The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) is proud to partner with Good Sports on the ongoing Restore Play initiative, which aims to help youth regain access to sports and physical activity following natural disasters. In the wake of the recent severe flooding across multiple counties in Texas, and parts of New Mexico, Good Sports is working directly with impacted schools and community organizations to assess equipment and supplies needed to help these communities remain healthy and active. But they can’t do it alone. We are reaching out to our valued network of partners to help meet the need for gear in these hard-hit areas, especially as back-to-school approaches. In order to best meet the needs of the impacted programs, we are accepting in-kind and financial contributions to provide support.
Equipment Needs Identified:
- Basketballs (Recreational & Game; Sizes 27.5, 28.5, 29.5)
- Footballs (All Sizes)
- Volleyballs (All Sizes)
- Playground Balls (Gatorskin)
- Pop-up Soccer Goals
- Youth & Adult Running Shoes (Boys & Girls up to Size 7; Men’s & Women’s up to Size 12)
- Equipment Bags
- Water Bottles
- Pinnies (Youth & Adult Sizes)
- Soccer Shin Guards (Youth Small to Adult Large)
- Hand Ball Pumps
Good Sports will continue to monitor the situation closely and respond with care and respect for the families and communities affected. While immediate needs are already pressing, we expect demand for equipment to grow as recovery efforts progress. That’s why we’re mobilizing now, alongside the broader sports community, to ensure sustained support in the weeks and months ahead. To learn how you can contribute or begin the donation process, please contact Good Sports’ Director of Warehouse Operations & Equipment Partnerships, Patrick Norris, at [email protected], or visit the Good Sports x SFIA Restore Play Network webpage here.