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Contents... 03 / Events in 2014
26 / associate MATCH SPONSORSHIP
04 / Play on the pitch packages
28 / DELIVERING OUTSIDE THE BOX
06 / club statistics
30 / leicester city associate programme
08 / MATchday hospitality
32 / matchday Advertising
10 / PREMIER lounge
33 / DIGITAL Advertising
12 / linEker suite
34 / partnerships
14 / banks restaurant
36 / Team & Technical Partners
16 / fusions restaurant
38 / Player Sponsorships
18 / the fosse club
40 / Academy Partnership
20 / HOSPITALITY price schedule
42 / EXTRA TIME
21 / 2013/14 Home League Fixtures
44 / Leicester City in the Community
22 / executive suites
46 / Commercial Opportunities
24 / match sponsorship
Leicester City is more than just football. We’re a 24/7 business and we work for you. Come join us for 2013/14
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Events in 2014 PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARDS DINNER
The season’s outstanding performers and unforgettable moments will be celebrated as supporters, first team squad and Management, the Club Owners and Directors will come together for the Leicester City Football Club End of Season Awards Dinner in the familiar surroundings of King Power Stadium where the pick of the campaign’s individual and team contributions will be recognised. The showpiece event in the LCFC calendar includes a three-course meal, awards presentations, evening entertainment and a special auction. This is one event that no Leicester City supporter, sponsor or partner will want to miss!
7-A-SIDE CORPORATE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENTS
Ideal for team bonding or simply entertaining clients, enjoy a truly unique day with our corporate 7-a-side football tournaments held at the Club’s state-of-the-art training facilities.
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
LEICESTER CITY GOLF DAY
This great day out will be perfect for friends, colleagues and clients all entering into the spirit of the day, with intense and friendly competition between the teams. The day will start at King Power Stadium for a midmorning brunch, followed by coach transfer to one of Leicestershire’s finest Golf Courses. Following your 18 holes with our Club legends, you and your guests will return to the King Power Stadium for an exclusive dinner in our Fusions Restaurant whilst enjoying that evenings Leicester City’s Sky Bet Championship fixture.
BEYOND THE MATCH
There’s a lot more to Leicester City than just our matchdays. To find out about our forthcoming event programme or for further information on Business Networking Events, Sports dinners and other tailored events contact the sales team on 0844 815 5000 (option2) or email city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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Play On The Pitch Packages
Ever wanted to run out on the hallowed turf at King Power Stadium – now is your chance! ‘Play on the Pitch’ is an ideal opportunity for fans and companies alike to fulfil their dream of taking centre stage at the King Power Stadium. Slots are available from 14th May until 30th May 2014.
prices start from £1,250 (+vat) Per team
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Package includes:
Corporate packages can be talored to include:
• Enter the stadium through the Players entrance • Change in either the first team or away changing rooms. • Line up in the tunnel and run out to the official fan fare. • Play a full 90 Minute match on the King Power pitch • Match Officials provided
• Exclusive Pitch hire • Play under the Floodlights • LCFC Pennant and team photo • Company logo and or team name on the big screens along with a team role call. • Home or Away shirts provided. • Matchday Ball • Post-Match Buffet and refreshments served in the LCFC media suite.
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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Statistics you can count on
SUPPORTERS (2012/13 SEASON):
22,568 Season Ticket holders: 15,500 Average attendance:
OUR SOCIAL STATUS:
SUPPORTER DATA:
80,029 Mobile phone numbers: 81,138 UNIQUE BUSINESS ACCOUNTS: 26,130 Email addresses:
44,152 Followers Facebook: 54,471 Likes Linkedin: 1,023 Followers Twitter:
REGULAR COVERAGE ON:
2.7m viewers BBC Football Focus: 53.7m viewers BBC Final Score: 62.8m viewers Skysports Netbusters:
8.1m viewers Skysports Goals on Sunday: 5.8m viewers Skysports Soccer AM: 11.7m viewers
BBC Late Kick Off:
(seasonal figures)
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email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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City Business
Matchday Hospitality
For more information visit: www.city-business.co.uk
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email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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City Business
For more information visit: www.city-business.co.uk
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New
for 2013/14!
