Sportsmanship Initiative Events

 

Upcoming Sportsmanship Initiative Events

2nd Annual Hoops Watch Party

Join us for the 2nd Annual Hoops Watch Party - Presented by the St. Louis Sports Commission Associates at El Borracho on Thursday, March 25. All proceeds benefit the St. Louis Sports Commission Associates Sportsmanship Scholarship that is annually awarded to a graduating high school senior from the St. Louis area. Admission is $10 (in advance); $15 (at the door). To purchase your ticket or for more information, click here.

March 25, 2010 – El Borracho Taqueria & Cantina

 

Past Sportsmanship Initiative Events

Coach It Right! Baseball Clinic February 27, 2010 – St. Louis University High School

St. Louis Sportsmanship Summit

Area youth sports coaches and parents shared experiences and learned from the experts about creating more positive environments for kids to play, enjoy and stay involved in sports. Attendees also took part in breakout sessions focused on coaching leadership, sports parenting, sports specialization and athlete safety.  The
St. Louis Sportsmanship Summit was presented by ther St. Louis Sports Commission and Maryville University.

February 6, 2010 – Maryville University

2009 State Farm Arch Rivalry Youth Clinic

Participants learned the fundamentals of football through offensive and defensive drills on the field at the Edward Jones Dome. Top area coaches, former student-athletes and motivational speakers spoke about the importance of sportsmanship and character building.

September 5, 2009 – Edward Jones Dome

Kick Like a Girl Premier

HBO, St. Louis Athletica, St. Louis Sports Commission and Vetta Sports invited the St. Louis community to the St. Louis premier of Kick Like a Girl.

For more information, click here.

May 27, 2009 – Vetta Sports – Soccerdome

Sports for Kids Golf Classic

The St. Louis Sports Commission held its seventh annual Sports for Kids Golf Classic on Tuesday, May 26 at Boone Valley Golf Club. The Sports for Kids Golf Classic is the major funding source for the Sports Commission's charitable affiliate. In the past six years, more than $610,000 has been raised for the Sports Commission's Sports Foundation and Sportsmanship Initiative. The proceeds help young people from St. Louis live healthier, happier and more productive lives through sports.

May 26, 2009 – Boone Valley Golf Club
2009 Track and Field Youth Clinic May 20, 2009 – Woodward Elementary and Blewett Middle

YES® Clinics Hydrated by Vitaminwater® Revive

Boys and girls learned and enhanced their sports skills, conditioning skills, and life skills with collegiate coaches and student-athletes, as well as collegiate administrators and experts from various parts of the country. YES Clinics encourage children ages 10-16 to participate in various sports recreationally, as well as on organized teams, and stress the importance of participation rather than simply winning.

April 4, 2009

University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL)

Saint Louis University Recreation Center (SLU)

Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center

1st Annual Hoops Watch Party

100% of the proceeds went to support the Associates' Sportsmanship Scholarship, which is awarded to graduating St. Louis area high school students who demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship in athletic competition.

March 27, 2009 – Mike Shannon's Steaks and Seafood
Play It Right! Wrestling Youth Clinic & Parents Session March 17, 2009 – Scottrade Center
Coach It Right! Baseball Clinic March 7, 2009 – St. Louis University High School
2008 State Farm Arch Rivalry Youth Clinic August 30, 2008 – Edward Jones Dome
2008 Coach It Right! Soccer Clinic

August 16, 2008 – Chaifetz Arena (Saint Louis University)

 

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