Clio High School, MI just received a check for $1,000 on behalf of the Sports Image® revenue sharing program. Thanks to the help of sponsors working with Sports Image®, the school was able to purchase a new scrolling table, with funds on the way for use in their athletic department. We hope Clio High School enjoys the revenue!
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8 GOOD SAM FLYIN TO THE HOOP ALUMNI DRAFTED INTO THE NBA
Dayton, OH – June 2011 – The NBA draft was full of Good Samaritan Flyin’ to the Hoop Alumni last evening. In total, 8 past participants of the annual event were drafted into the NBA – 5 of which went in the first round. Every January, the event brings the best talent from around the country to play against the best Ohio teams at the Trent Arena in Dayton, OH in what is regarded as one of the premiere high school basketball showcases in the nation.
This year the drafted alumni included:
- #4 Overall Tristan Thompson (of Findlay Prep, NV) to Cleveland Cavaliers
- #8 Brandon Knight (Pinecrest HS, FL) to Detroit Pistons
- #21 Nolan Smith (Oak Hill Academy, VA) to Portland Trailblazers
- #28 Norris Cole (Dunbar, OH) to Miami Heat
- #29 Cory Joseph (Findlay Prep, NV) to San Antonio Spurs
- #37 Trey Thompkins (Oak Hill Academy,VA ) to LA Clippers (w/ other former FTTH player DeAndre Jordan)
- #39 Jeremy Tyler (San Diego HS, CA) to Golden State – Jeremy played his senior year of high school overseas, and
- #52 Deandre Liggins (Findlay Prep, NV) to Orlando Magic.
These 8 draftees will join 11 other Good Sam Flyin’ to the Hoop Alumni in the NBA next fall.
Since 2003, the Good Samaritan Flyin’ to the Hoop Invitational has featured more than 250 players that have gone on to play Division I College Basketball—including 15 McDonalds All Americans and now 19 NBA players. Teams from more than 20 different states have been represented. The annual event showcases approximately 30 teams each year playing 16 games over the MLK, Jr. holiday weekend in January. Each year more than 200 members of the media and college coaches nationwide attend the event along with 16,000+ fans.
This year’s event to be played again at the Trent Arena in Dayton, Ohio will be the 10-year anniversary of the showcase. The dates for the 10-year anniversary will be January 13 (Fri), 14, 15, 16, 2012. Games will be added on Friday night this upcoming year because of the abundance of teams that would like to participate. So far, over 20 teams have been contracted to play including national power Findlay Prep (NV) and 5 time state champion in Georgia, Norcross High School.
Sports Image® is the parent company of Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop.
Western Kentucky Receives Revenue Sharing Checks
Thanks to a hefty sponsorship by a local area McDonald’s, 8 schools in Western Kentucky were able to receive $4,800 as part of the Sports Image® revenue sharing program. Checks will be presented to the lucky schools for the much needed use in their athletic departments. We wish each school the best and hope this revenue helps keep their athletic programs strong.
Sports Image Provides Stewardson-Strausburg A Check
Stewardson-Strausburg High School, IL is the happy recipient of a revenue sharing check from Sports Image®. As part of its promise to get schools the revenue and equipment they need, Sports Image® was able to not only purchase a new scoring table, but provided the school with a check for $500. More revenue sharing is scheduled to take place in the future. Congratulations Stewardson-Strausburg!
Sports Image Helps Clover Hill By Sending Revenue
Once again, Sports Image® has helped school athletic programs stay alive by providing revenue to schools through revenue sharing. A check for $800 was recently sent to Clover Hill High School, VA and more checks are headed its way. Sports Image® was also able to connect sponsors to the school in order to purchase a new football scoreboard. Congratulations Clover Hill!
Sports Image Sends Check To Greenville High School
Keeping in true fashion to the principles of helping school programs across the United States, Sports Image® sent Greenville High School, MI a check for $1,120. This check was a result of the revenue sharing program that Sports Image® offers for renewals of sponsorships on athletic equipment purchased by Sports Image®. The school not only received the new equipment, but also received money to be used for their athletic program, with more checks on the way. Congratulations Greenville High School!
Sports Image Also Helping Park Districts
Introducing Clermont County PARK PERKS Card
Batavia, OH May 2011 – Local businesses in Clermont County will have an opportunity to promote their services and support the Clermont County Park District on a new Park Perks Card to be distributed throughout the community.
The Park Perks project started as an agreement between Clermont County Park District and Kevin Shellberg from Sports Image®. The Clermont County Park District will receive revenue as a result of the advertising sponsorships on the Park Perks Card. Sports Image® is responsible for securing the advertising sponsorships.
“This is truly a win-win situation for residents of Clermont County and the sponsors,” said Kevin Shellberg, of Sports Image®. “The Clermont County Park District will have the opportunity to promote their parks in addition to receiving revenue for future improvements. The sponsors will receive amazing exposure to park visitors throughout Clermont County.”
“We continually look for ways to fund improvements to our facilities and look forward to working with Sports Image®” said Chris Clingman, Director of Clermont County Park District. “The new Park Perks program will provide our visitors with great savings at local businesses that support our parks.”
For anyone interested in becoming an advertising sponsor on the Park Perks Card please contact Kevin Shellberg at 513-560-7565 or kevin@sportsimageinc.com.
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Final OH Rankings published for Boy’s HS Basketball
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A link below to the final Ohio Boys Rankings heading into the playoffs….and the tourney is well represented with:
- 4 tourney schools in Division I in the final Top Ten represented;
- 6 tourney schools (including #1) in Division II in the final Top Ten represented;
- 1 tourney school (the #1 school) in Division III in the final Top Ten represented
Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop is the subsidiary of Sports Image®
ESPN’s Recap of Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop
Check out ESPN’s article which distinguishes some of the top competitors of the 2011 Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop tournament.
Good Samaritan Hospital Flyin’ to the Hoop is a subsidiary of Sports Image®
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/basketball/mens/news/story?id=6037828