Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus has announced a holiday sporting goods drive, a community-driven initiative dedicated to providing essential equipment and gear to support local youth sports organizations in Hamilton County.
Grand Park Director Matt Trnian says that the effort demonstrates the positive impact the sports campus can have beyond youth sports.
“Our team is passionate about the impacts we can have on sport and the overall community,” Trnian said. “We encourage visitors to Grand Park to share in our passion and help give back to those in need.”
The holiday sporting goods drive collection period began on Nov. 6 and will extend through Dec. 13. Donations of new or gently used sporting equipment are welcomed in order to benefit young athletes in Hamilton County. The following items are needed:
- Cleats
- Lacrosse gear
- Helmets
- Baseball and softball equipment
- Equipment bags
- Basketballs
- Dance attire
- Wrestling gear
Molly Wright of Westfield Youth Sports, Inc. (WYSI) expressed the organization’s enthusiasm as one of the benefiting organizations.
“Westfield Youth Sports (WYSI) is excited to participate in the Grand Park Sports Sporting Good Drive this season,” Wright said. “Many of our local youth don’t have the opportunity or equipment to participate in sports; we don’t want that to be a barrier. WYSI offers participation scholarships and gift cards for equipment if needed. Kids learn many great life lessons through sports, and we hope to help provide that for them.”
You can contribute by dropping off sports items at several designated locations. For further information or inquiries, please contact gpadmin@westfield.in.gov. You can conveniently donate directly to a Westfield Youth scholarship athlete at this link.