Season’s Greetings!

As we approach the end of 2009 and head into 2010, it is with great passion, purpose, and pride that we not only look back on our year here at KS, but that we also look ahead!

One of the ways to reflect and to at the same time, project, is to look into our KIDSPORTS BAG: the Blessings, Accomplishments, and Goals of our past, present, and future! Let us take a look at what KS has to be grateful, proud, and excited about and for, as we make the transition from 2009 to 2010!

KS Blessings:

• KS is BLESSED to be in a community such as Eugene/Springfield which is caring, considerate, and continues to evolve as a small city with a big heart. At KS, we sense the pulse of the big heart year in, year out and we too will continue to evolve so to make what we do at KS a significant partner in helping our children and families have fun, be active, and stay healthy regardless of the score! We all win when KIDS play with joy, play together, and learn to be physically active and literate for life!

• KS is BLESSED to have a caring, considerate, and professional staff, as well as 17 members of our community who dedicate their time as Board Members, and together work hard to continue the KIDSPORTS legacy of “ALL KIDS PLAY!” This is a time tested mission and legacy that has lasted 56 years and continues to be a truth in the myriad of trends in and of the sporting world!

• And finally, KS is BLESSED with a community of families and parents who give of their time, effort, and money to be a part of our program as participants, coaches, and sponsors!

KS Accomplishments:

• KS arranged for 16,000 KIDS to play a sport this year which means 1, 394 teams played football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and softball. As well, we had 15 KIDS participate this fall in our newest sport Rock Climbing which we will also be offering in the spring of 2010! Stay tuned!

• KS scheduled 6,791 games played on the fields and courts of our community that KS helps to paint, supervise, and maintain.

• KS connected 1,400 dedicated volunteer coaches to the many teams and KIDS taking part in our programs. These coaches give precious time and effort to provide guidance, mentorship, and positive modeling for our youth.

• KS’s “ added value” programs this year include our new sport Rock Climbing, AND our “KS Physical Literacy Program.” Our PL program speaks to helping children learn the “ABC’s of movement (Agility, Balance, Coordination…) to help them move their bodies with confidence and in control while playing. This program is available on request to any of our KS coaches and is the foundation for our Coaching Support Program.

• KS in staying true to its mission of “ALL KIDS PLAY,” provided $229,000 dollars in scholarship assistance, thereby giving more than 4,000 KIDS the gift of play.

KS Goals:

• KS will be the community leader in delivering and developing team sports AND we will continue to add new sports that appeal to KIDs across the spectrum of our sporting and active community.

• KS will be the community leader in providing opportunities for ALL KIDS to play and to be physically active, fit, and literate as they grow and develop in this community. We will stay true to our mission of “ALL KIDS PLAY,” by being responsible stewards of our sponsors financial contributions, and funds sent our way through grants and research opportunities.

• KS will work to recruit, train, and retain quality officials for all of our sports programs. We will continue to work closely with our local Official Associations such as Lane County Soccer Referees Association; Lane County Football Officials Association; and the Lane County Basketball Officials Association.

• KS will be responsive to our clients needs through continued development of our personable and professional customer service and sport management teams.

• KS’s “Physical Literacy Program,” will be available to coaches on a volunteer basis through our 2010 spring season and will evolve into a Coaches Support Program by the fall of 2010.


As you can see for 2009/10 year our KS’s BAG is full of gratitude, passion and purpose; our organization prides itself in striving to provide an environment where we develop great KIDS, good character, and strong community. To all of you in our community that help us to achieve these ends, we THANK YOU and send our very best wishes to you and your families for a Healthy and Happy New Year and a BAG full of wonderful reflections and exciting projections!