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MINI-PITCHES & FIELDS

The Mini-Pitch Initiative transforms underused spaces into permanent, safe, small-sided soccer courts in under-resourced neighborhoods across North Texas. These professionally built facilities (30×60 to 50×84 feet) create accessible hubs for year-round youth play, learning, mentorship, and community pride.

Each mini-pitch is built in collaboration with municipalities, schools, and parks departments—serving as a lasting, visible legacy of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and a catalyst for long-term community engagement and recreational infrastructure.

Goals & Outcomes

  • Construct 15–26 mini-pitches by 2027 in partnership with cities, schools, and parks departments

  • Provide 10,000+ youth and families with free access to safe, year-round recreational space

  • Host community clinics, tournaments, youth mentorship programs, and ribbon-cuttings at each site

  • Encourage inclusive play, with dedicated programming for girls, low-income families, newcomer youth, and underserved communities

  • Build permanent infrastructure supporting future community recreation and development programs

Core Components

  • Permanent court construction: 30×60 to 50×84 feet, professionally surfaced and durable

  • Full amenities: Fencing, seating, turf, lighting options, goals, and accessibility features

  • Site preparation and infrastructure: Soil prep, grading, drainage, irrigation

  • Custom branding and artwork: Donor recognition, civic celebration, community identity

  • Launch programming: Ribbon-cuttings, clinics, youth mentorship, and community events

  • Operational support: Youth programming and maintenance for first 1–2 years

INFLATABLE SOCCER FIELDS

The Inflatable Soccer Field Program delivers portable, pop-up soccer fields directly to schools, parks, neighborhoods, and events across North Texas. These mobile fields introduce youth in under-resourced communities to accessible, high-quality recreational opportunities—bridging gaps for those without permanent facilities.

Fields are deployed year-round for clinics, tournaments, camps, festivals, and community events, promoting teamwork, physical activity, cultural celebration, and excitement around the 2026 FIFA World Cup legacy.

Goals & Outcomes

  • Deploy 4–12 inflatable fields rotating throughout North Texas communities

  • Host 5–15+ mobile events annually in partnership with schools, parks, and community organizations

  • Engage 2,000–5,000+ youth and families annually through free or low-cost clinics, tournaments, and camps

  • Train and employ local youth ambassadors for coaching, facilitation, and event leadership

  • Equip fields and events with donor/sponsor branding and custom colors

Core Components

  • Portable, durable inflatable fields (3v3 and 4v4 configurations)

  • Small-sided gameplay to maximize participation and skill development

  • Branded goals and equipment featuring donor/sponsor recognition

  • Community partnerships with schools, nonprofits, parks departments, and civic agencies

  • Youth ambassador training and coaching programs

  • Low-cost tournament registration to fund ongoing operations