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High Schools are always seeking new opportunities
to generate funds for their academic and athletic
programs. Whether it's buying new cheerleading uniforms,
funding a field trip or buying a new
marquee—whatever the cause may be...
WE
CAN HELP YOU RAISE MONEY!
The Knights will come to your school and play an
exciting game of basketball against the faculty. The
school keeps all the proceeds from ticket, concession
stand, and raffle sales. Schools can also raise extra
money by securing corporate sponsors. With over 25 games
a year played every year since 1978, the Knights are
responsible for helping to raise over one and a half
million dollars in needed funds for High Schools—in addition to providing a fun and
exciting environment for fans, students and faculty.
The average net profit raised by most schools is in the
$4,000 plus range. We will teach you how to produce this
event and guide you every step of the way. This event is
the ideal project for ASB groups because it teaches
students how to communicate, delegate, plan, and work as
a team.
The
Hollywood Knights will provide your school with the
following:
• A minimum of ten celebrities from our
current roster.
• Promotional Posters - 11x17, black & white
posters to help promote your event on campus and around
the community. One design as a teaser flyer, one with the
pictures of the confirmed celebrities days before the
event, and a final version to be used for autograph
signings during the game.
• We will schedule a 102.7 KIIS luncheon days prior
to the game to help push pre-ticket sales and promote the
game.
• Two referees to officiate the game.
• An awesome sound system for the game with 13,000
watts of power.
• Coordinate a half-time autograph session.
• Provide talent for a half-time performance.
• Provide two of its own security staff to oversee
the event and crowd control volunteers.
• Provide each school with it's own game page on the
Hollywood Knights website which will list information,
ticket prices, location, and up-to-date celebrity and
faculty confirmations.
• Promote each game via our Knights Gazette, which
is received by our fans and media subscribers.
• Provide disc jockeys and hosts to play music
during the game and entertain the crowd.
• 102.7 KIIS-FM radio station, L.A.'s #1 station
rated amongst teens, will have a presence during the
event and pass out all sorts of free stuff.
• Coordinate with the celebrity group on attending a
VIP after-party which is hosted at the school after the
game.
• Provide your group with VIP wristbands for the
after-party.
PLEASE HAVE
YOUR ASB DIRECTOR CONTACT MICHAEL MIRISCH AT
(818) 654-9399 FOR EVENT FEE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
To book a game, please fill out the booking form
(found on the bottom of this page) COMPLETELY and click
the "SUBMIT" button.
PREREQUISITE:
Schools must have an attendance level of over 1,500
students with a gym capacity of 1,000 persons or more.
We've compiled a summary of the feedback we've
received from schools that recently hosted a game. Book a
game today and experience the magic of The Hollywood
Knights!
| TELL
US ABOUT YOUR EVENT? |
| •
It was the largest we've had. Great celebrities,
over 1,200 in attendance. - Burbank HS |
| • Our school loved it
all and our administrators were extremely pleased
with how smoothly it ran! They loved that the
kids were so excited. The faculty actually
thanked me. - Walnut HS |
| •
Exciting says it all! The energy in the gym (and
even the line outside) was just so invigorating.
I loved seeing the kids so excited! - Garden
Grove HS |
| • Our celebrity
basketball event went extremely well! We raffled
off signed items, sold water, and sold
megaphones. The game was really exciting and many
people came up to me after the game saying how
much they enjoyed it. It truly was an
unforgettable experience. - Schurr HS |
| •
The game was great competition and fan involved.
Giveaways kept the crowd enthused. Reception went
very well. Celebrities were very gracious. - Ocean
View HS |
| • About 1,000 people
attended. 19 Whittier faculty members
participated. It was very well received. - Whittier
HS |
| WHAT
DID YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD KNIGHTS
EVENT? |
| •
Organization is run professionally. The packet is
very easy to read and the whole event is laid out
for you. This was my first time and it is a lot
of work, but you have simplified it by using the
packet of materials. - Moreno Valley HS |
| • I think that Michael
Mirisch did a great job getting the stars
together. The kids all commented that they were
"really famous people." Thanks to
Michael, we got 2 members of O-Town thrown in at
the last minute. I also think that Power 106 did
a great job with the crowd. Their music and give
a ways added a lot to the atmosphere of the game.
This was an event, not a basketball game.
