Fond du Lac Rugby Inc. Donations

Fond du Lac Rugby Inc. is in need of financial support to:

  1. help offset our organization’s ongoing expenses,
  2. extend our reach within the community, and
  3. fund upcoming improvement projects.

By supporting FDL Rugby Inc., you’ll be supporting a 501c3 not-for-profit athletic organization that provides numerous opportunities to the youth of our community.  Our organization reaches out to both boys and girls who aren’t involved in other school activities, and who wish to participate in one of the most popular sports in the world.  Through rugby, many of our star players have been able to compete all across the country and around the world during their high school career.  

FDL Rugby Inc. is also committed to community service, for a wide variety of needy causes.  The members, family and friends of our organization dedicate countless hours of their time to the various services that we provide to the public.  While this volunteer time is an extremely valuable resource, monetary donations are another critical resource that allows us to provide these services year after year.  That’s why we’re asking for your help.

We will gladly entertain other ideas that you may have, based on your specific needs and preferences.

CONTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITIES

Donations

By donating money to FDL Rugby Inc, you are performing a generous service of your own, whether you expect anything in return or not.  You can be comforted in knowing that every dollar you give goes directly into one of the finest rugby organizations in the state.

Regardless of the dollar amount, we’d be extremely grateful for any contribution you are able to make to FDL Rugby Inc.  You will be joined by many coaches and players who also donate money out of their own pockets to support the organization.

For our neighboring businesses, we will make every attempt to direct your donations toward expenses related to the beautification and maintenance of the grounds. 

Sponsorship Opportunities:

While some choose to make straight monetary donations, others prefer sponsorship opportunities, which can give their organization, product, service more exposure in the community.  Every week, hundreds of our members conduct their daily business all around our community.  While we’ll have a large contingency at all of our rugby events, we will also be abundantly present in our local businesses, schools, colleges, workplaces, events, and other venues.  Therefore, endless opportunities exist for attracting people to your cause, as you support for our cause.

While FDL Rugby Inc. is not in the business of selling advertising, we do like to recognize our supporters who make generous donations to our organization.  Recent examples include:

Promotional Documents:

Each year, we distribute a large number of documents to our players, visiting teams, league officials, parents, spectators, media, and the general public.  This includes our organization’s brochure, schedules, maps, promotional material, and instructional documents. 

Jerseys, Uniforms, Apparel:

We have recognized sponsors with a small logo appearing on jerseys, shorts, socks, jackets, shirts, hats, etc.

Field Equipment & Signage:

We have recognized sponsors on our field equipment, and have plans for new banners, signs, scoreboards, sideline rope barriers, and other future development projects.

Website:

On our Homepage, Sponsors page, and our printable Map page, we have recognized our major contributors, partners and neighboring businesses. 

 

Brand Exposure from Rugby Events:

Most visitors to Fond du Lac rugby events will typically visit local businesses to purchase such items as fast food, snacks, beverages, ice, gasoline, tobacco products, withdraw cash, etc.  Some visitors will stay for a sit-down meal at a local restaurant or pub.  Many coaches and players will visit local pubs or restaurants following a match or practice session.

Certain events will have idle time (i.e. two hours between matches at a tournament), so many people will explore the area to shop and spend.  Those with children will appreciate local businesses and attractions that can entertain the kids during these longer events, such as bowling, dining, play areas, hiking trails, etc.

Between all three teams, we typically host at least 20 home matches per year, mostly in spring and fall, against teams from all over Wisconsin and Illinois.  A typical rugby match will consist of 20-40 players from each team, several coaches, a referee, family members, spectators, and media.  Because each match includes an A-game and a B-game, most people will remain in attendance for at least 1.5 to 3 hours. 

In addition to regular matches, FDL hosts the annual Wisconsin Elite U19 Select Side Tryout Camp in spring, which brings in 50-70 players, 6-12 staff members, plus referees, league officials, parents, and media from all over the state.  This is an all-day event that starts early in the morning, and many players, coaches and parents stay overnight at local hotels. 

Being a central location, Fond du Lac also hosts State and Midwest playoff and championship matches, for both high school and senior levels, as well as educational clinics, player development camps, and union meetings. 

WHY DOES FDL RUGBY NEED MONEY?

All of our teams are self-funded; meaning that all of our expenses are paid for by player dues, fund-raising activities, sponsorships, and donations.  Our youth clubs are not affiliated with any school district, and do not receive any form of school funding.

Expenses include transportation, union dues, uniforms, equipment, medical trainers, insurance, referees, facility maintenance, promotion, etc. 

In keeping with our mission, we strive to reach out to people from all walks of life, including those less-fortunate.  Through the discipline, hard work, and camaraderie associated with rugby, there are many success stories that we are extremely proud of, that are the direct result of simply giving a person a chance.

In order for rugby to remain affordable for individuals and families, we need additional sources of funding to make this possible.  Your generosity helps us continue to provide numerous rugby opportunities for hundreds of people in our community.

In addition, we have an energetic group of officers with ambitious goals for the organization.  Our ultimate goal is to make Fond du Lac the finest rugby city in the state, which will require additional fundraising, sponsorship, and donations.

We’d like to meet with you in person to discuss this in more detail.  Please call Dale Klitzke at 923-1063 to set up a meeting with one of our officers. 

THANK YOU