Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions Raise $38K for Booster Fund

Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions have raised almost $40,000 with Meats and Pizzas! Proceeds go towards a “booster fund” to support social events, swim meet costs, and any swim equipment that’s needed for the club.

About Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions

Founded in 1961, the Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions is one of the oldest swim clubs in Alberta. Over the years, their athletes have achieved success from local events to university-level and national competitions.

The Sea Lions provide swimming programs and competitive meets for youth aged 8 – 17. There can be up to 85 swimmers on a team. Beyond swim meets, the club hosts competitions and some teams travel for provincial and national championships.

At the heart of the club is values of discipline, commitment, and a competitive instinct that supports many aspects of the athletes’ lives. While swimming is an individual sport, the team atmosphere fosters the development of not only athletic skills but also valuable social skills.

The Sea Lions Boost Club Funds with Food Fundraising

In an effort to provide financial support to athletes and their families, the Calgary Winter Sea Lions have created a “booster fund.” The booster fund can go toward swim meet costs, equipment, as well as helping pay for social events (like their upcoming christmas party!).

Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions All Time Cheque. Raised $38,000 in 3 years (6 fundraising campaigns)

November 2023: over $5000 raised!

What better way to boost your funds than with grocery staples that families may otherwise purchase at the grocery store?

The club’s main fundraiser is TeamFund food fundraisers, which they have been running twice a year since 2021.

During these fundraisers, families can purchase grocery favourites like Bow River Meats, Spolumbo’s, or Coco Brooks Pizza and support the club at the same time.

Since 2021, the Sea Lions have run 6 TeamFund food fundraising campaigns and raised almost $40,000 for their booster fund.

Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions raised $6102 in May 2023 for their booster fund.

May 2023: over $6000 raised!

Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions raised $8203 in November 2022 for their booster fund.

November 2022: over $8000 raised!

TeamFund is Here Every Step Of The Way

We had the opportunity to speak with Sarah, the current fundraising coordinator for the Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions. Sarah has two kids in the Sea Lions and loves to volunteer and stay connected with the community.

This is Sarah’s third year as a swim parent, but her first year as fundraising coordinator. While the club runs smaller fundraisers throughout the year, TeamFund is a reliable fundraiser they return to again and again.

This was Sarah’s first TeamFund Fundraiser, and she loved how easy it was.

“Susan checked in often and was always available quickly to answer any questions. It’s an easy fundraiser to do and we had a good response from the parents.”

– Sarah, Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions Fundraising Coordinator.

Even as a new organizer, Calgary Winter Sea Lions was able to raise over $5000 this winter for their athletes with a pizza and meat fundraiser, combining Bow River Meats and Coco Brooks for a delicious variety.

Thanks to dedicated parent volunteers, the food was organized quickly on delivery day, and they posed for a snapshot:

ALL TIME: $38,325 raised!

With TeamFund’s easy online tools, Sarah had more time to connect with the community and rally support and less time on paperwork and tracking results.

Plus. families love purchasing grocery staples while supporting their club at the same time.

Congratulations to the Sea Lions and we can’t wait for your Spring Fundraiser!

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