SAVE THE DATE! NEW VENUE!

KRAM1 · October 20, 2017

SAVE THE DATE...this year's version of the UNT CHEER SCHOLARSHIP BASKETBALL GAME WILL BE PLAYED ON APRIL 14th of 2018.

The even better news is, that after several years of trying, we have secured the Ken Bahnsen Gym...yes...the OLD MEN's GYM on W. Highland Street (just across W. Highland from the Super Pit...

as our venue! Yes, Sir! A real basketball gym for the first time in what will be our 8th year!

So, let's do this one up right....let's make it a special day and help these great student-athletes with some scholarship funds. Put the date on your calendars NOW so you can play...get your friends to come out and play or just come out and enjoy the fun, bid on a silent auction item or two, etc., etc.

Besides players (and yes, this remains a co-ed event...so ladies????), the biggest need we have is actually getting folks to come watch and be part of the event. The more "fans" we have, the better we do with concessions and with the silent auction and with the 50/50 half-time shot hoop-la.

Also...looking for sponsors for this year's event as well. If you know a business or an individual looking to help fund student-athlete scholarships, please let me know. I would be happy to chat with them.

So, that's it for the early news. Save that date...APRIL 14th...and let's make this new venue rock!

KRAM1 · October 23, 2017

Start time is looking like an 11:00am tip-off. Should give us plenty of time and plenty of afternoon left for an after-event at one of our favorite “watering holes”.

And, also give everyone plenty of evening and night-time freedom.

Check those calendars and put this one down. Another fun game that does a ton of good for some great student-athletes!

THOR · October 24, 2017

time for some early, early drinking...gonna be awesome!

KRAM1 · October 26, 2017

On ‎10‎/‎24‎/‎2017 at 8:01 AM, THOR said:

time for some early, early drinking...gonna be awesome!

Indeed...I really like that we have finally secured this new venue...even has all the correct markings...and...a three point line! Ha!

rws69 · November 6, 2017

April 14 - Perhaps H&R Block should sponsor this.

KRAM1 · January 2, 2018

Update... Working with Student Affairs (and getting great cooperation) to have the parking meters along Highland St. not monitored by the Campus Police for the game. That would certainly help. I am VERY hopeful that, with the help of Student Affairs, we can pull this off.

KRAM1 · February 6, 2018

Keep an eye out here for the latest news...we will be gearing up very soon.

Ben Gooding · February 6, 2018

big-bang-theory-basketball-gif-terrible-

KRAM1 · February 6, 2018

56 minutes ago, Ben Gooding said:

Hope to have you playing again this year, Ben!

BTW...that is hilarious!

MEANGREENCOACH2 · February 6, 2018

currently i am in a boot nursing a BADDD rolled ankle playing flag football. So its going to be a long long while before i am playing.

KRAM1 · February 7, 2018

20 hours ago, MEANGREENCOACH2 said:

currently i am in a boot nursing a BADDD rolled ankle playing flag football. So its going to be a long long while before i am playing.

You have until April 14th. Get it done!

Ha! Sorry to hear this...best of wishes for a speedy recovery, but rolled ankles can take a bit to heal with the "older" guys.

KRAM1 · February 8, 2018

16 hours ago, Andrew said:

You can do it! Two years ago I played after a dislocation and torn tendons about a month before. I sucked and couldn’t run, but I tried haha. Now I’m just told old...

You in this year Andrew?

Andrew · February 8, 2018

2 hours ago, KRAM1 said:

You in this year Andrew?

Idk yet. It’s been a busy year around the house and I haven’t done any physical activity since October haha.

THOR · February 8, 2018

52 minutes ago, Andrew said:

Idk yet. It’s been a busy year around the house and I haven’t done any physical activity since October haha.

and that matters because??? we're all just hacks playing and having fun

i'm in!

KRAM1 · February 8, 2018

4 hours ago, Andrew said:

Idk yet. It’s been a busy year around the house and I haven’t done any physical activity since October haha.

Hmmmm...see your reply to MeanGreencoach2 above! What’s good for the goose is good for the gander they say. Ha!

And, hey...legit 3 point line!

unttau · February 9, 2018

On 2/6/2018 at 2:33 PM, Ben Gooding said:

That's about right

unttau · February 9, 2018

I'm in again this year.