Enjoy your matchday with our First Class matchday lounge Whether you are a business looking to enjoy plush
sitting amongst the LCFC Board, Directors, opposition
matchday surroundings or individuals looking for that
Directors as well as fellow guests, ranging from the
little bit extra then this new lounge is perfect for you,
city’s most influential businessmen and women,
and with only 40 memberships available you’ll be part
celebrities and footballing legends.
of LCFC’s most exclusive members club. Take in the relaxing surroundings upon your arrival as you are greeted by your friendly matchday concierge, enabling you to sit back and relax with complimentary tea, coffee and light bites throughout your day. Come game time you’ll walk literally outside to your exclusive Directors’ Box seats. The best seats in the house allow you to enjoy your matchday experience
Package includes: • Complimentary refreshments and light bites throughout matchday
• Use of Club Executive Suite at King Power Stadium on a non-matchday
• Directors Box seating
• Invitation to other Club events
• Matchday concierge
• Merchandising opportunities
• VIP Car Parking
• Complimentary newspapers
• Complimentary Matchday Magazine
• Plasma screen televisions featuring live Sky Sports
• Use of Premier Lounge on non-matchday (once per annum)
• FREE Wi-Fi
PRICE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST You can also take advantage of the lounge services if you sit in other areas of King Power Stadium – price available on request at city-business@lcfc.co.uk (subject to availability)
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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City Business
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Lineker Suite The popular matchday package is back and is better than ever in a room named after one of Leicester’s favourite sons! Your genial host will again be Foxes’ Legend,
Your matchday seats are in an exclusive area just
Ali Mauchlen who will welcome guests to the
outside the Lineker Suite with tea and coffee served
Lineker Suite.
at half time and full time.
Chef will then serve a delicious three-course dinner,
After the match Alan ‘The Birch’ Birchenall will visit
for you and your guests to enjoy and Ali will talk
with the Man of the Match and conduct a short Q&A
you through the match when the team sheets are
while you let the crowds and traffic die away.
published, as well as hosting the Guess the Score and Attendance competition.
Package includes: • Match seats in private seating area • Three-course chef’s table • Leicester City legend as host • Matchday Magazine • Car parking within one of King Power Stadium’s official car parks (one space per four guests) • Post-match presentations including man of the match • Tea, coffee & biscuits at half-time and full-time
HALF Seasonal price = £790 + VAT per person Match by match price = FROM £85 – £110 (+VAT)
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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City Business
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Banks Restaurant Leicester’s World Cup winner is honoured in this room which has beautiful views over the River Soar. On a matchday the Banks Restaurant serves a gourmet two-course Carvery meal, offering you and your guests’ flexibility and variety; whilst our Foxes legend and host, Ian Marshall, ensures that your day will be a memorable one.
Package includes: • Luxury padded seating close to the half way line
• Leicester City legend as matchday host
• Two-course Carvery Chef’s table
• Car parking within one of King Power Stadium’s
• Complimentary Matchday Magazine and teamsheet
official car parks (one space per four guests) • Tea & coffee at half-time
Match by match price = FROM £65 - £85 (+VAT)
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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City Business
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Fusions Restaurant Sample the best in local cuisine in this superb setting overlooking the King Power Stadium pitch with private balcony seating. We are delighted to partner with one of Leicestershire’s finest Italian restaurants, San Carlo, in our only restaurant overlooking the pitch at King power Stadium. Joining you before kick-off will be one of the first team squad or coaching staff who will be interviewed about the game ahead and give you an insight into the tactics and plans. For the 2013/14 season, seasonal packages are now available so you can enjoy a unique hospitality package before each LCFC home fixture sitting in either our private balcony seating directly accessible from the restaurant, or in your very own Season Ticket seat.
