WITH Cowdenbeath Football Club for the first time in decades both owned and run by a chairman and board of directors primarily born and/or bred in the town, we really are at the beginning of a new era at Central Park.

But the while the board admit more challenges lie ahead they say that now is indeed the time to get on board and play your part.

Once again Cowdenbeath FC is pleased to offer a comprehensive range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities for fans, businesses and well-wishers for the season ahead.

Said director David Allan: "There are several different ways in which you can promote your business, support your favourite player, enjoy a day out at Central Park or just help in backing the Blue Brazil. Contact the club on 01383 610166 or by email on office@cowdenbeathfc.com

"The very popular Player Sponsorship package was launched for 2016/17 last week. All prices are VAT inclusive. The basic player sponsorship is £120. Beyond that is the player sponsorship (gold option) at £150 which also entitles the sponsor to receive a replica home shirt at the start of the season.

"Then there is the player sponsorship (platinum option) at £180 which secures the sponsor the requisite player's own matchworn home shirt at the end of the season.

"These shirts have all league and other flashes/insignia as well as the player's name and squad number on the reverse".

Under 20 players this season will also be available for a Young Player Sponsorship at the basic rate of £75 per player - an ideal opportunity for fans, friends and family to give backing and encouragement to some of the younger players.

Businesses too can also now become a Business Player Partner by becoming a Player Corporate Sponsor at a cost of £120. As well as being listed as the player's Corporate Sponsor in the club's match programme and on its website sponsors will also receive a suitable photo-certificate featuring their chosen partner player for display at their premises.

Added Mr Allan: "Also available is a Match Ball Sponsorship at £120.

"Or why not take out a Match Sponsorship which is available at just £240? This normally allows two people (price available on application for more than two guests as match sponsors) to gain access to the Boardroom for the game plus a Programme Advert/feature. In addition, the Match Sponsor selects the Man of the Match and presents the award. A photograph of the presentation will be e-mailed to the sponsor and will be included in the Club's next match programme and in the Times.

"The club will supply a suitable celebratory bottle to be presented unless sponsor wishes to present their own award. For an additional £15 a trophy can be supplied for the presentation.

"For businesses, why not have an Advertising Board at Central Park? Promote your business and support your local club at just £400 plus VAT for 1 season/£700 plus VAT for 2 seasons.

"Another first class advertising opportunity is available via the club's award winning Blue Brazilian matchday programme which will have an exciting new look in 2016/17. Programme Advertising is available at the following rates: Full Page £450 plus VAT, Half Page £225 plus VAT, Quarter Page £100 plus VAT, Eighth page £50 plus VAT".