The San Jose Earthquakes announced a new program Thursday in an effort to help save the interscholastic sports program at the East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD).
Currently, there is a proposal to eliminate sports at the East Side Union High School District as part of a plan to cut costs and balance the budget, which would mean that 11 high schools in this district may not be able to continue playing athletics in 2009.
"The Earthquakes are very committed of helping youth sports in the Bay Area, especially in San Jose," said Earthquakes Executive Vice President David Alioto. "Donors have unique opportunity here to support two great causes for local youth in the South Bay."
The Earthquakes have partnered with the district on a program that will allow companies and organizations to support athletics at the high schools in ESUHSD. Companies can make a donation to the San Jose Earthquakes Community Fund and 50 percent of their donation will go directly to funding for athletics in ESUHSD. The other 50 percent will be used to bring underprivileged children to Earthquakes games as part of the Earthquakes Kicks for Kids program. Sponsors of this package receive a variety of valuable benefits, including recognition in the stadium, the Free Kick magazine and the Earthquakes official website.
"We are excited to partner with the Earthquakes for this great cause," said Ed Buller, Director of Athletics for ESUHSD. "It is a great program that we hope helps us reach our goal of saving athletics in our district."
For more information on the program or to make a donation, call 408-556-7700. Season tickets are on sale now for the 2009 Earthquakes season. The season-ticket package consists of 17 games, 15 regular season matches and two bonus matches. Prices begin at $306 and all packages offer significant savings off the regular price. Season ticket holders will also receive the following benefits: invitations to private Season Ticket Holder events, ability to purchase a season parking pass; Darren Huckerby Bobblehead and first priority for playoff tickets and all international games, along with a number of other benefits. To purchase season tickets, call 408-556-7700 or log on to sjearthquakes.com.