Package includes: • Match seat in private seating area (can opt-out for ticket holders) • Three-course meal provided by San Carlo • Half-time refreshments
• Matchday Magazine • Plasma screen television showing Sky Sports • Car parking within one of King Power Stadium’s official car parks (one space per four guests)
• Pre-match question & answer session
HALF SEASONAL Price from £668 (+VAT) per membership Match by match price = From £70 – £100 (+VAT)
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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City Business
For more information visit: www.city-business.co.uk
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The Fosse Club Warm in the winter months and air conditioned in the summer, with many large screens showing Sky Sports, The Fosse Club will ensure that you enjoy your matchday in comfort. As well as access to our first class facilities with guest speakers and City legends, you will also receive a complimentary Matchday Magazine and teamsheet as well as tea and coffee at half-time. Pre-match Enjoy a pre-match drink and bite to eat from our new exclusive food halls, accompanied by guest speakers and former City legends before enjoying the game from your VIP padded seat on the halfway line. Half-time Return to the lounge at half-time for complimentary tea and coffee or refreshments from the cash bars. Catch up with all the latest action and half-time scores from around the grounds on our large screens before returning to your seats for the second half. Post-match After the final whistle, enjoy our post match facilities over a drink and catch up on all the other final scores whilst the traffic clears outside.
HALF Seasonal price (from bolton wanderers) = Adults £575, Under-16s £385, Under-18s £320* Match by match price = FROM £35 – £55 *all inc vat email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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Hospitality Price Schedule 2013-2014 Match by Match Hospitality Price Summary HALF SEASON PRICES PREMIER LOUNGE
LINEKER SUITE
FUSIONS RESTAURANT
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
£790
£668
Match by Match prices MATCH
PREMIER LOUNGE
LINEKER SUITE
BANKS RESTAURANT
FUSIONS RESTAURANT
Platinum
N/A
£110 +VAT
£85 +VAT
£100 +VAT
Gold
N/A
£95 +VAT
£70 +VAT
£85 +VAT
Fans Fixture
N/A
£85 +VAT
£60 +VAT
£70 +VAT
All prices are exclusive of VAT. Each package is available at a reduced rate for Season Ticket and individual match ticket holders – price available on request.
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2014 Home League Fixtures DATE
TEAM
KICK-OFF
CURRENT PRICE CATEGORY
SUN 11 AUGUST
LEEDS UNITED
16.30
Platinum
SAT 24 AUGUST
BIRMINGHAM CITY
15.00
Gold
SAT 14 SEPTEMBER
WIGAN ATHLETIC
15.00
Gold
TUE 17 SEPTEMBER
BLACKBURN ROVERS
19.45
Gold
SAT 28 SEPTEMBER
BARNSLEY
15.00
Gold
SAT 19 OCTOBER
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN
15.00
Gold
SAT 26 OCTOBER
A.F.C. BOURNEMOUTH
15.00
Gold
SAT 9 NOVEMBER
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
15.00
Platinum
SAT 30 NOVEMBER
MILLWALL
15.00
Gold
SAT 14 DECEMBER
BURNLEY
15.00
Fans Fixture
THU 26 DECEMBER
READING
15.00
Gold
SUN 29 DECEMBER
BOLTON WANDERERS
15.00
Gold
FRI 10 JANUARY
DERBY COUNTY
19.45
Platinum
SAT 25 JANUARY
MIDDLESBROUGH
15.00
Gold
SAT 8 FEBRUARY
WATFORD
15.00
Platinum
SAT 22 FEBRUARY
IPSWICH TOWN
15.00
Gold
SAT 1 MARCH
CHARLTON ATHLETIC
15.00
Gold
SAT 15 MARCH
BLACKPOOL
15.00
Gold
TUE 25 MARCH
YEOVIL TOWN
19.45
Fans Fixture
SAT 5 APRIL
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
15.00
Platinum
TUE 8 APRIL
BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
19.45
Gold
SAT 19 APRIL
QUEENS PARK RANGERS
15.00
Gold
SAT 3 MAY
DONCASTER ROVERS
15.00
Gold
Please note: Categorisation, dates and times of fixtures are subject to change.
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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City Business
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Executive Suites Experience a first-class matchday at king power stadium from the comfort of your very own executive suite.
Whether you watch the game from the warmth inside your private suite or sit in your padded seats on your private balcony, this package is perfect for entertaining clients and guests alike. With a range of menus to suit you and your guests you can enjoy great food served to you by your personal waiting service while taking in the great views from your West Stand suite.
