Sponsorship
Becoming a sponsor of Simbotics comes with additional benefits, such as featuring your company's name on our apparel or placing your logo on our robot.
Sponsors receive a business receipt.
We are Simbotics
Representing our community on the world stage
We are Simbotics, a FIRST® Robotics Hall of Fame team from Governor Simcoe Secondary School in St. Catharines. Our team is dedicated to creating advanced robotics projects that challenge our technical and creative abilities, while building valuable skills in teamwork, leadership, and innovation.
To accomplish this, we need your help. Competing at a high level costs over $100,000 a year. We're seeking support from businesses to help us represent our community on the world stage.
How to support
Two ways to give
The primary form of support we receive is financial, and there are two options available depending on what aligns best with your preferences. We also strongly encourage you to reach out if you can contribute materials or machinery to assist our efforts.
Donation
Donations can be contributed directly to the team. Your branding will not be featured in any public-facing materials.
Donors receive a charitable receipt.
Donate onlineQuestions about supporting the team? Email info@simbotics.org.
Give online
Contributing through the school board
We accept sponsorships and donations directly through the DSBN's School Cash Online, and you'll receive a tax receipt for your contribution. A few details to keep in mind when using the site:
- For a custom amount, enter it as
20or20.00. Please don't use$or,. - Under School, select “Governor Simcoe Secondary School”.
- Under Initiative, select “Program Specific Donation”.
- Under Message to school board, enter “For Robotics Team”.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a sponsorship and a donation?
Becoming a sponsor of Simbotics will enable you to receive additional benefits such as featuring your company's name on our apparel or placing your logo on our robot. We are only permitted to distribute business receipts for such sponsorships. Donations can be contributed to the team and you will receive a charitable receipt for your contribution; however, your branding will not be featured in any public-facing materials.
What is “Garden City Youth Robotics Organization Inc.”?
Garden City Youth Robotics Organization Inc. is the name of the registered not-for-profit associated with Team 1114 Simbotics. Although the names are effectively synonymous, we publicly operate under the name Governor Simcoe Team 1114 Simbotics, as that is the more commonly known name.
How can I contribute online through the school board?
We accept sponsorships and donations directly through the DSBN under School Cash Online. Select “Governor Simcoe Secondary School” as the school, “Program Specific Donation” as the initiative, and write “For Robotics Team” in the message to the school board. You'll receive a tax receipt for your contribution.
Can I donate materials or machinery?
Absolutely. We strongly encourage you to reach out at info@simbotics.org if you can contribute materials or machinery to assist our efforts.