Quick Start Video Guide

This helpful tutorial video provides a quick overview of football squares for visual learners. While we're not affiliated with the video creator, we've found it to be an excellent resource for beginners.

Prefer to read? Continue below for our detailed guide.

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What Are Football Squares and How Do They Work?

Football squares (also known as Super Bowl squares) is a popular fundraising game that's perfect for school events and sports team fundraisers. The game uses a 10x10 grid creating 100 squares, as shown below:

Each square represents a unique combination of numbers that correspond to the last digits of both teams' scores. Here's how scoring works:

Setting Up Your Football Squares Fundraiser

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Step 1: Get Your Free Template

Sites like SuperbowlPoolSite.com provide you with free, professional football squares templates. You can either:

• Download their free printable football squares PDF
• Use their online generator for digital management
• Create your own 10x10 grid using our template

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Step 2: Choose Your Square Prices

Set prices that work for your school community:

• Standard: $5-10 per square
• Premium: $20 per square for bigger fundraising goals
• Family Bundle: 5 squares for the price of 4
• Early Bird Special: Discounted prices for early supporters

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Step 3: Determine Payout Structure

For a school fundraiser with $1,000 in sales (100 squares at $10):

• First Quarter: $100 (10%)
• Halftime: $100 (10%)
• Third Quarter: $100 (10%)
• Final Score: $200 (20%)
• Your School/Team: $500 (50%)

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Digital Management Made Easy

SuperbowlPoolSite.com's digital platform can be used for:

• Easy square selection and payment
• Automated number randomization
• Real-time grid updates
• Simple winner tracking
• Professional reporting for your PTA/PTO

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Pro Tips for School and Team Fundraisers

1. Multiple Events
   • Run squares for homecoming games
   • Super Bowl event
   • Championship games
   • Rivalry games
2. Community Engagement
   • Involve local businesses as sponsors
   • Create special teacher/staff sections
   • Offer student-price squares
   • Include virtual participants (perfect for alumni)
3. Promotion Strategies
   • Announce at PTA/PTO meetings
   • Share in school newsletters
   • Post on school social media
   • Send email updates to parents
   • Promote at sports events

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Legal Considerations for Schools

Important Note: School organizations should:

• Check district policies on fundraising
• Verify state regulations on games of chance
• Maintain transparent record-keeping
• Consider consulting with your PTA/PTO board

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Tools and Resources

Sites like SuperbowlPoolSite.com offer:

• Free printable templates
• Digital square generator
• Payout calculator
• Number randomizer
• Mobile-friendly grid viewing

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Why Choose Omella for Your School's Fundraiser?

Omella's platform is designed specifically for school and team fundraising:

• Collect online without the fees: Omella is supported with optional tips, which means it's completely free for your organization and payers can use ACH to avoid processing fees, just like Venmo!
• Easy setup for school, PTA/PTO/Booster and team leaders
• Secure payment processing
• Automated tracking and reporting
• Mobile-friendly for parents and supporters
• Professional tools for organizers