Athletics Association
Mission
The Benjamin Franklin High School Athletic Association (BFAA) was created to enhance and improve the school’s athletic programs and activities by raising funds and by sponsoring programs and activities that support all Falcon athletes.
As a Booster Club, BFAA provides volunteer resources and raises money to support the needs of the overall sports program and individual teams and to honor student-athletes in various ways, including but not limited to: purchasing equipment; providing resources for capital projects related to the sports program; providing travel expenses for post-season competition; hosting and providing awards for two Athletic Awards Ceremonies; and purchasing team championship recognition banners.
What We Do
The monies raised by BFAA go to support Falcon athletics in a variety of ways.
Athletic Awards
The BFAA hosts the school’s Athletic Awards Ceremonies to recognize and honor student athletes of all levels: Freshmen, Junior Varsity, and Varsity. During the ceremonies, coaches present trophies and distribute sport pins for varsity participation. Light refreshments are served. Check the school calendar for which sports are honored at each ceremony and for more information.
Financial Assistance
BFAA pays for team buses to all away playoff games, and provides free admission for BFHS students to attend all home playoff games. BFAA also pays athletic participation fees for students in need.
Capital Projects
Last year, BFAA contributed $5000 to support renovation of the girls’ and boys’ locker rooms. We also contributed $15,000 to support the purchase and installation of a new sound system for the gymnasium, and we purchased two new video cameras for use by the coaches to record games and practices.
Membership
You can help Franklin Athletics by joining the BFAA! Annual dues are $30 and are tax deductible! Becoming a member gives you a voice in how the BFAA raises money and allocates those funds. To be a part of those decisions, come to our monthly membership meetings — usually the third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm in the school library (check the school calendar to confirm).
After completing your PayPal payment, please click “Return to Merchant” and you will be directed to an online membership information form.
If you prefer to pay by check, use this printable membership information form.
Donate
You can help Franklin Athletics by donating to BFAA! All donations are tax deductible!
Volunteer
All BFAA activities run solely through the generosity of volunteer parents, who organize and staff each event. There are many ways to be involved, so please consider joining us! Here are some specific opportunities to volunteer:
- Become a Parent Liaison for your student’s sport
- Work a weekly shift at Ben’s Books, or even just substitute on an occasional basis
- Help organize and plan Falcon Feast and its silent auction
- Sell Franklin merchandise at school events
- Assist with planning and organizing Homecoming activities
- Help organize and supply food or decorations for Awards Ceremonies
If you are interested in volunteering, please join BFAA, attend a meeting, or contact us at boosters@bfhsla.org
Help us make athletics at Ben Franklin High School as recognizable and excellent as the education our athletes receive!
Resources
Coaches Expenditure Form (Coming soon)
Members Expenditure Form (Coming soon)