Sioux Falls, SD
Est. 1976
Regular meetings are from 12pm-1pm at the Pizza Ranch (41st St)
every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month.
Meetings are open to all and guests are welcome!
SWAMI BRACKET
CHALLENGE
A NCAA Men's Basketball March Madness
Fundraiser to support:
CHALLENGE IN PROGRESS
$10/Bracket - 10 Bracket Max Per Person
THANK YOU TO ALL PARTICIPANTS
291 Brackets Submitted
Over $1000 raised for the
Boys & Girls Clubs
of the Sioux Empire!
MADNESS FOR MARKETING
Webpage takeover by:
AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY
SPORTS MARKETING STUDENTS
We go to Augustana University, and as part of our Sports Marketing Class this year we are teaming up with the Sioux Valley Optimist Club of Sioux Falls to sell March Madness Brackets.
Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire, and the other half is divided to the top 5 placed brackets!!
We are looking forward to taking over the marketing portion of this event and can't wait to learn from it! Please follow along and spread the word.
-Madness for Marketing Team
THE SWAMI CHALLENGE
Pricing: Each bracket entry costs $10, and participants have the option to purchase up to 10 brackets per person.
Charitable Contribution: A minimum of $1000 or 50% of the proceeds from this challenge will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire, supporting their impactful programs for youth in our community. The more brackets and participation, the higher the donation and payouts!
Prize Distribution: The remaining proceeds will be allocated as payouts for the top 5 placed brackets. Again, the more brackets the higher the payouts for the winners!
Impactful Giving: In 2023, the Sioux Valley Optimist Club generously doubled the amount raised from this challenge, furthering their support for the Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire.
Join us in supporting a great cause while adding excitement to your tournament experience!
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The process to participate is simple.
1. SIGN UP. Now - March 20.
Enter your email in the sign up at the top of the page to stay updated and join the participant list.
2. SUBMIT YOUR BRACKET. Before start of first game March 21st
Starting Selection Sunday (March 17, 2024) create your bracket on CBS Sports under the SWAMI Challenge bracket game page. Reminder the site gets busy the morning before the games begin so get your bracket submitted early!
3. PAY TO PLAY. All entries must be paid by March 27.
Visit this page on the Sioux Valley Optimist Club's website for payment information.
Cost is $10/bracket, max 10 brackets per person.
Multiple payment options are available including
Cash, Venmo or Check.
Please remit all check payments to the
Sioux Valley Optimist Club
PO Box 2031
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
*ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 27
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What is The Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire?
"The mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire is to nurture, educate and enrich children and youth for lifelong success."
For nearly 70 years The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire have been there for kids and families adapting to ever changing needs. Serving in Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Harrisburg through programs for children 4 weeks - age 18.
