Sports Image® is thrilled to announce that they are beginning their second campaign with the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety as a sponsor for various schools in the area. Mac and Julia Yocum, KY, are thankful for the generosity of the Office of Highway Safety and they are excited to help local schools strengthen their athletic programs and generate the revenue they need. Good luck to you in Kentucky and thanks for the support from our sponsor!
Sports Image®, NC, has just joined forces with the Wilmington Tigers to raise $25,000 in revenue for the organization. The Wilmington Tigers, a minor league football team in Wilmington, NC, is embarking on its 8th season in operation and due to their continued success of seasons past, the team has been awarded a multi-year contract to play their home games at the legendary Legion Stadium Sports Complex, where they play matches such as the Superbowl which is the biggest event in football and where people like do bets online. The Tigers focus on their main mission of providing a strong, community-based program that provides a fun and affordable venue for football fans as well as allow talented athletes the ability to showcase their skills. The team’s General Manager, Dr. Christopher Harris, has committed to a 2 year agreement with Sports Image® owner, Scott Kennedy, for its marketing efforts in the community and Scott is eager to help the Wilmington Tigers reach their goal! As Football Index isn’t a bookmaker per-se (you’re not placing bets on specific events, but instead, purchasing virtual stocks and shares in footballers) there aren’t actually betting markets available. However, that doesn’t mean you won’t have plenty of choice. I was pleased to find that they offer a tremendous number of players, spanning a variety of different leagues. In a recent interview with the site’s CEO – Adam Cole – the company revealed that as they allow players from more countries to join they’ll be expanding the number of sports leagues you’ll be able to play. I’ll be keeping a close eye on this and will update this review accordingly when new leagues become available. For now, you’ll be able to purchase players from UK, Swedish, Canadian and Irish leagues. Unlike many traditional football betting apps, Football Index is very well designed. The website looks state-of-the-art and fits well with the modern, futuristic function it aims to provide players. A clear navigation menu allows you to work your way around the site, and once you’re logged in you’ll see all the different trading options available to you. One of my favourite parts of the site was the sign-up function. Many sportsbooks make you go through quite a long-winded sign-up process and that’s just not the case with Football Index. You can even auto-populate some sign-up details using Facebook/Google if you want. Football Index also works seamlessly on mobile devices. You don’t need to download anything (although they do have an iOS and Android app if you prefer) and as long as you have a working internet connection you’ll be all set. I even found the account creation process to be simple from their mobile-optimized too – something which I can’t say about the vast majority of bookies today. You can check the very interesting concept about Football Index Review here. When I was putting this review of Football Index together I wanted to see exactly which payment methods were available to punters. Unfortunately, it appears as though Football Index currently offer just two payment methods – both of which are debit and credit cards. They allow you to make deposits and withdrawals using VISA and MasterCard only. Supported Payment Methods: When I was putting this review of Football Index together I wanted to see exactly which payment methods were available to punters. Unfortunately, it appears as though Football Index currently offer just two payment methods – both of which are debit and credit cards. They allow you to make deposits and withdrawals using VISA and MasterCard only. Supported Payment Methods: Debit Card I find this to be a bit disappointing. I’d have thought a site with as much momentum as Football Index would offer a great selection of payment methods – although they may well add more in future. When it comes to depositing and withdrawing, you will not be charged any fees to do so. This is a positive point – and I simply can’t stand when bookmakers charge you to cash out your own winnings! They also process winnings quickly, and I found on their website that they process all outstanding withdrawals each working day between the hours of 12PM and 3PM. I find this to be a bit disappointing. I’d have thought a site with as much momentum as Football Index would offer a great selection of payment methods – although they may well add more in future. When it comes to depositing and withdrawing, you will not be charged any fees to do so. This is a positive point – and I simply can’t stand when bookmakers charge you to cash out your own winnings! They also process winnings quickly, and I found on their website that they process all outstanding withdrawals each working day between the hours of 12PM and 3PM. As with any kind of financial trading, Football Index takes security incredibly seriously. I’m told that the site uses state-of-the-art technology to ensure the trading system cannot be abused, and software runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure the mechanism isn’t being taken advantage of. I also mentioned licensed a bit earlier on in this review. Football Index currently holds two online gambling licenses. The first, is from the UK’s Gambling Commission. The UKGC are one of the world’s leading online gambling regulators, and they ensure that Football Index adheres to all relevant laws and restrictions. The company also holds a gambling license from the Jersey Gambling Commission. They’re not as well-known as the UKGC, but they allow the bookmaker to offer their services to punters outside the UK. They are also a voluntary member of IBAS. Once I’ve joined a bookmaker I’m in the process of reviewing, one of the first things I look at is the customer support facilities available to me. Like all leading bookmakers, Football Index offer live chat support. You’ll see a “Chat With Us’ button on the bottom left-hand-corner of the website. Clicking on this will pop out a small chat box, where you simply need to enter your name, email and message. You will then be connected with a trained customer support rep in a minute or two. If you prefer, you can also get in touch with the customer support team via email and telephone – although in my opinion it’s a lot easier just to use live chat. The team is pretty good at helping you out and the wait times are minimal, so I feel it’s the best way of getting in touch by far.
Greenville High School, MI, is the proud recipient of a new scoreboard courtesy of Sports Image®. With the help of our Michigan-based Project Manager, John Watson, local businesses were brought together with the school to provide sponsorships for the purchase of the board. We wish Greenville the best of luck with their new equipment and hope it serves them well in their upcoming season.
