Chairman's Message

Welcome to the Sale Sharks Supporters Club!

The question we're most often asked is "what are the benefits of joining the SSSC?" It's never easy to answer. However we hope some details about what we've done in the last year and what we hope to do in the future will make you want to be part of something significant in the life of our club.

European Travel: We provide advice and assistance on travel to Europe (we cannot actually make the final arrangements)

Get Closer: Our social events aim to give you the opportunity to get closer to the players, the coaches and the management of the Club

Funbus: Membership entitles you to reduced price travel on the Funbus

Socials: Membership entitles you to free or discounted entry to all our events

Gala Dinner and Awards: Membership also entitles you to join our annual round of voting for the End of Season Supporters' Awards.

However, the SSSC isn't all about what we do for you or for each other but also about what we as supporters can give back to the Club we love and to the players.

Jets: We've sent Jets players on specialised courses in New Zealand through our fund-raising efforts.

Shirt Off Your Back: At the request of the Club a couple of years ago we took on the task of selling tickets for the highly successful Shirt Off Your Back competition on match nights. This is one way that WE as supporters can actively work with the Club for the benefit of all. We are always looking for more volunteers if you can spare an hour before each game. In return the Club donates a share of the takings back to the SSSC. This money is goes towards our sponsorship of the Jets and our other donations.

Discounts: We have also negotiated discounts with local firms, and more...

So what are the benefits? For us it's all about "getting closer" - to the Club, the players, your fellow supporters and the wider rugby community. It's about having fun, but it's also about giving something back. In short it's about being a part of something very special. We hope you will feel that way too.

Chairman
Sale Sharks Supporters Club
August 2009