PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIE S 2014
MELBOURNE VIXENS
The Melbourne Vixens are Victoria’s elite netball team, competing within the ANZ Championship and represents Netball Victoria’s members. The Melbourne Vixens are: • Strong, proud, successful, healthy, active and articulate women who are outstanding role models for aspiring players and females in the community. • Leading female sporting team, which
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includes athletes that also represent their countries at an international level. • Part of the wider community; highly recognisable brand and influence in Australia. • Part of Netball Victoria and represents Netball Victoria’s significant membership base and the general Victorian netball community which has over 300,000 participants playing per year.
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The success of the Melbourne Vixens since the inception of the ANZ Championship in 2008 has helped define the team as one of the most successful women’s sporting teams in Australia. Highlights include:
• Total crowd attendances of over 111,107 for 2012 and 2013. • Highest membership of all teams in the ANZ Championship. • 30% total ANZ Championship league viewership is of Melbourne Vixens games. VISIT MELBOURNEVIXENS.COM.AU | 3
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Contents GAME DAY HOSPITALITY
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PLAYER SUPPORTERS
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MAJOR EVENTS
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MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS
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2014 SEASON FIXTURE
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MELBOURNE VIXENS PO Box 60 Nor th Melbourne, Victoria, 3051 P: 1300 VIXENS (849 367) W: melbournevixens.com.au MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES P: 1300 VIXENS (849 367) E: membership@melbournevixens.com.au SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES P: 03 9321 2226 (Naomi Bar ter) HOSPITALIT Y ENQUIRIES P: 03 9321 2206 (Zoe Small)
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GAME DAY CORPORATE HOSPITALITY
Get behind the Melbourne Vixens as they prepare to fight for the 2014 ANZ Championship title. Experience the action from a courtside corporate box whilst indulging in a premium hospitality package.
Hospitality • Enables you to get courtside close to all the action. • Is entertaining for all, appealing to men, women and children. • Great value. • Corporate packages with focus on female empowerment available.
Package Includes: • A reserved seat in a Melbourne Vixens corporate box.
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• Two course tapas style bento box. • Premium beverage package including beer, wine and soft drink. • A Melbourne Vixens match day program (one per two people). • Games run for approximately an hour.
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Unique Experience Add something extra to your hospitality package and have a truly memorable experience. To celebrate the last home game of the season we have added something extra to your hospitality package and have a truly memorable experience. • Melbourne Vixens netball signed by all the team.
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Available S un d a y 18 th May 2014 only .
• Access to Melbourne Vixens members post match zone, where you get to hear firsthand from the players. • One reserved court side seat in a Melbourne Vixens corporate box. • Two course tapas style bento box. • Premium beverage package including beer, wine and soft drink. • A Melbourne Vixens match day program (per two people). A Melbourne Vixens corporate box contains 8 reserved seats. Corporate Hospitality bookings for 7 or less guests will be allocated in a corporate box amongst other supporters. Dress Code: Smart casual.
BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES Visit Melbourne Vixens Corporate Hospitality, Email Sponsor & Partnerships Department or call Melbourne Vixens on 03 9321 2206 VISIT MELBOURNEVIXENS.COM.AU | 7
PLAYER SUPPORTERS CATHY COX BIANCA CHATFIELD (C) MADI ROBINSON (VC)
Becoming a player supporter is the perfect solution for small to medium business seeking an affordable way to increase their involvement and support for the Melbourne Vixens. The program offers direct and exclusive contact with the player group.
Package Includes: • Fully catered corporate hospitality box to one home game (eight seats). • Exclusive access to speak with your nominated player post the event and a Melbourne Vixens replica dress signed by that player. • Acknowledgment as a player supporter on Melbourne Vixens website.
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BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES Visit Melbourne Vixens Corporate Hospitality, Email Sponsor & Partnerships Department or call Melbourne Vixens on 03 9321 2206
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MAJOR EVENTS 2013 MOST VALUABLE PL AYER MADI ROBINSON (VC)
2014 Melbourne Vixens Calender of Events:
Presidents Luncheon Sunday 23rd March Hisense Arena
Melbourne Vixens MVP Friday 27th June RACV City Club, Bourke Street Melbourne
Netball Victoria Gala Awards Saturday 4th October Cargo Hall South Wharf
BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES Visit Melbourne Vixens Corporate Hospitality, Email Sponsor & Partnerships Department or call Melbourne Vixens on 03 9321 2222 10 | PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2014
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MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS
Experience our marketing partnerships. The Melbourne Vixens are synonymous with success and that’s what our partnerships are designed to achieve. We can custom design partnerships to fit your individual goals and objectives. Partnerships can range from grassroots up to the elite.
Why Netball Victoria and the Melbourne Vixens? • Over 1.99 million Australians over 14 watch or play netball annually. • Connect with women - the key decision makers in most household spending. • Growing membership base and a thriving and engaged community year-round. • Significant metropolitan and regional communities reach. • Utilise Melbourne Vixens athletes to gain greater marketing traction. • Good ambassadors - healthy, successful, clean image. • Alliance with an organisation that invests in community, health and wellbeing. • Acknowledgment as a player supporter on Melbourne Vixens website. 12 | PA R TNER SHIP OPP OR T UNITIE S 2014
ENQUIRIES Contact: Naomi Barter Email: naomi.barter@netballvic.com.au Phone 03 9321 2226 VISIT MELBOURNE VIXENS.COM. AU | 13
2014 SEASON FIXTURE
The Melbourne Vixens contest ten other teams from around Australia and New Zealand, playing over 17 weeks. Home games are showcased at Hisense Arena. #
DATE
TIME
GAME
VENUE
LOCATION
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Sun 2 March
2.18pm
Melbourne Vixens vs Northern Mystics
Hisense Arena
Melbourne
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Sun 9 March
12.18pm
West Coast Fever vs Melbourne Vixens
Challenge Stadium
Perth
3
Sun 16 March
12.18pm
Melbourne Vixens vs Queensland Firebirds
Hisense Arena
Melbourne
4
Sun 23 March
2.18pm
Melbourne Vixens vs WBOP Magic
Hisense Arena
Melbourne
5
Mon 31 March
7.40pm
EasiYo Tactix vs Melbourne Vixens
CBS Canterbury Arena
Christchurch
6
Mon 7 April
7.48pm
Queensland Firebirds vs Melbourne Vixens
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Brisbane
7
Sun 13 April
12.18pm
NSW Swifts vs Melbourne Vixens
Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre
Sydney
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Sat 19 April
2.18pm
Melbourne Vixens vs Adelaide Thunderbirds
Hisense Arena
Melbourne
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Sat 26 April
4.20pm
Haier Pulse vs Melbourne Vixens
TSB Arena
Wellington
10
Sun 4 May
12.18pm
Melbourne Vixens vs NSW Swifts
Hisense Arena
Melbourne
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BYE ROUND
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Sun 18 May
12.18pm
Melbourne Vixens vs West Coast Fever
Hisense Arena
Melbourne
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Sun 25 May
12.18pm
Adelaide Thunderbirds vs Melbourne Vixens
Netball SA Stadium
Adelaide
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Sat 31 May
4.20pm
Southern Steel vs Melbourne Vixens
ILT Stadium Southland
Invercargill
Rounds 1,3,4,8,10,12 are Melbourne Vixens Home Games. (Please Note: All game times are AEST).
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