Club Spotlight: Subzero Volleyball Club | Whitehorse, YT

Funding travelling teams with community support and a food fundraiser that’s tasty and easier for busy families in Whitehorse (and beyond!)

This February, our founder Dominique travelled to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territories to support Subzero Volleyball Club on delivery day after their first successful TeamFund fundraiser.

For clubs in the Yukon, fundraising is about much more than extras. It helps make travelling to competitions possible. Subzero athletes regularly travel out of the territory to compete in Alberta. Between flights, hotels, and car rentals, these travel costs can add up quickly for families.

With the Fill Your Freezer fundraiser, families have an opportunity to offset travel costs while stocking up on high-quality, Canadian-made food in bulk.

In particular, they loved the chicken, steaks, and meatballs offered in the fundraiser.

About Subzero Volleyball Club

Subzero Volleyball Club in Whitehorse, Yukon Territories is dedicated to helping young athletes in grades 7-12 develop their skills, teamwork, and confidence through competitive volleyball.

Unlike clubs in larger cities, Subzero Volleyball athletes face a unique challenge. Every meaningful competition requires travel outside of the territory. Teams regularly fly to Alberta to compete in tournaments as part of the Alberta Premier League, giving athletes a chance to test themselves against some of the top teams in the province.

In February 2026, Subzero Volleyball Club ran their first TeamFund Fill Your Freezer Fundraiser, raising $2,253 to help offset travel costs for young athletes.

Common Challenges with Fundraising in Whitehorse

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For small, rural, or remote communities like Whitehorse, fundraising comes with its own set of challenges:

• High travel costs to attend tournaments in different provinces
• A smaller population (30,000) to draw support from
• Limited access to retailers like Costco that offer bulk groceries

Not only that, they also face the usual challenges of busy family schedules and the need for a fundraiser that can track profits by athlete so funds can be distributed fairly.

Like many clubs, Subzero also relies on raffles, bottle drives, and silent auctions throughout the year to help keep competition opportunities accessible for families without adding financial strain.

When they were looking for another fundraiser to add to the mix, they needed something practical, organized, and worth the effort.

In a city without access to Costco, the Fill Your Freezer gives families the opportunity to purchase grocery staples in larger quantities, something they may not be able to access as easily locally. Instead of selling miscellaneous products people don’t really need, this fundraiser offers food that families are excited to bring home and share.

Fundraising in Whitehorse Helps Yukon Athletes Compete

For Subzero athletes, this fundraiser means more than money raised. It helps create the kind of competition experiences that can change how young athletes see themselves.

With a smaller population in the Yukon, athletes often train and compete in mixed age group practices at home. Travelling to Alberta gives them the chance to face teams in their own age group and measure themselves against some of the top volleyball teams in the province.

At a tournament in early February, the U15 Flying Yeti team won gold in Division 2, defeating top-tier teams from NAIT (Edmonton) and Calgary. Their performance earned them the opportunity to compete in Division 1, the top division in their sport.

For many athletes, these moments can be transformational. Coming from a small community in Northern Canada, they don’t always know how they will measure up until they step on the court and realize: yes, they can compete at the highest level and they belong.

Whitehorse is a growing, community-oriented city where people consistently support one another. That spirit showed up in full force during their Fill Your Freezer fundraiser.

Family, friends, and community members supported the team to show that even in smaller cities, strong community engagement drives real results. 

Together, they were able to raise $2,253 to offset travel costs for their athletes. 

What Made This Fundraising Approach Work

Subzero Volleyball collaborated with TeamFund for a fundraiser that:

• Simplifies fundraising logistics including setup, easy-to-read reports, and organizing delivery day, without hours of admin

• Tracks profits by athlete so that organizers can distribute funds to athletes and directly support individual travel costs

• Offers high-quality, Canadian-made food that families are actually excited to purchase instead of fundraising products that inevitably wind up in the junk drawer

• Reduces stress on busy families with an easy online system that made ordering and sharing their fundraiser easy

• Keeps delivery day organized with a simple process for inventory, easy-to-read labels for sorting orders, and coordinating pickup without relying on tons of volunteers so it’s manageable not overwhelming
• Provides hands-on support from fundraising experts, so you can ask questions throughout your campaign

For Subzero’s first campaign, we travelled to the Yukon to personally support the delivery, helping the group feel confident, prepared, and cared for every step of the way.

While we do not travel to every delivery, we support every campaign with clear systems, guidance, and hands-on help every step of the way.

What the Organizers Had to Say: 

After a successful first campaign, Subzero Volleyball Club is already looking forward to running another Spring fundraiser with TeamFund next season.

For a first-time campaign, these results show how effective food fundraising in Whitehorse and other remote communities can be when the products are practical and the process is organized.

We’re proud to support Subzero Volleyball Club and are inspired by their commitment to helping athletes compete, grow, and realize their potential.

We also loved the high-quality, Canadian-made food products, offered in bulk and well-suited for Yukon families and supporters. Another major advantage was the pickup system, individual sellers were responsible for picking up and distributing to their buyers, which saved us from coordinating one massive pickup event.

