 Throughout World Sport Chicago's short life we have accomplished a number of firsts. From bringing major events such as the World Boxing Championships, or the American Cup gymnastics event to Chicago to launching programs such as Coach for Chicago and the BAM - Sports Edition program, World Sport Chicago has focused on bringing new and creative programs and events to the city.
Today, we are very pleased to announce another first. World Sport Chicago will host the Valor Games Midwest August 23 - 26. This event builds off of US Paralympics' focus to support sports and recreation opportunities for wounded, ill or injured service members. Valor Games Midwest is the inaugural regional competition for 150 of these athletes. This three day event will start with Opening Ceremonies and the first day of competition at Soldier Field on the 23rd. Subsequent days of competition will be at U.S. Cellular Field and other Chicago venues.
Over the coming months we will provide more information about the event and the opportunity to watch, and or assist as a volunteer.
There is another program that we have been nurturing here in Chicago over the past few months which is beginning to expand. On March 22nd WSC hosted a spring workshop at Malcom X College for the WSC Community Sports Consulting program. This program is an initiative we launched to provide assistance to community sport organizations. Each quarter we are inviting an ever growing number of community organizations to come together to discuss issues and questions, share their best practices and hear presentations on everything from sponsorship, to organization management to coach training. Additionally we are offering to assist sports clubs in finding expertise from the Chicago business community to help address specific challenges that they have. This program provides a forum for groups to share ideas and work together to solve mutual challenges. Through the program we hope to strengthen community sport groups across the city. You can read more about the workshop in this month's newsletter.
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Sincerely, 
Scott Myers
Executive Director |
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WSC Hosts Workshop for Community Sports Consulting Program Building Communities Through Sports
Speakers from the Chicago Cubs and Girls in the Game joined us at Malcom X College and offered their insights into the importance of networking and finding available resources to help non-profit Chicago sports clubs build successful programs. READ MORE--> |
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Volunteers Needed for the
Chicago United Hoops Classic
"Silence the Violence" |
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As we mentioned in our February newsletter, WSC is partnering with the Norm Van Lier Scholarship Fund to bring an anti-violence message through the Chicago United Hoops Classic. As a sponsor of the event, Converse will be providing apparel inculidng the volunteer uniform.
Please contact Margaret Rosado at mrosado@worldsportchicago.org if you are interested in hearing more about the opportunities available. |
New volunteer opportunities with World Sport Chicago are now available at MyVolunteerPage.com. Logon and sign up today!!!
- World Sport Chicago is supporting Breakthrough Urban Ministries and the East Garfield Park Sports Association Olympic Youth Sports Festival at Westinghouse High School on Saturday, April 23rd. This festival will host 18 different sports throughout the day and will include nutrition workshops and other events. Volunteers are needed to assist with security, way finding, sports registration, etc. If you are interested in volunteering please click here for more information, or contact Liz at volunteer@breakthrough.org or call 773-346-1771.
- Coach for Chicago: Opportunities are now posted for assistant coaching positions in boys and girls basketball. Click here to find out how you can opt-in for further details.
- Be on the look out for Volunteer opportunities available in early May for the 2011 WSC Wrestling Festival.
Stay tuned for more volunteer opportunities from WSC and its partners. |
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