We’re Ready!

Jan 28, 2021

Fields & Futures 2021 We're Ready Blog Post Feature Image of the new U.S. Grant Softball Field

When Oklahoma City Public Schools students return to campus and a more normalized school experience in February, they will see carefully maintained athletic facilities, ready and waiting for them to once again suit up for play. That day can’t get here fast enough.

And in south Oklahoma City, U.S.Grant Generals will see a beautiful new artificial turf softball field, as part of the Lopez Foods Sports Complex at U.S. Grant High School.

Thanks to OKCPS Athletics, Cimarron Construction, United Turf and Track, Wes Welker Foundation, multiple other build partners, and YOU, we were able to turn 2020 lemons into lemonade, at least where field construction and maintenance was concerned – a small silver lining in an otherwise distressing year.

The work continued. The stage is now set.

While students find their school/life balance again, we are more committed than ever to provide a renewed sense of hope and promise for the normalcy, structure, and resources they need and crave.

With 59 construction projects now completed at 17 campuses across the district, OKCPS athletic fields are in great shape and ready for play. But we’re not done yet!

With a few field projects still to go, and our continued push to complete funding on a $10,000,000 field maintenance fund, we hope you’ll stay with us and help send a strong message to OKCPS students, letting them know we’re ready when they are!

A Holiday Weekend of Opportunity: Thanksgiving Soccer Camp Strengthens the Pathway for OKCPS Students

We teamed up with the Mas Futbol Foundation and Pella of Oklahoma to host a free two-day Thanksgiving Soccer Camp for OKCPS students — and the vibes were unmatched.

More than 70 players showed up ready to learn, play, connect, and bring the energy. Moments like these are exactly why we’re committed to creating more access, more opportunity, and more kids on more teams.

Goal Scored: U.S. Soccer Showcases OKC’s Playbook for Growing the Game

With the FIFA World Cup 26 right around the corner, U.S. Soccer recently published our case study, submitted in partnership with OKC for Soccer, as part of their Soccer Forward Foundation initiative. The study highlights how growing the game and expanding access to youth sports through field construction, field maintenance, and sustainable programming is a team effort.

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