IPSWICH Sports House is this weekend launching the "Ipswich Green Legion" - the supporter's club for Ipswich sport fans.

Wear a green shirt to either the Western Pride game (against Central Queensland at Ipswich Knights ground on Saturday night) or the Ipswich Jets clash (against Tweed Heads Seagulls on Sunday). If you do, you receive free admission to the game and the Green Legion member's area.

You can join the Green Legion for $15 and attend every Western Pride and Ipswich Jets home game for free.

You can also enjoy members' club benefits. For more information, visit the Facebook page IpswichGreenLegion.

Valuable sponsorship tips

THE majority of clubs and organisations are reliant on sponsorship dollars and it's usually a high percentage of their annual income.

But do you focus on recruiting more sponsors or keeping your current sponsors happy?

Take the time to ask yourself what does your club do to keep your sponsors each year? Do you deliver what you promise?

Here are some tips to maintain a successful partnership:

• Communicate. Sponsors like to feel acknowledged, and not forgotten.
• Promote. Sponsorship is another form of advertisement for their business, show the value of the sponsorship agreement.
• Personal invites. Show your appreciation so they feel wanted and a part of your club.
• Relationships. Develop personal relationships, and regularly meet with them.
• Ask for feedback. Never assume that you provide the perfect partnership. Always ask for feedback and learn from past problems.

To learn more about sponsorship and how Ipswich Sports House can help, contact your ISH representative.

Money Talks rescheduled

WHILE on the topic of sponsorship, Ipswich Sports House's Money Talks seminar is on Monday, May 27.

The seminar will cover many aspects of funding within sporting clubs and organisations.

For more information, visit: ipswichsportshouse.com.au