UPA Introduces Fundraising Program For College And High School Teams
My Sports Dreams To Become Official Fundraising Partner
Posted: January 5, 2010 05:00 PM
BOULDER, Colo. – The Ultimate Players Association, the National Governing Body for the sport of Ultimate in the United States, today announced that it has formed an exclusive fundraising partnership with My Sports Dreams. The first-ever fundraising program is being offered to all UPA-affiliated college and high school teams at no upfront 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.
To learn more, or participate in the program now, UPA teams can go online to www.UPA.org.
“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 (Boulder, Colo.), 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 provide immediate financial assistance to participating members and teams.”
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 (Bedford Hills, N.Y.), cofounder of My Sports Dreams. "Ultimate has enjoyed tremendous growth at the collegiate and high school levels, and hopefully our involvement will help introduce even more athletes to this exciting sport by providing greater opportunities to participate.”
For more information about My Sports Dreams, please visit www.MySportsDreams.com or call toll free: 1-800-376-5988, ext. 300.
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The Ultimate Players Association (UPA) serves as the National Governing Body for the sport of Ultimate in the United States. The UPA is a non-profit organization headquartered in Boulder, Colo., and focuses foremost on the needs of its athletes while improving access to the sport and enhancing members’ overall experience. Founded in 1979, the UPA is one of the first flying disc sport organizations in the world and is also the largest, with more than 31,000 members and a national volunteer network. This year the Sporting Goods manufacturers Association (SGMA) named Ultimate the fastest-growing team sport in the nation. Internationally, the UPA is a member of the World Flying Disc Federation (WFDF), which is an affiliate of the General Association of International Sport Federations (GAISF) and the International World Games Association (IWGA). The UPA annually fields U.S. National Teams to compete at international events, including The World Games, which operates under the patronage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).