Sponsorship is a key element in generating funds for any rugby club and it is no different at Ards. This is a largely untapped resource for us at the Club and a number of opportunities exist for Corporate, business or individual sponsors.

Opportunities for sponsorship within the Mini-Rugby section include tracksuit, fleece and playing kit provision; individual team sponsorship, match day and event sponsorship.

In the 2007/8 season we have in the region of 110 registered players in the age range 7-11 and the numbers are growing year on year.  We host a major mini rugby tournament towards the end of each season and we especially welcome new sponsors on board for this event.

We also have our two main social events in the calendar; the Christmas Party and End of Season Party/Player Awards ceremony.

Depending on the level of sponsorship we can offer a range of opportunities including displaying Company name and logo on kit, on our website and in the Clubhouse; club membership, hospitality and use of Club facilities; coverage in the Newtownards Chronicle.

If you are interested in associating your business with a progressive community-based rugby football club then, in the first instance, please contact Thelma Morrow, Mini-Rugby Coordinator, Ards RFC at minicoordinator@btinternet.com, telephone 07711 209636.

Ards RFC Mini Section Main Sponsor for the 2007/08 season is

Northland Developments

The sponsorship from Northland Developments for the 2007/08 season has enabled us to buy equipment for all the children in the Mini Section

We would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their sponsorship, donations and services to the Mini-Rugby Section of Ards Rugby Football Club:

NORTHLAND DEVELOPMENTS

RBS

LOMBARD IRELAND