Sponsor Request Letter:

I am writing on behalf of Durango Youth Soccer Association (DYSA), dba Rio Rapids Durango Soccer Club (RRDSC), and the 2023 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 2022-Spring 2023 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, RRDSC 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
Rio Rapids Durango SC
970-946-7719
[email protected]

Official 2023-2024 RRDSC Sponsor - $20,000 (2 year commitment)

Benefits:

• RRDSC Jerseys - Exclusive company logo on front of jerseys
• RRDSC Practice Shirts - Company logo primary space on front of shirts under club logo
• RRDSC Website - Custom primary banner and link to company website
• RRDSC Sponsor Board - Primary tier company logo and name 
• RRDSC Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - Full page cover with link to company website
• Shootout 2024 E-Program - Full page and link to company website
• Shootout 2024 Registration Team Bags - Insert and promotional item(s) provided by company
• Unlimited 2023-24 RRDSC Marketing Opportunities*
• Unlimited 2024 Shootout Marketing Opportunities*
  
  

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

Benefits:

• RRDSC Jerseys - Exclusive company logo on back of jerseys
• RRDSC Practice Shirts - Company logo primary space on back of shirts under club logo
• RRDSC Website - Logo and link to company website
• RRDSC Sponsor Board - Second tier company logo and name 
• RRDSC Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - Full page cover with link to company website
• Shootout 2024 E-Program - Full page and link to company website
• Shootout 2024 Registration Team Bags - Insert and promotional item(s) provided by company
• Unlimited 2023-24 RRDSC Marketing Opportunities*
• Unlimited 2024 Shootout Marketing Opportunities*

Official 2024 Durango Shootout Sponsor - $6,000

The Durango Shootout will celebrate its 28th year in 2023. First established in 1995, the Durango Shootout has grown to become one of the largest sporting events in Colorado. In 2019 the city of Durango welcomed 150 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
• RRDSC Practice Shirts - Company logo second tier space on back of t-shirts
• RRDSC Website - logo and link to company website
• RRDSC Sponsor Board - Third tier company logo and name (year around signage at Escalante Middle School fields)
• RRDSC Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - Full page cover and link to company website
• Shootout 2024 E-Program - Full page cover and link to company website
• Shootout 2024 Registration Team Bags - Insert and promotional item(s) provided by company
• Unlimited 2023-24 RRDSC Marketing Opportunities*
• Unlimited 2024 Shootout Marketing Opportunities*

Diamond Sponsor - $5,000

Benefits:

• RRDSC Website - logo and link to company website 
• RRDSC Practice Shirts - Company logo Second tier on back of shirts
• RRDSC Sponsor Board - Fourth tier company logo and name (year around signage at Escalante Middle School fields)
• RRDSC Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - Full page and link to company website
• Shootout 2024 E-Program - Full page and link to company website
• Shootout 2024 Registration Team Bags - Insert and promotional item(s) provided by company
  
• Unlimited 2023-24 RRDSC Marketing Opportunities*
• Unlimited 2024 Shootout Marketing Opportunities*

Platinum Sponsor - $4,000

Benefits:

• RRDSC Website - logo and link to company website
• RRDSC Sponsor Board - Sixth tier company name (year around signage at Escalante Middle School fields)
• RRDSC Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - half-page
• Shootout 2024  E-Program - half-page
• Shootout 2024  Registration Team Bags - Insert provided by company

Silver Sponsor - $1,000

Benefits:

• RRDSC Website - company logo 
• RRDSC Sponsor Board - Seventh tier company name (year around signage at Escalante Middle School fields)
• RRDSC  Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) - quarter-page
• Shootout 2024  E-Program - quarter-page

Bronze Sponsor - $500

Benefits:

• RRDSC Website - Company name listing
• RRDSC Sponsor Board - Eighth tier company name (year around signage at Escalante Middle School fields)
• RRDSC Newsletter Advertisement (Spring and Fall) -name listing
• Shootout 2024 E-Program -name listing

Sponsor Levels Comparison Table

*Denotes all potential marketing or promotions involving Durango Shootout 2024 must 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 RRDSC board of directors.
**Insert and promotional item(s) provided by company.

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