Donations

Niagara Falls Rowing Club (NFRC) is a dynamic and progressive club that has been a pillar of the local rowing community since 2012, providing youth, recreational, competitive, and adult rowing programs. As the club continues to grow, sponsorship support helps fund rowing equipment, facility upkeep, and athlete development while offering sponsors meaningful visibility within a growing Niagara Falls community and at major regattas across Canada and the USA.

If you have the means to support our club with any level of cash or in-kind contribution, donations can now be made by e-Transfer to niagarafallsrowing@gmail.com

In 2015, rapid growth in our membership prompted the Niagara Falls Rowing Club to undertake its most ambitious expansion to date. We relocated from our original outdoor start-up site on private property to our more permanent home in George Bukator Park. This expansion included the construction of a new boathouse and the acquisition of additional training and racing equipment. The project represented an investment of more than $130,000 and would not have been possible without the generosity of our donors. Continued community support is essential to sustaining this momentum and supporting the next phase of our growth.

Why Sponsor NFRC?

Strong local visibility: The NFRC boathouse is located in George Bukator Park along the Chippawa Parkway, an area experiencing major residential growth and increased traffic.
Regional & national exposure: NFRC athletes compete at major regattas, including the Royal Canadian Henley and Head of the Charles.
Community-driven impact: Sponsorship directly supports youth development, athlete retention, and access to rowing in Niagara.

Sponsorship Package

Boathouse Naming & Recognition
($25,000 | 5-Year Term)

Best for: Major corporate partners seeking long-term, high-visibility recognition.

Includes:

  • Recognition ceremony honouring the sponsor
  • Exclusive name & logo signage at the front entrance of the boathouse
  • Advertising banner on the side of the boathouse
  • Recognition on the NFRC website
  • Monthly mentions on NFRC social media

We recognize the many individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and partners who have supported us since 2015 at this level of giving:

Boathouse Advertising Sponsorship
($10,000 | 2-Year Term)

Best for: Businesses seeking prominent facility-based advertising.

Includes:

  • Large advertising banner on the side of the boathouse
  • Recognition on the NFRC website
  • Monthly mentions on NFRC social media
Large Equipment Purchase Sponsorship
(Donation varies | Lifetime of the equipment)

Best for: Sponsors who want a lasting legacy tied directly to athlete use.

Includes:

  • Recognition ceremony
  • Christening and exclusive naming rights of the rowing shell
  • Recognition on the NFRC website
  • Monthly social media mentions

Estimated Equipment Costs:

  • Single Scull: $10,000–$12,000 (+ $1,000 oars)
  • Double/Pair: $18,000–$20,000 (+ $2,000 oars)
  • Four/Quad: $25,000–$27,000 (+ $4,000 oars)
  • Coxed Four/Quad: $30,000–$32,000 (+ $8,000 oars)
  • Eight: $45,000–$60,000 (+ $4,000 oars)

We recognize the many individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and partners who have supported us since 2015 at this level of giving:

Adopt a Boat
($2,500 | 1-Year Term)

Best for: Small businesses or families looking for tangible, affordable recognition.

Includes:

  • Naming rights on the boat
  • Recognition ceremony
  • Recognition on the NFRC website

We recognize the many individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and partners who have supported us since 2023 at this level of giving:

Adopt an Oar
$500 to $2499 | 1-Year Term

Best for: Entry-level supporters and community members.

Includes:

  • Naming rights on the oar
  • Recognition ceremony
  • Recognition on the NFRC website

We recognize the many individuals, families, businesses, organizations, and partners who have supported us since 2023 at this level of giving:

Community Friends
Donations of up to $500

With heartfelt gratitude, we acknowledge the generous individuals and families who have supported our mission since 2024. We are deeply honoured by each and every contribution, big and small.

  • In memory of Kwesi & Zakai Quintyn
  • Daniella Sexton
Sponsorship Form