Marketing Project
Luke Merrill
October 4, 2012
PE 4000
Dr. McCormack
The Winter Games Overview
My marketing plan is to have three days throughout the school year either
before or after winter break to promote physical activity and promote school spirit.
It will be help in the Pittsburg gymnasium as well as the cafeteria. The name of the
event is called The Winter Games. This event is for grades 9-12, and each class will
be their own separate team. The event is planned for either the three days before
Christmas vacation, or the three days after we return from Christmas vacation. The
event will take up all of the days. You could also think of it as “battle of the classes.”
This event will develop not only school spirit, but also class spirit. There will be a lot
of cheering for your fellow classmates, and will also give students a chance to be
with their teachers outside of the classroom. The ultimate goal of the event is to
bring the school closer together while promoting physical activity.
Throughout the week, there will be different types of individual class
activities as well as school activities. There will also be a theme for the week that is
yet to be decided. The theme is important because each of the classes are required
to create a poster that goes along with the theme, but also represents their class.
Also, the classes will have to present a mock rock, and gymnastics routine that
follows the theme as well. Every day throughout the week there will be a certain
theme for clothes the students can wear. One day might be pajama day, while
another could be school spirit day. Teams will get a certain amount of points with
however many students in their class participate on these days.
The last three days of the week will be full of activities. Each class will
participate, and they will pick the students who they want to participate. Every
student must participate in at least one competition. Whatever place the classes
come in after they compete, points will be given to each class. When the week is
over, the total number of points each class has gained will be added up and the title
of “top class” will be rewarded. Having a little competition is good, because trying to
get the title “top class” will be expected by the seniors and wanted by the freshmen.
The entire event will be about sportsmanship and fun, and anyone who crosses the
lines will have to sit out.
The athletic council and other teachers will help with the event so the
transitions are smooth. The budget will be covered by what the athletic council can
make through fundraisers throughout the year. We will need class advisors to help
with setting up with who is going to be in what event, and will be responsible for
their class while the events are going on. Other teachers can help with refereeing,
scorekeeping, and cheering on the students. With the plan carefully coordinated, it
should be a safe, fun, and exciting week that pulls the whole high school together.
5 day dress up themes
 Monday
o Pajama Day
 Tuesday
o Class Color Day
 Wednesday
o Class chooses theme day
 Thursday
o Event theme day
 Friday
o School spirit day
Mock Rock
 Each class will choose a song which has to be listened to the class
advisor prior to performing in case of swears, or any other
inappropriate meanings. The class will make up a mock rock to the
song without singing. Example: Dressing up, wearing make-up, wigs,
etc. There will be five teacher judges, and after all the mock rocks
have been completed, than the judges will get together and decide the
winner. The mock rock is included because it promotes dancing.
Volleyball 6v6
 Volleyball will be played, and the same rules of regular volleyball are
applied. Games to 15, win by two. Two teachers will be the line judges.
Basketball 5v5

Basketball will be played with the same rules. They will be 10-minute
games, with a three-minute overtime if needed. Two teachers will be
referees.
Flag Football
 Flag football will be the same rules as in PE class. Three downs in
order to get a touchdown. Absolutely no tackling. One running play
per time on offense. Defense has to count five Mississippi out loud
before they can rush the QB and will be penalized if they do not.
Ultimate Frisbee
 Ultimate Frisbee will be played by normal PE rules. They will have to
cross the final line in order for a point. The defense must stay three
feet away from the thrower and count to three Mississippi. If the
defense counts to three Mississippi than it is now the defenses
possession of the Frisbee. If the offense throws the Frisbee and it falls
to the ground than it is now the defenses possession. You can take one
step after catching the Frisbee. This will be a judgment call of the
official. There will be one or two teachers that will be officials.
