Australia's Growth Sport in Melbourne's Growth Corridor!
Your Opportunity to get involved and get noticed
Soccer in Australia has experienced dramatic growth in participation rates over the last couple of years, with the participation rate expected to increase even more with Australia's Socceroos taking on the rest of the world in this year's World Cup. All of Australia's football elite are promoting the sport and introducing it to a new generation of youth by targeted advertising and creative campaigns.
The Casey Comets Football Club is situated in Cranbourne in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs which is one of the largest growth regions in the state. The following statistics show just how much growth is occurring in our region:
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In the 10 years between 1997 and 2007, the Estimated Residential Population of Casey increased from 154,000 to 230,000. This is an increase of 33%
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The City of Casey is Victoria’s most populous municipality. The population is estimated at 240,000, or 79,000 households (February 2009 estimate)
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Victorian government projections indicate that Casey's population reach 375,000 by 2026, making it bigger than Canberra is today
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About 146 people (52 new households) move in every week, equivalent to 7,600 people (2,700 households) every year
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29% of Casey’s population is aged under 18 compared to 23% in Metropolitan Melbourne
Put all the facts together, and you can see that joint opportunites exist for sponsorship and partnership with a growing local sporting club that is working to attract, foster and retain youth participation in local sport.
Our Background
The Casey Comets Football Club was established in 1975 and boasts 2 Senior Mens teams (in State League) and 2 Senior Womens teams (in Premier League). Our Women's Premier League team has enjoyed a minor league premiership.
We also field 10 Junior teams ranging from U12 through to U18, and another 50+ youth in our small-sided football (SSF) program, catering for age groups from U6 to U11. All in all, this amounts to over 180 players under the age of 18.
The Club is financially viable and responsible and is currently celebrating its 35th year in the community.
Our Philosophies
At Casey Comets Football Club, our strength lies in the values we promote:
- Youth Participation
- Family Participation
- Community Involvement
- Junior Development
- Expert Coaching Programs
- Talent Identification
- "Coach, don't Poach" attitude
- An egalitarian, non-culture-biased club
We are committed to working alongside Football Federation Victoria in its approach to Junior Development and Talent Identification.
Your Opportunity
Becoming a sponsor provides you with the opportunity to support a local community club in its endeavours to represent the City of Casey at the highest level in the State. The advantages of promoting your company through sponsorship include:
- Developing a visual awareness throughout the entire (football) community
- Creating brand awareness and recognition
- Helping to attract, foster and importantly, retain youth participation in football
- Being recognised as a support of a local sporting club
- Being associated with a progressive and dynamic club
How to Get Involved?
Casey Comets Football Club has a number of standard sponsorship packages. You may also choose to become involved by making a donation of any value, or by donating equipment or goods. To further discuss your opportunities and the mutual benefits, please contact our President, Charlie Branca to make an appointment or fill in our online enquiry form.
