Become A Volunteer Backyard Sports Cares programs are enhanced by the participation of energetic committed volunteers. We are looking for young athletes and student leaders to serve as peer mentors in our existing community outreach programs. For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact the BYSC office at (914-304-4052). Become A Partner Collaboration with other … Continue reading “Join Our Team”
Backyard Sports’ programming for children with special needs has been named a 2015 Top 5 Family Favorite by Westchester Family Magazine Readers of Westchester Family Magazine were asked to name their Family Favorites across 37 categories. Thousands of parents weighed in and Backyard Sports was honored as a Top 5 Favorite in the category of … Continue reading “Westchester Family Magazine Recognizes Backyard Sports”
Supported by the Westchester Jewish Community Service’s Off the Street Program, Mt. Vernon’s Hamilton Elementary School offers an after school program, which provides 80 at risk K-5th grade children a safe place for homework help and enrichment activities. Backyard Sports has been the recreational partner for the past three years, providing team sport programming to … Continue reading ““Off the Street” Program at Hamilton Elementary Teaches Kids Lacrosse”
Backyard Sports Cares Partners with Foundation for Life and White Plains Youth Bureau to host first Westchester “Bike Day” for disadvantaged kids Foundation for Life, a non-profit, was founded by Paul and Mindee Blanco of Barnum Financial Group, an office of MetLife, to promote change and deepen connections to the people, families and communities served … Continue reading “BYSC Helps “Bike Day” Come to Westchester for the First Time”
Earlier this year, Backyard Sports Cares, Heartsong and the Children’s Museum were selected by Yonkers-based Westchester Toyota’s Give Back program, which creatively uses social media as a means to help local charities. Each quarter, three charities go head-to-head to drive likes and shares via the Westchester Toyota Give Back Facebook page on behalf of their causes. … Continue reading “Thank you!!! We Won Westchester Toyota’s 15th Give Back!”
Backyard Sports Cares (BYSC) has launched a new Sports League for middle school and high school kids with special needs. The unique and appropriately competitive 6-week program will run through mid-June with practices and games taking place at Purchase College. In addition to soccer, the league will resume in the fall with other sports, including … Continue reading “BYSC Kicks Off Teen Sports League for Competitive Special Needs Players”
Last week, we proudly launched a new soccer league in partnership with eight elementary schools and community organizations in under-served Westchester and Bronx communities. Generously funded by a grant endowment from the Elmwood Foundation, the program is enabling nearly 200 fourth and fifth-graders a chance to play in a competitive soccer league. For many, it is there first … Continue reading “Gooooooal! BYSC Brings First Soccer League Experience to 8 Westchester Area Schools”
A great day was had by all at our 3rd annual 3-on-3 Tournament held on April 19th at Purchase College. Captured here is one of the many highlights that exemplify the spirit of our organization, which seeks to connect the community and our children through the joy of sports. Watch the video to see how … Continue reading “Annual 3-on-3 Tournament Connects Kids & Community Through Sports”
For Special Needs Players and Typical Peers, Sports are a Barrier Breaker On Sunday, April 19th, we host our third annual 3-on-3 Tournament. This event means so much to our organization and the kids that we serve. In addition to raising funds that keep our programs going, equally important, is the opportunity to raise awareness … Continue reading “3-on-3 Tournament Raises Awareness and Celebrates Day of Community Connection”
Teen volunteers, Matt Sherr and Max and Ethan Bunzel from Scarsdale High School, lead a group of young golfers from the Edward Williams School in Mt. Vernon. Backyard Sports in partnership with the First Tee program are giving some very deserving kids a chance to learn and play golf as part of their afterschool program. … Continue reading “Look out Tiger! BYSC volunteers coach young golfers at Mt. Vernon elementary school”
Adam Glucksman will be playing for the third year in a row in our 3 on 3 Tournament on April 19th at Purchase College. His daughter, Leah Glucksman, and her friends, Liza Brecker, Willow Malsch, Jilly Mehlman and Haley Sontag, will be collecting shoes for “Dunk Your Kicks”. Hope you will join us for a … Continue reading “Adam & Leah Glucksman Pay it Forward Again at 3-on-3 Tournament”
I am Nesta Felix, proud Board Member of Backyard Sports Cares (BYSC). Through their outstanding programs, BYSC has been serving youth in our community for the past 3 years. They have created many opportunities for children and teens whose success may not have been realized otherwise. From summer programs to year round events and activities, Backyard Sports truly … Continue reading “BYSC Perspectives: Meet Board Member & Champion for Youth Sports, Nesta Felix”
Meet Extraordinary Women Volunteers of Backyard Sports Cares & Founders of the MHS Backyard Sports Community Club Paulina Paras, BYSC Volunteer and Co-President of MHS Backyard Sports Club Hi, I am Paulina Paras and I’m currently a senior at Mamaroneck High School. I was a freshman when I first got involved with Backyard Sports Cares. Volunteering … Continue reading “BYSC Celebrates Women’s History Month with its Own History Makers”
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