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05 CEO Foreword 08 Greatness 12 BLK Overview 15 BLK Partnerships 18 BLK Organisational Structure 19 BLK Global Distributors 20 BLK The Team Dedicated To Your Team 24 Our Sales Force 25 Distribution 31 Our Products 33 Design 38 Designs 47 Pricing Schedule 48 Sponsorship Offer 51 Contact
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PREPARE TO GO BEYOND LIMITS KNOWN
CONTENTS
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CEO FOREWORD
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As a company, the WRS Group through our premium BLK brand, have built a reputation on the supply of innovative, high quality garments designed specifically for the teamwear market. BLK offers its partner’s cutting edge apparel creatively designed reflecting a genuine understanding and respect of each organisations heritage and goals. BLK are acutely aware of the historical importance of Burleigh Bears and can assure you that at all times we will protect and enhance the culture you have fostered. This brief introduction to BLK will give you a brief insight into how we would take Burleigh Bears Beyond Limits Known.
Regards, Tyron Brant
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It gives me great pleasure to officially introduce BLK to Burleigh Bears.
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and then have the courage to go beyond them #BeyondLimitsKnown
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To find true potential you must first find your own limits
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GREATNESS
As one of the worlds fastest growing sports brands, BLK pledges its support to Burleigh Bears through supply of innovative, top quality sporting apparel inline with that supplied to our professional licensed assets.
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Greatness isn’t achieved without a willingness to extend yourself, while success is only ever realised through a commitment to go Beyond Limits Known.
The team at BLK will provide the staff, players and supporters of Burleigh Bears with cutting edge, high performance apparel which not only encapsulates the Burleigh Bears proud history but is also designed to withstand the toughest conditions. As one of the Australia’s most recognised and prestigious clubs, Burleigh Bears will not be disappointed by a range of specifically created teamwear produced exclusively by BLK’s own design team. BLK are ready and committed to take Burleigh Bears #BeyondLimitsKnown.
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OVERVIEW
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Organically evolving from the Australian brand KooGa, BLK is a physical symbol of the shift that has occurred within the brand. The change is more than skin deep, and reflects a changing mindset for our team, our objectives and goals. We refuse to merely repeat or refine the past, but relentlessly push beyond all limits known across all codes, across the globe. BLK offers our partners; cutting edge apparel creatively designed and which reflects a genuine understanding and respect of each association’s heritage and goals. The following introduction outlines the level of commitment BLK has with our partner clubs.
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BLK is more than a name, BLK is an attitude driven by a deliberate and defining insight - that nothing ever comes from the known, that real innovation, real design and real improvements in performance is only ever achieved by operating outside the boundaries of everything that has gone before.
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On the international stage, BLK provide and have provided industry leading apparel for a host of elite sporting teams. This includes International Rugby Union where BLK will have 4 teams taking the field in Rugby World Cup 2015, more than any other brand. International Rugby League teams; England and New Zealand. International Netball; Australian Diamonds join the BLK family from 2015 onwards. Every Big Bash T20 & Sheffield Shield Cricket Team in Australia. We also supply a number of other teams across various codes including; French Top 14 Rugby, Pro 12 Rugby, AFL, NRL, Super Rugby, Cycling Australia, Representative Hockey, NBL Badminton, Tennis, Golf and many other sports and activities. Our mission is to continue to transfer the same apparel technology into grassroots. We see Burleigh Bears as a market leader in the NRL sector and perfect fit for the forward thinking, evolving BLK brand.
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PARTNERSHIPS
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#BeyondLimitsKnown
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Tomorrow belongs to those who have already gone
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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTORS
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In alignment with BLK’s continued international expansion, WRS Group has established offices, production and operational facilities in key locations around the globe including Dublin, Manchester, Cape Town, Auckland, Tokyo, Dubai, North Carolina, Lautoka, Toulouse and Hong Kong. Our expanding international network includes warehouse and logistics facilities in the UK, Ireland, NZ, Australia, Japan and the USA ensuring speed to market at a global level.
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WRS Group’s head office, administration and operations facilities, including that of BLK, are located on Queensland’s Gold Coast with satellite offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
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THE TEAM DEDICATED TO YOUR TEAM: PERSONAL SERVICE AND GUARANTEED DELIVERY, THE WAY
From our elite partnerships through to the thousands of grassroots clubs and teams we supply with quality BLK apparel, our commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience unique to BLK is unwavering.
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BLK has a proven record of delivering quality equipment and apparel for teams and individual athletes across various sporting disciplines.
Our mission is to continuously develop our professional relationships and associations.
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We aren’t just providing Burleigh Bears with the cutting edge on and off field apparel, we plan to work with you in order to achieve and exceed all agreed outcomes.
