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Sam's Golf Tournament and Scholarship

FORE SAM'S KIDS 17TH ANNUAL
WHOLE-BRAIN CONSULTING
GOLF TOURNAMENT
HOSTED BY
HONDA/HYUNDAI OF GREELEY

Welcome to the 16th Annual "Whole-Brain Consulting" Fore Sam's Kids Soccer Scholarship Golf Tournament at Pelican Lakes Golf Club, benefiting youth soccer players since 1978.

Proceeds fund two college scholarships for high school soccer players pursuing higher education at the institution of their choice.

Sam Chuenchit, with 30 years of coaching experience at various schools, passed away in January 2008. Since then, the tournament has supported 28 scholars, providing over $29,000 in scholarships, thanks to your generous support!

Our Purpose Continues to Grow:

  • To date, 32 outstanding players have each received $1,500 to pursue their academic goals
  • In 22-23, this tournament funded over 30 financially-limited players competitive soccer memberships
  • In 45 years, no child has ever been turned away due to financial concerns
  • Our alumni includes:
  • Colorado Rapids first home-grown player, Kortne Ford
  • NWSL Boston Breakers star, Taryn Hemmings
  • Iceland's IBV Knattspyrna, Caeley Lordemann
  • Numerous collegiate athletes can be found spanning the entire country, from one coast to another.
  • Northern Colorado Rush consistently fosters and supports our players both on and off the field, resulting in the achievement of four Boettcher Scholars winners.

Online Auction
All NorCo Rush Families are invited to participate in the silent auction portion of the 16th Annual Golf Tournament. Note: you do not have to participate in the golf tournament to bid. This year’s auction will be online. It will open the week of July 1 and close at 4:00 PM July 12. Please look forward to receiving directions on how to register as a bidder. There are loads of fantastic prizes to bid on. Link coming soon!

Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • Title Sponsor
  • Oasis Sponsor
  • Fairway Burrito Sponsor
  • Golf Towel Sponsor
  • Cart Fleet Sponsor
  • Swing & Sink Sponsor
  • Contest Hole Sponsors (4 available)
  • Friends of "Sam's" Tee Sponsor (20 available)
  • Swing & Hole It Sponsor 4SOME

For more information on what each sponsorship entails, visit our website here.


  • PAST RECIPIENTS

    Kelsey McElhinney, Northridge High School (2009)

    Michael Schurch, Greeley West High School (2009)


    Victoria Billings, Greeley Central High School (2010)

    Benjamin Bellman, Greeley West High School (2010)


    Rachel Miller, Greeley West High School (2011)

    Evan Baldwin, Greeley West High School (2011)


    Sara Ghent, Greeley West High School (2012)

    Alison Rettmer, Greeley West High School (2012)


    Katelyn Weber, Greeley West High School (2013)

    Jacqueline Vasquez, Northridge HighSchool (2013)


    Seth Czapenski, Northridge High School (2014)

    Jazmyn Mosqueda, Northridge High School (2014)


    Woseda Bahata, Northridge High School (2015)

    Juliana Borrego, Northridge High School (2015)


    Adrian Bugarian, Greeley Central High School (2016)

    Dianna Rowe, Greeley West High School (2016)


    Willi Blanco, Greeley Central High School (2017)

    Jasmyne Colin-Dunham, Northridge High School (2017)


    David Reveles – Northridge High School (2018)

    Jodi Shea – Northridge High School (2018)


    Jesus Hernandez, Northridge High School (2019)

    Yesenia Garcia, Greeley West High School (2019)


    Khalil N. Bhanji, Northridge High School (2020)

    Indigo N. Parlin, Greeley Central High School (2020)

  • 2021 RECIPIENTS

    Lanie Freeland, Greeley Central High School


    Armando Maqueda Garcia, Greeley Central High School

  • 2022 RECIPIENTS

    Whitley Mireles, Greeley West High School

     

    Eyob Admassu, Greeley Central High School

  • 2023 RECIPIENTS

    Jaden Dominguez, Northridge High School


    Paige Hill, Northridge High School 

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FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024

  • TIME:  9:30 AM, Shotgun start/4-man scramble
  • LOCATION: Pelican Lakes Golf Course, Windsor
Golfer Registration Sponsor Registration

APPLY FOR SAM'S

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

The Sumret "Sam" Chuenchit Scholarship Fund, established in 2008 to remember the late soccer coach, Sam Chuenchit. Sam’s scholarship benefits two high school soccer players furthering their education at the college/university of their choice.

We celebrate Sam's enduring soccer legacy annually. He coached for nearly 30 years in Greeley at various schools, including Bootleggers, Greeley Central, Greeley West, and Northridge. Sam's unwavering love for soccer shone through, as he welcomed children of all ages, schools, genders, and abilities to play the sport he cherished.

Scholarship Amount: $1,500

Renewable: No.
Designated for:
 Generally one female and one male graduating senior from Greeley Central, Greeley West or Northridge High Schools.
College Enrollment:
 Any accredited two- or four-year college or university.
Other Criteria:
 Must have played one or more season(s) of high school soccer for Greeley West High School, Greeley Central High School, and/or Northridge High School, display community involvement and commitment to academics.

Application opens December of 2023 and closes March, 1st 2023.

APPLY HERE >
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