Overall, TeamFund made fundraising easy, efficient, and enjoyable. We highly recommend them to any team looking for a reliable and supportive fundraising partner!

Want to See How Much YOUR Club Can Raise?

If you’re looking for a fundraiser that helps offset travel costs without added stress for busy families, TeamFund is here to help.

> Download a Fundraising Package to start planning your tasty & profitable fundraiser today!

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Club Spotlight: Spartans Volleyball | Calgary, AB

A strong start powered by early planning, family support, and easy food fundraising for volleyball clubs.

About Spartans Volleyball Club

Spartans Volleyball is a small but mighty volleyball club in Calgary, supporting around 60 players with their programming. As one of the newest clubs partnering with Teamfund, they have already shown what is possible when a community comes together with purpose, enthusiasm, and organization.

While they were new to TeamFund, their first campaign proved they were anything but new to high performance, teamwork, and commitment.

In their first volleyball fundraising campaign, Spartans Volleyball raised over $4,400 with nearly 100% family participation, one of the strongest first-time results we have seen.

Their strategy began in August, recognizing early that this would be a significant travel year for their athletes. Tournaments, out-of-province competitions, and increased team development opportunities meant the club needed to find a solution that could support families while preserving the quality of the athletes’ season

Common Volleyball Fundraiser Challenges

Spartans Volleyball faced unique concerns and challenges when choosing TeamFund:

• A need to raise funds for travel season so they could participate fully in tournaments and out-of-province competitions
• Rising costs for families related to athlete development and team fees
• Concerns about their ability to sell a minimum number of boxes to avoid delivery fees
• Running an optional fundraiser while unsure of how many families would want to participate

Their leadership approached the process with intention, setting the foundation for a strong and engaging campaign well before tryouts began and they had their roster selected.

The goal was simple: offset travel and team costs while keeping fundraising smooth, optional, and family-friendly.  

What Made This Volleyball Fundraiser Work

The early preparation paid off. As tryout season kicked into full swing, coaches made a point of promoting the upcoming fundraiser, building excitement within the club and among families eager to support their athletes.

By the time the Fill Your Freezer campaign opened in early November–immediately following tryouts–the Spartans community was ready.

Together, Spartans Volleyball and TeamFund were able to:

• Plan early for success, beginning fundraising conversations with our expert team so they were ready when it opened
• Launching at the right time, opening their campaign while excitement was high
• Offer optional participation, while still achieving nearly 100% buy-in from families 
• Keep the process simple with TeamFund’s easy online ordering to delivery coordination
• Build confidence instead of pressure, making it an easy yes for families to support the team
• Deliver strong results without burnout, even amidst a busy competition season

Spartans Volleyball Fundraiser Results

Organizers were surprised by the outcome, despite their dedication and preparation.

While there were early concerns about whether the club could sell 50 boxes, the minimum to get free delivery, families showed up in a big way and they sold 237 boxes in their very first campaign. 

Spartans Volleyball raised $4,400 through our Fill Your Freezer package—one of the strongest first-time outcomes we’ve seen in the region.

Engagement at this level is easier when you have a strong fundraiser like the Fill Your Freezer. Oganizations running a TeamFund campaign for the first time often find themselves coming back again and again with improved results every season!

The Spartans prove that strong community, early preparation, and a fundraiser families actually love can make all the difference.

The success reflects the club’s cohesive culture and the clear communication between coaches, parents, and athletes.

When leadership is aligned, families understand the purpose behind the campaign, and athletes feel the benefit of community support, fundraising becomes more than a transaction. It becomes a shared accomplishment.

With delivery scheduled for December 8, just in time for the holiday season, the Spartans can head into the coming months prepared and energized. Their results underscore what is possible when momentum starts early and the entire club rallies behind a goal.

Overall, the process was quite simple. Clear and prompt communication was super helpful!

– Alexa, Spartans Volleyball

We are thrilled to welcome Spartans Volleyball to the TeamFund community and are incredibly proud of what they’ve achieved in their first campaign. If this is how they start, we can only imagine what they’ll accomplish next season.

Want to See How Much YOUR Club Can Raise?

If you’re looking for a volleyball fundraiser that’s easy for families, organized for volunteers, and proven to deliver results, TeamFund is here to help!

> Download a Fundraising Package to start planning your tasty & profitable fundraiser today!

> View Fundraisers in Your Area to view all fundraisers available in your location.

Fundraise for any season and any reason with TeamFund Fundraising! 

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Food Fundraising is Easy with TeamFund

Our sign-up process is as easy as 1-2-3! 

01 Download a Fundraising Package: Our free fundraising package is meant to be shared with your committee and includes important information, goal calculators, and more!

02 Find Fundraisers in Your Area: Choose a tasty fundraiser for your group, availability varies by area (Delivery to AB, SK, BC, YT, NWT, Winnipeg).

03 Sign Up Your Fundraising Group: Ready to get going? All you need to do is sign up for a fundraiser and start planning.

Get your own online store to make sharing your fundraiser and collecting payments easy!

You gather the supporters, we’ll take care of the reporting and logistics. 

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