TIVIDALE have secured a new club sponsor ahead of the new season.

A deal sees Buildbase as their new principal sponsor for their second season in the Northern Premier League Division One South.

Buildbase is part of the Grafton Group and is fast approaching 200 branches across the UK.

The company's logo will feature on all first team home and away shirts until the conclusion of the 2016/2017 campaign.

As part of the agreement, the builders merchants' branding will also feature on one of Tividale Football Academy's teams, and extensive signage will also be seen around The Beeches until the summer of 2017.

The two-year deal will prove to be the most lucrative in Dale's 61 year history and Head of Communications, Steven Beech, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Buildbase as our principal sponsor.

“The fact we've been able to attract such an established brand underlines the progress of Tividale Football and Social Club, both on and off the field.

“Becoming the club's principal sponsor will further enhance the Buildbase brand and extend its reach to new domestic audiences.

"I'd like to thank John Goudge (Local Branch Manager) and Kate Tinsley (Managing Director, Buildbase) for their assistance through this process.

“We're looking forward to forming a strong working relationship with Buildbase and the Grafton Group collectively, as we embark on our second season playing in the EVO-STIK Northern Premier League, Division One South."

Kate Tinsley from Buildbase said: “We’re excited to have the opportunity to offer our support to the local football team and we’re looking forward to welcoming fans and players alike to Buildbase in the near future. This is a great initiative and builds on the local aspect of our business across the UK."

Buildbase also operates Hirebase, which is a tool, plant and equipment business, alongside both Plumbase and Electricbase respectively.

Tivi's Football General Manager, Leon Murray, added: "I'd like to welcome Buildbase on board here at Tividale Football and Social Club.

"There's been a lot of hard work taking place over the course of the past six months and we've attracted a company of Buildbase's calibre as a result.

"Partnerships of this nature are extremely important, particularly when you're playing Step 4 Football. Pre-season is about to get underway and we're looking forward to the start of the new season with our new management team, likewise with Buildbase."