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THE JOHN SMITH’S STADIUM
NEWSLETTER THE JOHN SMITH’S STADIUM
@JOHNSMITHSTADIA
VOLUME 9
Newsletter printed by Stadium Partner Riasca
STADIUM NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER EXTEND THEIR PARTNERSHIP THE STADIUM’S OFFICIAL NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER, HEINEKEN, HAS ANNOUNCED AN EXTENSION OF THEIR PARTNERSHIP FOR A FURTHER FIVE YEARS, REAFFIRMING THE GROUND AS ‘THE JOHN SMITH’S STADIUM’.
Heineken, the UK’s leading beer and cider producer and the name behind iconic drinks brands such as Strongbow, Foster’s and John Smith’s, has been the Stadium Naming Rights Partner since 2012 and has extended this partnership until 2021. As part of the new contract, Heineken, will increase their presence on a match day with branding visible pitch-side along the players tunnel and Directors Box perimeter, as well as on a non-match day through sponsorship of the newly named ‘The John Smith’s Suite’ which currently hosts an array of conferences, seminars and business meetings as well as event day hospitality.
STADIUM PARTNERS
Graeme Nicholson, Regional Sales Director, Heineken, commented on the announcement: “Having enjoyed a successful relationship with The Stadium so far, we are delighted to be growing our relationship even further through to 2021. The Stadium is a top class sports and conferencing facility and I am proud that Heineken UK brands will be available for a further 5 years.” Gareth Davies, Managing Director, KSDL, also commented: “It is a ringing endorsement of the work all of the KSDL team do with our partners, that such a major, blue chip company not only wants to extend with us,
but has also chosen to do so a year early. We now look forward to growing our business together with Heineken and doubly so, once we build The HD One.”
STADIUM CHRISTMAS UPDATE For this year’s Christmas party offering we at The John Smith’s Stadium welcomed well over 2,000 guests across 6 nights, as well as 7 private parties.
NETWORKING FORUM A HUGE SUCCESS RIASCA WELCOMED AS NEWEST STADIUM PARTNER As of the 1st October 2016, Riasca were named as the newest Partner of The John Smith’s Stadium, in a sponsorship of mutual benefit.
Our Big Party Band Night included a fantastic performance night after night from 4 piece cover band ‘Agent Smith’, who cover music from the 50’s right up to the current chart toppers. Over the duration of the Christmas party season, Sodexo served up over 915 turkey dinners, rolled out 1,175 pigs in blankets, poured out over 1,000 glasses of Prosecco and provided guests with over 70 hours of dancing and entertainment for their sell-out nights.* “Our Christmas party night at the Stadium was fab! Great food with plenty of choice to choose from. Amazing entertainment provided by Agent Smith that kept us boogying and singing all night! Ideal room layout so our team could all sit together enjoying the festive fun and frivolities! Everything you need for the perfect works Christmas party!” - Emma Wood, Distinct Disposables.
STADIUM PARTNER IN FOCUS “AT REVELL WARD WE’RE NOT JUST MEN IN SUITS
On the 9th November we at KSDL hosted our bi-annual Networking Forum in association with Hanson Chartered Surveyors. We were delighted to welcome Triple Olympic Champion, 5 time World and European Champion, Ed Clancy OBE as our guest speaker for the event. Ed’s presentation at the Forum included a brief insight into his experience as a sportsman and the format of the Mens Team Pursuit as well as a look into marginal gains in cycling and the benefits of sports psychology, taking experience from his time at the last three Summer Olympic Games (Beijing, London and Rio). The event was a huge success with around 80 delegates being in attendance, with many praising the event, standard of food and the delivery of our fantastic guest speaker.
99 BUSINESS CLUB IN AID OF FMNCH
Riasca is a leading supplier of paper, stationery and office supplies based in Huddersfield, meaning they are ideally situated to deliver their products to schools, colleges, organisations and businesses throughout both South and West Yorkshire. With over 20 years’ experience in the paper and print industry, Riasca have access to the widest array of paper and office supplies combined with a significant in house print facility. This ensures that Riasca can provide the highest quality with the added knowledge that you are supporting local business. Stewart Marshall, Owner of Riasca commented on the news: “We at Riasca are delighted to be working alongside The Stadium in an exciting opportunity to expand our current network of clients. We are a well-established Huddersfield company and as such are delighted to be able to support our local community through this partnership.”