Package includes: • Premium reserved parking within King Power Stadium car park • Access to the suite two and a half hours before kick-off and an hour after the final whistle • Private balcony with executive seating • Option of menus to suit all tastes • Half-time refreshments
• Private mini bar • Dedicated member of waiting personnel • Complimentary Matchday Magazines and team sheets • LCD TV with live match feed and Sky Sports • Priority on home and away matchday tickets • Dedicated LCFC Partnerships Manager
SEASONAL PRICE = FROM £16,500 (+VAT) (JUST £717 PER MATCH) A small number of Executive Suites are available from £1,000 on a match-by-match basis – contact us for details
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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City Business
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Match Sponsorship The match sponsor package is an opportunity which offers an unforgettable experience for you and your guests within our Lineker suite. This offering provides the perfect way to mix business
Enjoy award-winning hospitality within the Lineker
and pleasure by increasing brand awareness and
Suite and then sit back and enjoy all the action.
enjoying matchday hospitality. Perfect for impressing those important clients, guests of colleagues, or celebrating that special occasion.
Package includes: • Three-course chefs table
• Presentation to the Man of the Match
• Complimentary Matchday Magazine and teamsheet
• Company presentation and photograph for posterity
• Executive VIP seating on front row of Lineker Seating area
• Car parking within one of King Power Stadium’s official car parks (one space per four guests)
• Refreshments at both half and full time
• VIP Invitation Pack
• Full page Matchday Magazine advert
• Exclusive LCFC gift for every one of your guests
• Logo on stadium screens • Complimentary bar • Leicester City Legend host for the day • Exclusive “Behind the scenes tour” including dressing rooms and players tunnel • Commemorative pitchside photograph • Four guests to go to the centre circle just before kick-off for photograph with match captains and officials
MATCH PRICE = FROM £2,400 (+VAT)
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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Associate Match Sponsorship Associate match sponsorship is the ideal opportunity to experience the finest hospitality whilst promoting your company to the Leicester City faithful crowd of up to 30,000. Following an action packed day you will receive a signed gift presented by a Leicester City Legend as a perfect memento of your day.
Package includes: • Secure Car Parking within one of King Power Stadium’s Car Parks (one space per four guests) • VIP Invitation pack • Three-course chefs table
• Executive VIP seating within the Lineker Seating area • Refreshments at both half and full time • Company Logo on the back of the Matchday Magazine
• Complimentary bar
• Post-match presentations including Man of the Match trophy presentation
• Complimentary Matchday Magazine and teamsheet
• Exclusive LCFC gift for every one of your guests
• Leicester City Legend host for the day • Exclusive “Behind the scenes tour” including dressing rooms and players tunnel • Commemorative group photograph to keep as a memento of the day • Gift presentation to your company with photograph for posterity
MATCH BY MATCH PRICE = FROM £1,000 (+VAT)
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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Beyond The Match DELIVERING OUTSIDE THE BOX There’s a lot more to Leicester City than our matchdays – we’re able to promote your brand like no other medium and combine the creativity required for the new age of marketing opportunities with traditional methods for clear and concise branding opportunities.
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email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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Associate Programme
Leicester City Associate Programme As part of ‘City Business’ the Club will be launching its Associate Programme. Primarily, the programme has been established for two important reasons: • To leverage the buying power of the Club’s loyal supporters enabling Associate businesses to increase their customer base and net sales • To formally bring together a family of businesses under one common banner What is in the package for Associate suppliers/providers?
How It Works • A select group of businesses will be invited to become the Club’s exclusive Associate supplier/ provider within specific industry classifications or categories • Businesses interested in taking part in the programme will pay an annual subscription in order to secure the licence for a period of 6-months • The annual subscription will be based on a minimum package entry level predetermined on their likelihood to benefit (i.e. a supermarket or fuel company will
First and foremost “Associate” status will provide
benefit much more than say a florist) or number
businesses the cachet and kudos of becoming
of branches in area
exclusive suppliers to Leicester City Football Club.
• Licensed packages will be split across four price categories (A,B,C, & D) • Categories A and B contain complete exclusivity whereas C and D are exclusive to area and location e.g. town/postcode • The licences will be renewable with the agreement of both Leicester City and the appointee upon the end of the season (30/6)
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New
for 2013/14!
