2013 Press Kit - Boston Ironsides RFC

BOSTONIRONSIDESRFCPress Kit 2013In the CommunityProud to ServeThe Boston Ironsides are not only a force on the playing field, but in the community as well.The team participates in public outreach programs as well as local and regional charities. TheIronsides are always searching for new ways to get involved and enrich the community.In 2013 the Ironsides were invited by the Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network, or GLSEN,to participate in their annual conference at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).GLSEN is an organization that strives to assure that every member of a school communityis valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. TheIronsides were proud to be involved in various activates including a group discussion thatcovered topics such as how rugby has broken the stereotypes of sexuality, and how straightplayers deal with the stigma of playing for a gay-oriented team and how to combat potentialfalse negative impressions.PrideThe Ironsides participate annually in the Boston and Rhode Island Pride parades. The onlyIGRAB-affiliated rugby team in the six New England states, the team is a perennial attractionand well-known in the Providence metropolitan area, home to many of our members.The Boston Ironsides RFC is a member of PrideSports Boston, an association of gay and lesbianteams in the Boston area that aims to promote athletics for traditionally under- representedmen and women. At the 2013 PrideSports Boston Awards gala Ironsides player Michael Klocreceived the Inspiring Athlete Award.In The Press:Mud, Sweat, and Cheers for RugbyBoot Camp Strengthens Gay Friendly Club (abridged)September 3, 2006WILL KILBURNBy most people’s standards, the weather last Saturday at Moakley Field in South Boston wasjust about perfect: bright sun, hardly a cloud, and a cool breeze blowing in from DorchesterBay. Still, some members of the Ironsides Rugby Football Club, who often play in rain, sleet,and snow, were half wishing that the conditions for their season opening «boot camp” were abit rougher.“We love it,” confirmed club president Marshall Mills. «It›s just an excuse for grown men toplay in the mud.”Boston Ironsides RFCBoston, Massachusetts4bostonironsides.orgPK13.3

BOSTONIRONSIDESRFCPress Kit 2013SponsorshipPut Your Colors on Our ColorsBoston Ironsides RFC is a 501(c)(3) non- ‐profit organization in good standing, but sponsorshipis critical to the team’s growth. The team seeks funding through mutually beneficial strategicpartnerships to bring the sport of rugby to all who wish to play regardless of their individualfinancial situation. Corporate sponsorship is crucial to this mission.Where does the money go?It takes a significant amount of capital to operate a rugby team—far more than can be raisedby member dues and fundraising alone. Club costs include team uniforms, storage, practiceand game- ‐day field rentals, lighting, equipment, and team travel costs, just to name a few.What do you get out of it?Your company will enjoy exposure and advertising across the United States and at majorsporting events around the world. The Ironsides play in-conference matches throughout NewEngland and travel annually to New York and Philadelphia. Each season also sees tournamenttravel to locations in the Midwest and Southern US, Canada, Europe, and in 2014, SydneyAustralia. Sponsorship shows your customers that you care about the community and are animportant player in strengthening amateur sport during very challenging times.We have developed a series of sponsorship tiers, and can also work with you to customize asponsorship package that’s the right fit for your company.Current SponsorsThe Alley BarThe Alley has welcomed the Ironsides into their establishment as the home of many of ourpost-match banquets and socials.www.thealleybar.comFritzFritz, “Boston’s Gay Sports Bar”, plays every Red Sox and Patriots game on their six plasmascreens, so you always have a front row seat. On the weekends, Fritz serves one of the mostpopular brunches in the area.www.fritzboston.comBoston Ironsides RFCBoston, MassachusettsThe StableThe Stable is the Ironsides’ home bar in Providence, featuring premier cocktails, friendly bartenders,billiards, and the occasional independent live music show. The Stable combines thefeeling of a neighborhood pub with a cosmopolitan city nightspot.www.facebook.com/TheStableProvidence6bostonironsides.orgPK13.3

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