How to Run Your Own Day of Play

Coaches, players, parents, volunteers, and all youth sports enthusiasts - pull up a chair!

In this panel discussion we will hear from members of the GOALS Council on Creating Unique Grassroots Opportunities: How to Run A Day of Play.

You will come away from this call with a take-away guide on how you can replicate this in your own community.

Moderators: Diego Bocanegra, The BOCA Podcast & Georgi Dolence, Stack Sports

Panelists:

Chelsie Hawley, Skyhawks RISE

Skyhawks Rise is dedicated to advancing play equity and ensuring all children have access to recreation based sports programs in their communities.

Blane Shepard, AYSO PLAY!

AYSO PLAY! works collaboratively with wider community partners to reach more youth, year-round, through our programs, staff, and resources. We work hard to reach families that do not have the opportunity, access, or services to play. We believe soccer is where the ball is, and that we have a responsibility to ensure anyone who wants to play, can play. Visit us here for more information: www.aysoplay.org

What is a Day of Play?

A Day of Play is an opportunity for organizations to engage local families and children by hosting a fun, dynamic sports-based event which promotes physical activity, community connection, and FUN!

This free community event is a great way to connect with youth and families and demonstrate your organization’s investment in the community.

The Day of Play concept can be modified to fit community and organization needs, but ideally the event provides youth in the community with an opportunity to sample a variety of different sports through organized sports-specific stations and game-based activities.

What will I learn this this call?

Join in to learn how to run your own Day of Play and stories from AYSO, Skyhawks Rise other community partners on the impact these events can create.

If you can't attend the live session, we encourage you to register to receive a recording of the live discussion afterward. Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how to provide a unique grassroots engagement experience in your communities - with a step-by-step guide currently utilized across the country!

What is the GOALS Council?

The GOALS Council, a national strategic advisory council founded by Stack Sports and industry luminaries, is an action-oriented group of leaders in the soccer space working together to better the sport for the next generation. This idea incubator will solve for key issues facing the sport and work together to move ideas forward at the community, region, and national level. The Stack Sports commitment is to move forward council ideas in the industry via our efforts, connections, partnerships, and resources.

What is the Mission of the GOALS Council?

Our goal is to expand participation in soccer by connecting and inspiring current and future athletes, unlocking potential by seeking diversity in our sport, and partnering in our communities to foster a lifelong love of the game.