Minneapolis Washburn Soccer Boosters

ABOUT THE BOOSTERS

The Minneapolis Washburn Soccer Boosters is a volunteer non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission of supporting the tradition of a high quality soccer program at Washburn High School. The boosters raise funds to support the activities of all Washburn soccer teams. We collect booster fees, conduct community fundraisers, and solicit private donations to support program activities. In addition, boosters support the coaches and student-athletes, on and off the field. Boosters also maintain this website, document games in pictures, and organize team social events.

The Minneapolis Public Schools funds only the varsity and junior varsity teams, but at a minimal level. There are no district funds to pay for other coaches. To develop and maintain a strong soccer tradition at Washburn, money is needed to hire coaches and referees and to augment the varsity and junior varsity coaching staff. Booster funds are also used to sponsor team-building and community events like team meals, Super Soccer Saturday, and the kick-off picnic.

Capital Campaign for 2023-2024

Consider giving a donation to the Washburn Soccer program on Give To The Max 2023. Funds raised on Give To the Max day will go into the general fund for the Washburn Soccer Boosters.  Funds raised each year pay for the following:

YEARLY EXPENSES

1. The ability to fund 8 full teams (Varsity, JV, Academy A and Academy B) including coaches, uniforms, referees that the district does not cover across the boys and girls programs. 

2. Our largest share of booster funds help pay for coaching including Varsity assistants as well as coaches for our Academy A and B teams which are not covered by the district. This provides an opportunity for more kids to play and develop in the program that would not be possible without funds from the Boosters.

3. Team activities including meals, activities, and our end-of-year awards and recognition banquet.

4. Program wide gear such as player warm-ups and t-shirts

BIG TICKET ITEMS

1. JUGS Soccer ball Machine (Ball shooter) -

 $3250 A game changing tool for working on goalie skills and also attacking crosses!!

2. ORKZ Shooting Net $189

The Minneapolis Washburn Soccer Boosters do not maintain a large balance and depend on annual fundraising to be able to provide these opportunities to the kids at Washburn. 

We have created two campaigns for donors. You can support our soccer athletes by giving to either campaign. You'll see one for the Boys Program and one for the Girls Program. Your donations are greatly appreciated!