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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.

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

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!

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Our Events

Chasing Goals: NSC Play sponsors USA CUP bound soccer team