Athletics Auction

[thatBULL]

Not sure if its on here yet, but it is May 15, 2004.

http://usf.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=394152

March 1, 2005

USF Athletics Auction 2005 Details Announced

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C.T. Gallen

USFBullsEYE.com Associate Editor    

 

Lee Roy Selmon and J.R. Reed at last year's event

USF will hold its annual combined Athletics Auction and Salute to Senior Student Athletes event Saturday, May 14. This year's theme is "NEW YORK, NEW YORK" and celebrates not only the athletes and their accomplishments, but also the Bulls' pending entrance into the Big East Conference.

The auction has been a tradition for the Bulls dating back to the 1980s. The event has changed and grown over the years, with the first auction at USF's Student Union (now called the Marshall Center). From there, the auction moved to the Sun Dome, Raymond James Stadium and Busch Gardens. In 2004, the auction was brought back to the home court - the USF Sun Dome - with a whole new look.

Attendees of the event will experience NEW YORK, NEW YORK! - home of the BIG East Conference . . . Bulls style. The USF Sun Dome will be transformed into New York City. The event starts at 5 p.m. with a silent auction and cocktail hour. Dinner will be provided by Outback Steakhouse and will be served at 7 p.m. A live auction starts at 8:15 p.m. Proceeds will benefit USF athletic programs. Last year's auction raised more than $115,000.

USF Alumnus Scott Kirchner said he's seen a number of great items at auctions in years past.

"It's unbelievable the items that can be picked up at the auction, often below market value. Last year someone was able to pick up a $1,000 certificate for $800," he said.

Items up for bid this year include marquee sports travel and ticket packages to the Final Four, the Super Bowl and the Masters. Plenty of items are also available in the strata of sports memorabilia (most are autographed), dining certificates, golf packages, hotel get-a-way packages, retail certificates, Bulls gear and more. Items last year ranged from $5 to more than $5,000.

"There is something available for everyone, from the sports enthusiast to someone looking to have a new cooling unit from CGM Services," Kirchner said.

 

The 2004 Auction and Showcase raised more than $115,000 for USF Athletics

In addition to raising money for student athletes, the event provides a forum for the athletes to meet the many donors and members of the community who, over the years, have made it possible for them to compete collegiately. Additionally, it allows the community to interact with the senior athletes and say "goodbye" and "thank you" one last time.

"The evening is one of the year's premier events for us," said Amabel Aqui, who helps coordinate the event for the USF athletic department. "The NEW YORK, NEW YORK! theme makes the evening an event to see and be seen for Bulls fans as we raise the funds necessary for our Bulls to be competitive on and off the field of play."

Tickets are $100 per person or $1,000 for a table of 10. All inquiries, including item donations, sponsorships, ticket/table sales should be directed to aqui@admin.usf.edu or (813) 974-4223.

[USFMikeB]

I wish there was a way for them to do part of the auction online, for those of us that are out of town...

[beastiebull]

They should auction some old practice gear or game worn jersies.  They's get better return on that than anything else.  I'd pay top dollar for an old vintage USF basketball jersey.