The Rovers are committed to the development of Rugby in
Ohio, but can only do this with the help of its commercial partners. Rugby is
continuing to grow in popularity and in its diversity it has attracted a number
of blue chip brands.
The opportunities that Rugby provides to commercial partners
is proven by the renowned brands that have become sponsors of the Rovers and
highlight the breadth of opportunity available.
These brands include Air Technologies, PJ McIntyre’s Irish
Pub, Coors Light / Superior Beverage, and S&S Heating. The Rovers’ sponsorship
team is committed to developing traditional benefits and to exploring new ways
to provide value to our partners and maximize the benefits from their
association with Rugby.
This is achieved through a varied portfolio of rights that
supports the commercial goals of our partners and encompasses the elite Rovers
team through to the grassroots game. The sport offers much diversity through
areas such as the women’s game, schools, students and through teams such as Old
Boys and social teams.
The 2008 - 2009 season has seen some highly successful
campaigns for our sponsors. PJ McIntyre’s, in the first year of their renewed
partnership with the club, continued to support the Rovers culture and player
retention campaign To Be A Rover, which included the hugely popular post-match social and Rover’s Bike to
the Point events; Superior Beverage launched their relationship with the
Rover’s main fundraising event, the Annual OSU/Michigan Pig Roast! ; and new
partner S&S Heating comes on board.
If you would like to find out more about the commercial
opportunities available and becoming a part of the Rugby family, please contact
Mark Staron, CRRFC Sponsorship Officer at sponsorship@clevelandroversrfc.com.