Dayton, OH – March 2012 – Sports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 19th Sports Marketing Franchise to Bradley M. and Marquita Kerley of Flower Mound, TX. We are eager to welcome this franchise, which marks the first to open in the state of Texas. Bradley and Marquita join over 15 other existing franchises in 12 different states awarded by Sports Image® in just its first two and-a-half years of franchising.
“Owning our own business has always been a dream. We now have the opportunity to work our passion, helping the local youth and students while assisting schools and organizations meet their goals. Sports Image is that difference in Texas.”
Since 2002, Sports Image® has helped schools and organizations obtain state-of-the-art equipment and much needed revenue for their athletic programs as budgets continue to dry up nationwide. The program has zero cost to the schools and organizations. Through its’ unique, grassroots sports marketing approach and by leveraging existing relationships, Sports Image® has given over $850,000 in cash and over $10,000,000 in equipment to schools and organizations throughout the United States and in Canada.
“We are excited to have Bradley and Marquita as part of our team,” stated Eric Horstman, President of Sports Image®. “The couple’s vast network of connections and fiery spirit will be a good fit to lead Sports Image® in the Lone Star State.”
“Sports Image® is the first national franchise to market through youth sports. We’ve been helping schools, clubs, community Parks and Recs, churches, and other youth organizations offset Pay-to-Play for over 10 years. In July 2009 we franchised our organization to put vested business owners on the ground floor in local markets across the country,” said Mr. Horstman. “We are on pace to have over 30+ franchises operating across the country by December of 2012.”
To get involved or to get your school or organization some help – visit www.sportsimageinc.com.
Sports Image® would like to welcome its 19th franchise territory to the team. Brad Kerley, TX, is the newest franchisee to join the company and also the first franchise in the big state of Texas. Brad is eager to start generating revenue and equipment to the local schools and organizations in his homestate. We can’t wait to work with Brad and welcome him to our company!
Check out our very first Big Score site below. Katie Klein, CT, has successfully partnered local businesses in her area with Fairfiled Ludlow Baseball. Gift card sales are still taking place so make sure to visit the page for enticing deals that help young athletes stay in the game. Thanks to all who support this great cause and enjoy your discounts!
http://flb-ct.thebigscore.org/
Parkville, MD. – Parkville High School received a free scoreboard for the stadium field. The new, state-of-the-art, energy-efficient board replaced a 20-year-old scoreboard. The scoreboard project started as an agreement between Sports Image® and Parkville High School Athletic Director Jeff Markle.
Following the installation of the scoreboard, Markle thanked Sports Image® franchise owner Sue Taylor. “An attractive, functional, up-to-date scoreboard is a must-needed component for a successful athletic program and it would not have been possible without the help of you and Sports Image®. As busy as Athletic Directors are today, there was no way I could have put the time and energy into raising the funds necessary for such a project. ” Markle said.
“This is truly a win-win situation for both the school and the sponsor,” said Taylor. “The school receives a quality product and revenue for their athletic department and the sponsor will receive great exposure at the sporting events at the school.”
Sports Image® secured funding through sponsorships from local businesses including Destinations Credit Union, Quail Run Assisted Living, the Woodlands Assisted Living, White Marsh Mall, Jerry’s Chevrolet and Toyota, Mars Supermarket, Gino’s Burgers & Chicken, and ABC Driver Education.
The new scoreboard features ad panels from sponsors.
The article below is a very inspirational piece for those of you trying to kick start your business or life goals:
Sports Image® is happy to announce that they will be sending a check for $1,500 to Freeland High School, MI. We are thrilled to have helped Freeland High School’s atheltic department not only receive a new scoreboard, but get some much needed revenue to boost their athletic program. Good luck Freeland High School!
Dayton, OH – February 2012– Sports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 18th Sports Marketing Franchise to Traci and Aaron Tattersall of Denver, CO. This is the first franchise awarded in the state of Colorado and also the first to open west of the Mississippi. The Tattersall’s join seventeen other existing franchises in 12 different states awarded by Sports Image® in just its first two-and-a-half years of franchising.
“We, too, have been impacted with the budget cuts in Colorado schools, and couldn’t be more excited to own a business that helps athletic programs procure equipment that may have otherwise been impossible for them. We want the absolute best for our children and to own a business that is dedicated to helping schools and other organizations all across Colorado makes me extremely proud as a parent and as a Colorado businesswoman,” stated Mrs. Tattersall.
Since 2002, Sports Image® has helped schools and organizations obtain state-of-the-art equipment and much needed revenue for their athletic programs as budgets continue to dry up nationwide. The program has zero cost to the schools and organizations. Through its’ unique, grassroots sports marketing approach and by leveraging existing relationships, Sports Image® has given over $850,000 in cash and over $10,000,000 in equipment to schools and organizations throughout the United States and in Canada. This year, Sports Image® will also be launching The Big Score, an online revenue-generating program to complement its current programs.
“The Tattersall’s are going to be a great addition to our growing Sports Image® franchise network,” said Mr. Eric Horstman, President of Sports Image®.” As parents in the Colorado school systems, they are seeing firsthand the impact that declining budgets are having on sports and other extracurricular activities. I applaud them for wanting to be a part of the solution… to be a part of Sports Image®.”
“Sports Image® is the first national franchise to market through youth sports. We’ve been helping schools, clubs, community Parks and Recs, churches, and other youth organizations offset Pay-to-Play for over 10 years. In the summer of 2009 we franchised our organization to put vested business owners on the ground floor in local markets across the country,” said Mr. Horstman. “We are on pace to have over 30+ franchises operating across the country by the end of 2012.”
To get involved or to get your school or organization some help – visit www.sportsimageinc.com.
