Sponsor Request Letter:

I am writing on behalf of Durango Youth Soccer Association (DYSA), dba New Mexico Rapids Durango Soccer Club (NMRDSC), and the 2024 soccer season.

RRDSC is a non-profit organization currently with 335 members and 21 teams. RRDSC is committed to educating people aged 8-18 about the importance of sportsmanship and fellowship while providing a high-quality soccer experience. The Durango Shootout Soccer Tournament (founded in 1995) is our primary fundraiser for the year and offers businesses visibility to 140+ teams. In 2019 the Shootout brought in 2.3 million dollars to the City of Durango. Unfortunately, the 2020 Shootout was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. We were able to hold the 2021 tournament with 120 teams, and in 2022 we brought in 138 teams.

To date for the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 season RRDSC has provided 27 families with scholarships for a total of $16,007. These scholarships help cover club registration fees, uniforms, league and tournament costs. RRDSC supplements 58% of every player’s registration fee to support every family in our soccer community.

RRDSC, The Community & Service Programs “Go Out And Lead (GOAL)”

•  Donated $40,000 to the construction of the Smith Sports Complex. This, along with letters from our members supported the Cities efforts in getting a GOCO grant.
• Budget of $20k for scholarships (automatic eligibility for players on school lunch program).
• Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) Tournament awarded to Durango Soccer for 2020, 2021 and 2022 which generates income for City.
• Outreach Program – Working with 9R to offer a free after school soccer program, free summer camp for Bayfield students, and supporting Big Brothers & Sisters of SW Sports Buddies program.
• TOPSoccer-Rama – Annual one-day event for adults and children with disabilities.
• Service, Soccer & Socks – Annual club-wide service event partnering with Durango 9R School District helping them get ready for the new school year.
• Individual Team Service Projects – RRDSC teams complete at least one service project a soccer season.

With your financial help, NMRDSC and the Shootout Tournament, will continue to give every young person in the community an opportunity to play soccer and develop important characteristics that will help them through their young life and beyond.  Sponsor level offerings are included with this letter.

Please take a look at the included sponsorship table. Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to contact me personally to learn more about RRDSC and our scholarship project.

Sincerely,

Kate Kelly
Executive Director
New Mexico Rapids Durango SC
970-946-7719
[email protected]

Official 2024-2024 NMRDSC Sponsor - $20,000 (2 year commitment)

Benefits:

• NMRDSC Jerseys - Exclusive company logo on front of jerseys
• NMRDSC Practice Shirts - Company logo primary space on front of shirts under club logo
• NMRDSC Website - Custom primary banner and link to company website
• NMRDSC Sponsor Banner - Primary tier company logo and name 
• NMRDSC Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - Full page cover with link to company website
• Shootout 2025 E-Program - Full page and link to company website
• Shootout 20245Registration Team Bags - Insert and promotional item(s) provided by company
• Unlimited 2024-25 NMRDSC Marketing Opportunities*
• Unlimited 2025 Shootout Marketing Opportunities*
  
  

Emerald Sponsor - $14,000 (2 year commitment)

Benefits:

• NMRDSC Jerseys - Exclusive company logo on back of jerseys
• NMRDSC Practice Shirts - Company logo primary space on back of shirts under club logo
• NMRDSC Website - Logo and link to company website
• NMRDSC Sponsor Banner - Second tier company logo and name 
• NMRDSC Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - Full page cover with link to company website
• Shootout 2025 E-Program - Full page and link to company website
• Shootout 2025 Registration Team Bags - Insert and promotional item(s) provided by company
• Unlimited 2024-25 NMRDSC Marketing Opportunities*
• Unlimited 2025 Shootout Marketing Opportunities*

Official 2025 Durango Shootout Sponsor - $6,000

The Durango Shootout will celebrate its 30th year in 2025. First established in 1995, the Durango Shootout has grown to become one of the largest sporting events in Colorado. In 2024 the city of Durango welcomed 156 youth soccer teams from across the western United States. Teams from all over region bring families and friends to enjoy the soccer festival atmosphere while taking a getaway vacation during Spring. With our hotels fully booked and our restaurants packed, the three-day competition brings a strong economic injection into our community. No other event in Durango can match the impact of the Durango Shootout. Unfortunately the 2020 Shootout was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Benefits:

• Exclusive Title - Corporate name in Official Shoutout Title
• NMRDSC Practice Shirts - Company logo second tier space on back of t-shirts
• NMRDSC Website - logo and link to company website
• NMRDSC Sponsor Banner - Third tier company logo and name 
• NMRDSC Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - Full page cover and link to company website
• Shootout 2025 E-Program - Full page cover and link to company website
• Shootout 2025 Registration Team Bags - Insert and promotional item(s) provided by company
• Unlimited 2024-25 NMRDSC Marketing Opportunities*
• Unlimited 2025 Shootout Marketing Opportunities*

Diamond Sponsor - $5,000

Benefits:

• NMRDSC Website - logo and link to company website 
• NMRDSC Practice Shirts - Company logo Second tier on back of shirts
• NMRDSC Sponsor Banner - Fourth tier company logo and name
• NMRDSC Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - Full page and link to company website
• Shootout 2025 E-Program - Full page and link to company website
• Shootout 2025 Registration Team Bags - Insert and promotional item(s) provided by company
  
• Unlimited 2024-25 NMRDSC Marketing Opportunities*
• Unlimited 2025 Shootout Marketing Opportunities*

Platinum Sponsor - $4,000

Benefits:

• NMRDSC Website - logo and link to company website
• NMRDSC Sponsor Banner - Sixth tier company name 
• NMRDSC Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - half-page
• Shootout 2025  E-Program - half-page
• Shootout 2025  Registration Team Bags - Insert provided by company

Silver Sponsor - $1,000

Benefits:

• NMRDSC Website - company logo 
• NMRDSC Sponsor Banner - Seventh tier company name 
• NMRDSC  Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - quarter-page
• Shootout 2025  E-Program - quarter-page

Bronze Sponsor - $500

Benefits:

• NMRDSC Website - Company name listing
• NMRDSC Sponsor Banner - Eighth tier company name 
• NMRDSCNewsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) -name listing
• Shootout 2025 E-Program -name listing

Sponsor Levels Comparison Table

*Denotes all potential marketing or promotions involving Durango Shootout 2025must be granted permission by Shootout 2024 Tournament Director. All potential marketing or promotions involving the Durango Youth Soccer Association must be granted permission by the NMRDSC board of directors.
**Insert and promotional item(s) provided by company.

New Mexico Rapids Durango SC | 862 Main Ave #203, Durango, CO. 81301 | 970-247-1177 | [email protected] | www.durangosoccer.com