The Small Steps Clays Classic was started in 2003 to help fund the construction of Small Steps’ second school in the Fifth Ward. Building upon the momentum of the Energy Classic, the Clays Classic grew in its success and has become an annual draw for many prominent companies. This year, over 60 corporations, foundations, and individuals came together to sponsor the Clays Classic in support of Houston’s economically at-risk children.
The tournament format, designed by Gil Ash, consists of 100 targets at 10 stations. Additionally, each participant has the opportunity to participate in shooting games throughout the day. Following the tournament, all participants are invited to the dinner and awards ceremony. A significant number of door prizes are awarded at the conclusion of dinner.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 surge in Houston, Small Steps’ leadership has decided to reschedule our 2021 Small Steps Clays Classic. The Clays Classic will now be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the Greater Houston Sports Club. Our hope is that this delay will yield both better weather and better health conditions, which will allow us to maintain all of the things we love about this event. We will continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 cases in our area in the coming months and will put precautions into place at the tournament, as necessary.
Questions? Contact Julianne Hickey, Director of Events & Communications, at JHickey@ssnc.org or 713.236.0330.
Small Steps Nurturing Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The difference between the amount of your payment and the amount of goods and services received may be deductible as a charitable contribution. We estimate the fair market value is $400 per person. Small Steps’ EIN is 76-0471755.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Title Sponsor
$25,000
- Two 4-man teams
- Company logo on print materials for event
- Reserved sponsor table at awards dinner
- Recognition on course
- Recognition on Small Steps’ website
- Guaranteed to win at least one door prize per team
- Golf carts provided for teams
Platinum Sponsor
$10,000
- One 4-man team
- Company logo on print materials for event
- Reserved sponsor table at awards dinner
- Recognition on course
- Recognition on Small Steps’ website
- Guaranteed to win at least one door prize per team
- Golf carts provided for team
Gold Sponsor (limited)
$5,000
- One 4-man team
- Company name on print materials for event
- Recognition on course
- Recognition on Small Steps’ website
- Entered into door-prize drawing
- Golf cart provided, if sponsorship is committed by 12/31
Silver Sponsor (limited)
$2,500
- Two individual entries
- Company name on print materials for event
- Recognition on course
- Recognition on Small Steps’ website
- Entered into door-prize drawing
- Golf cart provided, if sponsorship is committed by 12/31
2021 Advisory Board
Founding Chairman
Mr. John Gibson
Tudor Pickering & Holt Co.
Committee
Mr. Ed Bialas
First Reserve Corporation
Mr. Brennon Brignac
Platform Partners, LLC
Mr. Mark Burroughs
EnCap Investments L.P.
Mr. Joe Dillard
Retired Oil & Gas Executive
Mr. David Dollinger
Riveron Consulting LP
Mr. Bill Henn
Canyon Oak Energy
Mr. Scott Hudson
Carrizo Oil & Gas
Mr. Asheley Kinsey
RBC Capital Markets
Mr. John McHenry
EPIC
Mr. Larry Mosher
Attorney
Mr. Hardy Murchison
Encino Energy, LLC
Mr. David de Roode
Lockton Global Energy & Marine
Ms. Mari Salazar
BOK Financial
Mr. Sam Trail
Amegy Bank of Texas
Mr. Marty Wilson
BOK Financial
Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors
Title Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Duran Family Fund
Gold Sponsors
Aon Energy
BancorpSouth Bank
BBVA
Deloitte
EnCap Flatrock Midstream
Genesis Fluids
Halliburton
Haynes & Boone, LLP
Howard Energy Partners
Kraken Oil & Gas
McGriff
Porter Hedges LLP
Post Oak Energy Capital
Raymond James Energy Investment Banking
Sidley Austin LLP / David Buck / Jon Daly
Texican Crude & Hydrocarbons
Titan Directional Drilling
Aimee and Kent Willetts
Marty Wilson
Silver Sponsors
ARM Energy
Chamberlain Hrdlicka
Lockton Companies
NOV
TreadStone Energy Partners Operating, LLC
2020 Small Steps Clays Classic
View the photo gallery from this year’s Clays Classic.