Make it Macclesfield Public Meeting Thursday 11 th February 2016
Agenda • Welcome and Agenda – Clare Hayward • Welcome and Rugby Club Plans – David Wilkinson • Leisure Led Development – Nick Hynes and Jo Wise • King’s School Plans – Simon Hyde • Local Plan – Councillor Rachel Bailey and Caroline Simpson • Barnaby Update – Lynne Jones and Karl Wallace • Closing Remarks – David Rutley MP and Clare Hayward The Bar will be open at the end of the Meeting
Welcome Clare Hayward
David Wilkinson
About Macclesfield Rugby Club • Rugby Football was first played in Macclesfield in 1874 • Mini and Junior Rugby formed in 1971 • The Club had several homes in Macclesfield until Priory Park in 1980 (ground and clubhouse) • 1985 founder member of Girobank Northwest League – forerunner to national rugby • The Club had much success winning cup competitions at all levels, THE BLUES becoming a semi-professional team • 2010 promoted into the 3 rd tier, National One, finishing 4 th (28 th position in English leagues) • Today THE BLUES sit top of National 2 and ‘should’ gain promotion back to National One
Today at Priory Park • 4 Senior Rugby Squads • 11 Mini and Junior Rugby Squads • 1 Colts Squad • 2 Junior Football Squads • Over 600 members of the Rugby Club • Up to 500 on a Saturday and 2000 on a Sunday at Priory Park • The facility at Priory Park is used by the community for meetings, a variety of events, parties, beer festivals, tournaments – it is a centre for the Macclesfield and Cheshire community
Running an Amateur Club Professionally • In 2012 the Club appointed an Executive Committee to manage the needs and future development of the Club • After consultation with members and strategic partners a long term outline plan was put in place: • Development of the Clubhouse • Development of the Playing Pitches • Need to generate long-term income streams
Centre for the Community and for Sporting Excellence • Pre planning application discussions • Development of the Priory Park Plan • EGM presentation to Members • Public Consultation • Planning Application
The Rugby Club Marketplace • Match Day with THE BLUES • Marketing with the Mini and Junior Rugby Squads • www.MacclesfieldRUFC.co.uk
Match Day with THE BLUES • Outdoor Advertising from £400 to £1000 per year • Kit sponsorship from £500 - £5000 per season • Player Sponsorship from £200 - £400 • Programme Advertising from £100 - £500 • Match Day Sponsorship in President’s Suite for 25, with buffet and wine £500
Marketing with the Minis and Juniors • Outdoor Advertising from £400 to £1000 per year • Kit sponsorship from £500 - £2000 per season • Competitions TBA
Website Advertising • Skyscrapers from £40 - £70 per month • Business Pages £200 • Logo weblinks £100 • BLUES TV £250 - £2000
For Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities Contact: David@MaccRugby.co.uk
Leisure Led Development Nick Hynes/Jo Wise
Local Plan Councillor Rachel Bailey Caroline Simpson
The King’s School Plans Simon Hyde
Lynne Jones Karl Wallace
Closing Remarks Clare Hayward/David Rutley
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