I've had this nagging idea that's been banging on and on for ages now so I'll test it with you smart folk to see whether it's worth a go.
When the little kidlets run out onto the SCG at half time for their Auskick debut in front of a 28,000 strong crowd how awesome would it be (from the kidlets' perspective) if all 28,000 people - minus the 6,458 that are at the bar or in the loo - gave them the biggest roar they've ever heard? I'm talking an ovation, Grand Final style. You'd stop them dead in their tracks! They'd be talking about it for weeks, even months! (1 week kidlet time = 1 month adult time so that's alot)
I mean, it's pretty much dead silent when the run out. Personally, I'd love to give them a big shout of encouragement but I'd look a bit odd doing it on my own (like a drunk, overzealous dad who just couldn't let his failed footy career go).
So, what do you think? How do we make it happen? Should we pick a round, involve the club, get them to help promote it, get some flyers on match day, turn it into a world record (maybe not). And we could get other clubs involved that round, make it spread, kind of like Earth Hour but with a Wiggles theme (ok, maybe not)! The kids won't have a clue what we're planning, I'm pretty sure of that. And if they do, it will be the last thing on their mind when it happens, my goodness.
And I reckon you could line up a sponsor to donate a set sum per decibel recorded to a good cause - something specific rtahre than just a straight donation to a charity, like an upgrade to a wing of a children's hospital or a particular development program for disadvantaged kids.
In all seriousness, I believe the kids will love it, the parents will cry, we'll all have fun and help out a good cause, it will be a great marketing opportunity for the Club, we'll all get lots of YouTube clips and it would be achieved with only a little inspiration and a heck of a lot of word of mouth (supported by the club and its sponsors of course).
Am I mad? Thoughts?
Dan
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