce with braised rice.
Filled Tortillas (v).
Mini battered fish goujons with creamy mushy peas
Cumberland sausage rolls.
Chicken Korma with boiled rice and mini poppadoms.
Marinated chicken skewers.
Mushroom and sundried tomato creamy pasta.
Homemade potato wedges with garlic mayonnaise.
Spicy meatballs with tomato and herb sauce. Mini crayfish and smoked salmon salads. BBQ chicken and noodle salad.
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commercial@carlisleunited.co.uk Twitter: @CufcCommercial
Strips of chicken marinated served with lemon crème fraiche dip.
Assortment of sandwiches.
Finger Buffet 1
Commercial Department: 01228 554155
Other useful club information Main Office: 01228 526237 Ticket Office: 0844 371 1921 Blues Store: 01228 554138
Twitter: @officialcufc Facebook: www.facebook.com/carlisleunitedfc Website: www.carlisleunited.co.uk
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