Autograph session and after game reception added
to the festivities also. - Whittier HS |
| •
The thing that we liked the best was the
entertainment. The performers at half time were
spectacular. The celebrities and our faculty
staff were also really cool with the things that
went on that day. If it weren't for the Hollywood
Knights, we wouldn't have this kind of fundraiser
held at our school. The HK Team was very helpful
with organization and overall support. The
posters were really great in drawing our crowd. -
Keppel HS |
| • Celebrities:
friendly and approachable. Company: extremely
organized, friendly and helpful. Thanks for
making my administration feel comfortable with
the process! - Walnut HS |
| •
The energy & preparation of the company. The
website. - Burbank HS |
| • All the support you
gave us before the game. Also, the flyers were
great. - Canyon Springs HS |
| •
The half time performances. They were great. I
also liked how friendly and agreeable everyone
was. The celebrities were all willing to sign
millions of things that we raffled off. - Schurr
HS |
| • How wonderful the
celebrities were with the students and the
adults. Very nice group you have. - Garden
Grove HS |
| •
The competitive nature of the players. The
willingness of celebrities to sign autographs for
students. - Downey HS |
| IF
YOU COULD DO THE GAME ALL OVER AGAIN, WHAT WOULD
YOU DO DIFFERENTLY? |
| •
Get more sponsors to cover the cost. Next year,
our goal is to have the full amount cover by
sponsors. - Canyon Springs HS |
| • Get posters to other
schools. I would have had a few more big guys
(security) for the autograph session. - Garden
Grove HS |
| •
We probably would want to add more entertainment
for the audience before, in between, and after
the game. We'd probably prepare something before
hand that would pep up the crowd. Have extra time
to prepare and give out specific jobs for
volunteers. - Keppel HS |
| • Distinguish colors
of tickets for adults and children. - Burbank
HS |
| •
I would probably try to get a sponsor. Although
we tried, I would have tried even harder.
Advertise more! - Schurr HS |
| • Get the celebrity
posters up at least 2 -3 weeks prior to the event
to gain student awareness. - Downey HS |
| •
I would worry less. - Walnut HS |
| WHAT'S
THE BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE TO OTHER SCHOOLS? |
| •
Exciting Event, moneymaker, great fundraiser - Do
It! It's worth it! Get lots of security. - Burbank
HS |
| • Follow the packet
instructions. Try and get all food donated and
get sponsors. Organize early. - Moreno Valley
HS |
| •
Involve the middle schools. - Ocean View HS |
| • Preparations:
Creating committees and committee leaders and
more meetings to check on progress. Make sure
that everything goes smoothly. Publicize early so
that people are aware of the event. Make sure
that the food for the after party and the drinks
for the basketball players are abundantly
supplied. Lastly, just have fun preparing the
event with your school & the Hollywood
Knights. Smaller flyers to get out to individuals
and place on to vehicles. My students made locker
flyers that helped really well and they also
passed these out to the middle schools. - Keppel
HS |
| •
Market your feeder schools. Make sure you go back
several times. Have fliers to hand out with all
of the details. - Whittier HS |
| • Getting sponsors and
having samples of posters, program and tickets. -
Canyon HS |
| •
Start earlier than we did. Follow Michael's
instructions about the posters - it really helps.
- Walnut HS |
| • Advertise!
Advertise! Advertise! Another key thing is
getting a sponsor. We had a raffle that went
really well. - Schurr HS |
| •
Get a sponsor! That saved us! Have enough
security (football players work well). - Garden
Grove HS |
| • Publicize often and
excessively!! All over! - Downey HS |
| WOULD
YOU RECOMMEND THE HOLLYWOOD KNIGHTS TO OTHER
SCHOOLS? |
| •
YES, we would recommend the Hollywood Knights to
organizations who are in need of an exciting
fundraiser to do. It surely attracts a huge
crowd! - Keppel HS |
| • YES. It is wonderful
for students to see their teachers outside of the
school classroom. And, it is the closest most of
these students will ever get to celebrities. -
Downey HS |
| •
YES. It is a fun event and is profitable. -
Moreno Valley HS |
| • YES, it's a great
way to get students to work together and raise
money. - Canyon Springs HS |
| •
Absolutely. Hollywood Knights and Michael Mirisch
are a 1st Class group. - Ocean View HS |
| • YES, because H.K.
worked with us and geared it to our needs. I saw
the game at Los Amigos HS and both their game and
ours suited the respective school environment. -
Walnut HS |
| •
YES! It is a very memorable and enjoyable
experience. It is great because it gets people
more active in not only the school, but the
community as well. - Schurr HS |
| • Yes, it is a good
event. - Whittier HS |
| •
1) It is something that the students really
enjoy. 2) It is fun! 3) Easy for the money you
can earn. - Garden Grove HS |
| • COMPLETELY! -
Burbank HS |
| SCHOOLS OUTSIDE OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA |
At this time the Hollywood Knights organization is not
structured to conduct out of town events on a regular
basis. To have the team come to your city, your
organization/school would need to secure various sponsors
that require additional work than is normally required
for a local event.
If
your organization can accommodate us, please contact us
to discuss further: (818) 654-9399.
2008 Season
We are currently booking dates for the 2008 season. Games can be scheduled on Wednesday nights starting at 7:30 pm or Saturday nights starting at 6:00 pm. This is a three-hour event from the start of the game to the end of the after party. Some high schools can only be booked on Saturdays due to distance—the booking office will let your school know if this is the case.
PLEASE CONTACT MICHAEL MIRISCH AT (818) 654-9399 TO DISCUSS GAME DATES FOR YOUR EVENT, OR EMAIL MICHAEL@HOLLYWOODKNIGHTS.COM.
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