The Starball ChallengeProposal for partnership

Starball Soccer

In a nutshell• Great fun to play• Entertaining to watch• Unique, compact court• Fewer players needed• More touches on the ball• High energy• Skill building• Great fun to play!

“It’s very exciting and entertaining. I look forward to the opportunity to commentate on it.”

John Motson, BBC Television.

Who does it appeal to?It’s anyone’s game!• Youth: It is challenging but

rewarding.• Families: 1 on 1 games are

possible and enjoyable.• Athletes/enthusiasts: can be

physically demanding.• Footballers: builds skills in

defence, attack and ball control and accuracy

• All abilities: less skilled players more involved that in tradition park games.

“...the most important and exciting elements of football... are multiplied enormously in a format that replicates real football.”

Terry Butcher, Former England Captain.

Where does it fit?Accessible football• Heightened awareness about

the need to keep active.• Not always possible to get

enough people together to play on big pitches.

• Parents increasingly concerned about safety.

• Space is an issue in built up urban areas.

• High profile sporting events on the horizon.

“...one session of the game per week would be sufficient to maintain the required level of aerobic capacity to play top level football.”

Eric Black, Asst Manager, Premier League.

Is it any good?Universal approval• Premiership players enjoyed

using it.• First team managers rated its

benefits as a training aid.• Coaches are “very impressed”

by the games “playability”, especially for youth teams.

• Children and adults queued to play again and again.

• Spectators quickly and easily drawn in to the fast pace and excitement of the game.

“... feedback from the children who attended was very positive with regards to the Starball. The coaches were also very impressed!”

James Warnock, Arsenal FC

What does the future hold?Limitless possibilities• UK launch. International

expansion.• Courts in public recreational

spaces.• Courts in popular holiday resorts

(UK and abroad).• A staple training & fitness aid.• Transportable marketing outreach

tool.• A must at events & festivals.• Future Starball leagues.• Nascence & dominance of Starball

Challenge.

“It makes you feel really good when you score. Will it be here tomorrow?”

Oscar, aged 11, London Soccer School.

The world’s first Starball Challenge.

We are looking for partners & sponsors.• Title Partner(1)

– The [Your Brand] Starball Challenge– Branded goal panels– Two perimeter adverts– Opportunity to present awards– Preferential rates to use courts for internal marketing– Sector exclusivity– Prominent logo in marketing & promotional material– On site branding opportunities– On site distribution of samples or literature.

• Platinum Partner (3)– Three perimeter adverts– Sector exclusivity– Prominent logo in marketing & promotional material– On site branding opportunities

• Supporting sponsor (3)– Two perimeter adverts– Logo displayed in marketing material

• Advertising (subject to availability)– Per panel

The world’s first Starball Challenge will be held in Wiltshire and encompass two events. One as part of the Arsenal Soccer School, and the other a local competition for the Wiltshire area.