The Gridiron Club was founded in 2001 by alumni parents of the Skyline High School Football program, as a community organization.

Our mission is to establish, cultivate and maintain the highest level of relationships with and between the Spartan Football Program of Sammamish, Washington and it various constituencies.

We promote an awareness and appreciation of the football program which results in an increase of resources to invest and enhance the growth and development of the players, coaches and seasons of play.

Whether you attend tailgate parties, our annual Gridiron Club Golf Classic, Gridiron Club Auction, Annual Kick Off Party, high school or alumni football games, or any other activity around Spartan Football, the Gridiron Club welcomes you.

Drop us a line: Gridiron Club, 3020 Issaquah Pine Lake Road PMB 532, Sammamish WA 98075 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Board of Directors

President - Pam Thorsen

Vice President - David Jobe

Treasurer - Jim Merriman

Directors

Steve Hays

Mark Harris

Kim Rocco

Nancy Francis

Advisor - Mat Taylor

Why is Skyline Gridiron Club here?

Sports assist students with developing skills that they will use in life and involvement in athletics

provides opportunities that enhance their high school experience and develop school pride.

Other organizations, such as Issaquah School District, ASB, Booster Club, stretch their resources to

support academic and other extra-curricular activities.

Skyline Gridiron Club dedicates itself solely to support the Skyline High School Spartan Football Program

Our Mission - To establish, cultivate and maintain the highest level of relationships with and between the Spartan Football Program and its various constituencies in an effort to promote an awareness and appreciation of the program resulting in an increase of external funding to invest and enhance the growth and development of the players, coaches and seasons of play.

How can you participate?

Whether it is by supporting our fund raising efforts (annual auction, annual Media Guide advertising,

donations, purchasing merchandise) or volunteering your time, Skyline Gridiron Club welcomes all to help in whatever and however fits with their family and business life.

We’re investing in the future, and preserving traditions and history

Gridiron Club focuses on connecting the Skyline High School Spartan Football program with the Spartan Youth Football feeder program, the alumni members of previous SHS teams, and the community.

Maintain Football Statistics/Records from teams and individuals on a local, regional and state basis

Publish web page, brochures, advertisements and other media

Act as a catalyst to keep previous, current and future Spartan players in touch with each other

Develop and implement plans and strategies aimed at the growth and development of the players….

Football Skill Development

Off Season Camps and Competitions

Life Skills Awareness -leadership, responsibility, accountability, possibility

Relationship Development and Team Building

Scholarships, Awards and Recognition

Spirit and Pride Activities

And for the coaches and community……

Coaching Development and Counseling

Off Season Camps and Competitions

Relationship Development

Awards and Recognition

Why are we different?

The Board of Directors and Officers of the Skyline Gridiron Club can only be alumni parents or players. Remembering that the program belongs to the coaches and players, this helps decisions remain focused and balanced for the entire program, rather than any one element. Other programs struggle with a structure that allows for current parents to involve themselves in the business of the organization, which can result in a lack of consistency in activities and operations.

Our motto is “Attitude, Work Ethic and Tradition Never Graduate”.