{"id":11278,"date":"2019-11-09T19:34:28","date_gmt":"2019-11-10T03:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/?p=11278"},"modified":"2019-11-09T19:34:28","modified_gmt":"2019-11-10T03:34:28","slug":"womens-club-soccer-team-continues-to-raise-funds-for-their-first-ever-national-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/womens-club-soccer-team-continues-to-raise-funds-for-their-first-ever-national-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Club Soccer team continues to raise funds for their first-ever national tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hannah Greene<\/strong> | Sports Editor<\/span><\/p>\n

Disclaimer: This is a firsthand account of the attempt at raising funds for the Women\u2019s Club Soccer team expenses for the national tournament. Being that I am on the team, I was in the loop of what was going on but not in every process or agreement made. Below is an account\/summary of information I received from all parties involved, the Co-President Sarah Texter, Andy Main and President Rex Fuller. I, myself, am very grateful for all the support this team has received since the announcement of us going to compete in the NIRSA tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n

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On Oct. 4, the Women\u2019s Club Soccer team was selected to participate in the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association tournament in Round Rock, Texas. This was one of the rare times any club or intramural team from Western Oregon University has ever been selected or invited to something this big. It was also the first time a women\u2019s club team would attend a national tournament.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Club Soccer is not a varsity team, therefore funding is not equal or advantageous for these types of tournaments. Since the entry fee was paid and the team was given the \u201cokay\u201d to pursue their chance at a national tournament, they have been faced with several roadblocks and setbacks. With that being said, there have been enormous amounts of help and support to get these women on a plane to Texas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monmouth is a small community, but a large supporter of anything associated with Western \u2014 especially when it comes to athletics. The Women\u2019s Club Soccer team wanted to take advantage of this and before doing so reached out to the WOU Foundation to follow the steps correctly in asking for sponsors or money. The WOU Foundation returned saying the team was not allowed to ask Monmouth businesses because they already donate to Western Oregon University, and to be sponsored or funded it had to come from direct donations or through \u201cpeople you know.\u201d Many, such as the co-presidents and some team members, thought this was strange because club sports don\u2019t see any of the money donated by Monmouth businesses; most funds are distributed to support the school and varsity athletics.<\/span><\/p>\n

This didn\u2019t stop the women\u2019s team and a GoFundMe page was created; families, friends and community members donated, and REBuild Salem gave some sponsorship money as well as a tour and test of the new facility and equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe amount of money the Women\u2019s Club Soccer has raised in such a short amount of time has been incredible. It\u2019s really a testament to how organized and motivated they are. They continue to exceed expectations both on and off the field,\u201d said Andy Main, the assistant director of campus recreation intramural and club sports, about the team finding ways to fund their way to Texas.<\/span><\/p>\n

As of Oct. 18, the team had raised $4,109 of the $11,500 total needed for the tournament. This money was raised through generous donations, a bake sale and the money given from the Incidental Fee Committee for travel funds.<\/span><\/p>\n

The team continued to show gratitude and perseverance, taking every step necessary and never overstepping boundaries or rules, making for an easier but longer process.<\/span><\/p>\n

This was when Co-President Sarah Texter, a returning player from last year, reached out to President Rex Fuller for funding. <\/span>Initially, communication was rough due to delays and miscommunication from President Fuller and his staff in regards to this matter. <\/span>Ultimately, in the end, Texter met with President Fuller and he apologized for the delays and discussed how this experience has been a learning opportunity for both sides.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis process has been very long and frustrating, but in the end all the hard work we have put in to make this trip happen will be worth it,\u201d said Texter after receiving a response from President Fuller.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Friday, Nov. 1, an email was received stating that President Fuller would support the Women\u2019s Club Soccer team and give them funding matching the amount given by campus recreation.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am very grateful to receive a generous amount of support from the school,\u201d said Texter shortly after the email from President Fuller was received.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve faced some obstacles along the way, but everyone from family members, the IFC travel sub-committee, and even President Fuller himself have stepped up to help out,\u201d said Main after hearing the news of funding from President Fuller. \u201cIt really makes me proud to be a part of the WOU community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Club Soccer continues to trudge forward and raise money for the tournament, grateful for any donations given to them. The roster has been set in stone, the plane tickets have been purchased and the team is hyped and ready. The NIRSA tournament will be held during Nov. 21-23 in Round Rock, Texas. Come out and support these women at their next home game against the Beavers on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact the author at hgreene18@wou.edu<\/a><\/em>
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