October 2024

Kudos to Steph Simons and Andrea Lang for a very successful Knight at the Races! Big thank you to all of our parent volunteers for their efforts.

Fishing Raffle: Please turn in to H Lee Bartley (Middle School Parent). There are more tickets available to sell if you're interested!

Moe's Taco Kits! Please help spread the word to order taco kits! These will be available for pickup next Monday, October 14th in the student parking lot at 5:30pm. $10 of each kit directly benefits our program. ORDER HERE!

OPEN BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIR POSITIONS: We have multiple board positions and a few key committee chair positions that will be open after the season. Nominations will be accepted at the October and November meetings with a vote in December. Please contact any current board member if you're interested in hearing more.

Open Board Positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Middle School Chair
Open Committee Chair: Thursday night meals, Gameday meals - please see Jen Pinkerton or Lacie Foster to inquire about what these jobs entail and to see them in action while the season is ongoing.

IMPORTANT DATES:

FRIDAY NIGHT THEMES:
Week 7: 10/11 vs. Hampton - Homecoming
Week 9: 10/25 vs. McKeesport - Senior Night

HOMECOMING BONFIRE DETAILS!!!
Thursday, October 10th: JV/Varsity will stay for their normal team meal, then head out to decorate the float. They'll ride on the trailer up to main street and the parade begins at 7:15pm. Middle School players should be dropped off at the staging area at Dollar General at 6:45pm and will walk behind the trailer. Please bring candy to toss at the parade. 

We need help decorating the float!!! If you're interested in helping or sending supplies please reach out to Ally Allen or Cassie Beres ASAP.

Immediately following the parade, we'll begin the festivities at the Carnival Grounds. Middle Schoolers will be dismissed to join their families to watch the performances. JV/Varsity underclassmen will help to create a tunnel and seniors will stay back to be announced. Once seniors are announced, players can disburse to watch as well.

Schedule of events:
Announcement of seniors
Band performance (including fire batons!)
JV & Varsity Cheer Performances
Football Player Songs
Announcement of Homecoming Court
T-shirt Launch
Special Surprise Performance
Fire is Lit!

There will be food trucks on site with proceeds to help benefit the band boosters, please support them if you can!

Beacon Haunt Team Outing - RSVP Requested in TeamSnap
Saturday, October 19th: We will be hosting a team building activity at The Beacon Hotel for all JV and Varsity players. Boosters will be covering the cost of this event.

- Each player's admission covers the corn maze, haunted house, a hotdog, hot chocolate/cider, and chips.  They will be presented a ticket upon their arrival.  

- The Beacon has set up an area for the players down by the pavilion area to hang out prior to/after doing the corn maze & haunted house.  We ask all players to head to this area upon arrival.  (Arrival Time 7:15 pm)

- The Football Team will have their own private wagons to head out to the maze and will not have to wait in the long lines!!   

- The plan will be to get the boys out to the maze then the haunted house and vortex tunnel after 7:30 pm.

- The Beacon has kindly offered us the side room for the Football Families to grab some food- away from the crowds - while the boys do the maze/haunt. The back room is reserved for 7pm. 

For planning purposes - we would anticipate 1.5 to 2 hours at the Beacon.

We ask all players to return to the pavilion area after completing the maze/haunted house.

If you are planning to drop off your player, please stay in contact with them for pick up.

The Beacon Hotel 231 Beacon Rd Renfrew, PA 16053-9011

SENIOR UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:
Senior Night: Friday, October 25th.  Details coming soon for the reception and evening's events.

Senior Mom Night: Thursday, October 17th at Team Meal, 5:30pm. All Senior Moms are invited to join the team for a special night with their players.

Senior Dad Night: Thursday, October 24th at Team Meal, KHS Senior High Cafeteria, 5:30pm.

KNOCH JV/VARSITY FOOTBALL BANQUET:
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, December 8th, doors open at 4:30pm at The Atrium. Invitations and details to come.

September 2024

Thanks to all that have worked so hard to keep the season running smoothly so far! Lots more to look forward to on and off the field.

FUNDRAISER UPDATE:
By now everyone should have your Fishing Raffle tickets and Knight at the Races tickets. Both can be turned in any time. 

Fishing Raffle: Please turn in to H Lee Bartley (Middle School Parent). There are more tickets available to sell if you're interested!

Knight at the Races is coming up on October 5th. This is one of our biggest income producers and it takes all hands to make it a success! Sign up for a timeslot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4AA4A82FA6FC1-50539936-knoch/51122594#/ Please get your admission and horse tickets turned in to Andrea Lang or Steph Simons asap. Each grade is putting together a raffle basket - please get together with your class parent to see how you can help. 

MEMBERSHIP: Booster membership opportunities are still available. Many of you have seen the awesome hats that were issued this year (thank you, Lacie!). If there is interest, she will place another order this week. Please contact her directly via Team Snap by September 20th if you're interested. Membership details are listed above.

OPEN BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIR POSITIONS: We have multiple board positions and a few key committee chair positions that will be open after the season. Nominations will be accepted at the October and November meetings with a vote in December. Please contact any current board member if you're interested in hearing more.

Open Board Positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Middle School Chair
Open Committee Chair: Thursday night meals, Gameday meals - please see Jen Pinkerton or Lacie Foster to inquire about what these jobs entail and to see them in action while the season is ongoing.

