But we’re not done yet! We need your help!
Sponsor the NSC Play initiative in many ways!
You can sponsor NSC Play! You can sponsor the initiative, our causes, and even our events! Check out what best fits your organization and get involved!
Sports Scholarships
Providing opportunities for young athletes to participate in sports through free or reduced program fees.
Healthy Places
Enhancing the user experience for all visitors in an environmentally conscious manner
Physical Literacy
Developing new programs and events to encourage sport sampling and instill character development
If you didn’t know, Here’s a bit about us.
The NSC Fund For Play is the contribution and donation arm of the National Sports Center Foundation. We are dedicated to improving the lives of Minnesota residents by creating programs and initiatives that support a diverse and engaged community.
- Youth Sports Scholarships
- Healthy Places to Play
- Physical Literacy
- Youth Sports Sponsorships
About our Initiatives
Youth Sport Scholarships
A barrier to youth participation in athletics can be found in the high costs associated with sports. Specialized equipment, participation fees, transit and more can all add up. The Fund For Play is taking initiative to provide low and no-cost sport sampling program options. We want to get our young people active, engaged and participating in sports no matter the situation.
Healthy Places
It has been proven that access to safe green space and fresh air is beneficial to reducing stress, anxiety and much more. The ability to run around and get exercise in open space sets a foundation of movement and play in children that can last a lifetime. Unfortunately, too many of our children lack adequate access. The NSC Fund For Play will be improving the access and quality of outdoor facilities for children and families. Our first initiative is to plant more trees at the National Sports Center.
Physical Literacy
Sport specialization is a trend in youth athletics that has the side effect of pushing some kids out of sports. The NSC Fund For Play will provide a safe, healthy and supportive environment for participants to engage in sport sampling. Providing opportunities for a broad range of kids to try a variety of sports to find out if there is a good fit.
Our Mission
To improve the health, well-being and outlook of participants through access to sports and healthy, safe environments.
Uniting people through youth & amateur sports through the National Sports Center Foundation
In 2023, we united people through sports in the following ways
430+ hours
of donated facilities
The National Sports Center donated hours of field, ice, and court time, providing essential support for teams in need to continue playing and training.
$7,000 dedicated towards
referee education and support
The NSC Play supports and educates referees across all sports, enhancing their skills and knowledge to support fair and quality officiating in every game.
449 golf rounds
gifted to the community
NSC Play gifted rounds of golf at Victory Links Golf Course, offering the community an opportunity to enjoy and experience the sport in a beautiful setting.
$3,129 dedicated to
youth sports scholarships
NSC Play allocates funds to youth sports scholarships, providing financial assistance to young athletes.
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