McCallum Weight Room Upgrade

An initiative to raise money to replace the weight racks and benches in the weight room.

first $15k in new donations
will be matched

A word from McCallum Athletic Director, Coach G

Weight Room Upgrade

Total Donations

Amount Pledged

New Donation Match

About the Fundraiser

What is the Fundraiser?

The Football Booster Club is raising funds to replace the weight racks and benches in our weight room, a crucial upgrade for our McCallum Athletics department.
Newer, space-efficient equipment will enable all McCallum athletes to train more effectively and reach their full potential.

What are we buying?

New-to-us racks and benches are being purchased to increase workout stations. This allows more athletes to train at the same time. If we surpass the amount, we will buy weights to support the added workout stations.

Where are we buying?

PURE Fitness Innovations specializes in refurbishing commercial-grade fitness equipment in Peoria, IL. We will purchase the weight racks previously used at the University of Alabama. They will arrive at Mac in our beautiful blue and white colors.

When are we buying?

We will raise funds until November 8, 2024, and purchase by December. Those who donate at the Squire ($250) level or higher by November 8 can have their name displayed on a commemorative plaque in the McCallum field house.

What happens to the current equipment?

The current racks and benches will be donated to Lamar Middle School.

a timeline of events: oct 2024 collect funds nov to dec 2024 purchase equipment Spring 2025 equipment delivered & installed

Thank You to our Previous Sponsors

Thank you to those who previously donated through the Givebutter campaign and other avenues. Your past support has been instrumental in our progress. 

We have secured just over $8,000 for the weight equipment through all the efforts. The total amount needed to purchase the racks and benches is $35,050.

Sponsorship Impact

Benefits Current Athletes

The weight room is available to all McCallum athletes. Nearly every athletic program at McCallum regularly uses this facility.

Increases Capacity

The weight room currently has single-side racks, which limits usage. Replacing the single-sided racks with double-sided racks increases capacity by 33%.

Benefits Future Athletes

The weight room is used during the summer Strength and Conditioning camp open to middle school students.

How You Can Help

Donate

Every dollar counts!

Your tax-deductible contributions directly impact our athletes’ training environment.

Spread the Word

Share our cause with friends, family, and local businesses.

The more people know, the more we can raise!

About the McCallum Weight Room

 

Current Weight Room Layout

The current weight room holds 15 single-sided racks.
There are three rows of 5 racks.

Single-Sided Racks
Three rows of 5 stations
15 Total Stations

Future Weight Room Layout

The refurbished double-sided racks will be placed in two rows of 5 in the center of the room.

Double-sided racks are space-efficient, allowing two athletes to use the same station. This improves our athletes’ experience, allowing more athletes to work out simultaneously.

Double-sided Racks
Two rows of 5 stations
20 Total Stations

Double weightlifting rack

 

The Competition’s Weight Room

McCallum Athletes compete against teams with more equipment. Check out Bastrop High School’s athletic facilities.

Bastrop High School
Two rows of 6 double-sided, branded racks
24 Total Stations

We Have the Opportunity to Impact McCallum Athletics

Who can sponsor?

This sponsorship opportunity is open to everyone, including:

  • Families of current Mac Knights
  • Families of future Mac Knights
  • Families of current and future Lamar Scotties
  • Community members and friends of the Knights

When can I sponsor?

Now until November 8th, 2024.

This fundraising effort is different from past campaigns with no end date… this time, your donated dollars immediately impact our young athletes.

What are the sponsorship levels?

We’re offering four sponsorship levels with a “Knights theme”:

  • Royal Court sponsor: $1,000
  • Duke sponsor: $750
  • Baron sponsor: $500
  • Squire sponsor: $250
  • As you Wish: <$250

Donations at the Squire level, $250+, are plaque-level sponsors.

As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, your donation to the McCallum Football Booster Club, Inc. is tax deductible.

Instantly Double Your Impact

Anonymous donors have pledged to match $15,000 in new sponsorships

Future Athletic Improvements

Weights

More Weights

Increasing rack capacity also means more weights are needed to load on the barbells. Funds donated that exceed the current initiative will be used to buy more plates.

Turf

Indoor Turf

Turf installed on the fieldhouse floor has been a wish-list item for years.  McCallum has no indoor practice space for those days when the heat is too much or during inclement weather. The turf would provide a proper indoor practice space for football, soccer, and baseball teams.

Questions?

Contact the McCallum Football Booster Treasurer.