Swing & Sway 2026
The Power of Music in Our Story
Music has always been more than sound in the Black community. It is language, memory, and liberation. From the spirituals sung in fields to the jazz that redefined American music, to the gospel, soul, and hip-hop that continue to move the world, Black music has been a vessel of faith, resilience, creativity, and joy. It tells our story, preserves our history, and inspires future generations to dream beyond limitations.
At HOPE ACADEMY for Scholarship and Innovation, we honor that legacy. Our instructional program is anchored in Christian principles, aligned with California academic standards, grounded in Black Studies, focused on industry, and powered by The Pedagogy of Confidence ™ – preparing students to choose meaningful pathways to prosperity. A robust music and arts program is central to our mission—because we know that creativity fuels confidence, discipline, and innovation.
The Swing & Sway Golf Tournament and Celebration of Black Music unites two traditions—excellence and expression. As we swing on the greens and sway to the rhythms of our culture, we celebrate the past, invest in the future, and raise support for a school that empowers young minds to learn, lead, and create with purpose.
$225per Golfer
Tournament Info
Tournament Schedule
Date
July 06th, 2026
Registration
7:00am – 8:00am
Location
Candlewood Country Club, Whittier, CA
Breakfast (included)
7:30am-8:45am
Call to Carts
8:45am
Shotgun Tee Off
9:00am
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Title Sponsor
Benefits include:
Designation as “Title Sponsor of Tournament.”
Event Sponsored by “Name of Company or Family Name”
Logo represented on all banners, social media, signage and websites
Golf for 12 players, 12 Additional after party tickets
4 Custom Pin Flags, 18 Cup Outs (1 for each hole)
2 Feather Flags and 2 tee signs
Golf Cart Sponsor
Benefits include:
Designation as “Golf Cart Sponsor.”
Logo represented on all banners, social media, signage and websites
Golf for 4 players, 4 Additional after party tickets
Custom golf cart ad/sign in each cart
1 Custom Signage Displayed at Hole
19th Hole After Party Reception
Benefits include:
Designation as “19th Hole After Party Sponsor.”
Logo represented on all banners, social media, signage and websites
6 Additional after party tickets
Golf for 4 players, 4 Additional after party tickets
Signage displayed around the post reception area
VIP Corporate Sponsor
Benefits include:
Designation as “VIP “Corporate Sponsor.”
Logo represented on all banners, social media, signage and websites
Golf for 4 players, 2 Additional after party tickets
1 Custom Signage Displayed at Hole
Choose The Game or Location On Course
• Hole In One
• Longest Drive
• Closest To The Pin
• EZ Birdie
Hot Shot Cannon Sponsor
Benefits include:
Designation as “Hot Shot Cannon Sponsor.”
Logo represented on all banners, social media, signage and websites
Custom signage at cannon hole
Lunch Sponsor
Benefits include:
Designation as “Lunch Sponsor.”
Logo represented on all banners, social media, signage and websites
Signage displayed at Lunch Station
On-Course Food Sponsor
Benefits include:
Designation as “On Course Food Sponsor”
Logo represented on all banners, social media, signage and websites
1 Custom Signage Banner Displayed at Food Station
Putting Contest Sponsor
Benefits include:
Designation as “Putting Contest Sponsor.”
Logo represented on all banners, social media, signage and websites
Signage location at putting green
HOPE ACADEMY SPONSOR
Benefits include:
Designation as “Putting Contest Sponsor.”
Logo represented on all banners, social media, signage and websites
Signage location at putting green
Tee/Green Sponsor
Tee/Green Sponsor ($250- Multiple Available)
Benefits include:
Designation as “Tee/ Green Sponsor.”
Logo represented on all banners, signage and websites
1 Custom Tee Sign
Donate an item for one of our Silent Drawings
Recognition on event website and social media
Recognition at Winners’ Circle Banquet
Name listed in HOPE ACADEMY newsletter
Individual & Team Participation
Foursome Registration: $900
Individual Player: $225
Includes green fees, cart, breakfast, lunch, and awards reception.
Non-Golfer Registration
Golf Clinic includes $150
Food (including access to Winner’s Circle Banquet)
Music
Fellowship
Games W/ prizes
Master Class with “Swing Dr.” Mike Williams
All Access Day Party includes $100
Food (including Winner’s Circle Banquet)
Music
Fellowship
Games W/ prizes
Our Sponsors:
About HOPE ACADEMY for Scholarship & Innovation
Our Mission – We are a premier TK–8, Christ-centered, learning community dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners and visionary leaders.
Our Vision – We empower students through a holistic education that combines academic excellence with entrepreneurial skills.
Our Values – We cultivate a culture of care and collective excellence , We value the unique frames of reference of each community member, We actively mine for strengths and use strengths as leverage for growth, We believe that mistakes are part of learning, and meet mistakes with grace, curiosity, and redirection.
The legacy of HOPE ACADEMY is woven deeply into the fabric of the Los Angeles community. In 1972, Dr.Benjamin F. Reid, Pastor of First Church of God, established First Church of God Christian School with the intent to provide “academic excellence for minority children in an unashamed Christian environment.”. For more than 30 years, this house of faith provided educational services and support to students and families in the Inglewood and surrounding communities.
In 2000, Bishop Dr. Gregory L. Dixon, resolved that the church’s name should embody its purpose, and changed the name from First Church of God to “Center of Hope”. In 2012, after the untimely death of Dr. Gregory L. Dixon, his son, Pastor Geremy L. Dixon was elected Lead Pastor of Center of Hope. Armed with a determination to continue the 30-plus year legacy of academic excellence, Pastor Geremy boldly set out to offer a high-quality, Christ-centered, culturally sustaining, educational experience for the children of Inglewood and beyond.
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Your donation will ensure a highly-qualified staff, and well resourced classrooms for HOPE ACADEMY Scholars. Thank You!
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