2025 Play It Forward Gala

Join us Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at the historic Greysolon Ballroom in Duluth for the first annual Play It Forward Gala--an evening dedicated to giving every kid a chance to play.

This special event supports the Montgomery Sports Foundation and our mission to remove financial barriers for youth athletes in Duluth by covering registration fees for families in need.

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Event Details

• 📍 Location: Greysolon Ballroom, 231 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN

• 🕔 Date & Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Doors open at 5:30pm

• 👕 Dress Code: Sports Casual -- skip the suit and tie and wear your favorite team jersey

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What to Expect

• 🍽️ Dinner and drinks

• 🎤 Impact stories from local families

• 🏆 Live and silent auctions

• 🎉 A fun, relaxed atmosphere celebrating youth sports

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Ready to make a difference, have some fun and celebrate the power of play?

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🎟️ Purchase Tickets

Reserve your spot and help us pay it forward! Registration opens July 1st.

🤝 Become a Sponsor

Make your mark on local youth sports and support the next generation-email us at hello@montgomerysf.com to learn how your business can become a sponsor.

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Sponsorship Levels

• Presenting Sponsor - $10,000
  - Includes 16 tickets (2 tables) - a $1200 value
  - 16 cusotmized hockey jerseys for the your guests at the event
  - Company name and logo on all event social media and printed materials and media, as well as recognition as the presenting sponsor at the event
  - Website recognition as a Legend sponsor of the foundation for one year ($2500 sponsorship level)
• Courtside Sponsor - $5,000
  - Includes 8 events tickets (one table) - a $600 value
  - Company name and logo on all event social media and printed materials and media, as well as recognition as a courtside sponsor at the event
  - Website recognition as a Champion sponsor of the foundation for one year ($1500 sponsorship level)
• Club Sponsor - $2,500
  - Includes 4 event tickets - a $300 value
  - Company name and logo on all event social media and printed materials and media, as well as recognition as a club sponsor at the event
  - Website recognition as an All-Star sponsor of the foundation for one year ($1000 sponsorshiop level)
• Grandstand Sponsor - $1,000
  - Includes 2 event tickets (a $150 value)
  - Company name and logo on all event social media and printed materials and media, as well as recognition as a club sponsor at the event
  - Website recognition as a Rookie sponsor of the foundation for one year ($500 sponsorship level)

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Donate a silent auction item

Browse and bid on a variety of silent auction items--from unique experiences to local favorites--all in support of young athletes. The auction will open ahead of the gala, giving you plenty of time to place your bids and support a great cause.

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While the evening is about celebration and community, at its heart, the gala is about ensuring no child is left on the sidelines due to financial barriers. Your support will help to...

• 🎗️Cover youth sports registration fees
• 🏅 Keep kids active, healthy and connected
• 💪 Build stronger communities through sport

Let's come together to give every child the chance to play. See you September 17th!