EUPA Introduces Fundraising Program For College And High School Teams
BOULDER, Colo. – The Ultimate Players Association, the National Governing Body for the sport of Ultimate in the United States, today announced that it is forming an exclusive fundraising partnership with My Sports Dreams.
The first-ever fundraising program will be offered to all UPA-affiliated college and high school teams at no cost. The program also will be utilized to support U.S. National Teams, as well as club teams competing abroad – such as 2010 World Ultimate Club Championships (WUCC) qualifiers.
“The UPA recognizes there is a need to assist college and high school programs with their ability to cover operating costs and, by aligning with My Sports Dreams, we hope to help address that need,” said Chuck Menke, UPA Managing Director of Business Development and Communications.
“We are confident that My Sports Dreams’ proven fundraising system will translate well to the sport of Ultimate and further enhance the UPA’s membership benefits.”
My Sports Dreams was founded in 2004 to help college, high school and youth athletes pay for necessary budget items such as tournament travel, equipment and apparel. Their clients include more than 15,000 teams at all levels of competition in every state.
Unlike traditional fundraisers that require student-athletes to sell products that deliver only 50 percent profits, My Sports Dreams is a mail-based system that connects athletes with friends, family members and business owners living anywhere in the United States. The entire effort requires less than one hour for each team to raise an average of $4,000-$7,000.
“We are thrilled to team up with the Ultimate Players Association and help their member teams reduce travel, equipment and uniform expenses,” said Jordan Kern, co-founder of My Sports Dreams.
“Ultimate has enjoyed tremendous growth at the collegiate and high school levels and hopefully our involvement will introduce even more athletes to this exciting sport by providing greater opportunities to participate.”
To learn more, or participate in the program, UPA teams can go online to the new fundraising page at www.UPA.org.
For more information about My Sports Dreams, please visit www.MySportsDreams.com or call 800-376-5988, ext. 300.
