Lacrosse Fundraising
2026-03-09 07:34:49
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Tsukuba University Women's Lacrosse Team Begins Ambitious Crowdfunding for Promotion Goals

Tsukuba University Women's Lacrosse Team Targets Division 2 Promotion via Crowdfunding



Starting on March 16, 2026, the Tsukuba University Women's Lacrosse team will embark on a significant crowdfunding project: “Reach Beyond – Aiming for Promotion to Division 2.” This initiative, spearheaded by Spportunity, a crowdfunding platform focused on supporting sports teams and athletes, aims to secure funding for team strengthening activities.

Founded in 2005, the Tsukuba University Women's Lacrosse team embraces the motto “Connect and Overcome” as they strive for promotion within the Kanto Collegiate Lacrosse League. The team seeks to leverage the support of their local community as they aim to ascend to Division 2, a league currently dominated by universities based in the Greater Tokyo area. A primary hurdle for the team is the cost of travel, which can surpass 100,000 yen per match when the entire team must embark on away games, creating a heavy financial burden for student athletes.

As the welcoming season for new students approaches, the team faces the need to establish a solid financial foundation to ensure that incoming members can join without anxiety. This crowdfunding campaign is intended to alleviate some of those burdens and strengthen the team’s operational capacity.

Background and Motivation for Crowdfunding (Captain: Aoi Matsumaru)


We, the Tsukuba University Women’s Lacrosse team, are dedicated to realizing our dream of reaching Division 2. While we are committed to rigorous training, the financial demands required to sustain our operations present significant challenges. Each trip to play matches in Tokyo incurs costs of approximately 5,000 yen per person. When we travel as a team, these expenses accumulate to over 100,000 yen on each occasion.

Additionally, the overall equipment needed for lacrosse, including sticks, protective gear, and cleats, amounts to around 80,000 yen, placing a substantial financial load on new students.

Through this crowdfunding effort, we aim to enrich our recruitment activities, subsidize travel expenses, and acquire essential gear. We earnestly ask for your warm support in making our dream of promotion a reality!

Project Overview for Support Requests


1. Funding Period: The crowdfunding campaign will run from March 16, 2026, to April 16, 2026. This is a preliminary estimate, and the ending date may change.
2. Fundraising Goal: 800,000 yen.
3. Allocation of Funds:
- Recruitment expenses (protective gear, equipment, and more)
- Purchase of equipment (cameras, balls, and others)
- Coaching expenses
- Travel and training costs

Support and Collaboration Opportunities


Spportunity, which offers one of the most affordable crowdfunding platforms in the industry, provides extensive support alongside a hands-on approach. We assist both professional and semi-professional athletes, student clubs, and teams in launching their crowdfunding campaigns. Unlike many other crowdfunding services that merely offer systems, Spportunity actively assists with project planning, return design, and promotional writing, ensuring teams receive thorough support throughout the process.

Furthermore, our dedicated writers will conduct interviews and create articles free of charge for participating teams, helping to publicize their endeavors widely to garner support. For further details on participation, please visit Spportunity.

Call for Partnership in Column Writing


Spportunity is also keen to establish partnerships for its media column, designed to shed light on lesser-known sports and athletes, along with their coaches and fans. This column aims to share compelling stories and impassioned narratives with the public. Interested collaborators are encouraged to reach out for further inquiries at [email protected]. Previous partnerships include prominent outlets like Yahoo! News and NTT Docomo.

About Tsukuba University Women's Lacrosse Team



For inquiries regarding this crowdfunding initiative, please contact Yoko Maekawa through email at [email protected].

About Spportunity



Spportunity emphasizes creating equal opportunities and fostering dreams in the sports sector, distinctive among crowd-funding ventures, where many team members are MBA graduates. Support for youth challenges and energizing local communities through sports remains core to our mission.


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