CWC Sea Lions Raise Over $5K in Winter Meat Fundraiser

Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions have raised over $5000 in their November pizza and meat fundraiser. The funds go to a “booster fund” to support athletes – and your swim club can do it too!

About Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions

Founded in 1961, the Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions is one of the oldest swim clubs in Alberta! They have achieved success from local events to national competitions.

The swim club provides programming and competitive meets for youth aged 8-17. Beyond swim training and 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. The team atmosphere encourages athletes to foster social skills even in an individual sport like swimming.

Calgary Winter Sea Lions Boost Club Budget with Meat Fundraiser

Since 2021, the Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions have used TeamFund to help top up what they call a “booster fund.”

The booster fund goes towards swim meet costs and equipment, as well as helping pay for social events (like their upcoming Christmas party!).

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

Airdrie & District Soccer Association raised over $5800 in their June 2023 Fill Your Freezer fundraiser.

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.

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

In their November 2023 fundraiser, the Calgary Winter Club Sea Lions raised over $5000 to support their athletes with Coco Brooks Pizza and Bow River Meats.

Food Fundraising Is Easier With TeamFund

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 the club fundraising coordinator. While they run 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.

Did you know? The Sea Lions have raised almost $40K since 2021 for their booster fund. Read their full story below:

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