Sponsoring the Tournament

Thank you for your interest in being a 2021 sponsor! ​All sponsorship proceeds go directly to Area 9 of Special Olympics Virginia (SOVA). Through your generosity, Special Olympics Athletes are able to participate in year-round sports training as well as numerous competitions throughout the United States and abroad! ​
​To become a sponsor, please click and complete each button:
If you prefer to mail a sponsorship check, please fill in our paper form. 
​To learn more about how your sponsorship helps SOVA athletes, please read below!
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How your Donations Impacted SOVA in 2020

In 2020, despite COVID-19, the Brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa raised over $40,000 for Area 9! For an idea of how these funds benefit Special Olympics, here is how Area 9 used our fundraising in 2019:

How your Sponsorship Impacts SOVA in 2021

In 2021, Area 9 hopes to resume its activities in full while funding several new initiatives. These 2021 initiatives include purchasing new ski equipment and lowering costs to athletes. Specifically, Area 9 must purchase ski helmets that adhere to upgraded safety regulations while also attempting to reduce costs incurred by Special Olympic athletes by providing lunches at state competitions and covering operating costs at the weekly bowling league. To fund Area 9's initiatives, the Brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa have set their 2021 fundraising goal at $55,000! 

The table below outlines how each level of sponsorship supports Area 9 and also lists the marketing each level receives as a thank you for helping Special Olympic athletes!
We also have four unique sponsorships available: Special Olympics Foursome Sponsor ($600), Golf Ball Sponsor ($600), Hat Sponsor ($800), and Flags Sponsor ($1,500). Only one of each is available. If interested in any of these sponsorships, please contact Mike Cartwright (cartwrightnm@gmail.com).

Our Mission

​We, the Brothers of the Epsilon Hexaton Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa, strive to provide opportunities for others to be successful. We believe all individuals should experience the joy of achieving a goal because we believe one success can build a foundation for a lifetime of success. When others need assistance in achieving a goal, we offer a helping hand. We then use our hands to applaud what comes next!

History of the Event

The Brothers of the Epsilon Hexaton Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa at Virginia Tech are adamant in their support of Special Olympics Virginia – Area 9 (New River Valley). This support has resulted in numerous awards for both volunteering and fundraising. As such, it was only logical that a group of Phi Sig alumni decided to start the Epsilon vs. Hexaton Tournament Benefiting Special Olympics Virginia – Area 9! The inaugural tournament took place in 2014 and, since then, has grown to over 100 participants, including SOVA athletes, SOVA volunteers, other Phi Sigma Kappa Chapters, and families and friends of the Chapter! Through the generosity of sponsors and participants, this event has raised over $60,000 for Special Olympics Virginia Area 9! 

Why Support Special Olympics?

Special Olympics is an organization that provides children and adults with intellectual disabilities opportunities to develop fitness, show courage, build bonds with others in their communities, and hone skills through friendly competitions and year-round sports training. Through your support, Special Olympics athletes from Virginia have the funding needed to compete in various competitions throughout the state as well as the country!

For more information on Special Olympics Virginia, please go to http://specialolympicsva.org/