PARTNER WITH EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL SPORT Pitch-Side Advertising Opportunities 2026/27
PUT YOUR BUSINESS ON THE PITCH Dollar Academy’s playing fields are a busy hub of activity throughout the school year, bringing together pupils, families, staff, supporters, visiting schools and members of the wider community. We are offering businesses the opportunity to buy advertising space along our new perimeter fencing surrounding the First XV pitch, putting your brand directly alongside the action. With prominent pitch-side advertising and additional visibility on our new portable LED screen during matches (rugby season only), your business can enjoy a highprofile presence at sports fixtures and school events.
EXPOSURE Throughout the school year, the playing fields host various sporting fixtures and events, welcoming: Pupils and their families Our school teams and coaches Visiting schools and their supporters Spectators attending fixtures and events Staff and volunteers Former pupils and their families The local community using the school’s facilities and attending events e.g. the RSPBA Annual Pipe Band Championships Your advertising board will be positioned around the First XV pitch perimeter, giving your business valuable pitch-side visibility during matches, training and school activities. Our open campus also means your advertising will be seen out of school hours by those walking through the school campus or using our other facilities. Pitch-side sponsorship offers businesses the opportunity to connect with families and a diverse school audience, while demonstrating your support for the school.
CHOOSE YOUR SPONSORSHIP OPTION 1: £1,000 (+VAT) SCHOOL-YEAR SPONSORSHIP (Oct to July ‘27) Your sponsorship includes: A branded advertising board installed on the perimeter fencing (sides A & B) Your chosen location around the pitch (first come first served) Advertising throughout the school year (pitch facing for rugby season, pavilion facing for the remainder of the school year) Additional exposure on the pitch-side LED screen (rugby season only)
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Ideal for businesses looking for: Long-term visibility | Increased brand awareness
OPTION 2: £500 (+VAT) RUGBY SEASON SPONSORSHIP (Oct to Mar ‘27) Your sponsorship includes: A branded advertising board installed on the perimeter fencing (C & D) Your chosen available location around the pitch (first come first served) Advertising for the rugby season, up to March 2027 Additional exposure on the pitch-side portable LED screen
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Ideal for businesses looking for: Affordable exposure | Seasonal visibility
CHOOSE YOUR POSITION: FIRST COME. FIRST SERVED. Your board will be positioned along the permieter fencing (sides A, B, C or D). Sponsors can select their preferred location, with positions allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you confirm your sponsorship, the greater the choice of available positions.
Advertising Board 180cm x 74cm
CGI image of the perimeter fencing sides A & D not to scale
The First XV Rugby pitch is located on the playing fields in front of the Boys’ Pavilion. The pitch forms part of the athletics track and the cricket pitches during the summer term. Perimeter fencing A & B is permanent, fencing C & D is rugby season only.
Portable LED Screen
READY TO GET INVOLVED? Advertising boards are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To find out more or reserve your preferred position, please contact: Rebecca McFarlane Fundraising and Sponsorship Manager Dollar Academy mcfarlane-re@dollaracademy.org.uk | 01259 742511
Thank you for supporting Dollar Academy Sport