If you’re looking for an exciting and unique venue to host a fundraising event, Owlerton Stadium is the perfect answer…
Host your charity race night at one of South Yorkshire’s greatest greyhound racetracks and impress your guests with an unforgettable experience – all whilst collecting donations and raising awareness for your charity of choice!
What is a charity race night?
Charity race nights at Owlerton Stadium provide an evening of excitement, all in the name of your chosen charity.
Watch the greyhounds race and savour Owlerton’s delicious dishes and beverages – The buzz of the track is the ideal ambience to raise donations and invite your guests to an event to remember!
What does Owlerton Stadium Offer?
We provide our free ‘Fundracer’ tickets (a minimum of 20) for you to sell to your guests and keep the sales towards your total donations – Each ticket includes entry to the track, a racecard, and a drink. Owlerton Stadium offers a variety of mouth-watering dining options paired with a fantastic night at the dogs – What more could you ask for?
Host your charity evening in one, or more, of our much-loved areas including the Panorama Restaurant, our three bars, or our VIP Hospitality boxes. We have options to fit all budgets and Fundracers, which have everything you need for an extraordinary night.
How to raise extra money on the night
Although ticket selling is a great start, take your fundraising to the next level by offering additional fun activities on the night to help your charity even further!
Here are a few charity fundraising ideas to help you on your way…
- Raffle: Prior to the event, purchase an array of small gifts and treats for your guests to be in with the chance of winning through buying raffle tickets.
- Silent Auction: Showcase a few exclusive or larger items for your guests to auction for.
- Sponsor the race: Offer the guests the opportunity to sponsor one (or more) of the races – the race can even be named after them!
- Hold extra race-themed competitions within the group – for example, the overall quickest greyhound and overall slowest.
- Have donation buckets (or similar collections) on your tables.
What’s more, our Owlerton team are always more than happy to contribute prizes and treats towards your raffle – Don’t hesitate to ask us!
Have more questions?
Here are some of the FAQs about charity fundraising nights at Owlerton…
Does Owlerton provide a host for my fundraising event?
We recommend nominating a leader from your group to host the evening, as we do not provide one. However, if your ticket option is in the Panorama Restaurant or VIP Boxes, Owlerton’s waiting staff are present to answer any queries you may have.
Do you have a dress code?
Smart/casual is our suggested dress code. Though, you may want to incorporate this as one of your fundraising tactics, e.g. a best-dressed competition.
What’s included in the VIP Boxes?
If you want to go all out for your fundraiser, go VIP! Our boxes boast their own elevated balcony, refrigerated mini-bar, themed dining options, and table betting service facilities. Our VIP Boxes can host 20 people per box (min. 15) or can be joined together for groups of up to 80.
How many races are there?
Tuesday: 14 races
Friday: 12 races
Saturday: 16 races
* Subject to change
Can children attend my charity fundraiser?
Yes, but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
What are the stadium opening times?
Tuesday: 5.30pm
Friday: 6:00pm
Saturday: 5.30pm
