South Georgia Athletic Challenge

February 28th, 2009

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America have sponsored a new initiative in South Georgia. This premier partnership will assist in establishing Clubs throughout South Georgia. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Cook County started the corporate site for this initiative in Adel Georgia three years ago. Since their inception, Boys & Girls Clubs of Cook County has partnered with the Berrien County Collaborative to open a new location in South Georgia. The new Club located in Nashville has partnered with the Berrien County Board of Education and Collaborative to continue to build momentum for the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Georgia initiative.

Through the South Georgia Athletic Challenge (SGAC) we hope to provide greater awareness and support for this initiative. Recent studies have shown that after school programs are proven to be the most efficient and effective way to keep kids off the streets and in school. The SGAC will mark the first event of its kind for South Georgia. This is a voluntary event that will allow student athletes to compete and represent their schools in several challenges.

All participating student athletes must have a waiver signed by each of their respected coaches prior to entering the SGAC event. Each school may enter 2 eligible student athletes per event. One judge from each school must be present for each of the 12 events. There will be a drum competition throughout the day that will require each participating school to provide an eight member drum line to compete. The participating schools may also provide up to 3 participants for the slam-dunk showcase.

There will be a $25 registration fee for each school to participate in the event. The best score in each event will be registered and counted toward the event title. The details for sponsorship and registration are listed below. If you would like more details please call 229-686-6576 or go to www.yes2berrienkids.org and click on the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Georgia tab.

Schools that wish to participate may sign-up to sponsor the event in several ways, but it is not required. We will provide one 10X10 area for each school at no charge to sell school merchandise and memorabilia. No food or drinks may be sold at school booths. All other vendors must register with the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Georgia prior to event in order to secure space. Each vendor will receive 20-day passes to the SGAC event along with their $100 contribution for their booth space. Vendors will only be charged $100 for their 10X10 space, however, they will receive 20-tickets to the SGAC event along with the contribution. If they need more space, the price will incrementally go up by $100 per additional 10X10 space allotted for their booth. They will only receive 10 additional tickets for the second and third space expansion. Vendor placement is limited, so please register as soon as possible. (Please go to www.yes2berrienkids.org for registration forms).

Awards Ceremony: The overall winner of the SGAC will receive bragging rights and the SGAC CUP that will reside at their respective school for one year along. The School’s name will be engraved on the trophy, so everyone will know the winner for years to come. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place individual winners from each challenge will be awarded gold, silver, and bronze medals.

The top four teams will receive:

➢ 1st Place will receive $1,000, an engraved plaque and THE SGAC CUP.
➢ 2nd Place will receive $750 and an engraved plaque.
➢ 3rd Place will receive $500 and an engraved plaque.
➢ 4th Place will receive $250 and an engraved plaque.

**The SGAC is a team event and winners will be determined by number of points earned during each event. The school with the most points at the end of the day wins.

**The school with the most participants in attendance will receive a $250 scholarship. Due to Berrien County hosting the event, they will not be eligible to receive this scholarship.

If you are up for the challenge and interested in participating in the SGAC event, please go to our website at www.yes2berrienkids.org and click on the SGAC event info link. If you have questions, please contact Matt Jansen at 229-686-6576.