London Skolars RLFCCommunity Partnership Opportunity

Club Background

• London Skolars were founded during the Centenary Season of the Rugby Football League in 1995. Initially created for post-university graduates in London, the club quickly became open to all and reflecting the cosmopolitan nature of Rugby League in the capital

• In 2002 the club’s application to join the National Leagues the following year was accepted, the first club in 80 years to make the jump from the amateur ranks to the professional leagues

• The club’s 1st team currently play in the League 1 competition and is celebrating it’s 20th

anniversary. This is the third tier of the game and 2 divisions below Super league

• Skolars are the most successful ever Rugby League club from outside the traditional heartlands of the North with a consistent record of growth and development for 20 years

• The club’s aim is to be a key part of the local community and offer sporting opportunities for all ages and standards. Positive and healthy living are at the core of what we are about!

Community Department

• The London Skolars are a progressive organisation that deliver projects across North London with a myriad of partners to make a positive impact through the delivery of Rugby League

• We aim to have one of the most effective community development programmes in North London

• The Skolars has sides from U7’s through to their First Team. This encompasses over 10 teams & over 250 players

• The Skolars Community department is active in over 20 primary and secondary schools engaging in rugby development programs with over 1500 students

• The Skolars offer inclusive rugby for disabled children through Access Sport and deliver to 100 kids per term via the Ignite Programme

• Current community sponsors include Ipreo, Metro Bank, Exchange Data International, Paul Simon Homes, HarneysWestwood & Riegels

Club Snapshot

• Over 10,000 spectators over the season attend Skolars games

• 1st and 2nd team squads make up 70 participants

• Juniors and Minis make up 200 children. Growth plans to 400+

• Primary, Secondary and College Programmes reach 1500 individuals. Growth plans to 2500+

• Our disability community programme ‘Ignite’ influences 100 children with disabilities per term.

• New River Stadium and its facilities were utilised and visited by in excess of 450,000 people in 2014. £5m of redevelopment in 2015 should see significant increase in visitors. Estimated to be in the top 3 leisure centres in North East London. Skolars are the primary tenant

Primary School Programme

• 5 Primary schools per term, delivering TAG to 100 children at each school

• 3 rugby tournaments held annually in November, January and March

• The November and January competitions involve up to 200 students across 18 primary schools. The larger March rugby Festival plays host to just under 400 pupils

• Annual Schools Tag challenge held at the HAC involving 6 primary schools

• Marketing of Sponsor brands via school assembly, newsletters and local newspapers

Secondary School Programme

• 8 secondary Schools over the year reaching 500 students

• Program involves 4 weeks training ending with a round robin festival in the final week

• Champion Schools tournament - This tournament begins at a Regional level then moves onto a National level culminating in a ‘Finals Day’ at Wembley on the weekend of the Challenge Cup. It involves 1700 teams and 28,000 kids play

Mini’s & Juniors

• Mini’s from U7’s - U11’s - 100 participants

• Juniors U13, U15, U17 – 150 participants

• Compete in the London Junior League

• Used to track players through the player development pathway all the way up to 1st

Team level.

Barnet & Southgate College

• Academy train and play for a minimum of 8 hours a week alongside studies.

• Compete Nationally in the AOC Colleges League. The college academy also forms a integral part of the London RL performance pathway.

• Courses which range from BTEC, NVQ & A levels.

• Sporting academies in football, athletics tennis and boxing. Partners which include Tottenham Hotspur FC, Wired for sport and Team GB Boxing.

• Only exclusive Rugby League Academy in London

All our programmes are linked to our ultimate goal of increasing participation at London Skolars. Werecruit the majority of our Mini’s from our Primary School Programme, and we recruit the majorityof our Junior’s from our Secondary School Programmes.

Platinum Community Partnership Package

• Naming rights for 2016 Skolars Community Programs

• Regular social media exposure (twitter, Facebook, newsletters)

Branded Apparel

• Company major junior kit branding on U7, U9, U11, U12, U13 & U17 apparel (Minimum 150 kits)

• Company branding on all Skolars Community Coaches training kit (Minimum 10 coaches)

Branded Advertising

• Company branding on the community section of London Skolars website and all community collateral handed out at schools and junior programs

• Branding in 1st Team match day programme to include editorial and advertisement

• PA sponsorship announcements at all Skolars 1st Team games and major events including Capital Challenge, City Touch, Friday Night Lights and many more

• Option to have branded pop up banners/feather flag at community events, training and junior home fixtures (at company cost)

Platinum Community Partnership Package

Employee Engagement

• Opportunities for employees to attend and assist at community events, including junior festivals, holiday coaching camps, matches and junior awards’ evenings

• Opportunities for employees to become involved in junior coaching including assistance with taking RFL Level 1 coaching qualification

• Company staff to be invited to address selected junior age groups on agreed subjects – could be linked to further education partner involvement

PR and Communications

• Branded press releases with all major community announcements including festivals, events and community projects

• Bespoke monthly newsletter to be sent to Ipreo highlighting community work, initiatives and events

Platinum Community Partnership Packages starting from £3000 + VAT

Gold Community Partnership Package

• Naming rights for 2016 Skolars Minis and Juniors Festival

Branded Apparel

• Company junior kit branding on U7, U9, U11, U12, U13 & U17 apparel (Minimum 150 kits)

• Company branding on all Skolars Community Coaches training kit (Minimum 10 coaches)

Branded Advertising

• Company branding on the community section of London Skolars website and all community collateral handed out at schools and junior programs

• Company branding of the 2016 Rugby League Holiday camp including full PR and branding on marketing collateral

• PA sponsorship announcements at all Skolars 1st Team games and major events including Capital Challenge, City Touch, Friday Night Lights and many more

Gold Community Partnership Package

Employee Engagement

• Opportunities for employees to attend and assist at community events, including junior festivals, holiday coaching camps, matches and junior awards’ evenings

• Opportunities for employees to become involved in junior coaching including assistance with taking RFL Level 1 coaching qualification

PR and Communications

• Branded press releases with all major community announcements including festivals, events and community projects

• Bespoke monthly newsletter to be sent to Company highlighting community work, initiatives and events

Platinum Community Partnership Packages start from £2000 + VAT

Minis & Juniors Partnership Package

• Naming rights for 2016 Skolars Minis and Juniors Program

• Company junior kit branding on U7, U9, U11, U12, U13 & U17 apparel (Minimum 150 kits)

• Company branding on all Skolars Community Coaches training kit (Minimum 10 coaches)

• Junior Presentation Awards Evening Sponsor including Full PR, branding on all marketing collateral for the event and opportunity to present and promote your business

• Company pop-up banners and displays at all home games (at company cost)

• Regular promotion of your business or offers to the 200+ minis and junior parents

• Option to have promotional marque at the 2016 minis and juniors festival with expected attendance of over 400 people

Minis and Juniors Partnership Packages start from £1000 + VAT

Angus Armstrong

General Manager, London Skolars RLFC

New River Sport & Fitness

White Hart Lane, Wood Green

London N22 5QW

Email - angusarmstrong@skolarsrl.com

T: 020 8888 8488, M: 07481 156 409

/London Skolars @LondonSkolarsRL

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