RI ELITE AAU BASKETBALL
About Rhode Island Elite - Champions of the Heart
Rhode Island Elite (RI Elite) was founded in 2015 as a non-profit 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization under the umbrella of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) one of the oldest and most respected youth amateur organizations in the United States. Co-Founders Nuri Mahmoud and Nick Light's proven success in academics and athletics has translated into success helping youth served by RI Elite.
RI Elite Goals
Our objective is to adequately prepare scholar athletes of outstanding character for college and to provide them with maximum exposure to collegiate coaches, with the goal of securing academic and or athletic scholarships to universities.
In our inaugural year, RI Elite is providing support to 100+ student athletes from our local community in the following areas:
Academic tutoring, a drug- and alcohol-free environment, guidance on healthy living and non-violent conflict resolution, athletic coaching including structured practices and participation in competitive tournaments with exposure to collegiate coaches.
Since the inception of RI Elite - Champions of the Heart; our students are receiving interest, scholarships and attending a number of prestigous colleges, universities and prepatory Schools. (See Full List by scrolling down)
How Can You Help Us?
Costs for our organization include tutoring, uniforms, tournament fees, travel expenses, and food.
Many of our student athletes and their families cannot bear the burden of these costs, we strive to cover these expenses for them. Your sponsorship helps to fund our expenses and helps give the youth of our community a better chance to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.
Because RI Elite is a 501(c)3 organization, your sponsorship donations are 100% tax deductible. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Nuri Mahmoud or Nicholas Light
Email: [email redacted]
Sponsorship Levels
We are grateful to all of our sponsors for your support, and we want to reward and recognize you for your contribution.
Fan Club: $100 - $500 donation
Custom RI Elite t-shirt
Captain’s Club: $500 - $999 donation
Custom RI Elite t-shirt, Custom RI Elite hooded sweatshirt
Silver Level Sponsor: $1,000 – $4,999 donation
Listing and link on RI Elite website sponsor page, including a picture of your business and contact information, On-going promotion on RI Elite’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) which reach more than 2,500 followers
Gold Level Sponsor: $5,000 - $9,999 donation
Listing and link on RI Elite website sponsor page, including a picture of your business and contact information, On-going promotion on RI Elite’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) which reach more than 2,500 followers. Your business’ logo on our uniforms, and Email advertising for your business to our email list
Platinum Level Sponsor: $10,000 + donation
Listing and link on RI Elite website sponsor page, including a picture of your business and contact information and Logo on our team banner being displayed at all tournaments. On-going promotion on RI Elite’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) which reach more than 2,500 followers
Your business’ logo on our uniforms and accessories
Email advertising for your business to our email list
Flyers/promotional items from your business will be given to tournament directors for distribution to teams and parents. Promotional events can be customized for your business.
Since inception our students are receiving interest, scholarships and attending prestigous colleges, universityiesand prepatory schools Including:
NCAA/NAIA Institutions of Higher Learning
Albright College
Adelphi University
Amherst College
Anna Maria
Bard College
Colby College
Colby-Sawyer
Community College Rhode Island
Central Maine CC
Curry College
Dickinson
Felician University
Fisher College
Georgian Court University
Ithaca College
Johnson and Wales University
Keene State
Keuca College
Nichols College
Norwich University
Paul Smith's College
Rhode Island College
Roger Williams University
Stonehill
Trinity College
University of New England
University Rhode Island
Wesleyan
Worcester Polytech Institute
NEPSAC Preparatory Schools
Canterbury School
Cushing Academy
Deerfield Academy
Hoosac School
Marrionapolis
Milton Academy
Pingree School
Providence Country Day
Putnam Science Academy
Rocky Hill School
St. George's
Tabor Academy
The Taft School
Williston NorthHampton
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