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Dec 2010 Middle School Athletics Meeting Update
I just wanted to update you on our Middle School Athletics meeting from last night. The group voted unanimously to make our next payment to the school district. If possible, can we present it to you guys and the school board at the meeting in January? By that time, I should also have the final budget numbers for the Fall Season and preliminary numbers for Winter Sports.
I’m not sure if you were able to see the parade on Saturday, but 70 middle school athletes were in the parade on our Refuse To Lose our Middle School Sports float. We had banners with our new campaign logo and mascots greeting the crowd. A short video is on our website. Continue reading
Fort Mill Middle School Athletic 1st Golf Fundraiser A Success
On Friday, Sept. 17, the Booster Clubs from Fort Mill sponsored their first annual Golf Tournament at Tega Cay Golf Club. The funds raised from this tournament go directly to funding middle school sports in Fort Mill. 124 players participated (full field) and $12,000 was raised. The goal was to have 80 players and $8,000-$10,000 in revenue.
The key to the success of this event was largely in part to volunteers from each middle school and the community’s support. Without the support of the entire community, Fort Mill would not have middle school sports. Many of those involved as volunteers or as players do not have students in the middle school program. However, everyone involved has the same belief that middle school sports is a necessity for students. Along with the obvious health benefits, sports offer so many life lessons that aren’t taught in the classroom.
As part of the drastic budget cuts for the 2010-2011 school year, the FM school board cut middle school sports. Continue reading