Fundraising Ideas for Soccer

 

At IDonateToCharity.org, we offer all sorts of free sports fundraising articles to help you come up with creative ways to raise money for your team. 

 

Here, we’ll explore some fundraising ideas for soccer teams that can boost your team’s ability to buy uniforms and other equipment you need so you can get off to a great soccer season ahead.   

 

Candy Bar Sales

Team members can go door to door, in their soccer uniforms, asking residents to purchase a candy bar to raise money for their team or league.  This simple fundraising technique has been around for decades.  In addition, who doesn’t love chocolate?  Check fundraising product companies online to find merchants who offer boxes of candy bars.  With a little research, you’ll find that some companies will let you pay after your fundraising event so there are no upfront costs for the candy bars. 

 

Goal Shot

This event can be held during or after a game, or even at half-time.  Allow spectators a chance to “buy a shot” at the soccer goal to win a great prize.  Round by round, donors kick the soccer ball from a pre-determined place on the field, attempting to get the ball past the goalie to score a goal.  Everyone who scores in the first round moves to second round where they shoot again from a different spot.  This continues until you have a winner.  This is an entertaining way to get guests excited and bring in plenty of donations.

 

Autographed Soccer Balls

Have all team members autograph a bunch of soccer balls that you can sell during games.  These make great memorabilia items for family, friends, and can bring in fast donations.  You can also set up a line after the game where supporters can purchase a blank soccer ball and take it around to the different players to have it signed. 

 

Beverage and Snack Sales

Sell cold beverages, popcorn, candy, or other snack items at soccer games all season long.  Everyone gets hungry at the game.  Providing some enjoyable snack items is a very effective way to bring in constant contributions for your team or the soccer league.

 

Guess How Many

Before your game, have a clear jar set out that you’ve filled with tiny soccer balls.  You can usually find these at party goods or craft stores.  Have a table set up where people can pay $1 for a guess at how many soccer balls are in the jar.  Have a volunteer stay at the table to accept donations and guesses during the event.  At the end of the game, announce the name of the person who had the closest guess and offer them a fun prize or team jersey.   

 

Soccer Camp

Before the season begins, set up a fun soccer camp for players that lasts a day or over the course of a weekend.  Charge a set fee for registration that goes towards costs to hold the camp plus donations towards your team’s fundraising goals.  Parents can bring their kids to the camp where they can learn interesting soccer skills and participate in fun soccer activities with other kids their age.  If you’re able to, you could even try to get a celebrity soccer player to visit the kids during this event. 

 

Team Tees

Sell t-shirts, hats, stickers, foam fingers, or other items imprinted with your team’s name and mascot on them.  These are terrific sellers during games.  Make sure you have plenty on hand!

 

Soccer Skill Tournament

Charge a small fee for participation and/or attendance and host a soccer skill tournament where players can show off their talents in different competitions.  Offer ribbons for winners in each contest. 

 

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