THANKSGIVING LACROSSE CLASSIC
STICKS FOR SOLDIERS TEAM INFORMATION
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FEE
2023 Team Fee Varsity Boys and Girls, $1,200.00. Payable to: Sticks for Soldiers, Inc., memo note: S4S2023. Sticks for Soldiers is a 501(c)(3) per the IRS Code FEIN # 46-0962202.
REGISTRATION
We will be accepting (up to) 32 boys and 12 girls teams to register using the link provided below. All entries are timestamped, and we will notify teams as they secure their spot in the tournament. Once we’ve reached the allotment of boys and girls teams, we will make an announcement that registration is closed. Due to the limited number of teams, we ask that you only register a team knowing you have a 14 person roster who can attend, and that you can commit to submitting your full registration fee by Friday, November 10, 2023.
Follow link below to register your team(s)
PAYMENT
All Team donation fees are due no later than November 10, paid by check(s). As this is a once-a-year charity event, in the event of a weather cancellation, team fees will not be refunded but will be donated to the honorees.
Payment/Donation Address:
Sticks for Soldiers, Inc.
PO Box 475
Fairfield, CT 06824-0475
Attn: c/o Toffer Kleinbeck, Treasurer
WAIVERS
We require waivers for every single player who participates in this event.
We've streamlined the process. Please follow the ’Jotform‘ link below to sign and submit the player waiver.
https://form.jotform.com/232916852736061
Please keep in mind that we will need to ask any player who hasn't completed a waiver to sit out.
FUND RAISING
Teams are encouraged to raise additional funds for the cause. This “Challenge Donation” is in addition to the team entry fee. Teams that raise $1,000 in the Challenge Donation will be given 14 commemorative Sticks for Soldiers T-shirts at the information table.
COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS
We plan to include the names of all participating teams on the back of the Shirt. These will be on sale throughout the event. Be sure to get team registration and payment in by November 11.
DONATIONS
Checks made payable to “Sticks for Soldiers, Inc.” Please include ”S4S2023“ in comments/memo.
VOLUNTEER
This event can only take place with the generous help of our volunteers.
Looking for ways help? Look no further. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities at the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAAAB29A1F8C25-45656129-volunteer
GAME SCHEDULE
TBA – predicated on number of teams. Schedule will be posted on the evening of Tuesday, November 21.
FIELDS
Fairfield Ludlowe High School Taft Field, Tomlinson Middle School turf field, and Fairfield University Rafferty Field (Girls).
SCHEDULE
8:00 – Arrival
9:00 – Games begin
11:50 – Ceremony honoring 2023 beneficiary, SPC Reda Said
– Honor Guard, National Anthem
– Introduction of Honoree
– Keynote Speaker: Ron Farina – Vietnam Veteran and Author
1:00 – Afternoon games begin
3:30 – Games conclude