$300 for one four team division or $600 for two divisions with eight teams in total.
Friday. Saturday. Sunday.Turn one event
Turn one event
into club income.
Host an eight team Challenger event and receive a $600 club contribution. Open your canteen and create another income opportunity from food and drink sales during the three hours we are at your venue.
Two income streams. One three-hour event.What could one event
What could one event
return to your club?
The hosting model gives your club a direct contribution plus the opportunity to generate its own canteen income.
Many clubs generate this through food and drink sales during the event.
From the $600 contribution plus typical canteen income.
Canteen results vary by club and event. Clubs may sell food, soft drinks and, where licensed and appropriate for the event age group, alcoholic beverages.
A repeatable fundraising opportunityOne event helps.
One event helps.
Recurring events build income.
Many clubs have already hosted Challenger more than once. We recommend starting with at least one event per quarter, while some clubs choose to host up to two per quarter. The frequency is always up to your club.
Potential annual club income
Potential annual club income
Choose what suits your clubFriday nightSaturdaySunday
Friday nights are especially popular as a social club event, while weekend events work well when they better suit the venue and community.
Annual examples are based on eight team events using the $600 contribution and typical canteen income of $500 to $800+ per event. Actual canteen results vary.
Club fundraising impactReal events.
Real events.
Real club benefit.
These figures represent the Challenger events and participating sporting clubs recorded so far. We will continue updating the scoreboard as more clubs get involved.
Approx. fundraising contributions raised so far$42,000+Contributions to sporting clubs. Excludes canteen income.
A managed fundraiser for sporting clubsYour venue.
Your venue.
Our event team.
Your club does not have to organize or run the event. The Challenger Series team manages the event while your club focuses on its venue and fundraising opportunities.
- Event planning and operations
- Draw and game schedule
- On field delivery
- Set up and pack down
- The venue and access to facilities
- Canteen operations
- Promotion to your local community
- A welcoming club atmosphere
How hosting worksHosting is easier
Hosting is easier
than you think.
A clear four step pathway takes your club from its first enquiry to a live Challenger Series fundraising event.
Register your interest
Tell us about your club, venue and the people you want to bring together.
Choose an event date
We work with your club to identify a suitable event opportunity.
Open the gates
The Challenger Series team runs the event while your club activates its venue and canteen.
Raise funds
Your club receives the fundraising benefit generated by the event.
Small teams. Simple hosting.Easy to organize.
Easy to organize.
Easy to complete.
Challenger events use compact four-team divisions and a three-hour format, making them straightforward for clubs to host. Before confirming your date, we work through a short list of practical details so everyone knows what is needed.
The expected number of divisions and teams, plus whether the $300 or $600 club contribution applies.
Your preferred Friday night, Saturday or Sunday, including venue access for set up and pack down.
Field availability, lighting when required, toilets, parking and the facilities players and visitors can use.
Whether Challenger supplies referees or helps train suitable local referees for your event.
What your club plans to sell and any venue, food service or alcohol licensing requirements that apply.
How the event will be promoted locally and how interested teams and players will register.
Clubs are booking again
Bring Challenger to your club Ready to create recurring club income?
Choose a Friday night, Saturday or Sunday that suits your club and talk to us about hosting your first Challenger event.