Pricing Structure
Benefits • First and last purchasing rights to Leicester City - be it the club, staff and management • Promote to : - 15,000 + season ticket holders - 8,000 corporate members (database figures) - 10,000 further potential match day fans Exclusive advertising benefits: • Listing in Leicester City match day programme • Listing on website • Listing in directory card handed out throughout club, including Season Ticket holders • Use of one player for photo opportunity (at an arranged Club event) • Opportunity to directly link email promotions or offers to Leicester City Associate members
Level A: £5,000 + VAT • Associate Match Sponsor (one league match) • 2 x LCFC Premier Lounge memberships • 1 x crowd facing advertising board (seasonal) • Signed Leicester City shirt • 20 stand tickets for staff/families (one league match) Level B: £2,000 + VAT • Programme Sponsor (one league match) • Includes four day passes for Premier Lounge • 1 x crowd facing advertising board (seasonal) • Scoreboard advert for match • Signed Leicester City shirt • 10 stand tickets for staff/families (one league match only) Level C: £1,250 + VAT • 4 day passes for Premier Lounge
Where can the Associate logo be used? • Letterheads • General stationary • Brochures, flyers and business cards • Direct mail • Shop signage, windows and doors etc
• 1 x crowd facing advertising board (seasonal) • 10 stand tickets for staff/families (one league match only) Level D: £750 + VAT • 4 day passes for Premier Lounge • 6 stand tickets for staff/families (one league match only)
• Vans and cars
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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City Business
LOW RES
matchday Advertising The state-of-the-art King Power Stadium attracts
SCOREBOARD ADVERTISING
more than one million visitors per annum, offering
The two large screens in the stadium are a powerful
a cost effective vehicle to reach large captive
way to reach your audience on a matchday. Playing
audiences, both at the game and on television,
live footage of the match and action replays it is a
and during stadium non-matchday events be
natural place for eyes to gravitate during the match,
it conferences, events, meetings and more.
guaranteeing that your message will be seen. Package includes over 10 adverts per match, or four 30 seconds
PITCHSIDE ADVERTISING With over 22,000 supporters flocking to the Stadium each matchday, there is no bigger place to be seen in
adverts if you prefer a moving video. Seasonal price is £5,000 (+ VAT)
Leicester. In addition, advertising boards at pitch level
MATCHDAY MAGAZINE ADVERTISING:
can be seen by thousands of television and internet
Reach our fans through our popular
viewers via our featured channels.
Matchday Magazine advertising, with a readership of 20,000 per every match.
Seasonal pitch/TV facing boards from £2,950 (+ VAT)
The Matchday Magazine is an excellent medium to secure a far reaching
Seasonal crowd facing boards from £500 (+ VAT)
exposure. Seasonal Full Page Colour Advert = £5,000 (+ VAT)
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Digital Advertising With over 750,000 page impressions a month
E-COMMUNICATIONS ADVERTISING
on lcfc.com, if you want to connect to Leicester City
Ensuring Leicester City Football Club is at the forefront
supporters in the digital age then this is a fantastic
of the digital age, we have a raft of options available
medium. Offering a more relevant package than other
for you to target our fanbase, from e-newsletter
digital mediums, including social media, the website
sponsorship, e-shots to our supporters to advertising
is our major conduit for communicating all messages
on our social media site.
from the club, ensuring the traffic on site can see your branding.
With thousands of people on our social media sites at all times, we can portray your businesses message
KEY STATS: Impressions a month: 750,000 www.lcfc.com homepage hits: 252,209 (a month)
as soon and as quickly as you want it! Packages vary depending on the range of options available (price on request).
Packages vary depending on the range of options available (price on request).
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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Partnerships What is the biggest challenge your company faces? Regardless of issue we can provide the answer, be it exposure, getting your company message across, providing an easy way to prospect to name a few. We also recognise everyone’s business is different and as such a partnership with the Club will reflect this.