From the moment your order is created we use an integrated order management system to track its production, shipping and delivery direct to you.
As an organisation, BLK shares many of Burleigh Bears values and we are committed to working with you to ensure Burleigh Bears brand retains its status as one of the most revered in the country.
The System can be provided to key members of Burleigh Bears Staff, providing absolute transparency and up the minute information on the progress of all orders.
The WRS Group has a committed production and operational team to ensure our partnership with Burleigh Bears is a productive success both on and off the field of play.
Our commitment to Fair Work practice globally is unquestionable with all suppliers undergoing rigorous evaluation and contracted only and after complying with our Supplier Code of Conduct.
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OUR SALES FORCE BELIEVE IN PARTNERSHIPS
DISTRIBUTION. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. QUALITY CONTROL. FAIR WORK COMMITMENT.
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Success is a continuous journey that requires you to consistently set new goals and to push yourself #BeyondLimitsKnown
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There’s no finish line, no final whistle, it’s not a destination.
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OUR PRODUCTS At BLK we are committed to producing a range of products which will allow Burleigh Bears to be a complete success on and off the field.
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Burleigh Bears will have direct access through the entire design process and can rest in the knowledge that final products will be unique, bespoke and the most innovative available. BLK’s manufacturing processes incorporate the most advanced production techniques available with our teams using the state of the art equipment and machinery in all locations. Burleigh Bears will benefit not only from BLK’s exclusive materials and design technology but from the efforts of a specialist team with decades of experience in producing high performance and quality garments. Robust and time tested relationships with our selected apparel partners allows us to maintain production speed along with strong range and quality controls. Its our relentless pursuit of perfection during both design and production which has enabled the WRS Group and BLK to evolve and build a reputation as the toughest and most durable sporting brand on the planet. Low minimum quantities, fast turnaround with wide, targeted ranges have allowed us to ensure we can cater to the requirement of your players, coaching staff and supporters.
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Our goal is to exceed your performance and quality expectations.
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DESIGN IS NOT JUST WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE AND FEELS LIKE. DESIGN IS HOW IT WORKS!
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Our long-term and most successful partnerships are based on the understanding that BLK is intrinsically aware that each garment must be stylishly designed and be fitted in shape, but must also reflect the goals and values of the teams and supporters who wear it. Design is an integral component of our business with the provision of custom designs for individual sports and athletes a fundamental difference between BLK and our competitors. Each and every item is carefully conceived, designed and produced with your input. BLK boasts a significant internal design team with creative resources split between our Australian and international offices. Importantly, we aren’t interested in following trends instead BLK is dedicated to providing high quality, innovative and comfortable apparel that your players and fans will want to wear. The BLK team will be relentless in the pursuit of agreed goals.
RANGE HIGHLIGHTS ¡ Value - BLK will be ensuring price points hit Burleigh Bears expectations. ¡ Consistent - BLK will ensure all products are created in line with the WRS Groups strict quality standards and in line with vision and values of Burleigh Bears brand. ¡ Marketable - Working with Burleigh Bears, BLK will produce a cohesive range of product ensuring the Burleigh Bears brand is most evident.
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It all starts with design!
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Where tomorrow takes shape
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DESIGNS - PLAYING APPAREL DESIGNS - PLAYING APPAREL
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DESIGNS - OFF FIELD APPAREL DESIGNS - OFF FIELD APPAREL
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DESIGNS - OFF FIELD APPAREL DESIGNS - OFF FIELD APPAREL
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DESIGNS - MERCHANDISE
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PRODUCT Pro Jersey Exo On Field Shorts pro Socks Training Shorts Training Shirts Gym Shorts Caps Caps Gear bag Pullover Jumper Travel Jacket Coaches Jacket Track Pants Supporter Range Polo Junior Tshirt Caps Bucket hats Snapbacks Hoodie Track Jacket Puffer Vest Sleeveless Hoody
PLATINUM PRICE $90.00 $35.00 $10.00 $21.50 $29.00 $32.00 $12.50 $12.50 $35.00 $65.00 $60.00 $110.00 $50.00 $30.00 $15.00 $12.50 $12.50 $25.00 $60.00 $65.00 $65.00 $55.00
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PRICING SCHEDULE
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3 YEAR SPONSORSHIP OFFER $10,000 in Contra allowance per annum
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- Pro team Playing Jersey - Shorts - Socks
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NEW PLAYING KIT FOR THE INTRUST SUPER CUP TEAM PER ANNUM
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CONTACT
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MOBILE
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+61 430 031 921 | EMAIL dpurcell@blksport.com
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DAVID PURCELL GOLD COAST TEAMWEAR ACCOUNT MANAGER
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