Fans are being given the opportunity to play their part in helping to complete Haddington Athletic’s new 154-seat stand.
As part of a ‘Stand up for the Hi Hi’s’ campaign, supporters and friends of the club can get involved in the exciting project by ‘sponsoring a seat’ for £100. To show the East of Scotland Premier Division club’s appreciation for backing this initiative, the names of sponsors will appear on a large board which will be displayed at the back of the stand. The names of seat sponsors will also be published on the club’s website.
Supporters can also opt to sponsor a seat in the name of a loved one. Their name will appear on a memorial board also to be displayed in the stand.
The Hi Hi’s are extending the seat sponsorship initiative to businesses who in turn will have their name displayed on a board within the stand – to be constructed next to the dugouts on the opposite side of the ground from the existing standing enclosure, which will be retained.
The options for businesses are:
- Gold sponsorship – the back row @£1000
- Silver sponsorship – one of the three middle rows @ £500 each
- Bronze sponsorship – wing rows (three at each side) @ £250 each
The seat sponsorship initiative will help complete the funding package for the stand. The club has also secured support for the project through funding from East Lothian Council, the Alexander Amos Trust, Haddington Common Good Fund and Haddington Community Council.
Club President Drew Donaldson said:
“It has been an incredibly successful last few years for Haddington Athletic, particularly with our promotion to the East of Scotland Premier Division in 2022. It’s an exciting time at present with the club competing at its highest ever level and a high standard of football on display.
“The support we’ve received from the local community and our sponsors has been tremendous, with bigger crowds and a real family-friendly atmosphere in and around Millfield. We have excellent facilities and a quality playing surface, which is testament to the commitment and dedication of our hard-working committee and volunteers.
“We want to build on this in the years ahead and continue being successful. We believe that the building of our new stand is the final piece in the jigsaw. By standing up for the Hi Hi’s and getting involved in our seat sponsorship initiative, supporters and businesses will see their name on display at Millfield and help us bring this project to fruition. It will give spectators increased choice from where to watch the action and ensure an even more comfortable matchday experience.
“Haddington is a growing community and we hope that improved facilities will tap into this, attracting even more people to Millfield to see excellent football and helping us continue being successful on the park.”
If you would like to sponsor a seat and help support the project, please transfer funds to the following bank account:
- Haddington Athletic
- 00438120
- Sort code 80-08-23
- Payment reference ‘Stand seat’
Please also email stewartcooper@hotmail.com to confirm the name to be displayed.
