Check out the below article regarding an increase in schools around the country now charging kids to play sports at schools. This is why Sports Image® exists and what we aim to alleviate as more schools struggle to participate in sports programs for their students.
http://athleticbusiness.com/articles/lexisnexis.aspx?lnarticleid=1466509824&lntopicid=136030023
McHenry, Illinois– The McHenry High School Pom Squad is raising some much needed funds by partnering up with the McHenry Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting for a car wash on Saturday, July 30th from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
The car wash will take place in the parking lot of the local Maaco at 2826 Barney Court, McHenry, IL 60051 (just north of Culver’s (Rt 120) under the McHenry water tower).
The Pom squad will be able to keep all the money raised from each car wash. Additionally, Tony Licocci, owner of the McHenry Maaco, will also donate 10 percent of painting services estimated or appointed during the event.
Maaco recently partnered with Sports Image at select shops throughout the country to help raise revenue for local high schools. Scott King, owner of Sports Image Northern Illinois, has worked with Tony Licocci, owner of McHenry Maaco, and Natalie Simek, coach of McHenry High School Poms, to coordinate this exciting event.
Please come out and show your support for this important project.
McHenry High School Poms
Dayton, OH – July 2011 – Sports Image®, a leader in the high school and youth sports marketing industry, has just awarded their 14th Sports Marketing Franchise to Mr. Glenn Harper of Midlothian, VA. This is the first franchise awarded in the state of Virginia. Mr. Harper joins thirteen other existing franchises in ten different states awarded by Sports Image® in just its first two years of franchising.
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 $700,000 in cash and over $8,500,000 in equipment to schools and organizations throughout the United States and in Canada.
On the subject of high school sports, Mr. Harper states: “Having coached high school girls basketball, served as booster president and having two daughters who played high school sports I have seen how sports build character and sense of team like nothing else. When I started to see the struggles so many schools and organizations were having getting the resources they needed to provide our young people the opportunity to succeed — I really wanted to be part of a solution.”
“Glenn is going to be a great addition to our growing Sports Image® network,” said Mr. Eric Horstman, President of Sports Image®. “His practical experience in business management partnered with his coaching experience and school connections are the perfect fit for helping local schools and organizations throughout central Virginia.”
“I was starting to look for a new career to allow me to utilize my experience in sports and desire to help make a difference. When I saw what Sports Image® was doing to help schools and organizations get the items that they needed for free it was a no brainer to want to join the team,” stated Mr. Harper. “The more I have learned about Sports Image® and what they are all about, the more my excitement builds to get rolling as their first franchise in Virginia!”
“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 groundfloor in local markets across the country,” said Mr. Horstman. “We are on pace to have over 20+ franchises operating across the country by the end of 2011.”
To get involved or to get your school or organization some help – visit http://www.sportsimageinc.com/.
Troy High School, OH was just mailed a check for close to $500 from Sports Image® as part of its shared revenue program. The school had previously received a new scrolling board thanks to local sponsors working together with Sports Image® in support of the school. We wish Troy High School the best!
Wauconda, Illinois– Wauconda High School will soon be the recipient of a brand-new scoreboard at Ray Porten Athletic field. The scoreboard will be state-of-the-art and the school will get it absolutely FREE without any work or financial obligation on behalf of the school.
The scoreboard project started as an agreement between the high school Athletic Director, James Vanfleet and Sports Image®. Sports Image® is responsible for securing advertising around the scoreboard. In years to come, the school will receive revenue for their athletic programs as a result of future sponsorships on the scoreboard.
“This is a great opportunity for both Wauconda High School and local/regional businesses,” said Scott King, Owner, Sports Image® Northern Illinois. “The school is going to get a very high quality product and revenue for their athletic department whereas the sponsor will receive great exposure at the sporting events and the knowledge that they helped their local high school. The reduction in state educational budgets has made it possible for local/regional businesses to truly partner with Wauconda High School.”
“By working together with our business community and Sports Image we hope to make this wonderful upgrade to our main athletic field as soon as possible,” says James Vanfleet, Athletic Director at Wauconda High School.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!