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Sioux Center Today
By the People, for the People
Sioux Center High School Warns of Ongoing Sponsorship Scam
School and booster club say they are not affiliated with 'Elite Sports Promos' contacting local businesses.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Sioux Center High School and the Sioux Center Athletic Booster Club are warning local businesses about a company falsely claiming to solicit sponsorships on behalf of the school. The school and booster club say they are not affiliated with 'Elite Sports Promos' out of Texas that has been contacting area businesses requesting sponsorship support.
Why it matters
This is an ongoing issue for the school and booster club, as they have had to issue multiple warnings about this scam over the past couple of years. Protecting the school's reputation and preventing local businesses from being taken advantage of are the key concerns.
The details
According to messages sent to 'Warrior Supporters' and past Booster Club supporters, the company 'Elite Sports Promos' out of Texas has been contacting area businesses requesting sponsorship support for Sioux Center High School. School officials have emphasized that they are not affiliated with this company and that all legitimate sponsorship requests will only come directly from the Sioux Center Athletic Booster Club.
- The initial alert was sent in February 2025.
- Another notice was sent in November 2025.
- The Booster Club reissued the reminder again this week after learning businesses were once again being contacted.
The players
Sioux Center High School
A high school located in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Sioux Center Athletic Booster Club
A booster club that supports the athletic programs at Sioux Center High School.
Elite Sports Promos
A company based in Texas that has been falsely claiming to solicit sponsorships on behalf of Sioux Center High School.
Eric Vande Hoef
A representative of the Sioux Center Athletic Booster Club.
Tyler Reichle
A representative of the Sioux Center Athletic Booster Club.
What they’re saying
“Sioux Center High School and the Athletic Booster Club are not affiliated with 'Elite Sports Promos' out of Texas that has been calling/emailing businesses for sponsorships for Sioux Center High School.”
— Sioux Center High School and Athletic Booster Club (Email to Warrior Supporters)
“All official requests will come directly from Eric Vande Hoef or Tyler Reichle.”
— Sioux Center Athletic Booster Club, Leadership (Email to Warrior Supporters)
What’s next
Officials closed their most recent message with a reminder to stay diligent and verify any sponsorship communication that does not come directly from Sioux Center High School or the Athletic Booster Club.
The takeaway
This ongoing scam highlights the importance for local businesses to be vigilant when receiving sponsorship requests, and to verify the legitimacy of any such requests with the school or booster club directly before providing any support or funding.
