Partnership Proposal
St Margaret’s College Rowing 2026-27 Season
St Margaret’s College Rowing St Margaret’s College empowers young women to learn, live and lead with confidence, purpose and integrity. Sport is a powerful vehicle through which this potential is unlocked, providing opportunities for girls to challenge themselves, discover their strengths and grow in confidence. Rowing, in particular, develops resilience, teamwork and self-discipline while fostering leadership, courage and a strong sense of identity. The lessons learned on the water extend far beyond the sport itself, equipping young women with the confidence and determination to thrive in the classroom, contribute meaningfully to their communities and lead with purpose in every aspect of their lives. By supporting rowing at St Margaret’s College, you are investing not only in a sporting programme, but in the development of capable, resilient and courageous young women who will make a positive difference in the world.
All photos courtesy of Sharron Bennett Photography
St Margaret’s College Rowing St Margaret’s College has a strong history of success in both local and national rowing competitions, most notably winning the prestigious Levin Jubilee Cup in 2025. In a sport that takes significant commitment, our girls are consistently achieving at the highest level. The distinctive red and white striped SMC kit is worn with pride and seen at regattas throughout New Zealand. St Margaret’s is ranked one of the top three girls’ rowing schools in New Zealand. We warmly invite you to become a partner of SMC Rowing for the 2026-2027 season.
A Record of Excellence • Eight-time winners of the Levin Jubilee Cup – the premier national title for the Girls’ U18 8 at the Maadi Regatta. • Four-time winner of the Maadi Star Trophy, awarded to the top overall school at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Rowing Championships. • Three-time winner of the Maadi Executive Trophy, recognising the top overall school in sweep-oar events. • Maadi Dawn Cup champions three times in the Girls’ U18 Coxed Four. • Previous President’s Scull winner, recognising the leading school across sculling events.
Sponsorship will enable you to: • Promote your business to the wider St Margaret’s College community; the national rowing community; and the nation as a whole. • Leverage your support for St Margaret’s in your promotional activities to your customers, suppliers and staff. • Support grassroots sport, enabling girls to be team players, develop their talents, be fit and active and to grow a lifelong love of sport. • Assist SMC Rowing with the capital requirements of maintaining a modern fleet of boats and the other associated equipment required for a strong and successful rowing programme.
• Consistently among New Zealand’s leading secondary-school rowing programmes, with a long history of competing at the Maadi Regatta and South
Sponsorship Benefits
Island Secondary Schools Championships.
The benefits and partnership opportunities are referenced
• Top girls’ school and top Canterbury school at the
on the following page. Discussion of further ways
2025 South Island Secondary Schools Rowing
St Margaret’s College can add value to this partnership
Championships, following consistent podium
and maximise your brand exposure is welcomed.
performances across multiple events. • Six medals at the 2026 South Island Secondary Schools Rowing Championships – two gold, two silver and two bronze. • 2026 South Island champions in the Girls’ U16 Coxed
Thank You On behalf of SMC Rowing, girls, parents and coaches, thank you for considering this proposal.
Eight and Girls’ U18 Single Sculls, with further podium
We look forward to working with you to create a rewarding
finishes across U15, U17 and U18 crews.
partnership.
A programme that continues to demonstrate strength
Please contact:
and depth across multiple age groups and boat classes,
Erin Reeve
highlighting the breadth of talent within St Margaret’s
027 221 7703
rowing.
erin.reeve@stmargarets.school.nz
Diamond Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Investment $10,000 plus GST
Investment $7,250 plus GST
Branding
Branding
> Company logo on all St Margaret’s boats and trailers > Logo on the Sponsors’ Board* > Reference to your company as a “Diamond Sponsor” on all print and online material associated with SMC Rowing.
> Company logo on St Margaret’s boats > Logo on the Sponsors’ Board* > Reference to your company as a “Gold Sponsor” on all print and online material associated with SMC Rowing.
Hosting
> Invitation to attend all SMC Rowing regattas and functions, including the end of season rowing dinner > Tickets to functions** > Invitation to the annual SMC Rowing Sponsors’ event.
> Invitation to attend all SMC Rowing regattas and functions, including the end of season rowing dinner (attended by staff, parents and students) > Speaking rights at the end of season rowing dinner > Tickets to functions** > Invitation to the annual SMC Rowing Sponsors’ event.
Recognition > Business promotion article on SMC Connect website > Business logo and contact details on SMC Connect website > Recognition on SMC Rowing social media platforms with stand alone social media posts in Terms 1 and 4 > Verbal recognition of your support at SMC Rowing functions > Half page advertisement and business logo in the 2026 Philanthropy Report > Half page advertisement in the Autumn 2026 edition of Evergreen.
Hosting
Recognition > Business logo and contact details on SMC Connect website > Recognition on SMC Rowing social media platforms > Verbal recognition of your support at SMC Rowing functions > Business logo in the 2026 Philanthropy Report.
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Investment $5,000 plus GST
Investment $2,750 plus GST
Branding
Branding
> Company logo on St Margaret’s boats > Logo on the Sponsors’ Board* > Reference to your company as a “Silver Sponsor” on all print and online material associated with SMC Rowing.
> Logo on the Sponsors’ Board*.
Hosting > Invitation to attend all SMC Rowing Regattas and functions, including the end of season rowing dinner > Tickets to functions** > Invitation to the annual SMC Rowing Sponsors’ event.
Hosting > Invitation to attend all SMC Rowing Regattas and functions, including the end of season rowing dinner > Tickets to functions** > Invitation to the annual SMC Rowing Sponsors’ event.
Recognition > Verbal recognition of your support at SMC Rowing functions.
*Displayed at all regattas. **College functions, such as our annual performing arts production.