A Smarter Way to Support SIU Rugby (Without Lacing Up Your Boots Again)
- dawn6956
- Mar 4
- 2 min read
Let’s face it.
Most of us are no longer in peak rugby condition.
Sure, we could still play...
...but stretching takes 20 minutes, recovery takes three days, and someone would probably pull a hamstring walking onto the pitch.
Fortunately, there’s now a much safer way to contribute to SIU Rugby.
The SI RFC Alumni Board is excited to introduce our Monthly Alumni Sponsorship Program—a simple way for alumni to support the long-term future of the program.
And the best part?
It costs about the same as one round at the bar per month.
Why We Created This
Our alumni organization has been growing quickly, and with that growth comes opportunity.
One of the biggest initiatives we’re working toward is helping establish a graduate student coaching position that will support the long-term stability and development of the SIU Rugby program.
At the same time, we’re continuing to build the alumni organization itself—strengthening our ability to host events, support alumni engagement, and create a sustainable structure that keeps the SIU Rugby community connected for years to come.
Monthly contributions give us predictable, consistent support to make these things happen.
Choose Your Level of Rugby Greatness
We’ve created four sponsorship tiers so everyone—from recent grads to seasoned Old Loads—can get involved.
$10/month — Backline Supporter
A great entry point for alumni who want to stay involved and keep the ball moving.
Perfect for backs, recent graduates, and anyone who prefers supporting the program without having to hit a ruck.
$25/month — Forward Pack Patron
For the people who did the hard work nobody else wanted to do.
This level helps push the program forward and provides meaningful support for keeping the organization running and development.
Basically the engine room of our fundraising effort.
$50/month — Captain’s Circle
Leadership tier.
This level represents alumni stepping up to help guide the future of the program and drive major initiatives like the graduate student coaching effort.
Think of it as wearing the captain’s armband again—minus the fitness test.
$100/month — Legends Circle
For those who want to leave a lasting legacy.
Legends Circle members play a major role in helping the alumni organization build long-term stability and make the coaching initiative a reality.
Also ideal for anyone who still tells stories about “the try that should’ve been in SportsCenter.”
Ready to Join the Team?
You can review the full details of each sponsorship tier and sign up here:
All monthly contributions are securely processed through Donorbox, where you can easily manage your subscription and automatically receive tax receipts for your records.
The Bottom Line
Rugby gave us a lot—teammates, stories, questionable post-match decisions, and a lifelong connection to the program.
This is a simple way to help make sure the next generation of Saluki ruggers has the same opportunity.
Plus, it’s significantly easier than trying to survive another preseason fitness test.
🏉 Once a Saluki rugger, always a Saluki rugger.
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