Grape Toss
 The grape toss will include four students from each class. Each class
will do the grape toss while the others watch. There will be a time
limit of 1 minute for each round. Two chairs will be placed 15ft away
from each other, and two students on the team will sit. One student
will toss the grapes while the other has to catch them in his/her
mouth and them spit them into a bucket they are holding. They will
switch after they are done, and the other two classmates will go. All
classes will participate and the grapes will be added up per class. The
class that caught the most grapes will win.
Soccer 5v5
 Soccer will have the same rules as in PE class. There will be 5 people
on each team, one goalie, two on defense, and two on offense. Regular
soccer rules apply. Absolutely no slide tackling.
Toilet Paper Wrap Up (3 students)
 The toilet paper wrap up consists of one person per team being
wrapped up and two people wrapping. Each wrapper starts with a
role of toilet paper and have the person being wrapped hold on to it.
The wrappers begin wrapping and if they rip the toilet paper, they
have to stop. The fist team to finish first wins. If a team finishes
because they ripped the toilet paper, they lose.
Suitcase Relay
 Students are required to run to then end of the gym backwards to the
suitcase. The suitcase is filled up with old clothes. The student must
put on a shirt, pants, and a hat and run back to their line. They then
must take off the clothes and the next person in line has to put them
on and run backwards down the court and back. Each person on each
team must do this. The first team to finish wins.
Gymnastics Routine
 Each team must make up a gymnastics routine that they will present.
The routine must be at least two minutes long, but no longer that four.
They can use any type of gymnastics movements and props they want.
The music must correspond with the theme.
Tug-of-War
 This game requires to teams to pull a rope over the designated line to
win. Each team will choose eight students (four boys/four girls) to
participate in the event.
Committees/
Equipment
and Supplies
Food
Committee
Set-Up
Committee
Clean- Up
Committee
Who’s
Amount
Responsible? Needed
Lunch
Program
Director and
Assistants
10
Luke Merrill
and the
Athletic
Council
10
Equipment and Luke Merrill
supplies
and athletic
council
Luke Merrill
and other
teachers
Susie Q
[email protected]
Luke Merrill
and the
Athletic
Council
Volunteers to
help different
Athletic
responsibilities council and
during events. cooperating
teachers
Referees
Standard
Lunch
Contact Person/ email
and phone
Luke Merrill
[email protected]
Luke Merrill
[email protected]
As many
as we can
get.
Luke Merrill
Due Date
December
1
December
1
December
1
December
1
[email protected]
Listed in
Luke Merrill
December
document
1
action
[email protected]
plan
As many
as we can
get.
Luke Merrill
[email protected]
December
1
Checklist
Judges
Luke Merrill
and other
teachers
Safety and
Medical
School
Nurse
Luke Merrill
5
1
[email protected]
Brenda M
[email protected]
N/A
December
1
Winter Games Action Plan
Documentation
I.
Committees
a. Food Committee
i. Lunch ladies
b. Set-up Committee
i. Athletic Council
ii. Cooperating teachers
c. Clean-up Committee
i. Athletic Council
d. Volunteers to help events
i. Athletic Council
ii. Cooperating teachers
e. Referees
i. Teachers
f. Judges
i. Teachers
II.
Equipment/Supplies
a. Basketballs - 2
b. Soccer balls - 2
c. Volley balls - 2
d. Tug of War Rope - 1
e. Pennies - 30
f. Toilet Paper - 30
g. Gymnastics Equipment - ?
h. Old Clothes - collect
i. Suitcases - 4
j. Stereo - 2
k. Grapes – 5 bags
l. Chairs - ?
m. Soccer goals - 4
n. Frisbees - 2
o. Footballs - 2
p. Volleyball net - 1
III.
Contacts
a. Luke Merrill
i. Coordinator of event
Luke Merrill
1506 Main St Pittsburg, NH 03592
Phone: 603-724-3075  E-Mail: [email protected]
Date: September 29, 2012
Margret Smalls
Principal
Pittsburg High School
1456 Main St. Pittsburg NH 03592
Dear Mrs. Smalls:
I am proposing an event that I believe will bring extraordinary school spirit, great
communication, fun, and teamwork that involve our students and staff. The event is called
The Winter Games. I am asking for three days where we can hold events in the gymnasium.
