Fantastic Sposorship Opportunites Now Available

Last Updated Hockey Ballarat 25th November 2004

Overview

As one of the few sports that can be played throughout the lifespan, hockey boasts players as young as five, through to veterans of 81 years of age. At the junior level both club and schools hockey embrace modified programs such as 'Minkey' and 'Let's Play Hockey'. These offer an excellent player pathway to children and adolescents to learn and enjoy hockey and fulfil their potential in the game.

Hockey is played Australia-wide from the inner sanctums of private school hockey competitions to club hockey in the depths of regional Australia and of course through to our most elite national competitions. Juniors usually grow up learning the game on grass hockey fields, however as synthetic surfaces become more and more prevalent, their use becomes more common among lower and younger grades.

 

 

 

Hockey Australia has ~94,000 registered players from 850 hockey clubs across the nation. In addition to players registered with clubs, hockey is played extensively through Australian schools (~25% of all schools) and at a recreational level, estimating current participation at approximately 760,000. (Hockey Australia, 2002)

 

Details of the Organisation

Hockey Ballarat is a fully incorporated sports association, amalgamating the Women’s, Men’s and Junior divisions.  Direct affiliations are with the State bodies, Victorian Women Hockey Association, Victorian Hockey Association, Victorian Junior Hockey Association and the Country Hockey Association of Victoria.

Hockey Ballarat conducts winter and limited summer competitions at the Prince of Wales Park Hockey Centre, compromising a Balsam Artificial Grass surface and change room facility incorporating a canteen and storage area. Winter Competitions include junior girls, under 14 boys, senior women and men’s, and a State League Four Men’s Team competing in the Victorian Hockey Association. The Hockey Centre also hosts’ school Hockey competitions and is used by a variety of external users on a casual hire basis.

2005 promises to be an exciting year for Field Hockey in Ballarat.  2004 witnessed 5 men’s and 5 women’s teams as well as over 10 junior teams.  2005 is shaping up to see an increase in player numbers and competition standard.

 

So why is Field Hockey growing in Ballarat? Feedback suggests the fact that all ages and both males and females being involved are a big bonus! The fitness side of the competition is also noted as a feature. In today’s society whereby ‘bang for buck’ is so important regarding time spent on any activity, hockey is seen to be a great way of really getting fit while participating in a competitive and fun environment. It’s no wonder that Field Hockey is currently recognised as the second largest team sport in the world, just behind soccer.  The success of the Australian Olympic teams can also be attributed to Field Hockey’s success. 

 

 

Target Audience

In all competition from Minkey for primary school children, to seniors, numbers of participants are increasing and our junior programs especially are experiencing strong growth, ensuring the future of the sport.

The Prince of Wales Park venue continues to attract a broad cross-section of the Ballarat public, ensuring exposure in one of Ballarat’s prime locations.

The Hockey Ballarat facility is located between Ballarat High School and one of Ballarat’s most prestigious estates, Lake Gardens.

 

Sponsorship Objectives

  • For Hockey Ballarat members to recognise you as a sponsor and be aware of the products and services provided to the local community.
  • To receive media recognition via editorial articles in The Courier as a result of your support.
  • For you to gain greater exposure to the local market from signage erected at Prince of Wales Park.

 

Benefits

The Prince of Wales Park venue attracts a broad cross-section of the Ballarat public. With in excess of ~12,000 cars travelling along Gilles Street daily and ~1,000 people through the YMCA Aquatic Centre doors each day, ensures your sign will have significant exposure in one of Ballarat’s prime locations.

 

 

 

 

 

Investment

We offer a variety of signage packages to suit your needs including single and double-sided signs. Beginning this year there is also the opportunity for your company logo to be included in Hockey Ballarat publications (newsletter, yearbook, etc.) and displayed on the Hockey Ballarat website (www.hockeyballarat.org.au).

Option 1:        Leasing sign space – Single                                  $ 300.00

Option 2:        Leasing sign space – Double                                 $ 500.00

Option 3:        Leasing space and made to order sign – Single       $ 500.00

Option 4:        Leasing space and made to order sign – Double      $ 700.00

Option 5:        Publication advertising space – Half page                $  50.00

Option 6:        Publication advertising space – Full page                 $ 100.00

Option 7:        Website presence                                                 $ neg

Leases are for a 12-month period from November 1st to October 31st the following year. Should you then wish to extend your sponsorship agreement all renewals are offered at a discounted rate.

Package 1:    Sign space renewal – Single                                     $ 250.00

Package 2:    Sign space renewal – Double                                    $ 450.00

 

Contact Us

Please contact Tammy Hasford directly if you have any matters you would like to discuss. We trust you believe our location is in a prime advertising precinct and look forward to developing a relationship that will secure the future of Hockey in Ballarat.

Tammy Hansford
Executive Officer

Hockey Ballarat
PO Box 188
Ballarat
VIC 3353

Mob: 0407 338 508

Email: admin@hockeyballarat.org.au