Hi ISC family,
ISC’s athletic program is in full swing. Our JV Soccer, JV Volleyball & Varsity Volleyball are preparing for games against other schools. The athletics department is looking to raise funds to support our program and acquire practice and game uniforms for our athletes. Despite the new normal, we hope that our athletes can see some game action soon. In the meantime, we are having our annual fundraiser program for this year: the STEP-A-THON, which will be implemented the week of the 23rd to the 29th of October.
Participation in this fundraiser is open for all students and ISC teachers, staff & parents. How does it work?
- Measure your steps: you need a device such as a fitbit, smartwatch, smartphone with an app or a simple step counter to keep track of your steps during the week of 23rd-29th of October. I recommend ‘Pacer’ app or ‘Stepz’ app or the health app that comes installed on your phone.
- Get sponsors to pledge: Get a pledge form online or from Ms. Sabina. Ask sponsors to pledge an amount for every 10,000 steps you take during the week. The minimum step per week is 50.000. The sponsor can pledge a flat rate for reaching 50.000 (example: “I pledge 25 guilders for reaching the minimum steps”) or the sponsor can challenge the stepper to any scenario. (example for reaching 75.000 steps, I will pledge 75 guilders.)
- Sponsors can sign up during this week up to the 22nd. The pledge forms with sponsor pledges are due on this date. Turn pledge form in to Ms. Sabina, Ms. Ivonne or Ms. Camille at either office.
- Step-a-thon week:. Participants start stepping on the 23rd and continue through the week. Every step counts towards the total number of steps for the week ending on the 29th at Midnight..
- From the 30th to November 1st is when you have to contact sponsors to confirm step totals and arrange for the collection of funds for steps achieved- assuming that you have reached your goal.
- All sponsored funds are due by Friday, November 5th.
- Prizes will be awarded to: 1. the team that raised the most funds, 2. the individual with the most steps for the week and 3. the team with the most steps for the week.
FAQ:
- Is there a minimum amount to pledge? Fls.1 (per 10,000 steps).
- Is there a maximum amount to pledge? NO
- Can you get more than one sponsor? You can get as many sponsors as you like.
- When & how do I collect? After the week of the actual Step-a-thon, Sponsors can deposit directly to ISC Varsity with the specification “Athletics Step-a-thon + name of the student/ participant sponsored”. Students can also collect and bring the funds along with their pledge form to Ms. Sabina. All funds pledged are due on Friday, November 5th.
Side note: please be mindful of sponsors that are already donating to GIN.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact Ms. Sabina at evertszs@isc.cw
Thank you in advance for supporting our athletics program at ISC.