Fundraising
Bake and candy bar sales, car washes, and coupon books are often what people think of when it comes to fundraising for your organization. However, there are many other, more effective ways to raise money. Check out other ideas and ways that you can help ensure the financial health of your organization.
Ice Crisis: Arenas Around the Nation Facing Costly Upgrades to Cooling Systems
Required switch to more environmentally friendly coolant could put some small town rinks out of business
Although phasing out R-22 is beneficial to the ozone layer, it presents a significant challenge to many of the nearly 1,800 refrigeration-dependent ice rinks in the United States.
Association Avoids Passing Rising Costs to Parents
Abundance of sponsorships keep hockey in northern Minnesota town affordable
Rates for participation are $250 for the Mite level, $425 for the Squirt level and $500 for the Pee Wee and Bantam level and haven’t increased in nearly a decade – a feat that is almost unheard of in many youth associations.
We're excited to share an early look at new PowerPay payment terms that include editable payment plans. The new features will be available in early August.
Is your sports team in high school or college? Put your team’s skills to use and organize a day camp for elementary or middle school children. Hosting a kids camp can both raise money and educate children about sports and exercise.
Wyoming Baseball Program Leans Heavily on Sponsors
Players, parents, extended family all involved in raising money used in $100,000 operating budget
Public schools don't provide funding, so Post 6, which is home to six teams of junior high and high school-aged players, has turned to an effective sponsorship program to give kids the opportunity to play at the high school level.
Kaposia Pro Shop's Phil Loprinzi adds winter offerings for disc golf fanatics
Phil Loprinzi’s spontaneous decision to start a disc golf business was the result of a combination of a lifelong interest in entrepreneurship and the low risk of the venture.
Free Sponsorship Builder can help your organization earn revenue
All the resources your organization needs to create sponsorship packages and start earning revenue
SportsEngine Webinar Series: Sponsorship Ideas to Generate Revenue
What are the ways that you can use SportsEngine to generate revenue? In this webinar, Jim Dahline will talk about how he, as his hockey association's sponsorship coordinator, creates inventory to sell to local sponsors.
Phoenix-Area High School Football Program a Magnet for Fans, Sponsors
Liberty High School booster club leaves no stone unturned as it raises about $100,000 each year
Flexibility in creating sponsorship packages has been a big part of the Liberty High School football program booster club’s fundraising success.
As the cost of participating in high-level athletics continues to increase at a level greater than colleges’ and universities’ ability to support sports, online fundraising is becoming the new normal.
Parents & Athletes
Easy Nutrition for the Goal-Oriented Swimmer
- By Abbie Fish, Ritter Sports Performance 12/12/2018, 12:00pm CST
Five Keys to Better Communication With the Refs
- By Debbie Kniffin, The Art of Coaching Volleyball 12/12/2018, 12:00pm CST
Build Your Village to Grow Your Club
- By Emily Hawthorne, Junior Volleyball Association 12/12/2018, 12:00pm CST
Coaches
Interval Training: HIIT or Miss?
- By Mike Boyle, Athletes' Acceleration 12/12/2018, 12:00pm CST
Indoor Workouts Youth Soccer Players Can Do Anywhere
- By Soccer Wire 12/12/2018, 12:00pm CST
Hockey Backchecking: Situations and Responsibilities for Each Player
- By Ice Hockey Systems 12/12/2018, 12:00pm CST
Administrators
Best Practices for Promoting Your Organization and Programs on SportsEngine.com
- By Rob Bedeaux, SportsEngine 12/12/2018, 10:45am CST
Ice Crisis: Arenas Around the Nation Facing Costly Upgrades to Cooling Systems
- By Sam Wigness, SportsEngine 12/03/2018, 2:45pm CST
Connect With Your Members Through the Mobile App Using New Activity Feed
- By Marie Fitzgerald, SportsEngine 12/03/2018, 10:00am CST
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