Pilot Games

Four pilot games were conducted during the 2007-08 season with overwhelming success.  All host schools are happy to answer questions and discuss their experiences with the pilot program.

Ironton vs. Logan Elm – November 16, 2007
Rumpke sponsored the game and made a contribution to the Foundation on behalf of both schools. Fans in attendance received a coupon to be used at either of Rumpke’s locations in Ironton and Circleville. Tickets were $3 for adults and $2 for students. All proceeds from ticket sales were split between Ironton and Logan Elm. Ironton’s split was used to support the Tiger Clan Scholarship Program and Logan Elm’s split went to the Community Soup Kitchen in Circleville.

Logan Elm Athletic Administrator - Rod Smith (rodsmith@mail.gsn.k12.oh.us)

Logan Elm Coach - Doug Stiverson

Findlay vs. Mansfield Senior – November 21, 2007
All athletes (not just basketball) participated in the service project assisting with flood cleanup. Many students helped with tearing drywall out of homes and removal of flood damaged items. Participating schools split the proceeds and both used the money raised ($600 to each school) for scholarships on a local basis. Funds were raised through ticket sales ($5 for adults and $4 for students).
 

Findlay Athletic Administrator - Jerry Snodgrass (jsnodgrass@findlaycityschools.org)

Findlay Coach - Jim Rucki

Princeton vs. St. Xavier – January 5, 2008
Participating schools honored former Princeton basketball coach Bill Brewer, who passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2007. The participating schools wanted to assist Coach Brewer’s three daughters and focused their efforts on raising money for the Brewer Children Education Fund. The evening generated over $10,000 for the Education Fund. Funds were raised through ticket sales ($6 for adults and $3 for students), t-shirt sales, and wristband sales. In addition, St. Xavier announced that all of their “split-the-pot” earnings for the entire 2007-08 season would be donated and the Butler County Basketball Officials Association also made a contribution to the Education Fund. Also, Princeton created a mentoring program for youth in the area.

Princeton Athletic Administrator - Scott Kaufman (SKaufman@princeton.k12.oh.us)

Princeton Coach - Josh Andrews

New Philadelphia vs. Harrison Central – January 8, 2008
Members of the varsity football and basketball teams worked for two days at the Salvation Army, assisting with food and gift basket sorting, packing and distributing. Instead of charging admission, fans attending the Foundation Game were asked to donate canned goods. The participating schools then divided all the canned goods that were received and donated them to food pantries in each community.  In addition, participating schools created a “Shooting for Scholarships” program where all basketball student-athletes sold paper basketballs for a $1 each for approximately a month leading up to their Foundation Game. The paper basketballs were then displayed in the school. Organizers also raffled off 4 tickets to a Cleveland Cavaliers game and dinner for 4 at Texas Roadhouse. Through the “Shooting for Scholarships” program, the participating schools over $1,300 for local scholarships. Each school secured a local sponsor who made a contribution to the Foundation on behalf of each school. One of the sponsors was a local radio station who also promoted the event in advance and provided live coverage of the game itself.

New Philadelphia Athletic Administrator - Tom Farbizo (farbizot@npschools.org)

New Philadelphia Coach - Phil Tidrick


 

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