Try Sports For Free Day Coming to The MAC

Detroit, MI (September 9, 2016) – East Side Youth Sports Foundation (ESYSF) invites families to The Mack Athletic Complex (The MAC) located at 4300 Marseilles Street on Detroit’s east side on Saturday, October 1, 2016 for a “Try Sports For Free” clinic and facility open house. From 12PM – 2PM local youth, ages 4 to 11, are encouraged to experience hockey, lacrosse, soccer, football, baseball and yoga in a fun, safe environment. They will have the opportunity to talk with coaches, try basic skills, learn about local playing opportunities and scholarships, as well as visit the businesses inside The MAC.

“We look forward to introducing children to a sport that they may have never played before,” said Brian Francis, Board of Directors President. “Organized recreational sports with coaches and mentors play an extremely important role in revitalizing our neighborhood. Our goal is not only to educate families on local sporting opportunities but enroll the children so they can experience the many advantages of sports.”

In addition to trying the sports, children will receive a t-shirt, piece of pizza and the opportunity to win a Nerf War party at The MAC.

Youth sports provide a wide range of benefits for children that will assist them during competition and beyond, offering advantages far into adult life. Children receive physical, cognitive, social and psychological benefits. According to the US Department of Education, student athletes are 4x more likely to attend college.

ESYSF will be providing scholarship information for families with children interested in playing, but unable to afford fees and equipment.

Partners for the event include Milk Means More, 313 Lacrosse Club, Bulldogs Hockey Club, East Side Football Club, Detroit Thrive, The MAC, DMC and Institute of Neuromuscular Medicine.

To register for the Try Sports For Free event, please visit https://trysportsforfreeday.eventbrite.com. Same day registration also available.

For more information, please visit www.ESYSF.com.

About East Side Youth Sports Foundation

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, East Side Youth Sports Foundation (ESYSF) is dedicated to the growth of youth sports on the east side of metro Detroit. Through grants, scholarships and programs, ESYSF is making sports available to all children and providing players important life lessons that will assist them during competition and beyond including good sportsmanship, citizenship, teamwork, physical welfare and more. ESYSF is also using sports to bridge the gap between Detroit and surrounding communities, removing social, economic and racial barriers. For additional information regarding the East Side Youth Sports Foundation, please visit ESYSF.com.