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A call to the sponsorship faithful.... and those who wish to join us !
It's that time of the year again...
Over the past ten seasons or so, a syndicate of BigFooty Hawks have sponsored up and coming Hawthorn players. It's now the time when we call for pledges, and expressions of interest for season 2022.
Garf has run the sponsorship the last few years and I’d like to thank him for his hard work. For his own reasons he‘ll be stepping away from the responsibility and I’ll be taking over again.
Why sponsor a player ?
HFC offers BigFooty Hawks members the opportunity to sponsor individual players on the entire playing list each season. It's an opportunity to have a little extra stake in the game, watching "your guy" go around on match days. If you have a look in the club annual there will be a list of those who sponsor players each season. Player profiles on the HFC website also show this information.
The money is not given to the player directly.
Who do we sponsor ?
Since the program began, we have been pleased to sponsor these players:
2021 - Conor Nash & James Cousins
2020 - Conor Nash & James Cousins
2019 - Conor Nash & James Cousins
2018 - Kaiden Brand, Conor Nash & James Cousins
2017 - Kaiden Brand, Conor Nash & James Cousins
2016 - Kaiden Brand, Alex Woodward & Jermaine Miller-Lewis
2015 - Alex Woodward, Jed Anderson & Jermaine Miller-Lewis
2014 - Luke Lowden, Alex Woodward & Jed Anderson
2013 - Luke Lowden, Alex Woodward & Jed Anderson
2012 - Isaac Smith & Shane Savage
2011 - Isaac Smith & Shane Savage
2010 - Beau Muston & Shane Savage
2009 - Beau Muston
2008 - Beau Muston
2007 - Beau Muston
How much does it cost and how does it work ?
Last years payment was just over $2200. Money is raised through small (or large) contributions from BigFooty Hawks members. BigFooty tips in some money as well. In 2020 there were around 45 BigFooty Hawks contributors !
To make it easy it is all based around "units". One unit costs $20.00 and each unit entitles you to a raffle ticket for the chance to win awesome experiences, or prizes (more about this later).
There is a bank account dedicated to sponsorship (HFC and BHFC) activity only. There is currently a surplus which can be used to contribute to sponsorship activity should it be required.
We take expressions of interest to join the sponsorship group each year at which time we ask how many units you'd like to contribute. Most people contribute $40 to $100, while others choose to contribute more or less. Each to their own means. If you would like to contribute privately, please send me a PM.
Your expressions of interest will allow me to gauge how much we can afford when the club announces the prices for each player. Our hope is to raise enough to continue with our sponsorship of two players, but if the interest is not there we will have to reduce our commitment.
Is there a deadline ?
We have first right of refusal over our current sponsored player (Nash) and we would continue that unless the feeling from the board was to sponsor another player. Typically we have enough for two young players; prices go up with expereince and top 10 B&F finish. Therefore I am looking for a simple show of hands to see what $ amount we can raise by January 15th ! We will start collecting contributions in the next few weeks. When we’re ready I’ll let you know in a seperate thread. The bank details remain the same as in past years but I shall post them again.
What's in it for me ?
* A badge (or two) on your profile. BF Hawks members who are part of the sponsorship effort wear a little brown and gold badge under their username.
* The sponsorship comes with some goodies...
- chances to win tickets to a player sponsorship function, or...
- match day Guard Of Honour,
- signed jumpers from our sponsored players,
- snazzy looking player sponsor scarves,
- tickets to a match day functions are also typical of the package.
We issue raffle tickets based on the number of units you contribute ($20 = one ticket) and draws are made regularly during the season by an independent third party.
* A warm inner glow.... priceless.
If this is something you'd like to be part of, please post below with how many units you'd like to contribute. When we have a general pledged total we'll know how many players we BF Hawks can sponsor in 2022.
Should be a great season... time to get on board !!
It's that time of the year again...
Over the past ten seasons or so, a syndicate of BigFooty Hawks have sponsored up and coming Hawthorn players. It's now the time when we call for pledges, and expressions of interest for season 2022.
Garf has run the sponsorship the last few years and I’d like to thank him for his hard work. For his own reasons he‘ll be stepping away from the responsibility and I’ll be taking over again.
Why sponsor a player ?
HFC offers BigFooty Hawks members the opportunity to sponsor individual players on the entire playing list each season. It's an opportunity to have a little extra stake in the game, watching "your guy" go around on match days. If you have a look in the club annual there will be a list of those who sponsor players each season. Player profiles on the HFC website also show this information.
The money is not given to the player directly.
Who do we sponsor ?
Since the program began, we have been pleased to sponsor these players:
2021 - Conor Nash & James Cousins
2020 - Conor Nash & James Cousins
2019 - Conor Nash & James Cousins
2018 - Kaiden Brand, Conor Nash & James Cousins
2017 - Kaiden Brand, Conor Nash & James Cousins
2016 - Kaiden Brand, Alex Woodward & Jermaine Miller-Lewis
2015 - Alex Woodward, Jed Anderson & Jermaine Miller-Lewis
2014 - Luke Lowden, Alex Woodward & Jed Anderson
2013 - Luke Lowden, Alex Woodward & Jed Anderson
2012 - Isaac Smith & Shane Savage
2011 - Isaac Smith & Shane Savage
2010 - Beau Muston & Shane Savage
2009 - Beau Muston
2008 - Beau Muston
2007 - Beau Muston
How much does it cost and how does it work ?
Last years payment was just over $2200. Money is raised through small (or large) contributions from BigFooty Hawks members. BigFooty tips in some money as well. In 2020 there were around 45 BigFooty Hawks contributors !
To make it easy it is all based around "units". One unit costs $20.00 and each unit entitles you to a raffle ticket for the chance to win awesome experiences, or prizes (more about this later).
There is a bank account dedicated to sponsorship (HFC and BHFC) activity only. There is currently a surplus which can be used to contribute to sponsorship activity should it be required.
We take expressions of interest to join the sponsorship group each year at which time we ask how many units you'd like to contribute. Most people contribute $40 to $100, while others choose to contribute more or less. Each to their own means. If you would like to contribute privately, please send me a PM.
Your expressions of interest will allow me to gauge how much we can afford when the club announces the prices for each player. Our hope is to raise enough to continue with our sponsorship of two players, but if the interest is not there we will have to reduce our commitment.
Is there a deadline ?
We have first right of refusal over our current sponsored player (Nash) and we would continue that unless the feeling from the board was to sponsor another player. Typically we have enough for two young players; prices go up with expereince and top 10 B&F finish. Therefore I am looking for a simple show of hands to see what $ amount we can raise by January 15th ! We will start collecting contributions in the next few weeks. When we’re ready I’ll let you know in a seperate thread. The bank details remain the same as in past years but I shall post them again.
What's in it for me ?
* A badge (or two) on your profile. BF Hawks members who are part of the sponsorship effort wear a little brown and gold badge under their username.
* The sponsorship comes with some goodies...
- chances to win tickets to a player sponsorship function, or...
- match day Guard Of Honour,
- signed jumpers from our sponsored players,
- snazzy looking player sponsor scarves,
- tickets to a match day functions are also typical of the package.
We issue raffle tickets based on the number of units you contribute ($20 = one ticket) and draws are made regularly during the season by an independent third party.
* A warm inner glow.... priceless.
If this is something you'd like to be part of, please post below with how many units you'd like to contribute. When we have a general pledged total we'll know how many players we BF Hawks can sponsor in 2022.
Should be a great season... time to get on board !!
