Join the Essex Rebels Journey - Sponsorship brochure

JOIN THE ESSEX REBELS JOURNEY

#WeAreRebels

4,034 spectators in one season

32 live streamed games across the season

All games broadcast live

3 special seasonal familyfriendly celebrations

2nd most played team sport in the UK

50% BAME participation reach

Fast growing social media accounts

47,625 *** total number of YouTube views

68,700 * Twitter impressions

Twitter followers 51,900+

Average monthly impressions 140,000+ **

161,352 Instagram impressions (+1,230% from previous month)

Reach 52,667 (+2,363% from previous month)*

89,000 + Facebook followers

Average monthly reach 1M+

Supported by University channels

*Sept. 2022 **Average over 3 month ***Essex Rebels YouTube channel

ESSEX REBELS IN THE COMMUNITY

„ Inspiring 250 children at junior sessions each week

„ Over 2,000 children per year attend the Rebels Roadshow in local schools

„ Collaborations with local charities and Essex Police to lift communities out of social deprivation

I’m delighted to be working with the Essex Rebels to deliver ‘Ballin’ with a Bobby’ to our Colchester communities. Through Essex Rebels we want to encourage more young people into sports and away from crime.

PC Dex Adams, Essex Police

PARTNER WITH OUR WINNING TEAMS

The Essex Rebels professional teams play in the:

„ Women’s British Basketball League

„ Men’s National Basketball League Division 1

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It means a lot to play for the Essex Rebels, the culture at the club is incredible and getting to play with the talented players on the squad here every day is a great opportunity.

TROPHIES

Women’s National Cup Champions

Women’s National League Division 1 Champions

Men’s National League Division 2

Champions

Women’s British Universities National Champions

Tia Freeman, Essex Rebels Player

SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE

We want to inspire budding ballers to fulfil their potential – whether in the classroom or out on the court.

Our pathway guides young players through school and into university.

Since 2019 our Essex Rebels Junior programme and club has grown rapidly with 250 children supported to follow their dreams.

The University of Essex is Sport England

Dual-Career

Accredited offering sports scholarships to talented basketball players also achieve their academic potential.

Winner of Basketball England match day of the year, due to our familyfriendly stadium experience.

AWARD-WINNING MATCHDAY ENTERTAINMENT

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MATCH DAYS INCLUDE

„ In-house DJ and lively announcer

„ Jumbotron TV featuring dance cam and fan votes

„ Laughs and thrills from Essex Rebels mascot, Queen B

„ In game and half-time entertainment and competitions

„ Food and drink from the ‘Time Out’ bar

„ Full range of branded merchandise

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STAND ALONGSIDE THE ESSEX REBELS

„ Join the journey and help transform lives across disadvantaged communities

„ Help shape the hopes and dreams of thousands of school children across East Anglia

„ Be an integral part of supporting Essex students as they embark on their dual career pathways

„ Bring awareness and visibility to your brand on game days and across our expanding social media networks

Photography: Nick Winter

HOW TO JOIN THE REBEL CAUSE

With packages starting at just £750 for courtside and website advertising this is an exciting time to partner with a growing, forward-thinking team, that is committed to social responsibility and helping the community.

The Rebels are incredible role models, both on and off the basketball court. You just have to hear about the impact they’re making in the community to know they’re a truly special club, full of people who genuinely care. We couldn’t be any prouder to support the Essex Rebels in all the work they do.

Dena Boyce, Senior Business Manager, Education and Charity, Elavon Europe

Photography: Nick Winter

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Bronze

„ Your branding on the women’s and men’s team playing kit

„ Courtside advertising boards

„ Complementary season tickets

„ Exposure on Essex Rebels social media channels and website, plus University channels

„ Your logo and messaging promoted throughout game day by the courtside commentary team and on the Giant screen in the Essex Sport Arena

„ Opportunity to provide marketing collateral at game days

„ Opportunity to promote your products and services during the interval of home games to optimise brand awareness

„ Essex Rebels official mascot, Queen B, to feature your branding on game days

„ Bespoke social and/or print media awareness campaigns

„ Your logo displayed on the game day livestream

Silver Everything in the Bronze package plus:

„ Opportunity to produce an Essex Rebels endorsed video to be broadcast during matches

„ Use of players/staff to appear in your promotional videos, marketing materials etc.

„ Community outreach branding opportunities on marketing materials

Headline

Everything in the Silver package plus:

„ Premium positioning of your brand across the centre front of the women’s and men’s team playing kit

„ Use of individual team players to promote your products or services

„ Invitation to attend select events hosted by the Vice Chancellor

„ Opportunity to individualise your sponsorship with live guest appearances from representatives of your company at Essex Rebels home games

For more information contact Simon Lister, Business Development Manager

simon.lister@essex.ac.uk

@EssexRebelsBasketball

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to find out more

Photography: Nick Winter