Help build competitive women's football in Richmond.

Every River City Sting athlete invests personally to compete in the American Women’s Football League (AWFL).

Through the Sting Player Support Fund, individuals and businesses can directly support the
athletes who represent Richmond with discipline, leadership, and competitive excellence.

Your support helps reduce financial barriers and strengthens the long-term sustainability of
women’s football in our community.

Why the sting player support fund exists

Competitive women’s football requires significant investment across:
  • Player participation fees
  • Travel and transportation
  • Safety equipment and protective gear
  • Training and practice infrastructure

The Sting Player Support Fund allows community supporters and local businesses to strengthen the team while ensuring fairness and sustainability for every athlete.

All contributions are pooled and distributed strategically by team leadership.
This ensures that every player has the opportunity to compete.

Choose your support level

Supporters may be individuals, families, or businesses that believe in leadership, resilience, and the growth of women’s sports.

Support A Sting Athlete
$400

Covers a player’s seasonal participation fee.
Supporter Benefits
  • Name listed on the Support a Sting Athlete webpage
  • Digital supporter certificate from the River City Sting
  • Autographed digital team photo
  • Inclusion in a Supporter Thank You social media post
  • Invitation to the Sting Supporter Appreciation Game

Leadership Partner
​$1,000

Supports a player and contributes to team operations.
Supporter Benefits
Everything in the Supporter tier PLUS:
  • Pre-game or post-game on-field photo with Sting players
  • Autographed physical team photo mailed to supporter
  • Dedicated social media recognition post
  • Name or business listed on the Sting Supporters Wall (website)
  • Invitation to a team meet-and-greet event
This level is popular for small businesses and community leaders who want to support women’s athletics.

Athlete Champion
$2,500

Supports player participation and contributes toward team travel infrastructure.
Supporter Benefits
Everything in previous tiers PLUS:
  • Private meet-and-greet opportunity with players after a home game
  • On-field recognition during a home game
  • Signed limited-edition River City Sting poster
  • Two tickets to a home game
  • Featured supporter spotlight on River City Sting social media
Athlete Champions play a critical role in building the future of women’s football in Richmond.

How the fund works

All contributions are directed into the Sting Player Support Fund.
Funds are allocated by team leadership to:
  • Maintain competitive balance
  • Reduce financial barriers for athletes
  • Support new players entering the program
  • Strengthen the long-term sustainability of the team
Supporters may express interest in supporting a specific athlete, but final allocation remains
centralized to ensure fairness.

Supporter spotlight

​Businesses and community supporters who participate in the program may be recognized
through:
  • Social media supporter spotlights
  • Website recognition
  • Community appreciation posts
We believe in highlighting the individuals and organizations helping build the future of women’s
football in Richmond.

Be part of building

The River City Sting represents leadership, resilience, and competitive excellence.
Your support strengthens the athletes who carry that mission forward.
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Join the community that is building women’s football in Richmond.