IMPORTANT DATES:

FRIDAY NIGHT THEMES:
Week 5: 9/27 vs. Indiana - Military Appreciation Night
Week 6: 10/4 vs. Mars - Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness
Week 7: 10/11 vs. Hampton - Homecoming
Week 9: 10/25 vs. McKeesport - Senior Night

September 19 - Mingle on Main - last of the season! We need one or two more helpers, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0445AEAC2AAAFA7-51062229-september#/

September 22 - Sportsmen's Fest has once again given us a table to sell raffle tickets at no cost! Our players will report Sunday morning at 8am at the Carnival Grounds to help clean up. This is normally a quick effort and a great way to say "thank you"!

Week of September 30 - Pink Out shirts will be on sale at school - please keep an eye for a teamsnap post and be sure to support cheer's fundraiser to help local Breast Cancer Warriors.

October 5 - Knight at the Races - Sign up to help!!!

October 7 - October Booster Meeting - 7pm in KHS Senior High Cafeteria

October 9 - Butler County Band Festival (no requirements, but please consider supporting our band if you're available!)

October 10 - Homecoming Parade and Bonfire - Looking for a volunteer to help with the float. Please contact Ally and John Allen if interested.

October 12 - Homecoming Dance

October 19 - Beacon Haunt & Hayride teambuilding. Players will report at 7:15pm and enjoy an evening of activities and snacks sponsored by the boosters. We've also booked the back room again for parents. More details to follow.

November 4 - November Booster Meeting - 7pm in KHS Senior High Cafeteria

December 8 - Banquet at The Atrium - details to follow.

December 9 - December Booster Meeting - 7pm in KHS Senior High Cafeteria

August 2024

Football season is here! Huge shoutout to Kristen Szebalskie, Jenny Fraser & all of the helpers and donations that were given to get camp up and running. Our players and coaches are working hard and really appreciate it!!!

OUR APPAREL STORE IS OPEN! Gear up for the upcoming season! WWW.SHOPKNOCHFOOTBALL.COM

Yard Sign order forms will be posted next week and will be due quickly thereafter. Keep an eye out!

Volunteer schedules for Game Day will be coming soon - thank you in advance to all for chipping in to make sure game days run smoothly.

IMPORTANT DATES:

AUGUST 8: Middle School Team Meeting

AUGUST 12: MIDDLE SCHOOL: Mandatory Heat Acc Begins - Reminder: All Big Teams approvals must be complete and approved to participate. Players MUST participate in heat acc before they're allowed to participate in practice the following week.

AUGUST 16: JV & VARSITY: Steak Night & Decals with Dad - During camp. Thank you Jason Spencer and the senior class for making this happen!

AUGUST 17: Scrimmage at Deer Lakes 10am - Kickoff Party immediately to follow at the Field House. All football families from grades 7 through 12 are welcome and encouraged to join in a great day of getting to know each other and celebrating the season to come!

AUGUST 19: Back to School Event at Knoch Stadium from 4-8pm. Be sure to stop by our booth!

OCTOBER 5: Knight at the Races - players will receive their tickets to sell prior to the end of camp.

FRIDAY NIGHT THEMES:
Week 1: 8/30 vs. North Catholic - Future Knights Night - youth players join in pregame festivities
Week 5: 9/27 vs. Indiana - Military Appreciation Night
Week 6: 10/4 vs. Mars - Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness
Week 7: 10/11 vs. Hampton - Homecoming
Week 9: 10/25 vs. McKeesport - Senior Night

July 2024

While we anxiously await the completion of the upgrades to the stadium, the next few weeks are jam packed with activities! 

BIG TEAMS REGISTRATION IS OPEN. All players (grades 7-12) must be registered to participate. To register go to Big Teams here: https://studentcentral.bigteams.com/index.php?keyword=/user/signin. Any questions can be directed to the Athletic office.

OUR APPAREL STORE IS OPEN! Gear up for the upcoming season! WWW.SHOPKNOCHFOOTBALL.COM

Yard Sign order forms will be coming soon! JV/Varsity players will receive their jersey numbers prior to picture day on 8/5 - orders will be due shortly thereafter.

Please keep an eye out in the TeamSnap chat for sign ups pertaining to camp, concessions and team meals. We greatly appreciate your donations!

IMPORTANT DATES:

JULY 15th: Program ads, Senior Bios and Senior ads are due. Forms are available at the bottom of this page. Please reach out to Shannon Myers or Amy Fink with any questions.

JULY 18th: Future Knights Youth Camp - all JV/Varsit players will stay through practice to help.
Mingle on Main - Freshmen and Sophomores will help this month. Players should report to Batch on Main Street for instructions at 5:30pm.

JULY 20th: Second Car Wash - Sophomores and Juniors will attend. Players should report to Saxonburg VFW at 9:45am.

JULY 26th: CARD BLITZ - JV & Varsity Players will participate in this year's football coupon card blitz. Players will meet at the school for Coach to distribute cards. Players pool party to follow at Sebco Pool from 12pm-2pm.

JULY 29th-AUG 1st: Players Off - No workouts this week

AUGUST 2nd: Golf Outing - Please watch for details on when players should report. They'll golf 9 followed by a pig roast with attendees.

AUGUST 5th-AUGUST 9th: JV/VARSITY HEAT ACC - please check TeamSnap for updated schedule times. 

AUGUST 5th: Team Picture Day - 2pm. Players will receive their jerseys the morning of. Forms will be distributed the week of July 22nd. 

AUGUST 5th: Boosters Meeting - 7pm at St. Luke's

AUGUST 12-16: CAMP - Donation drop off August 1: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4DADAA28ABFB6-50374076-football

AUGUST 14: Pie Night

AUGUST 16: Steak Night & Decals with Dad - Details to follow.

AUGUST 17: Scrimmage at Deer Lakes 10am - Kickoff Party immediately to follow at the Field House!

AUGUST 19: Back to School Event at Knoch Stadium