KRAM1 · February 10, 2018

On ‎2‎/‎8‎/‎2018 at 10:50 PM, unttau said:

I'm in again this year.

Excellent! Thank you, Sir. See you there! The new venue should be fun.

KRAM1 · February 13, 2018

UPDATE: Tip-off time of 11:00am confirmed. Gym will be open by 9;30am for warm-up and player registration...and, of course, early bidding on some great silent auction items. We will set up a concession stand of sorts in the gym as well and have some snacks, drinks, etc. available for purchase with proceeds going to Cheer and Dance.

YES...we have confirmed that the UNT Dance Team will be joining us this year for the first time. Should make for extra fun.

ALSO...I have just confirmed TWO major sponsors for the game this year...returning as signature sponsors are both Denton's own

EASTSIDE SOCIAL CLUB and their Dallas cohort DOT'S HOP HOUSE. We also have Addison Transportation sponsoring again. And, just to let you know...Addison Transportation has sponsored this game each of the eight years of its existence! How about that folks?

AND MORE...our after game event will once again take place at EASTSIDE SOCIAL CLUB after the game! These after game events really are fun...and relaxing. I hope you will plan on joining us this year for some fun and fellowship after the game at EASTSIDE in Denton. Everyone is welcome...players, spectators, volunteers, families, Cheer Team, Dance Team, etc., etc.

OK....now that we have the date and time...please check your calendars and schedules and let me know if you would like to play. Registration fee remains the same at $35 per player (open to male and/ or female), and includes the collectors item t-shirt...of course! Ha!

Greendylan · February 16, 2018

OK, I'm in. You had me at "real basketball gym."

KRAM1 · February 18, 2018

On ‎2‎/‎16‎/‎2018 at 8:18 AM, Greendylan said:

OK, I'm in. You had me at "real basketball gym."

Perfect! Thank you Sir...what player t-shirt size for you this year??

KRAM1 · February 27, 2018

Mean Greeners...time to sign up to play. We definitely need players. I will soon be posting a link where you can sign up to play and pay your player fee ($35.00). In addition, if someone would like to simply donate to the Spirit Scholarship Fun they will be able to do so through the link as well. By using the link, you will be able to receive an official UNT donations receipt.

Remember...new venue...OLD Men's Gym...so we should have the advantage for the first time of playing in on an actual court. And, think of the UNT basketball history that gym has seen! Priceless...the Old SWNAKE PIT!!!

APRIL 14t (A Saturday) with doors opening about 10:00am for t-shirt [pick-up and registration with an 11:00am tip-off for our game.

Since we have Eastside as one of our sponsors, we will adjoin to EASTSIDE after the game for some adult beverages and fellowship! Should be a great time for all...please join us!

If you have any questions, you can PM me here. I will get back with you pronto!

KRAM1 · February 28, 2018

https://one.unt.edu/8th-annual-spring-classic

OK, our registration/donations link is LIVE! You may utilize the link about to register to play or to simply make a donation to the Spirit Teams at UNT. One you enter everything, you should be all set to go, and you should receive an official receipt from UNT.

Give it a try...if you have questions or challenges getting it to operate properly, PLEASE let me know.

Edited February 28, 2018 by KRAM1

KRAM1 · February 28, 2018

Folks...just wanted to announce a few of the silent auction items we have for this year's event already

1) Troy Aikman autographed/authenticated replica helmet

2) UNT full-size game day helmet

3) Rudy's BBQ gift Cards

4) New I-Pad Cover - Green...of course

5) UNT Letter Jacket - Size Large (leather and wool...of course)

6) Two Sets of Two Each very cool UNT Alumni Glasses

Just a start...working on a lot more UNT and non-UNT items for this year's silent auction. It's going to be a great time...Saturday...APRIL 14th at the original Snake Pit on Highland Street (directly across from the Super Pit).

We need you there and encourage your signing up to play, making a donation, donating a silent auction item or simply showing up to watch the game and check out the bids for our silent auction items.

And, yes, everyone is welcome to join us at Eastside on Oak Street just off the downtown Denton Square for our after-event meet and mingle. Beers will be cols, beers will be good and the company will be excellent!