Mini Pitch

By Jessica Hubbard

Trending in the sports world, mini-pitch is making its way to the forefront in Muscatine.

The mini-pitch initiative is an innovative way for most anyone to participate in soccer thus encouraging positive, healthy activities for youth and adults in the community . Allowing for the opportunity to revitalize old sports courts, and unused hard surfaces, Musco Lighting developed the MiniPitch System™ Modular Sports Solution, a system that can be installed in a variety of places . Currently located at Musser Park, the Muscatine mini-pitch is adjacent to the skate park, and open for drop-ins and rentals .

Working together for more than 20 years, Musco and the U .S . Soccer Foundation wanted to create a safe and inclusive space for youth to gather and participate in a community activity . Eduardo Zamarripa, Soccer Marketing Manager at Musco says, “Soccer has a multitude of benefits . Not only do youth learn about teamwork and camaraderie while playing soccer, they also become engaged with other kids and learn quick decision making skills while participating in a team sport .”

The Mini-Pitch System™ is constructed from galvanized steel with ample LED lighting, creating durable, maintenance-free, family-friendly spaces in communities all over the world . “Anyone is welcome to drop in on a soccer game and feel like part of a team .” Zamarripa says, “It’s been incredible to see the growth of the Mini-Pitch System™ and rewarding to collaborate with the U .S Soccer Foundation . ”

Partnering with Musco, the city of Muscatine Parks and Rec Department is managing the mini-pitch field . Currently, drop ins are free of charge and there is an on-site kiosk available for reference for when those drop in hours occur . There is a $15 fee to reserve and rent the facility . Hours of use are from 5a .m . to 11p .m . An added bonus is the free lighting system available for evening hour use of the facility . n

Learn more!

For more information on Muscatine’s mini-pitch facility, visit the City of Muscatine Parks and Rec Department online at muscatineiowa.gov/25/Parks-Recreation.

For more information on Musco’s innovative system, e-mail Eduardo Zamarripa, Musco Soccer Marketing Manager at eduardo.tamezzamarripa@musco.com.

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