Super Bowl 2012 for Indianapolis Locals: Get Involved

The Super Bowl 2012 Host Committee is offering several ways for Indianapolis residents to get involved in February's big game even if they can't afford tickets. Among the highlights: 

Knit a Super Bowl 2012 Scarf
Hundreds of volunteers have been knitting blue and white scarves to be worn by 2012 Super Bowl volunteers. The goal was to distribute 8,000 scarves with the official Super Bowl XLVI patch, but volunteers already have knitted about 10,000. The last day to submit a scarf is Nov. 30. More info

Plant one of (more than) 2,012 trees
The Host Committee has partnered with Keep Indianapolis Beautiful and the John H. Boner Community Center to plant trees on the Near Eastside as part of the 2012 Super Bowl legacy initiatives. The groups already have planted more than 2,400 trees. More info

Have your child write a welcome letter
Thousands of guests in Indianapolis hotel rooms will receive a personalized welcome card from a child in one of the state’s 92 counties. The Host Committee hopes to collect 18,000 of the cards by Dec. 31. Children should illustrate their favorite things about Indiana. More info


Take a free Super Service training class
Hospitality workers and Super Bowl volunteers are taking a free online course to help the city roll out the red carpet for Super Bowl visitors. The course is focused on general principals of hospitality, Indiana history and specific plans for the big game. More info