Yes, this will mean that the students do not have three days of classes, but the outcome of
the event should be worth the absence of classes. Helping students understand how
important physical activity is to our world is what I am trying to get across here at
Pittsburg, and I believe this event will help.
The event will represent the school pulling together to do something for the kids,
rather than them doing work for us. This will be a nice lead up to winter vacation, or a fine
way to return from vacation. I will need the help of fellow teachers as well as the Athletic
Council to prepare and run the event. I have the action plan and schedule in an email that I
have sent to you. I hope you consider my proposal and think about the positive potential
outcomes that The Winter Games could have on our students.
Sincerely,
Luke Merrill
Physical Education Teacher
Luke Merrill
1506 Main St Pittsburg, NH 03592
Phone: 603-724-3075  E-Mail: [email protected]
Date: September 29, 2012
All Faculty and Staff
Pittsburg High School
1456 Main St. Pittsburg NH 03592
Dear Faculty Member:
I am proposing an event that I believe will bring extraordinary school spirit, great
communication, fun, and teamwork that involve our students and staff. The event is called
The Winter Games. I am asking for three days where we can hold events in the gymnasium.
This means that the students would not have three days of classes. I am asking that you
understand the benefits an event like this can bring to our students, and I would love your
help carrying out the event!
The event will represent the school pulling together to do something for the kids,
rather than them doing work for us. This will be a nice lead up to winter vacation, or a fine
way to return from vacation. I will need the help of fellow teachers as well as the Athletic
Council to prepare and run the event. I have the plan all written out, and I was wondering if
you had any ideas yourself? I would love to hear them! Thank you and I hope you are willing
to give the event a try!
Sincerely,
Luke Merrill
Physical Education Teacher
Luke Merrill
1506 Main St.
Pittsburg, NH 03592
January 1, 2013
Teacher/Principal/Parent
Faculty
Pittsburg High School
Dear Teacher/Principal/Parent:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your involvement in
The Winter Games last week. It was a great help getting the faculty involved and
made the event run much smoother. I am glad we were able to complete the event
this year, and I hope to have it again next year. I hope you will be excited to
participate in the event again.
It was so enjoyable to have you work on the event. It was a pleasure and I
hope you volunteer again next year.
Sincerely,
Luke Merrill
Physical Education Teacher
Pittsburg High School Winter
Games Permission Form
My son/daughter, ________________________________________________ has permission to
participate in the Winter Game events during the week before or after Christmas
break.
Date:
____________________
Parent/ Guardian Signature:
________________________________________
Print Name:
_______________________________________
Contact Information:
______________________________________
*Return forms to class advisors by December 1.
1) Did you feel the event was a success?
Y_______
N_______
2) Did the event promote school spirit and communication?
Y_______
N_______
3) Were you able to participate in the events you wanted to?
Y_______
N_______
4) Did your class gain communication skills and class spirit?
Y______
N______
5) Did you feel the events ran smoothly?
Y______
N_______
6) What would be your idea for a theme if The Winter Games were held again next
year?
______________________________
7) If there were anything you would want changed, what would that be?
8) Any other comments?
*Return to class advisor
The Winter Games Standings
Events
Volleyball
Basketball
Flag Football
Ultimate Frisbee
Grape Toss
Soccer
TP Wrap Up
Mock Rock
Suitcase Relay
Gymnastics Routine
Tug-of-War
Dress Up Days
Monday- Pajama Day
Tuesday- Class Color Day
Wednesday- Own Theme
Day
Thursday- Event Theme Day
Friday- School Spirit Day
Seniors
Juniors
Sophomores
Freshmen
Points for
Places
First Place
50 Points
Second Place
25 Points
Third Place
10 Points
Fourth Place
5 Points
Dress Up Day Points (70% of class must be dress up to receive)
10 Points a day if requirements met
Luke Merrill
Schedule of Events