Backyard Sports/Bits and Pieces Summer Field Day

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Once again Backyard Sports and the White Plains Youth Bureau collaborated to provide a Summer Field Day for nearly 200 youngsters who are part of the Bureau’s Bits and Pieces Camp.  Activities included soccer, gaga, basketball, project adventure, golf, and a tug of war.  Assisting with the program were Scarsdale high school students, Josh Wasserman, … Continue reading “Backyard Sports/Bits and Pieces Summer Field Day”

Backyard Sports Cares brings evening lacrosse program to Youth Shelter of Westchester

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Teenage residents of the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester, an alternative to incarceration program located in Mt. Vernon, participated in an early evening lacrosse program led by BYSC volunteers, Dylan Cannell and Daniel Jaffe of Scarsdale. The teen leaders, both students and varsity players at the Masters School, led their teen teammates in a variety … Continue reading “Backyard Sports Cares brings evening lacrosse program to Youth Shelter of Westchester”

Backyard Sports & Foundations for Life Bring “Bike Day” Giveaway to White Plains Youngsters

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      Once again, Backyard Sports in connection with Foundations for Life presented 25 White Plains youngsters with a brand new bicycle at the organization’s annual “Bike Day” event.  Temple Kol Ami of White Plains provided the facility space. Led by volunteers from Foundations for Life and the Backyard Sports Cares Junior Board, the … Continue reading “Backyard Sports & Foundations for Life Bring “Bike Day” Giveaway to White Plains Youngsters”

BYSC Honors Teen Volunteers at First Backyard Benefit

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On Thursday, April 27, 2017, Backyard Sports Cares hosted its first annual Backyard Benefit at the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. The benefit, the first of its kind for Backyard Sports Cares, honored teen volunteers from Rye Country Day School and Mamaroneck High School for going above and beyond as Backyard Sports Cares Club leaders … Continue reading “BYSC Honors Teen Volunteers at First Backyard Benefit”

Coach’s Corner – Something About Mary

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Recently I attended a retirement dinner for Mary Figueroa, the longtime site coordinator for the Amazing Afternoons Program held at the Edward Williams School in Mt. Vernon. In a lifetime, everyone should be fortunate to have one Mary in their presence. While Dos Equis may feature the most interesting man in the world, Mary is … Continue reading “Coach’s Corner – Something About Mary”

Backyard Sports Soccer League

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Although simple in nature and form, suburban soccer is recognized as much by its shiny uniforms and team/club affiliations. The cost of participating in a team or league puts this activity out of reach for many children in Westchester County. The Backyard Sports League was created three years ago to allow players from underserved areas … Continue reading “Backyard Sports Soccer League”

Volunteer BUZZ: Spencer Danzig

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I have been volunteering with Backyard Sports for more than two years. During this time I have been part of two amazing programs they offer. One is a program that BYSC holds at the Coachman. The Coachman, once a commercial hotel, is now a transitional facility in White Plains which provides housing for a large number … Continue reading “Volunteer BUZZ: Spencer Danzig”

Youth Shelter Program of Westchester

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Youth Shelter Program of Westchester provides mentoring and schooling to adolescent youth identified by a Westchester County judge to serve in this residential program as an alternative to incarceration in the county jail. Backyard Sports Cares has partnered with this Mt. Vernon-based program to provide a variety of recreational activities including basketball, yoga, and tennis … Continue reading “Youth Shelter Program of Westchester”

Armonk Tennis Program

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Armonk middle school tennis players Ethan Wolland, Justin Buchbinder, and Zac Cornell wanted to do something very special with their love for tennis. In March, with the cooperation of Armonk Tennis, the boys hosted 15 underserved youth from the Slater Center in White Plains to a Sunday evening program of tennis lessons and treats. Assisted … Continue reading “Armonk Tennis Program”

Friday Night Is Tennis Time!

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Anyone dropping in at Sound Shore Indoor Tennis in Port Chester on a Friday evening in late May or early June will witness quite a hubbub as 75 children mill around waiting impatiently to head down to the tennis courts. These youngsters are participants in the BYSC Friday Night Tennis Program, a comprehensive clinic for … Continue reading “Friday Night Is Tennis Time!”

Backyard Sports Cares Honors Rye Country Day School and Mamaroneck High School Teen Volunteers at First Backyard Benefit

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On Thursday, April 27, 2017, Backyard Sports Cares hosted its first annual Backyard Benefit at the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club. The event raised more than $150,000 in support of sports programs for underserved and special needs kids in Westchester, NY. The gala honored eight teen volunteers from Rye Country Day School and Mamaroneck High School … Continue reading “Backyard Sports Cares Honors Rye Country Day School and Mamaroneck High School Teen Volunteers at First Backyard Benefit”

The “Amazin'”Mets coach youngsters at Citi Field baseball clinic

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On Saturday, April 22, 2017, Backyard Sports, in partnership with the New Flex Foundation of White Plains, participated in a baseball clinic at Citi Field sponsored by the NY Mets. Twenty youngsters ages 9-14 years old participated in a series of fundamental drills on the Mets’ playing field with instructors from the organization.  Following the … Continue reading “The “Amazin’”Mets coach youngsters at Citi Field baseball clinic”