HOWARTHS RENEW PARTNERSHIP FOR ANOTHER YEAR
and we aim to dispel the image of the stereotypical accountant. 75% of our main Board are women – now that’s progressive and way ahead of the national target for PLC’s! The focus should never be on the cost of doing something - but more on the cost of NOT doing something. If you could only spare half a day and that half a day cost you £500 but could make you £5,000 – you wouldn’t hesitate to spend it – would you? Our strategic advice sessions are intended to keep you focused on the end game and to help you grow an even more profitable business and make sure you are the one that benefits.
On the 23rd November we at KSDL hosted our first 99 Business Club in aid of the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice. The event was a huge success with around 50 delegates attending on the day. Being a 99er you commit just 99p a day to the Hospice, to help them put a smile on the faces of the families and children that they support.
Established Stadium Partner, Howarths People and Safety Management, has extended their prominent sponsorship deal, of the temporary seating in the Fantastic Media Stand, for another year. Managing Director at Howarths, Gavin Howarth commented: “We have now been in partnership with The Stadium for 7 years, in which we have grown massively as a company. We are delighted to be extending our sponsorship with The Stadium and look forward to enhancing our relationship even further.”
Before you go any further why not try something daring and take the plunge into a whole new accounting experience. It’s our job to ensure your work life balance is in-tact and that you reap the rewards you deserve.” Karen Borowski – Revell Ward
THE DOCUMENT PEOPLE
RUGBY LEAGUE FOUR NATIONS As part of the Rugby League Four Nations 2016 Tournament, The John Smith’s Stadium are proud to have hosted the England v New Zealand clash on Saturday 29th October. This was not only the opening game for both teams but also the only guaranteed England game in the whole North of England. New Zealand were victorious, clinching their win by just one point in the 65th minute, making the final score 17 – 16 to the Kiwis.
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We at The John Smith’s Stadium are absolutely thrilled with the outcome of the event. Everyone involved in the day worked very hard to make the event the huge success that it undoubtedly was. Major International events like this are very prestigious for KSDL and The John Smith’s Stadium, as well as Huddersfield – a town that is proud to be labelled the ‘birth place of Rugby League’ and enhance our reputation enormously.
THE DAY IN NUMBERS
Gareth Davies, Managing Director at KSDL.
Stadium Hospitality enjoyed huge success, with the catering team feeding around 1,000 guests on the day, of which the service, food and experience received fantastic feedback.
24,100 fans packed into the ground, making it one of the best attended sporting fixtures held at The Stadium.
50 volunteers assisted at the event of which we would like to give enormous thanks to.
Retail bars sold 3,200 pies, 3,700 meal deals and an incredible 10,560 pints of beer/lager
Entertainment and community involvement at the event included 500 various performers, who entertained the crowds with a wide range of routines and recitals including; dance, cheerleading, choir and anthem singing.
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR FRIDAY 17TH FEBRUARY Huddersfield Town’s – A Legendary Night Join Town Legends from the past 50 years as they share their most treasured memories and moments of despair in HTAFC’s Football League journey.
WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH MYCCI – Kirklees Business Conference A free one-day conference set to attract over 50 different exhibitors along with a wide range of exciting seminars and networking sessions.
THURSDAY 30TH MARCH Forget Me Not Sporting Dinner Join Steve Cram CBE and his panel of Sporting Guest Speakers for the 4th Annual Sporting Dinner.
SATURDAY 13TH MAY The Take That Experience The Take That Experience are one of the finest tributes to Take That across the UK and Europe. Bringing you all of the classic songs you know and love, from the 90’s through to the present, including smash hits ‘Pray’, ‘Relight My Fire’, ‘Patience’, ‘Shine’ and ‘These Days’.
THURSDAY 25TH MAY Examiner Community Awards An awards event that celebrates the people of Huddersfield who go above and beyond to make Huddersfield great.