REQUEST FOR FUNDS:
We are a Powerlifting Club based out of Fremont, CA. Founded 2024. We are here to support USA Powerlifting California High School athletes. Because it is not an athletic sport in California, we are here to connect and grow the community from athletes to coaches and family. This also involves helping coaches or students start their own School Club teams. All funds will go towards supporting the Athletes and Club. Student Officers help guide the direction of the team.
We are a Registered Team in USA Powerlifting established in 1981 as the American Drug Free Powerlifting Association, Inc. Powerlifting consists of competitions of strength in Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift. Athletes need to get a Qualifying Total at any meet to go to High School Nationals. This is different that Raw Nationals, which is by Age Division (Teen 1, 2, 3). Raw Nationals requires a QT at a State or higher level meet. We would like to help students with goals of competing at their first meet, to qualifying for High School Nationals. Coach Nic (Nicole Thompson) and Bratpack Productions are directing the first California High School Open on November 17, 2024. At the end of 2023, we had approximately 600 High School Members. There would be a small annual dues for athletes to join to offset the costs and ensure involvement of those who wish to join the team officially and enjoy the benefits. However, ALL high school athletes are welcome to join our community, discord and Google Classroom for support.
*Please note that we are NOT a Non-Profit. Although all funds are going back to the team, and is not for profit, we are not able to provide any Tax documents. We are solely a group trying to help grow the community.
FUNDING PRIORITIES: The funds will be used for the following:
- Team Registration with USA Powerlifting (includes banner) - $95
- Team T-shirts - $25 each (max) - To have sponsor logos on the back
- Team Belts for use at meets
- Powerlifting 101 Workshops for lifters at Iron Warehouse, Hayward, CA by Nicole Thompson. (2-3x/year)
- Handlers / Game day coaches on Meet Day (If possible & as needed)
- Possible Sponsorship via stipend (TBD) dependent on funding for those athletes who achieve a Qualifying Total for High School Nationals.
- Travel to High School Nationals - $1,000 / lifter (Stipend or Shared rooms, 4 athletes/room, pending parent approval or chaperone) for those who hit a Qualifying Total and have participated in fundraising.
- Other team gear or warm-ups for Nationals dependent on funding.
EVENT DETAILS: Powerlifting meets are competitions of strength in the lifts of Squat, Bench and Deadlift. The Best lifts of 3 attempts are combined to create a Total. Local meets are year round. High School & Collegiate qualifying meets are usually hosted in the Fall, around November. High School Nationals is held in March, in various parts of the country.
METRICS FOR SUCCESS: The Goal is to grow the community and help more California athletes get to High School Nationals. By connecting athletes through a Club, they can connect and plan, compete and travel together so they can support each other. This also is to help connect the parents and coaches and help them be as informed as possible.
*For questions, please contact Nicole Thompson at nmtfitness@gmail.com
Sponsorship Tiers:
- Tier 1: $250 - Ad space on the CHSPL Website, Logo on meet shirts, IG highlight, Social Media Promotion, logo on CHSPL live stream tile at Bratpack Meets, Team Shirt.
- Tier 2: $150 - Logo on Club shirts (small/medium logo), Social Media Promotion, CHSPL live stream tile.
- Donations: Other monetary amount - Small logo or listing on Meet shirts and promotional materials, live stream tile
- Other non-monetary donations made towards team
Website
IG: CHSPL2022
SquadLocker Team Gear (10% Fundraiser)