Corporate Sponsorship

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Football Sponsorship With Purpose

Become a Foundation Partner of the Ottawa Sooners Football Foundation

The Ottawa Sooners Football Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing young men through football, education, and community leadership across Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.

With more than six decades of football history, the Ottawa Sooners program provides structured opportunities for 17–22-year-old athletes to build discipline, accountability, and leadership skills that extend beyond the field of play. Many athletes go on to pursue post-secondary education, skilled trades, and professional careers, supported through scholarships, bursaries, and mentorship.

This is not simply a football program — it is a community investment.

What Does It Take to Operate an Elite Junior Football Program?

To deliver a safe, competitive, and accessible junior football experience, the Ottawa Sooners Football Foundation operates on an annual budget of approximately $100,000–$200,000 per year.

These costs include:

  • • Player equipment and safety standards
  • • Travel, league, and competition costs
  • • Facility rentals and game-day operations
  • • • Medical coverage, athletic therapy, and injury prevention
  • • Administrative, governance, and compliance requirements

The program is supported by hundreds of volunteer hours each year, making corporate and foundation partnerships essential to long-term sustainability and accessibility.

Where Your Investment Goes

Education & Opportunity

  • • Scholarships and bursaries
  • • Skilled trades and career pathways
  • • Reduced financial barriers

Player Health & Safety

  • • Helmet and equipment upgrades
  • • Medical and therapy services
  • • Safe training environments

Program Sustainability

  • • League operations and travel
  • • Facility access and logistics
  • • Long-term organizational stability

Why $100,000–$200,000 Matters

An annual investment at this level allows the Foundation to:

  • • Maintain safe roster sizes and equipment standards
  • • Keep participation accessible regardless of financial background
  • • Support educational outcomes beyond football
  • • Build long-term organizational stability

This is not a one-season contribution — it is an investment in people, pathways, and leadership development.

Foundation Partnership Levels

Legacy Partner

Multi-year foundational support with naming or presenting opportunities

Foundation Partner

Annual or multi-year support aligned with education, safety, or operations

Community Builder Partner

Targeted support for specific initiatives

Custom structures are available to align with your organization's goals and capacity.

Become a Foundation Partner

For Foundation-level sponsorship inquiries, contact:

Kevin Ling

President & General Manager
Ottawa Sooners Football Foundation

Ottawa Sooners Foundation

Your sponsorship investment supports youth development, athletic excellence, and community engagement—while providing valuable tax benefits.

Tax Credit Eligibility

As a registered charitable foundation, the Ottawa Sooners Foundation issues tax receipts for eligible contributions, allowing your business to maximize the impact of your sponsorship investment.

  • Receive official charitable donation receipts for qualifying sponsorships
  • Reduce your corporate tax burden while supporting community sports
  • Demonstrate corporate social responsibility through measurable community impact
  • Support youth athletic development and character building programs

Sponsorship Categories

Multiple partnership opportunities designed to align with your marketing objectives and budget.

Conference Sponsor

Season-long visibility across all conference activities, media coverage, and official communications.

  • • Logo placement on team website and digital platforms
  • • Recognition in press releases and media materials
  • • Social media promotion across all channels
  • • Exclusive category rights for the season

League Sponsor

Premier partnership with comprehensive brand integration throughout the competitive season.

  • • Prominent logo display on team materials
  • • Public address announcements at home games
  • • Featured placement in game day programs
  • • VIP hospitality opportunities

Game Sponsor

Own the spotlight for a specific game with exclusive recognition and activation opportunities.

  • • Exclusive game title sponsorship
  • • Field signage and stadium branding
  • • On-field recognition during pre-game ceremonies
  • • Complimentary game tickets and hospitality

Halftime Sponsor

Capture audience attention during peak engagement moments at halftime entertainment.

  • • Exclusive halftime activation rights
  • • Public address announcements and recognition
  • • Opportunity for on-field promotions
  • • Digital scoreboard visibility

TV Timeout Sponsor

Strategic brand placement during media timeouts with broadcast and in-stadium visibility.

  • • Branded timeout announcements
  • • Digital board recognition during stoppages
  • • Multiple exposures per game
  • • Broadcast mention opportunities

Quarter Sponsor

Associate your brand with specific quarters throughout the game for consistent visibility.

  • • Exclusive quarter naming rights
  • • Public address recognition at quarter start
  • • Stadium signage during sponsored quarter
  • • Digital media integration

Investment Levels

Flexible partnership tiers designed for businesses of all sizes—from local small business to major corporate partners.

Bronze Partner

$500 - $1,999

Small Business

Recognition Benefits:

  • • Logo on team website sponsor page
  • • Social media recognition (2 posts per season)
  • • Name listed in game day programs
  • • Tax receipt for eligible contributions

Ideal For:

  • • Local small businesses
  • • Community service providers
  • • Professional services firms
  • • Retail establishments

Silver Partner

$2,000 - $4,999

Growing Business

Recognition Benefits:

  • • All Bronze benefits included
  • • Enhanced logo placement on website
  • • Social media features (5 posts per season)
  • • Logo in digital game day materials
  • • Complimentary season tickets (2)

Ideal For:

  • • Mid-size regional businesses
  • • Professional service firms
  • • Healthcare providers
  • • Technology companies

Gold Partner

$5,000 - $9,999

Established Business

Recognition Benefits:

  • • All Silver benefits included
  • • Premium logo placement across all platforms
  • • Dedicated social media campaign features
  • • On-field signage at home games
  • • Public address announcements (select games)
  • • VIP hospitality opportunities
  • • Complimentary season tickets (4)

Ideal For:

  • • Established regional businesses
  • • Financial institutions
  • • Real estate development firms
  • • Automotive dealerships

Platinum Partner

$10,000+

Major Corporate

Recognition Benefits:

  • • All Gold benefits included
  • • Presenting sponsor designation opportunities
  • • Exclusive category rights
  • • Premium field-level signage at all home games
  • • Executive suite access for select games
  • • Co-branded marketing materials
  • • Media interview opportunities
  • • Community event activation rights
  • • Complimentary season tickets (8+)
  • • Custom partnership activation opportunities

Ideal For:

  • • Major corporate brands
  • • National/regional enterprises
  • • Financial services institutions
  • • Healthcare systems
  • • Technology leaders
  • • Automotive brands

Custom Partnership Solutions

Every business has unique marketing objectives. Our sponsorship team works directly with you to create customized partnership packages that align with your brand goals, budget, and community engagement priorities.

Flexible Solutions Include:

  • • Multi-year partnership agreements
  • • Combined category sponsorships
  • • In-kind product/service partnerships
  • • Youth program specific support
  • • Community event co-sponsorships
  • • Player/position specific sponsorships
  • • Facility naming rights opportunities
  • • Media partnership packages

Partner With Champions

Join the Ottawa Sooners family and align your brand with championship football, community excellence, and youth development.

For immediate assistance: 343-500-1100

Once a Sooner, Always a Sooner.