Our specialists pride themselves on being the eyes and ears of the Leicester business community so if there’s an opportunity to be had in the region, or a new player in the city, we’ll know about it and provide the platform for you to get in front of them. Whilst our core products involve hospitality, events, sponsorship, advertising or a blend of all of them, we would be delighted to talk to you to create the right platform to grow your business..
We boast some of the most experienced behind the scenes staff in football, who are experts in creating bespoke packages for all company sizes, status’s and budgets, be it from regional to global, start-up to established organisations.
UK Trade and Investment and South East Asia Partnerships: Leicester City’s unique relationship with key territories in South East Asia, through the King Power International Group of Companies, aims to develop first-class business-to-business platforms in areas with considerable economic potential. Through its unique partnership with UKTI, LCFC will offer companies throughout the UK an exclusive opportunity to investigate highly profitable export markets and trade links in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore.
So, whether you are a company looking to broaden your offering on a global scale, one who already has a presence and wants to expand in South East Asia or whether you have tried before and want to reignite this ambition, Leicester City can play an integral piece in completing your businesses expansion. For further information on this unique partnership please email mark.davies@lcfc.co.uk
Events in the planning stages include an LCFC-hosted trade mission to Thailand, home of the King Power International Group of Companies, Leicester City’s parent group, in 2014. Meet the Buyer and Meet the Investor events are also planned for 2014 in both the UK and South East Asia.
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Official Partners Club Sponsor
Platinum Partners
Associate Partners
Business Partners
Spearing Waite LLP S o l i c i t o r s
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
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Team & Technical Partners First Team Technical Partnerships As a team operating at the forefront of its field, our backroom set-up and training facilities also reflects this and we are always on the lookout to align ourselves with organisations of a similar nature. If you would like to discuss the opportunities to get your branding and products associated directly with the Leicester City Football Club first team then get in touch.
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email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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New
Player Sponsorships
for 2013/14!
Back by popular demand, Leicester City Player Sponsorship allows yourself to be directly associated with our star performers, with benefits including: • Hospitality for four people at a home league match • Four spaces at the Annual End of Season Awards Dinner • Signed players match-worn shirt • Presentation event with player • Recognition in Matchday Magazine as Player Sponsor
PRICED FROM £2,000 (+VAT) Note: Players secured on a first come first served basis
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
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Academy Partnership COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
About the LCFC Academy... The staff of the Academy are committed in their
Stephen Dawson / Republic of Ireland
endeavour to identify talented boys and to provide
Alan Sheehan / Republic of Ireland
quality coaching, combined with a relevant
Paul Murphy / Republic of Ireland
education package in order to produce young men
Shane Byrne / Republic of Ireland
of integrity with the ability to play professional
Kevin Knight / Republic of Ireland
football for Leicester City Football Club.
Conor Brennan / Northern Ireland Joe Jones / Northern Ireland
Leicester City’s Academy have achieved great
Jack Warburton / Northern Ireland
success in recent years both through winning
Liam Powell / Wales
competitions and through first team graduates.
Andy King / Wales Elliott Chamberlain / Wales
Academy graduates who have International
Tomi Petrescu / Finland
honours:
James Wesolowski / Australia
Emile Heskey / England
Alex Cisak / Poland
Jordan Stewart / England Matt Heath / England
Current LCFC first team graduates:
Tommy Wright / England
Andy King
Chris O’Grady / England
Jeffrey Schlupp
Aarran Butcher / England
Liam Moore
Richard Stearman / England
Conrad Logan
Levi Porter / England Louis Dodds / England Joe Magunda / England Ashley Chambers / England Joe Mattock / England George Taft / England Liam Moore / England Stuart Campbell / Scotland James Graham / Scotland Jamie Doyle / Scotland Conrad Logan / Republic of Ireland
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Academy OPPORTUNITIES Every successful team has a core of individuals who
There are two ways for you to support the
have played together for a prolonged period of time.
