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[Arthur]

What do these kids say? Can you post an example without the name or something because I can't see how someone could be so arrogant to demand it?

[hell4leather cricket]

well maybe i am being a tad harsh, but some emails do come across like that.Some even mention they  ''have used your kit for 4 years " - a bit hard to do when we have only been running 2 seasons! if they can't even get this right , i am sure they are not out to promote my products

[PunterPonting]

Coming and expecting full sponsorship aged 12 and then trying to bargain me down when I make a reasonable offer is not grateful in my opinion Singo. Especially when in some case they are only having trials at their respective county.

I'm not a fan of giving huge discounts to anyone at all actually, if they want great gear they should pay for it like everyone else does and I've said the same when people playing for their country have enquired.

Country or County?

[PunterPonting]

Yeah would love to see one of these emails...

[Tom]

Country PP.

[Tom]

I'm not going to embarass anyone by posting their emails on the forum either, but there are some amusing emails you'll have to take my word for it.

[Talisman]

In my experience most county batsmen buy their bats, rather than use the sponsored kit. So start acting liking county Pro's and buy your bats direct from the bat maker.

If I was a youth player I would choose a decent brand regardless of cost as scoring runs makes you more money than cheap kit.

[Arthur]

In my experience most county batsmen buy their bats, rather than use the sponsored kit. So start acting liking county Pro's and buy your bats direct from the bat maker.

Can you do this though without actually visiting the factory?

[lozlis]

My son plays with a GN Nitro at the moment and had a tour of the GN factory yesterday. We were overwhelmed by the number of bats there and ended up getting nothing. Great interest was shown in their new double sided bat as it was different. No one would blink an eye lid if he turned up with a new Nitro (sponsored or not) but the new double sided as it was different would generate a lot of interest and I am sure a lot of sales. If the bat was for sale he would have bought one just for the wow factor. I agree sponsorship is a waste of money but targeted discounts may make a lot of sense. Just remember most kids play cricket 2 or 3 times a week and watch very little professional cricket.

[Apple]

I no the owner of Colts Cricket Company through someone who plays for middlesex with me, and he chucks a nice lot of kit at us,
and its making the brand more well known, with 3 or four of us using it in are matchs

[jimba101]

I agree with tom, why do these 13 yr old kids need sponsorships when in most cases their parents will go an buy them whateva gear they want!

And I am amazed district players can even get sponsorship! I played district cricket for 6yrs running and I never thought I was good enough to warrent sponsorship. I have found the best way of getting a good deal on cricket gear is going direct to a local batmaker (in my case hunts county) who have given me excellent service and I have been back on numerous occasions with friends who have also bought gear from them. What is the point in offering an average district player sponsership who might make 1st team level at his local club!?

 

[Hads45]

If I ran a cricket company, I would not give sponsorship at all to anyone. What a complete waste of a small business's money. Sure you can give discounts, particularly for customers who are returning - but sponsorship your having a laugh. People will be more influenced by all people on TV, than a little Johnny who plays for his club. I played junior state levels with guys now playing FC Cricket and was never influenced by any of there gear in juniors.

If I ran a bat company, I would only give sponsorship on a few conditions. The first would be id make sure the person signed a legally binding contract that they had to use this gear only. And that the batmaker has the right to withdraw from the 'sponsorship' at any time.

Also for anyone who claims they will sell you more bats then id tell them to put there money where there mouth is. Get them to pay full price now and If they can sell you 'X' amount of bats, then give them there money, or a large portion of it back later on.

[copley_123]

and i play for lincs under 17's and we smashed scotland under 17s even though we got all out for 150

[LB94]

I Know the guy that owns Probats i live in Swansea where he works so let me know if anyone wants any advice on their kit as i had the 2009 stuff to test for free.

[procricket]

bit of a old topic but the truth is if your asking for sponsorship your not seen generally good enough to get it.

i know big company start looking at you at 15 plus but usually you have to be not just the best in your area but a national level player and you will get a free set of kit.

i know this through a mate of mine who is in the English Development squad but if your under that age all this stuff of 60 per cent is just laughable your just not going to get it unless as Tom has said the RRP of the kit is astronomic