FundPlay Foundation Announces Congressional Youth Sports Fest to Champion Youth Sports and Physical Fitness

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FundPlay Foundation is proud to announce the upcoming Congressional Youth Sports Fest, taking place on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Rayburn Office Building. The event, held during National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, celebrates the vital role of youth sports in building healthy, resilient communities and fostering lifelong wellness.

The Congressional Youth Sports Fest will feature remarks from Representatives Marc Veasey and Jake Ellzey, who have been steadfast advocates for youth sports and physical activity on Capitol Hill, and serve as co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports.

"Youth sports are more than just games. They teach teamwork, discipline, and leadership," said Rep. Marc Veasey. "I am honored to support this event and encourage my colleagues to join us in championing opportunities for all young people to get active and thrive."

FundPlay Foundation announced earlier this month that it will be integrating PLAY Sports Coalition's advocacy efforts into FundPlay Foundation as a defined program called the PLAYS Initiative. The Congressional Youth Sports Fest will include tables from a number of the founding supporters of the PLAYS Initiative, which include LeagueApps, TeamSnap, Players Health, and Triple Crown Sports. The event will also feature activations by the National Football League and Washington Wizards, as well as other leading companies working to increase youth sports participation nationwide.

"We're incredibly excited to host this year's Congressional Youth Sports Fest and grateful for the leadership of Representatives Veasey and Ellzey as co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports," said Jared Cooper, Executive Director of FundPlay Foundation. "Their commitment to expanding access and opportunity for all kids to play sports is inspiring, and together we're building momentum to ensure every child can experience the lifelong benefits of play."

About FundPlay Foundation
FundPlay Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equalizing the playing field for youth sports by ensuring all kids-regardless of background or zip code-have access to high-quality sports experiences. Through its three core program pillars of providing technology and data services, community-building, and advocacy, FundPlay Foundation empowers and connects youth sports organizations, particularly those serving underserved communities, to streamline operations, collaborate, and unlock critical funding. Since its inception, FundPlay Foundation has enabled more than 300,000 unique youth sports opportunities, granted free software licenses to over 225 organizations, and through its advocacy efforts unlocked more than $35M in youth sports grant funding, advancing a movement to make sports accessible for every child.

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Jared Cooper
Executive Director, FundPlay Foundation
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