The Touchdown Club of Richmond is a 501-c-3 nonprofit that exists to promote the best interests of the American game of football and support and encourage the young student athletes who play the game in our area. We believe the football experience can be an excellent classroom where students can learn firsthand the value of teamwork, sacrifice, dedication, resiliency, and discipline while playing a game they love. The Big River Rivalry is one of the Club’s signature annual events. The Big River Rivalry game began in 2013. It is a high school all-star game that is played by the best local high school football players. The game will be played this year on December 16th at Randolph-Macon College. We would love to have you and/or your organization join our team of supporters.
One hundred high school seniors from 44 public and private schools in the greater Richmond Metro area including 7 surrounding counties, the tri-cities and the city of Richmond are nominated by their coaches and selected by a committee of coaches and media, to participate in the game on either the north or south squad. Twenty high school coaches volunteer to organize and lead a week of practice and coach in the game. Dozens of other volunteers work behind the scenes to make the game a reality. The game and its charitable outreach would not be possible without the support of generous donors.
The game is not only an opportunity to honor high school seniors, but also an opportunity to teach those students about the importance of giving back by supporting charitable organizations in the community. In 2023, Feedmore, The Richmond Fisher House, and The Virginia Home for Boys & Girls will be the beneficiaries. Each of these organizations will receive a donation from the Touchdown Club of Richmond after all expenses for the game have been paid. In prior years we have partnered with other local charities. The largest single year donation was $13,000.
We hope you will consider partnering with us.
Here is some additional information about the game:
*The Big River Rivalry is an All-Star Game open to all 44 public and private schools in the greater Richmond Metro area that have football teams. This area includes 7 surrounding counties, the tri-cities and the city of Richmond.
*Each school in the area will have the opportunity to have at least one player represent their team in the game.
*Athletes do not need to raise money or pay to play in the game. It is all funded through donations and gate receipts secured through the Touchdown Club of Richmond.
* After a pandemic required hiatus in 2020 & 2021, the game returned in 2022 and our goal is to make 2023 better than ever.
* Expenses to put the game on are estimated to be around $10,000 (details available on request). Ticket revenue will fund some of that. Sponsorships are necessary to cover the remainder of expenses and fund the donations to our charities. Every dollar, after actual game expenses, is donated to charity.
* The Big River Rivalry will receive regional media coverage. The game will be broadcast live on Richmond’s Sports Radio 910 The Fan. Some local television stations will cover this event during the week and on game day. The Times-Dispatch and local community papers will cover the game. In 2022, we added a live stream selection show. Brand impressions will be displayed on signs and in programs on game day and at the All-Metro Banquet.
$5000
The game sponsor will be the title sponsor of the game. The game would be named “The “Company XYZ Big River Rivalry.”
A great image building opportunity.
The sponsor will also receive:
• A marquee banner with your company logo displayed at the game
• Company logo prominently displayed on all websites, banners and print materials associated with the game
• One full page ad in the All-Metro Banquet Program
• Company name mentions on Radio and Stadium PA during game day coverage
• Twenty Game Tickets
$1000
The touchdown sponsor will receive:
• Individual advertising banner displayed at the game
• Company logo prominently displayed on all websites and print
materials
• One ½ page ad in the All-Metro Banquet Program
• Company name mentions on Radio and Stadium PA during
game day coverage
• 10 Game Tickets
$500
The first down sponsor will receive:
• Recognition banner displayed at the Game
• Company logo prominently displayed on all websites and print
materials
• Recognition in the All-Metro Banquet Program
• Company name mentions on Radio and Stadium PA during
game day coverage
• 5 Game Tickets
$250
The goal line sponsor will receive:
• Recognition banner displayed at the Game
• Recognition in the All-Metro Banquet Program
• Company name mentions on Radio and Stadium PA during game day coverage
• 3 Game Tickets
Your tax deductible donation should be made payable to:
The Touchdown Club of Richmond.
Please write “Big River Rivalry Sponsor” in the memo.
You can send check to:
Dave Gilman
TD Club Treasurer
7900 Blueberry Hill Court
Henrico, VA 23229.
Electronic payment options are available upon request
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