Annual Partnership
Community Partner
$250/year
- Name/logo on sponsor page
- Included in annual sponsor thank-you/partner roundup
- Recognition as a supporter of Escanaba Berserkers RFC
Sponsors & Partners
Build Rugby in the U.P.
The 2027 Escanaba Berserkers Partnership Program creates year-round club partnerships and focused Valhalla 10s opportunities for businesses that want to help rugby grow across Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Year-Round Support
Annual Club Partnerships
Partner with the Escanaba Berserkers for one year. Each level builds on the one before it while keeping recognition clear and practical.
Annual Partnership
Club Partner
$500/year
- Everything in Community Partner
- Larger sponsor-page placement
- One dedicated sponsor spotlight during the partnership year
- Recognition on selected club recruiting/community materials
- Valhalla 10s sponsor recognition where appropriate
Annual Partnership
Major Partner
$1,000/year
- Everything in Club Partner
- Prominent sponsor-page placement
- Two dedicated sponsor spotlights during the partnership year
- Logo on selected Valhalla 10s promotional materials
- Physical sponsor signage at Valhalla 10s where event logistics/venue rules allow
- Recognition on selected club/tournament materials
Annual Partnership
Premier Partner
$2,500/year
Limited availability
- Everything in Major Partner
- Premium website placement
- Four dedicated partner features during the partnership year
- Priority placement on selected Valhalla 10s materials and signage
- Recognition in major club/tournament announcements where appropriate
- Priority consideration for collaborative sponsor content and special promotional opportunities
- Category exclusivity may be available only by written agreement; automatic exclusivity is not promised
Event-Specific Support
Valhalla 10s Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship outreach is underway now. These opportunities are separate from annual club partnerships. Valhalla 10s is planned for June 5, 2027 at Ludington Park, Escanaba; event logistics and approvals are being finalized.
Valhalla 10s Presenting Partner
$5,000Exclusive
- “Valhalla 10s presented by [Partner]” naming
- Top logo billing on the Valhalla page and selected major event graphics
- Premium event signage where permitted
- Repeated event-week digital recognition
- Event announcements/awards recognition where practical
Field Partner
$1,000Limited; exclusive event asset where practical
- Field-side/event signage and event recognition, subject to venue rules
Valhalla Horn / Championship Trophy Partner
$750Exclusive
- Recognition tied to the Valhalla horn/trophy presentation and related digital content
Hospitality Partner
$750Limited
- Recognition associated with planned hospitality elements if/when those elements are finalized
Volunteer Partner
$500Limited
- Recognition associated with volunteer support and event operations
Tournament Supporter
$250
- Sponsor-page and event-page recognition
- Event supporter acknowledgement
Separate vendor opportunities; details announced when finalized.
Partnership Impact
Where the Money Goes
- Player recruitment and development
- Equipment and field needs
- Referee and competition expenses
- Insurance and organizational costs
- Community rugby programming
- Youth rugby development
- Travel and tournament participation
- Valhalla 10s
- Long-term growth of rugby in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
In-Kind Partnerships
In-kind contributions may be accepted by written agreement. Recognition is based on the agreed fair value and scope; an in-kind contribution is not automatically mapped to a cash partnership level.
Community Investment
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Club
Escanaba Rugby Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Sponsorships may include advertising or promotional benefits. Sponsors should consult their tax adviser regarding deductibility.
Founding Partners
Founding Partner is a distinct historical designation recognizing businesses that supported the club during its formative years. It is separate from current annual paid partnership levels.
Solberg's Buck Inn Sports Bar & Grill
A cornerstone Escanaba sports bar and a founding backer of the Berserkers. Solberg's helps fuel the club's earliest seasons — supporting equipment, travel, and community events — and gives players and fans a gathering place to celebrate the game across the U.P.
Founding Partner
Freshwater Tavern
A founding partner rooted in the Upper Peninsula's freshwater identity. Freshwater Tavern's support helps the Berserkers grow adult rugby, host community events, and build a home for the sport in Escanaba and the surrounding U.P. communities.
Founding Partner
Badger Kings Rugby Company International
A rugby-first partner covering the Berserkers' trip to the try zone. Badger Kings backs our kit, gear, and player development — bringing rugby credibility and a broader rugby network to Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Founding Partner
Sponsor Inquiry
Tell us about your business and how you'd like to work together. We'll follow up within a few business days with a proposal built around your goals.
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Prefer to talk it through?
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