FOUNDATION | toledoceltics

OUR FOUNDATION

The Toledo Celtics Rugby Club Inc. Foundation is a nonprofit charity registered in the State of Ohio and recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. We exist to grow and support Rugby Union across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, serving people from all walks of life through programs that build skills, community, and opportunity.

OUR GOALS

We advance rugby at every level, youth and men’s, by:

Hosting youth skills camps and tournaments to introduce and develop the game.
Supporting senior-level clubs with operational needs, equipment, and development.
Promoting local school and community teams, helping connect players, coaches, and referees.
Maintaining and improving Sterling Park, our home pitch (rent, upkeep, and upgrades).
Covering registrations and memberships with USA Rugby and relevant governing bodies.
Launching a capital campaign to secure a permanent home facility
— $50,000 over five years.
Outfitting teams with uniforms, training gear, and safety equipment.
Training and utilizing local referees and coaches to strengthen the regional rugby ecosystem.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Clover Partner – $250

Business name listed on the Toledo Celtics website sponsor page.
Thank-you shoutout on social media.
Recognition in one seasonal newsletter.

Emerald Partner – $500

All Clover Partner benefits.
Business logo displayed on the sponsor page.
Monthly social media spotlight.
Recognition in game-day posts.

Shamrock Partner – $1,000

All Emerald Partner benefits.
Logo displayed on field signage at Sterling Park.
Mentions in roster announcements.
Opportunity to set up a table/tent at home games.

Celtic Gold Partner – $2,500

All Shamrock Partner benefits.
Large logo on team warm-up shirts or social jerseys.
Dedicated social media feature introducing your business.
Verbal recognition at team events and fundraisers.

Founders Club Partner – $5,000+

All Celtic Gold benefits.
Prominent logo placement on match jerseys or scoreboard.
Featured story on website and in press releases.
First right of renewal for major sponsorship slots.
⚠️ Note: Jerseys are redesigned every 5 years. The current cycle runs through 2029, with the next design scheduled for 2030. Jersey sponsorships secured now will be guaranteed for that cycle.