FAQs
Note: This page will continuously be updated as we get closer to the 20th Annual Charity Sports Auction. If you have any questions that are not answered here, click the "Contact Us" button. Thank you for your patience!
Q: When is the auction?
A: The in-person event will take place on December 10, 2024 during the Syracuse Men's Baskebtall game vs. Albany. Online dates will be announced at a later date.
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Q: Where is the auction?
A: The auction will be both on the backcourt of the JMA Wireless Dome and on Classy Live.
Q: Can anyone attend the auction?
A: Anyone with a ticket to the Men's Basketball game can attend the in-person auction. Any person logged into Classy Live can bid on items online.
Q: What types of items do you auction off?
A: Items in the auction typically include memorabilia from numerous sports - including some unique autographed items, restaurant gift certificates; electronics; tickets; hotel accommodations and so much more!
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Q: What is the bidding style?
A: The bidding style is a silent auction on the Classy Live platform. There will be select items available for purchase during the in-person event.
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Q: How much do auction items cost?
A: Items are valued from $25 and up. Bidding could start as low as $5.
Q: What forms of payment are accepted?
A: Credit (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) or cash are accepted.
Q: Who is in charge of running the auction?
A: The Sport Management Club at Syracuse University. For more information about the Sport Management Club, click here. You can also visit our social media pages:
Twitter: @SU_SPM_Club
Instagram: @spm_auction
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Q: To whom will the proceeds of the auction go?
A: This year’s beneficiary is Rescue Mission. Click here for more information.
Q: How much of the money raised goes to Rescue Mission?
A: 100% of the profits raised at the 2024 Charity Sports Auction will go back to Rescue Mission
Q: How much money has been raised in past auctions?
A: Over the past 19 years, the auction has raised $713,429 for charities across the Central New York region.
Q: How do I get involved?
A: Anyone can donate items, become a sponsor, or make a cash donation.
To donate an item or cash, please refer to the Donate tab on this website or contact:
Adelaide Gilley - aegilley@syr.edu
Livia McQuade - lcmcquad@syr.edu
Tynan Weathers - tsweathe@syr.edu
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For sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Jack Martin - jmart124@syr.edu
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Q: How can I donate an item?
A: Use the Donate tab for information on sending an item to us. Donations for this year's auction are always being accepted and are much appreciated. If you have questions about donating, please contact:
Jake Williams, Donations Committee Chair - jtwillia@syr.edu
Q: How can I send you an auction item?
A: All auction items can be sent to:
Syracuse University - Dept. of Sport Management
ATTN: Tynan Weathers
402C MacNaughton Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244
Q: How many items will be featured in the auction?
A: We receive and auction off over 300 items each year.
Q: How do I get an item I acquired during the auction?
A: We will ship all items out within a few days of the auction’s conclusion.
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If you have any other questions about this year's Charity Sports Auction, please reach out to one of our auction chairs: Adelaide Gilley - aegilley@syr.edu, Livia McQuade - lcmcquad@syr.edu, or Tynan Weathers - tsweathe@syr.edu