Boston Marathon Challenge/Clocker Club
Athletics have always been an important aspect of my life. I have never not been invovled in athletics in some way. Sports teach us so much. Teamwork, hard work, dedication, respect, friendship, and commitment are all things that are used in daily life. Training for the Boston Marathon (or any marathon) is quite challenging but not quite as challenging as some of the obstacles that many face on a daily basis. This is why I am running this year to support the All Sports Booster Club - "The Clocker Club".
Overview of the Clocker Club:
Known as the "The Clocker Club" the Ashalnd All Sports Boosters Inc is a 501 (c) (3) non profit all sports booster organization made up of students, parents, teachers, coaches and interested community members.
The Clocker Club is the leading advocate for High School Sports at Ashland High School and is dedicated to the support and advancement of student athletes and athletic programs. The Clocker Club accomplishes this by lending financial and volunteer assistance to the athletic programs and by meeting specific needs that are outside the districts regular operating budget.
In addition to countless hours of volunteer time from our dedicated members the Clocker Club, to date, has made donations in excess of $50,000.00 to support the student athletes, coaches and administration of Ashland High School.
These donations include:
- $4,000.00 in scholarships to graduating student athletes
- $20,000.00 and to develop and build the Ashland High School Fitness Center
- Financial assistance to purchase a Mat Light for the wrestling program
-Purchase of concussion resistant helmets for the Lacrosse and Football teams
-Practice and Game equipment for the new Baseball fields at Ashland High School
-Sponsorship of student busses for state playoff games
-The purchasing of trophies for end of year team celebrations
The Clocker Club fundraiser in general are aimed at augmenting the general donations fund. AHS athletic programs are able to petition for funds and assistance from the Clocker Club general fund. This fund is used throughout the year to support our programs. The fund is also used to support larger capital inititatives such as the new High School fitness center.
Specific items for which we are looking to raise funds in the near future are the development of a Hall of Fame for AHS and the development of a school spirit and scholarship area surrounding the gymnasium. We are striving to acknowledge the spirit and dedication of our current and former student athletes.
Please consider supporting this great organization and helping current and future student athletes alike. No amount is too small!
