About the Project:
My name is Vasyl, I am a 22-year-old Ukrainian who recently moved to Nottingham. I have spent my entire life playing football, but unfortunately, I was unable to make a career as a player. Therefore, I decided to create and manage my own football club: FC Vikings. I am excited to present my project to you.
The project involves establishing a football club with the goal of competing in the English Premier League in 18 years. This may sound nearly impossible, especially considering that clubs founded in the early 1900s still haven’t reached the top league in England. However, we are here to make the impossible possible and shake the football world with this achievement. Below is a brief plan for the project.
The club will be focused on young players who will have the opportunity to develop and grow with the club from the very beginning. A significant investment will be made in the club’s media presence because it is through this that we will spread the word globally and attract as many fans and supporters as possible.
Key Dates and Timings
Sponsorship required for next season 2025.
Specific Opportunity Details
There are several reasons why fans will follow this club:
We will position the club as one that strives to win league after league and eventually play in the top English league.
We will share all the challenges, successes, and financial aspects on social media, making the club’s journey transparent and bringing fans closer to the team.
The fans will be able to actively participate in the development of the club. They will have the chance to attend various events, vote on key decisions, and even become a player or a volunteer in different areas of the club and we have a lot of other ideas how to keep involving people to be a part of our club.
Every match will be streamed online, allowing fans to follow their favourite players.
Exclusive team challenges and interactive content will make the club’s journey entertaining and engaging.
Features and Benefits
Sponsorship Benefits:
By partnering with FC Vikings, sponsors will gain the following benefits:
1. Brand Promotion: Sponsor logos will appear on all our team kits, across social media, and at our home matches.
2. Dedicated Social Media Content: Opportunities to promote your business through our social medias. You company logo with a link will be in every social media and website.
3. Exclusive Collaboration Opportunities: As our journey progresses, we would love to collaborate on future campaigns and initiatives.
4. Communication with the club: You will be invited for all our events, matches and training sessions.
5. Long-Term Partnership Opportunities: Be part of our journey as we grow into a globally recognized club.
6. Appreciation: You will get appreciation certificates in our events.
Investment
Financial Aspects: The club’s finances will initially depend entirely on sponsors. Without sponsorship, it would be impossible to carry out this project. The total amount we need to raise for the season is £30,500. These funds will cover the following expenses: – £2,500 to create a website. – £3,000 for all football equipment, home and away kits. – £7,000 for field rental – £15,000 for the videographer, editor,social media manager and social media/website add company. – £3,000 for miscellaneous expenses such as fuel, medical costs, and registration fees
Other Info
Steps to Implement the Project:
Creating this club will require a significant financial investment. The first step will be to build a website, which will serve as the foundation of the project. The website will provide all the necessary information about the club, including details about events and matches. It will also allow players and volunteers to submit applications. There will be several areas of volunteering, including helping the coaching staff during training, providing medical support during matches and training, working as a sport therapist, and managing social media content.
A key aspect of the project is recruiting talented players. We will hold tryouts before the season, where players who have applied through the website or social media will be invited. We will also attend matches of other teams and sports events from universities to invite players to join the tryouts. During the tryouts, the coaches will select players to join the team, ensuring the formation of a strong squad.
By the time the team is formed, the club will already have home and away kits, all necessary football and recording equipment, signed lease agreement for the field where we will play our home matches and hold training sessions. We will also need to find a professional videographer who can film matches,training sessions with all challenges, edit videos, and fully manage our social media presence.
Once the team is established, we will begin all the necessary registration processes. The team will compete in the Nottingham Senior League Division 1 or 2, which is 13 tiers below the Premier League.