Action Tips: Host a Charitable Basketball Game

Just like an NBA All-Star charity basketball game, get two teams to compete for charity.

The Tickets

• People should be allowed entrance when they bring the item you are collecting, such as canned food that tackles hunger in America.

The Space

• Check with your administration and see if the high school gym will host.
• Does your place of worship have a gymnasium space?

would be willing to hold the event. If so, you’ll be sure to get more people to come out.

• If it's the right time of year, host the game at a public court like in the park.

Create some buzz.

• Promote your game through us.
• Flyers your school.
• Remember the Facebook event and mass text.

Entertain your audience.

• Put a little twist on your average game and get some half-time performers. The act(s) of choice could be a locally-known band, your school’s dance team or cheerleading squad, or some students with unique talents.
• People who don't play basketball should still have a way to participate and help out.

Make annoucements

• You (or if you're shy, an entertaining Master of Ceremonies) should be making annoucements about the cause everyone is helping.
  • Welcome people, say hello at half time, and thank them at the end of the game.
  • Mention where the donations are going and how it will help.
  • Give numbers! How many people will the donations be helping? What is the goal that they need to help you reach?

Where it all goes

• Make sure to set up just which food bank, shelter, or organization will be picking up or receiving these donations.