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Madison Area Sports Commission announces 2014 Youth Grant Award recipients

August 26, 2014

By Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau

MADISON — The Madison Area Sports Commission (MASC) is pleased to announce that it has awarded more than $14,000 in funding in its’ bi-annual disbursement of youth grant funds. Youth grant funds are allocated to established organizations that introduce Dane County youth to the lifelong enjoyment and health benefits of sports.
The winning grant recipients are:
• Madison Ice –$ 2,500
• Madison Starlings – $4,577
• Marshall Wrestling – $2,040
• North Eastside Youth Basketball – $2,500
•  Southside Raiders Football -$2,000
• Warner Park Youth Football – $1,000
 
The mission of the MASC Youth Grant Program is to provide opportunities for area youth, who may have financial limitations, to experience the benefits of sports. The MASC Youth Grant Program is funded by contributions from the Ironman Community Foundation, private donors and corporations.
“The Youth Grant program is a wonderful tool that allows us to help community organizations serve young people in competitive environments.  The grants recognize the inherent benefits of sports, from learning appropriate conduct patterns to developing healthy life styles,” said Doug Chickering, chair of the Madison Area Sports Commission. “Competing in sports has a tremendous influence on kids, and the grants supplement the efforts of a wide variety of program providers in Dane County,” he added.
 

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