For Immediate Release
March 3, 2025
Football Ontario Announces Kick Off Golf Classic and Hall of Fame Dinner
Event Set for May 3, 2025 at Rebel Creek Golf Course
Hamilton, Ontario – Football Ontario is excited to invite you to the first-ever Kick Off Golf Classic and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner. This prestigious event will take place on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at Rebel Creek Golf Course in Petersburg, Ontario.
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The event will bring together members of the football community for a day of golf, networking, and celebration, recognizing outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to football in Ontario.
Due to high demand and limited spots, spots for both golf and dinner are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event Highlights:
- Golf Registration Includes:
- Complimentary use of the driving range
- BBQ lunch prior to tee-off
- On-course contests and a special Football Ontario hole with prizing opportunities
- Hall of Fame Dinner Admission
- Access to the OSFL All-Star Game
- Admission to the 2025 Team Ontario Red v Black Games
All proceeds from the Kick Off Golf Classic and Hall of Fame Dinner will go directly toward Football Ontario programming and Team Ontario athletes, helping to support the development of the sport across the province.
“This event and weekend is an incredible opportunity to bring together our football community from across the province, celebrate our Hall of Fame inductees, and support the next generation of football talent in Ontario,” said Aaron Geisler, Chief Executive Officer of Football Ontario.
Draft Itinerary:
- 11:00 AM – Registration Opens; Complimentary Use of the Driving Range
- 12:00 Noon – BBQ Lunch
- 12:45 PM – Golfers Called to Carts
- 1:00 PM – Shotgun Start (all golfers tee off at the same time at different holes)
During the round of golf:
- On-course contests (e.g., Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin)
- Putting contest
- Football Ontario hole – promote awareness/interact with golfers
- 6:15 PM – Golfers Start to Come Off the Course
- 6:30 PM – Post-Golf Reception
- Non-golfers arriving for dinner check-in
- Reception (cash bar)
- 7:15 PM – Dinner Starts
- Emcee welcomes attendees & recognizes Hall of Fame inductees
- Dinner served (buffet likely for cost & efficiency)
- 8:00 PM – Post-Dinner Remarks
- Hall of Fame Inductions & inductee remarks
- Golf prizes awarded (team & individual)
- Raffle/auction
- Closing remarks
- 9:15 PM – Conclusion
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Football Ontario is offering several sponsorship packages for businesses and individuals who wish to support the event, please contact sponsorship@footballontario.net if you are interested in any of the packages:
- Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 (1 available)
- Two foursomes (8 golfers)
- Exclusive signage on every golf cart
- Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor of the tournament
- Opportunity to offer brief remarks at the post-golf reception & dinner
- Logo recognition on all event marketing materials, the Football Ontario website, and social media (8 posts)
- Dinner Sponsor – $4,000 (1 available)
- One foursome (4 golfers)
- Exclusive signage on each table at the post-golf reception & dinner
- Logo recognition on all event marketing materials, the Football Ontario website, and social media (6 posts)
- Lunch Sponsor – $3,000 (1 available)
- One foursome (4 golfers)
- Exclusive signage on each table at the tournament lunch
- Logo recognition on all event marketing materials, the Football Ontario website, and social media (4 posts)
- Touchdown Sponsor – $2,000 (4 available)
- One foursome (4 golfers)
- Exclusive signage at one of the on-course contest holes (e.g., Longest Drive)
- Logo recognition on all event marketing materials, the Football Ontario website, and social media (2 posts)
- Field Goal Sponsor – $1,250 (4 available)
- One foursome and 1 hole sponsorship combination
- Exclusive signage at one hole on course
- First Down Sponsor – $500 (10 available)
- One hole sponsorship
- Exclusive signage at one hole on course
- Sideline Supporter – $250 (unlimited)
- Name/logo recognition on the digital sponsor presentation at the post-golf reception & dinner
Registration Options:
- Foursome – $800 (4 x $200)
- Single Golfer – $200
- Dinner Only – $75 per person or $550 for a table of 8 (save $50)
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ABOUT FOOTBALL ONTARIO: Football Ontario is the sanctioned provincial governing body for football in Ontario, through its focus on transparency, growth, alignment and excellence, is engaged in providing football opportunities for all of Ontario. Football Ontario is driven by a commitment to deliver football programming, opportunities and resources for its members and the provincial football stakeholders. Please visit: footballontario.net
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