COLORADO SOFTBALL ACADEMY FOUNDATION

“It is not about us, it is about cultivating the game that gave so much to us. It’s about guaranteeing that kids everywhere can learn, grow, bond and have fun” with every ball thrown, every diving catch, and every game won.

{Peyton Manning, HOF}

Colorado Softball Academy Foundation, Inc. is a Colorado 501(c)(3) charitable organization on a mission to provide equitable opportunities for girls in sports and support equitable training opportunities for the WHOLE athlete – Physically, Mentally and Emotionally.

CSAF is anchored in the concept that girls of all ages, ethnicities, backgrounds and socioeconomic status, should have equitable and high quality playing and training opportunities. Our goal is to support quality program opportunities for girls in softball that provide them with a foundation to learn and grow as strong and confident leaders in society. Whether it’s opportunities playing at the youth grassroots level, opportunities to play in college, opportunities to afford your summer team player fees, or an opportunity to be part of a positive and constructive community of female-athletes – our girls deserve an opportunity!

MISSION:

Provide opportunities for female-athletes through:

• The creation of and support for instructional youth softball leagues and teams.

• Scholarship programs that remove financial barriers inhibiting an athletes player development and participation opportunities.

• Leadership development programs that enable female-athletes to learn life and confidence building skills.

Provide mental health support resources for female-athletes, including:

• Free mental health counseling/ resources in partnership with local health professionals.

This past year, through fundraising efforts and the generosity of our community, we were able to provide more that $30,000 in scholarships to CSA athletes! These scholarships help CSA families offset the costs of player fees, travel costs, training fees or any other softball related expense. Additionally, we were able to cover the cost of over $15,000 in counseling services for female athletes.

The CSA Foundation provides fundraising opportunities throughout the year to help our families offset the costs of playing travel ball. For the upcoming ‘23/’24 season, we will assemble a Fundraising Committee made up of at least one parent from each CSA Team. This Committee will work with the CSA Board of Directors to create and execute fundraising opportunities for our families.

Planned Fundraisers for the ‘23/’24 Season:

Fall Girls with Game Golf Tournament

Winter Corn Hole League

Athletes Go Live Business Sponsorships (logo displayed on steamed games)

Bronco, CSU and Budweiser Events Center Concessions

Egg My Yard Easter Fundraiser

Additional ideas from the Fundraising Committee