Sponsorship
You can help support Durham Amateur Rowing Club.
- We have a webshop where you can buy a variety of items from leading stores and manfacturers and a percentage of the sale is donated to the club as a charitable donation: www.buy.at/DARC
- Interested in hosting a function or party? We have a large bar area with South facing terrace and can also offer a full catering service. contact us at enquiries@durham-arc.org.uk
Fundraising and Sponsorship
Durham Amateur Rowing Club has recently completed phase 1 of a £1m redevelopment and we now boast one of the best rowing facilities in the country. To maintain this new building, increase the equipment available and work towards the construction of phase 2 (boat storage extention), continued sustained fundraising is required.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities exist in the following forms:
Boat Sponsorship - Our fleet of boats not only needs to expand to allow for greater participation in our sport, but also old equipment needs replacing. Sponsors’ advertisements are placed on the sides of boats and remain for approximately 5 years. Sponsors are welcome to name the boat they provide.
Our newest boat "Elvet Waterside" was launched in 2008.
- Event Sponsorship - Durham ARC are responsible for holding three of the most popular events in the North of England:
- Durham City Regatta is held annually in May. This event has developed from a half day event to a 2 day event, and last year attracted more entries than its rival Durham Regatta.
- Durham Small Boats Head is an event held during February over an 1800 metre course, with crews rowing against the stream of the river. This is a 1 day event which has an entry level capped at 400.
- Durham Primary Regatta is a sprint event held over a 500 metre course. This is currently a 1 day event with potential to expand.
- Durham Allcomers Regatta is a fun 1 day event for people who have never rowed before. Crews of friends or work colleagues are coached for a limited number of outings, after which they race on the event day for a prize. There is also a disco and barbecue held afterwards.
- Events Sponsorship could range from sponsorship of the whole event to individual race sponsorship involving sponsoring an individual race at one of our events, with a view to covering the costs of that individual event.
- Trailer Sponsorship - The club has 3 large De Graaff boat trailers that have panels front, sides and rear which we are looking to fill with advertisements.
- Towing Vehicles - Attendance at the other regional & national events requires us taking up to three large trailers to transport the boats. We are seeking sponsorship of towing vehicles to enable mebers to attend these events.
- Donations - All donations from the public and companies alike will always be most gratefully received no matter how large or small.
- Main Club Sponsor - We are always keen to talk to parties interested in becoming a major sponsor.
For further information on any sponsorship oportunities please contact the committee at enquiries@durham-arc.org.uk