We are here to give "A Sporting Chance" to any person with any disability, youth who are disadvantaged, abused & neglected children, "At Risk Teenagers", & Senior Citizens by developing and providing amateur sports training, competition, and recreational programs. The athletes must be ages 3 or older to participate. There is no upper age limit and adults are welcome to participate in all programs.
ORGANIZATION
A Sporting Chance is a Not For Profit Organization, headquartered in Springfield, MO. A Sporting Chance serves all counties in Missouri and will also allow other athletes from other States to participate in our programs. A Sporting Chance is a 501 (c)(3) organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. The organization is governed by a 21 member Board of Directors. 100 % of all money raised will be spent in Missouri. A Sporting Chance is a total entity by itself and has no affiliation with any National or State Organization. A Sporting Chance offers year round (Seasonal) training and competition on a $250,000 budget.
LEAGUE PLAY & TOURNAMENTS
A Sporting Chance offers (7 to 9 week long) leagues and at least 1 tournament in each of the sports that are offered to our athletes. Weekly league play is held in Basketball (Dec. - Feb), Track & Field (Mar. - May), Softball (May - July), Golf (June - July), Volleyball (Sept. - Oct.), and Bowling (Sept. - Nov.)