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Montana Institute of Sport Partnerships

Meet our partners and support Montana youth today.

Become a Partner

Sponsorship Opportunities

$1,000

Professional Development Grant

Provides teachers access to professional conferences and workshops

$2,000

Sponsor a School

8-week lesson plans with equipment provided

2-day onsite clinic provided by MIS

Curriculum provided

$10,000

Community Impact

Sponsor 5 schools in a community

$50,000

New Curriculum Impact

Create a new Try Sport curriculum

$100,000

Statewide Impact

Naming partner on all MIS materials and programs

The 26 Club: An Exclusive Community

The 26 Club (T26C) is an exclusive, invite-only community focused on increasing physical activity. Its name is inspired by the statistic that only 26% of young people get the recommended daily amount of physical activity, and the club aims to change this by making physical education an engaging part of K-12 students’ lives. Membership is limited to 26 like-minded individuals who believe in the positive impact of sports and the importance of movement-based activities. New members can only join through an invitation from an existing member. An annual membership fee of $5,000 supports the “TRY Sport” initiative and efforts to supercharge physical activity. As of late 2024, The 26 Club had 16 members.

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Member Benefits and Impact

Members of The 26 Club are invited to high-level professional sporting events and outdoor activities, gaining access to players, coaches, and professional environments typically unavailable to the public. Past trips include attending a USA vs. Canada rugby game in Los Angeles, where members met the USA Rugby National Team Head Coach and a national team player. Another trip to Edinburgh involved dinner with two Scottish international players and attending the Captain’s Run at Murrayfield Stadium, with a private catered suite where the rest of the team and coaching staff were met. The next planned event is Ireland vs. New Zealand in Chicago during the first weekend of November. Beyond these exclusive experiences, The 26 Club supports the Montana Institute of Sport (MIS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving physical education in Montana’s public schools.

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TRY Rugby was a fantastic and engaging way to introduce the sport of Rugby to my students. My students loved it, remained engaged the entire class period, and left with new learned skills and tired bodies. Well done!

Kjel OlsonBozeman - Anderson School
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I was a bit apprehensive to have TRY Rugby in our school but after having them with us I would certainly do it again! They promoted their sport well but they also lifted up our school sports even more. They are strong advocates for kids getting involved in all activities.

Brett BollwegWhitefish Middle School
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I've been looking for something new to add to the curriculum. This fit the bill. The presenter was engaging and able to read the groups and adjust as needed. The enthusiasm of the staff/presenters for the sport is evident. They are genuinely engaging the students to generate interest in the sport.

Jeff MeadSavage Public school
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I would recommend TRY Rugby to any school, at any level. My students had the opportunity to learn a new sport and skills from an expert that made the lesson fun and enjoyable. MIS is amazing and I cannot wait to have her back to CFHS next year!

Cydney Finberg-RobertsColumbia Falls High School
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TRY Rugby is an excellent way for kids to find an outlet that gives them a chance to express themselves in their own individual way. Rugby is fast growing and students really gravitate to the idea of being involved in an activity that involves physical, mental, and social growth. I would recommend TRY Rugby to any school.

Steve GradyNorth Middle School - Great Falls
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TRY Rugby came to our school and introduced the sport of Rugby to high school and middle school students. They loved it so much I had them come back for a second day and introduce it to the elementary kids! I would highly recommend bringing this to your school to let students experience the game of Rugby.

Maggie SpicherNorth Star School - Rudyard/Gildford

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