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Post by backonthegrind on Dec 15, 2009 14:01:49 GMT -6
Coaches,
I am looking into doing a Lift-a-Thon fundraiser when we test our kids next, the week before spring break. I've seen where some programs do it infront of an audience. I'm not interested in that. I'm looking for a format that some of you may of used that is simple for the kids and coaching staff.
If you have a format that you have used and don't mind shaing can you please email it to me at jstone@pisd.edu.
Thanks!
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Post by redandwhite on Dec 15, 2009 14:14:07 GMT -6
We create a pledge sheet that allows for either a flat rate pledge or a value per % of body weight on core lifts (Bench + Squat + Clean divided by body weight) For example if the percentage is 400%, a 5 cent pledge would $20, a 10 cent pledge would be $40. Like you suggested, we just tie it in with our testing schedule, and do not have an audience.
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Post by groundchuck on Dec 15, 2009 14:36:48 GMT -6
We create a pledge sheet that allows for either a flat rate pledge or a value per % of body weight on core lifts (Bench + Squat + Clean divided by body weight) For example if the percentage is 400%, a 5 cent pledge would $20, a 10 cent pledge would be $40. Like you suggested, we just tie it in with our testing schedule, and do not have an audience. We did one basically like redandwhite described above. At a small school in a rural area we did really really well. We had the seniors draft teams and compete for which team could raise the most money. This added a little competition factor to the event. |
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Post by gdn56 on Dec 15, 2009 21:02:44 GMT -6
We did this as well...basically we had flat rate sponsors or penny, nickel, dime, or dollar sponsors. The sponsors pledged the ammount to the combined total for their max on bench, squat, and clean. We moved the weights into the gym and played music...invited the whole school and community to come watch. It was great because the kids went out and got sponsors and really lifted well with the added excitement of having people in there watching. We were able to raise about $4,500 in a day...not bad for a team with about 30 players.
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Post by coachcastleman on Dec 16, 2009 11:07:58 GMT -6
We do the typically pledge sheet like everyone else. Our lift a thon is at the end of the summer. We usually raise around $5000. We only had 29 guys this year, but usually are around 35 players. Our community does a good job supporting our team.
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Post by hsrose on Dec 16, 2009 13:57:47 GMT -6
an oddball idea struck me while walking back from lunch after reading this post. Has anyone tried a Read-a-thon? Not fleshed out but could be away to get the academics (reading) coupled with the athletic. Do a school-wide thing where for 2-3 weeks each English class would set aside 30 minutes for reading. The class reads for the time, count the pages, and use that for sponsors. Have to be bigger sponsors to go with this. Gets the whole school involved (how committed is your administration), gets a lot of press, and maybe earn some funds.
Any thoughts on this? Like I said, not fleshed out and lots of potholes, but I like the concept.
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Post by John Knight on Dec 17, 2009 9:38:20 GMT -6
and hands the $$$ over to the football team? Why would you have the reading class do that?
You lost me, dude!
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Post by hsrose on Dec 17, 2009 10:04:31 GMT -6
johnknight - Like I said, oddball. Trying to get more participation from the school and students. Split any $$ between ASB/class year/club and football. Just something to get more involvement with the school. Something that pretty much anyone can do without having to break a sweat or wash a car.
Just an idea.
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Post by John Knight on Dec 17, 2009 10:26:55 GMT -6
I think if you raised money reading the $$$ would go to the library to buy books. What do I know?
I am just pulling your leg, man, any way you can get all the students involved and get a cut for the football team, more power to you!
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