The Fremont Police and Fremont Fire Departments will face off at the Battle of the Badges charity basketball game, to benefit Special Olympics Northern California on May 20, 2017, at Washington High School. The doors open at 4:45 p.m. and the event will begin at 5:00 pm, with an intra-mural pregame basketball competition between City of Fremont employees from Public Works, Community Services and Community Development. Tip-off for the main event between Fremont Police and Fremont Fire will take place at 6:00 pm.
In addition to the exciting basketball games, the event will feature a chili cook-off tasting competition, fabulous raffle prizes, a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia, photo opportunities with police and fire staff and a variety of food, snacks and beverages will available for sale (see specifics below).
Tickets:
Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance for $5 per person (children under 5 are free), at the following locations:
- Fremont Police Department (2000 Stevenson Blvd.), Monday - Friday, 6:00 am – 6:00 pm.
- Fremont Fire Admin. (3300 Capitol Ave, Bldg. A), Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
- Fremont Senior Center (40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy), Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm.
- Schaa’s Lawnmower Sales & Service (41144 Roberts Ave), Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Cash or checks (made out to Special Olympics of Northern California) will be accepted.
Silent Auction (sample of items available - some require minimum bids):
Stephen Curry Signed Jersey
Kevin Durant Signed 8 x 10 photo
Derek Carr Signed 8 x 10 photo
Brent Burns Signed Puck with UV case
Raffle Prizes (sample of items available)
:
Gift cards and gift certificates
Aqua Adventure Warterpark tickets
Sports memorabilia
Dinner for 8 people at Fremont Fire Station 1
K9 Demonstration and dinner for 7 people at Fremont PD
Date/Time:
Saturday, May 20, 2017, 4:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:
Washington High School, 38442 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA
Food:
Sandwiches from Picnic Bistro - $5 (combo w/chips and bottled water $8).
Nachos - $3
Chili - $5
Snacks - $1 - 2
All proceeds from the event will be given directly to Special Olympics Northern California to support the more than 300 athletes in the Tri-City area. Special Olympics programs help promote dignity, acceptance, and give people with intellectual disabilities a chance to fulfill their human potential. This special fundraiser was originally founded by the Leadership Fremont Class of 2007, an annual program of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
For more information about the event, including sponsorship opportunities or to make a tax-deductible donation to Special Olympics Northern California, please visit the event website at
www.fremontpolice.org/battleofthebadges. To learn more about Special Olympics of Northern California, visit https://www.sonc.org/.
