UPDATE: 23/09/20
Sheffield Hatters have since withdrawn from the league for the upcoming season, but you can still support the club in its fundraising efforts – see further below.
Meanwhile, Essex Rebels and Sevenoaks Suns have become the latest teams to appeal to the public for financial help in order to help secure their futures as uncertainty continues around the sport.
🚨 Will you support the future development of the Sevenoaks Suns @WBBLofficial team?
❤️ Donations
💄 @Benecosuk beauty products
👕 Supporter T-shirt or Signed jerseys
🎫 WBBL Season tickets
🏆 Sponsorship + much more…https://t.co/YzFShcSSMC— Sevenoaks Suns (@SevenoaksSuns) September 22, 2020
The Suns have been the league’s most successful team in recent years and have set a target of £10,000 with a wide-range of rewards available to donators.
You can support the Suns, HERE.
The Rebels are still relatively new to the league and are looking to raise £1000 which they explain is predominantly to cover travel expenses throughout the season.
Can you support us?
We're raising funds to help us compete next season & would greatly appreciate any donations, big or small. Your support will help us to keep growing the #EssexRebels community #ThankYou
Men’s team https://t.co/pHPWw7sf1U
Women’s team https://t.co/IT5Qjaj18p pic.twitter.com/ExRzxR5A4z— Essex Rebels Basketball (@EssexRebels) September 21, 2020
You can support the Rebels, HERE.
ORIGINAL POST: 03/09/20
WBBL clubs are looking for help to secure their futures as they aim to raise funds amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
The 2019-20 season was cut short in March following the conclusion of the Trophy and some teams stressed concerns about their immediate future in the sport.
Newcastle Eagles set up their crowdfunding page earlier this summer and raised over £11,000 in a short period of time as they received a wealth of support from the North-East and beyond.
✅ UPDATE: We're overwhelmed to have reached our target of £10,000 in just 10-days!
👏 On behalf of the whole @WBBLofficial club we want to say thank you to everyone who supported women's basketball in our region.
❤️ We can't wait for the new season to tip-off – thanks to you! https://t.co/lDGMe8I9Gp
— Newcastle Eagles (@NewcastleEagle) July 10, 2020
Other clubs have followed suit, too, with Sheffield Hatters – formed in 1961 – featuring in the national media regarding their current plight.
The Hatters are in the early days of their crowdfunding effort with an aim of reaching £10,000
You can support the Hatters, HERE.
Meanwhile, Cardiff Met Archers – the only Welsh representative in either the BBL and WBBL – are currently just over 30% towards reaching their target of £5,000 with a variety of rewards on offer from game tickets to signed shirts and sponsorship opportunities.
The club recently announced Great Britain legend Stef Collins would continue her role as head coach for the upcoming campaign.
You can support the Archers, HERE.
(This post will be updated with any other crowdfunding efforts around the league)
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