LCFC Academy…
This period allows them to know each other’s games inside out, from when and where to release that
Academy Team Partner - £5,000 (+VAT)
defence splitting pass through to giving someone
• Branding on Academy training wear
the freedom to venture on that marauding run,
• Two advertising boards on show pitch
knowing his team mate will be there to support him whether the move is successful or not. The earlier these players get together, the higher the chance of success will be and it is no secret that the great sides of Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester United have built their foundations on a strong nucleus from within. As the youth development at Leicester City continues
at Training Ground • Listing in matchday programme • Two Season Tickets Friend of Academy - £2,000 (+VAT) • Advertising board on Academy pitch • Two Season Tickets • Listing in Academy programmes • Listing on Wall of Honour at Training Ground
to bear fruit we are calling for businesses to back the next generation and mould the future for the Foxes for years to come.
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or call: 0844 815 5000
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City Business
Extra Time As the heartbeat of the Community we are able to offer a business true and measurable CSR value. Here’s some information of our community work, of which we are always looking for business support for.
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Registered Charity Number: 1144791
Leicester City in the Community We may reach 22,000 people on a typical matchday
Each year a number of worthy initiatives are chosen,
here at King Power Stadium, but our reach spreads
and in recent years has supported the Alzheimers
much further than this.
Society, Home-Start, the Lord Mayor’s Stroke Appeal and the Silver Star Appeal.
Be a part of something engaging the true value of CSR by getting involved with our outreach
In The Community: Historically a bed for getting
programmes, be it one that is already established
children involved in football this football club
or work with the Club to create your own project;
Department has evolved into conducting projects
the Club is at the heart of the community and
for regional and national issues such as obesity,
now so can you!
anti-social behaviour, health, employment and even schools PE lessons, reaching a target
Examples of our Community initiatives:
of 20,000 children and young adults over a year.
Foxes Foundation: The Foundation was launched to make a real difference to our community base, and since its formation it has helped the Club raise over ÂŁ1million for good causes.
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Grass Roots Ticketing Scheme: Junior Football
the Football Club and fostering a bond that will last
Clubs not only provide the lifeblood for sports future
a lifetime. We also give FREE match tickets to any
footballing talents, they also produce the fans of the
supporter under 10 years old across a scheme which
future. Along with their teammates, coaches and
has over 7,000 members.
families, the LCFC Grass Roots Ticketing Scheme aims to make football more accessible to the
LCFC Schools Partnership: Our newly formed
thousands of linked clubs across Leicestershire and
Partnership aims to encourage sports and learning
beyond through inviting them to LCFC matches and
participation through the power of football, and in
involving them in a wide range of matchday activities
particular Leicester City Football Club. Programmes
through Guard of Honours, Players Escorts, half time
established by the Club within the Partnership
parades etc. Over 5,000 children took part in the
include incentives for 100% attendance, bespoke PE
Scheme last season.
programmes, PPA and lunchtime cover, after schools clubs, to name a few. Through this initiative we work
Junior Memberships: Our FREE Juniors Members
closely with over 17,000 children spread across
scheme for all supporters under 18 provides a sense
80 schools, and expanding rapidly!
of pride to young fans and helps them to belong to
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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City Business
For more information visit: www.city-business.co.uk
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Commercial Opportunities 2013/14 Summary: 2013/14 INVENTORY: CHAMPIONSHIP PRICE FROM (ex VAT): Premier Lounge AVAILABLE ON REQUEST Lineker Suite £790 Fusions Restaurant £668 Fosse Club £575 Executive Suite Match Sponsorship Associate Match Sponsorship
£1,000
LCFC Associate Programme
£750
Perimeter Advertising £500 Digital Scoreboard Advertising Season full page Matchday Magazine advert Digital Advertising
AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Player Sponsorship Academy Team Partner Friend of Academy OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Matchday Teamsheet sponsor
£2,500
(4,000 circulated per game) Stadium External Branding
£6,000 (annually)
Official Partner status (includes perimeter
Available on request
boards, player appearances, access to club database, and much more)
Multi-seasonal discounts available - Please contact us for full details
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
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City Business
“If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always got!’
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...Get involved with Leicester City this season and see the difference for your business
email: city-business@lcfc.co.uk
or call: 0844 815 5000
(option 2)
Leicester City is more than just football. We’re a 24/7 business and we work for you. Come join us for 2013/14
www.city-business.co.uk
0844 815 5000 (option 2)
city-business@lcfc.co.uk