Harlem Wizards Fundraiser Benefitting RISD Council of PTAs

 

Save the Date! The world famous Harlem Wizards are coming to town April 16, 2023 for an afternoon of FUN and fundraising!

 

RISD Hometown Heroes vs Harlem Wizards

The Harlem Wizards vs. RISD Hometown Heroes, a FUN, community basketball event is coming to Richardson ISD on April 16 at 3:30 pm at the Berkner high school gym! The Wizards will be playing the RISD Hometown Heroes, a team of district-wide teachers, principals, board of trustees and administrators. The Wizards will play a game against a team of 25 RISD teachers, principals, administrators and students! Come on out and support! Buy your tickets in advance to get a discount!

 

The experience at a Wizards game is the community and the schools coming together for a night of fun and excitement. It’s also a fundraiser that supports multiple programs for Richardson ISD Council of PTAs like the Prom Dress Boutique, the PTA Clothes Closet, and the Car Seat Program.

 

GAME INFORMATION
Harlem Wizards vs. RISD Hometown Heroes
April 16, 2023 @ 3:30 pm
Berkner HS Gym

 

 

 

 

Advance discounted tickets are priced as follows:

 

Student Admission $15

General Admission $18

Reserved $35

Courtside $50

Benchwarmer $95

*Limited reserved seating available while it lasts.

*Ticket prices go up at the door

 

Get your tickets at https://tinyurl.com/RISDvsHarlemWizards

 

This event will feature the Wizards' dazzling demonstration of hoops artistry and lots of audience participation. Pre-game, any child or teen with a Wizards jersey can warm-up with the Wizards. Throughout the game there will be audience participation, contests, merchandise giveaways, and more!

 

After the game, everyone joins in for the Wizards' signature dance celebration that will have the parents on their feet and the kids moving to the beat! There will also be a souvenir table with lots of fun merchandise.

 

Our hometown team players will be thrilled to play in front of family, friends, and fans. Come out and cheer YOUR hometown heroes on April 16 at 3:30 pm at the Berkner HS gym, RISD! You will not want to miss this fantastic experience that will benefit our most precious resource: Our kids!  Get your tickets at https://tinyurl.com/RISDvsHarlemWizards

  

Questions? Contact Meredyth Childress

 

 

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Become a Sponsor

 

Richardson ISD Council of PTAs is excited to offer a new way to partner with Council this year as a sponsor of the game. This, fun, high-energy interactive community event is anticipated to draw about 2,000 spectators!

We would love to have the support of area businesses and community members. Sponsors get recognition on our website, our social media, shout outs at the game and more! Learn more about the multiple sponsorship levels and sign up via our convenient online form here: https://tinyurl.com/RISDheroesSponsor23

RISD Council of PTAs is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that supports all 55 local PTAs in Richardson ISD. We collaborate with our school district administrators and local PTAs in the district to bring programs like The Clothes Closet, Prom Dress Boutique, Car Seat Program, Used Book Fair and scholarships to our students, faculty, parents, and community throughout the school year. How we provide these programs is by successfully meeting our fundraising goals.

Questions? Please reach out to the Spring Fundraising Committee Chair

 

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Volunteer at the game!

 

Sign up as a volunteer to help out before, during, and after the game!

• Adult and student volunteers needed
• Volunteers get FREE admission to game (must check in to be verified before gaining entry to watch game)
• Some volunteer roles have special rules (see below)

Please read all of the important criteria below then click here to sign up.

 

Volunteer slots are available as early as 1:00pm and until as late as 6:00pm. Please be on time for your shift or even a few minutes early!!

 

Student Volunteers:

Check in at the beginning and end of your shift to earn credit for volunteer hours.

 

Adult Volunteers:

Must complete and have an approved RISD background check via https://risd.voly.org/

 

Souvenir Table Volunteers:

Please be aware that The Harlem Wizards Souvenir Table has some special rules that must be followed:  

• Mandatory training
• Must work full event (before & after game, during half time, rotate each quarter during game)
• Adult volunteers only

 

Read all of the above? Click here to sign up. 

 

Questions? Email our volunteer coordinator.

 

 

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