JUMPER’S HUB
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Welcome to our first-ever Buddy Up Jump fundraiser, a jump-a-thon for Athletes, Buddies, Coaches, and Friends to achieve personal goals, create program awareness, and raise needed funds for each of our locations to continue our virtual programs, and Buddy Up Connections while working toward getting back onto the courts, gyms, and summer camps in 2021.
On Saturday, November 21st, Jumpers from across the nation will unite to Jump for More!
This Fall is all about working towards a goal, independently and together, and improving physically and mentally.
DETAILS
WHO CAN JOIN
- Buddy Up Tennis Athletes, Buddies, and Coaches
- Friends and Family
GETTING STARTED
1. REGISTER
The first step is to register to become a Jumper. Set a goal for how many jumps you can complete in one minute by November 21st.
2. FUNDRAISE
Individual Jumpers are encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 to participate in the event. Athlete and Buddy teams are asked to raise a minimum of $250. Track all donations using the donor tracking log: Print version HERE, Electronic version (be sure to make a copy and add to your drive to access) HERE.
METHODS TO FUNDRAISE:
- WEBSITE: lead your donors to the website buddyuptennis.com/jump where they can make donations in your honor.
- FACEBOOK: Fundraise individually and share this link on your page with friends and family and add in your goal OR Ask your friends to support the Buddy Up Jump Facebook Fundraiser HERE.
- CASH/CHECK/VENMO/ZELLE, etc.: Submit TOTAL donations via the website or personal check mailed to Buddy Up Tennis, Inc. Box 58, 5195 Hampstead Village Center Way, New Albany, Ohio 43054. Email your donor tracking log to Candace@BuddyUpTennis.com. Use this instagram story to help you raise funds via a cash app.
All Raised Funds need to be sent to Buddy Up Tennis by December 7th.
3. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Jumpers are encouraged to practice for 5 minutes everyday to work towards their goal. Use this CALENDAR to track your progress! Bring your jump rope to Kickboxing, Fitness and fun with your Connection!
4. SHARE YOUR PROGRESS
Take videos and pictures of the fun things you’ve been practicing and tag Buddy Up Tennis on Facebook (@BuddyUpTennis) Twitter (@BuddyUpTennis), and Instragram (@BuddyUpTennis).
Create your own watch party of friends and family and your Buddy Up Connection to join the fun on 11/21.
5. GET COMPETITIVE
Create a crazy jump rope trick or grab your Buddy Up Connection and create a jump rope routine. Click HERE for submission guidelines. What do we mean by Jump Routine? Click HERE for an example. Submit your Trick Jump or Jump Routine HERE.
TIMELINE
CHALLENGE PERIOD: 7 WEEKS
The following is a suggested timeline to ensure you reach all your goals and submission deadlines!
WEEK OF 10/4
Set your jump roping and fundraising goals. How many jump ropes will you do in a minute? How much money will you raise?
WEEK OF 10/11:
Pick your fundraising methods and start sharing your goals. You may collect donations via a Facebook Fundraiser, directing people right to the website at Buddyuptennis.com/jump, or having supporters Venmo funds straight to you.
WEEK OF 10/25:
4 weeks to reach your jump roping and fundraising goals!
WEEK OF 11/8:
Submit trick jump and jump routine videos to this FORM and share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok using #BuddyUpJump. The deadline for video submissions is November 10th.
WEEK OF 11/15:
One week to go! Top 3 finalists for trick jump and jump routine will be announced this week. Last chance to exceed your fundraising and jumping goals.
NOVEMBER 21:
Zoom in at 11:30 a.m. ET. Registered jumpers will receive the Zoom link.
DECEMBER 7:
Please submit all donations to Buddy Up Tennis.
CHALLENGES/INCENTIVES
INDIVIDUAL CHALLENGES
ATHLETES
Most jumps
Most $ raised
Craziest Trick Jump
BUDDIES, COACHES, & FRIENDS
Most jumps
Most $ raised
Craziest Trick Jump
TEAM CHALLENGES
ATHLETES & BUDDIES
Most jumps
Most $ raised
Most Creative Jump Routine
BUILD YOUR OWN TEAM
Most jumps
Most $ raised
Most Creative Jump Routine
SUBMISSIONS
Submit trick jump and jump routine videos to this FORM as well as using #BuddyUpJump on Facebook, Twitter, and Instragram. The deadline for video submission is 11/10.
INCENTIVES
COMING SOON
BUYJUMPROPES.NET
Our Friends at BuyJumpRopes.net have amazing education and tutorials on their website for jumpers of all levels. Check it out for inspiration when creating your Jump Routine and Trick Jump!
FUNDRAISING TOOLKIT: 3 EASY STEPS
STEP 1: THE ASK
EMAIL TEMPLATE
CLICK HERE FOR AN EMAIL TEMPLATE TO SEND TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY. DOWNLOAD AS .DOCX AND EDIT.
SPONSOR
KNOW A LOCAL BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN SPONSORING THE BUDDY UP JUMP AND SUPPORTING YOUR LOCAL BUDDY UP TENNIS? SHARE THIS SPONSORSHIP PACKET WITH THEM.
SOCIAL MEDIA COPY TEMPLATE
CLICK HERE FOR SAMPLE FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM POSTS.
STEP 2: THE EVENT
WATCHPARTY
INVITE YOUR DONORS TO JOIN YOUR WATCHPARTY FOR THE BUDDY UP JUMP
JUMPATHON ON NOVEMBER 21!
STEP 3: THANK YOU
THANK YOU CARDS/VIDEOS
GET CREATIVE AND MAKE PERSONALIZED THANK YOU CARDS AND OR VIDEOS FOR THOSE
WHO SUPPORT YOU IN THE JUMP-A-THON. SHARE HOW YOU REACHED YOUR JUMP ROPING AND FUNDRAISING GOALS!
THANK YOU!
FOR TEAMING UP WITH BUDDY UP FOR LIFE TO HELP US RAISE FUNDS AND SPREAD AWARENESS!