Author: Martyn Tweddle

Matchday Sponsorship Opportunities

Here at Shildon AFC, we pride ourselves on our matchday hospitality and our aim is to offer the warmest welcome to all the visitors to Dean Street.  It is fantastic to welcome crowds back into our ground and feel the excitement grow as we build up to playing at the highest level the club has ever played at.  There is now the opportunity for you to sponsor the matchday at Shildon AFC and share in that excitement. 

We are now looking for matchday sponsorship for the following games:

Shildon AFC vs Garforth Town FC – FA Cup – 7th August 2021

Shildon AFC vs Pickering Town FC – Northern Premier League East – 14th August 2021

For a sponsorship fee of £50 you will get:

 – 4 complimentary match tickets.

 – Complimentary match programme for each guest.

 – Your name will feature prominently as match sponsor on the team list page of the matchday programme and on the video highlights from the game.

 – Matchday Facebook and Twitter announcement.

 – Pre-match tannoy announcement.

 – Commemorative on-pitch photo at half-time.

 – Half time refreshments in boardroom.

 – 1 x free drink for you and your guests.

For further information and booking details please contact:  briarave@hotmail.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to Dean Street.

 

 

 

Fusion for Business become official Energy Partner

Shildon AFC is delighted to announce a four-year partnership with Fusion for Business (FFB) who are to become our official Energy Partner.

FFB provide an honest and fair solution to UK businesses for business energy costs and they are committed to uncovering significant cost and carbon savings to improve the sustainability of our business.  FFB are led by a team of experts with a wealth of experience in business consultancy and utility procurement.

Through FFB’s community ambassador programme, we also have the opportunity to create an extra revenue stream for the club.

FFB’s genuine interest in supporting local initiatives really stands out and we cannot thank the FFB team enough for agreeing to this four year-partnership.

www.fusionforbusiness.co.uk/

 

 

Hospitality Suite now available to book

The Shildon AFC Hospitality Suite is now available to book on every Saturday home matchday – and you will need to book early to avoid disappointment (the 7th and 14th of August are already unavailable!)

Hospitality inludes entry to the ground (inlcuding a free programme) and the hospitality suite.  Within the private suite, we offer a fully stocked fridge throughout the game (which can be tailored to guest requirements), the suite has a match viewing area and live BT sports can be shown on the television screen.  There is a choice of meals for guests (choice must be the same for the whole group) and includes: homemade pizzas, hand cut chips, indian banquet, chinese, and traditional english dishes (e.g. fish and chips).

The cost for the day (1:00pm – 5:30pm) is £400 and up to 10 guests can attend.

To book your matchday hospitality please email:   briarave@hotmail.co.uk

Remember BOOK EARLY!

Squad Sponsorships – Limited Opportunities Left

There are now only a limited number of the squad available for sponsorship – so if you would like to sponsor then the time is NOW.

We offer the following opportunities to sponsor your favourite member of the squad:

Player’s Shirt:  Home £30;  Away £30;  Both £50
 – Invitation to the end-of-season party.
 – A photograph taken of you and your chosen player.
 – Your name listed against the player profile in both the matchday programme and on the official website.

Management team £30
 – Invitation to the end-of-season party.
 – A photograph taken of you and your chosen team member.
 – Your name listed against the individual’s profile in both the matchday programme and on the official website.

Squad members can be reserved by sending an email to briarave@hotmail.co.uk confirming which player(s)/team member(s) you want to sponsor and how you are going to pay.  Sponsorship can be paid for online (via Bank Transfer – SHILDON AFC LTD,  40-41-24, 10739634), in cash at the ground, or through the till at the clubhouse.  

Payment MUST be made within 5 working days to secure your player(s)/team member(s) of choice.
 
Many thanks for your sponsorship.

Membership Application – New Dates

The Supporters Club will be holding 2 more membership recruitment events on the following dates:

Monday 19th July 2021 – 6:30pm-7.30pm -Shildon AFC, Dean Street

Monday 26th July 2021 – 6:30pm-7.30pm – Shildon AFC, Dean Street

Application forms will be available and can be completed at each event.  Alternatively, you can download an application form from here Membership Application Form and bring it along with you.

As a result of the membership’s vote to adopt a formal constitution, membership of the Shildon AFC Supporters Club is now charged on an annual basis. Membership is £5 Adults (over 18) and £3 juniors (under 18).  Only current members will be able to vote at the club AGM. The renewal date for membership is the month of September.

Further details on the supporters club are available here:   Supporters Club WebPage

NPL East Division Fixtures 2021/22

We today received confirmation of the fixtures for our first season in the National Premier League East Division.  The first couple of months of the season will see us host games with Pickering, Stockton, Tadcaster and Hebburn, and travel to Dunston, Cleethorpes, Marske and Bridlington.

Full details of the fixtures can be found  below and on the website. 

All fixtures are subject to change and you should check the website for up-to-date information.