Chicago Fire Soccer is committed to reaching out to the Chicagoland community on and off the playing field. Through several unique programs Chicago Fire touches the lives of thousands of our community residents.
- Community Soccer Series »
- Bush's Beans Back-to-School Drive »
- Passback Program »
- Scoring Through Education »
- Active Bodies Active Minds »
- All-Academic Team »
The Chicago Fire held a series of free soccer clinics this summer in various Chicagoland neighborhoods. These clinics were open to athletes from around the community, ages 7-14. The series was designed to instruct young athletes on the technical elements of soccer, while educating them on physical fitness, health and wellness.
The four summer clinics, which were instructed by Chicago Fire player development coaches, were separated into groups by age with sessions tailored to the varying skills levels. Each athlete received a free goody-bag courtesy of United Healthcare, Best Buy, Walgreen's, V & V Supremo, Adidas and Bush's Beans. Also included was a ticket voucher to a Fire game and a free Community Soccer Series t-shirt.
Each clinic featured:
- A skills clinic featuring soccer drills, technique instruction, and mini-games
- A question and answer opportunity with two Chicago Fire players
- An exclusive autograph session with the two Chicago Fire players
The Chicago Fire and the Chicago Fire Foundation teamed up with Bush's Beans for the 2009 Bush's Beans Back-to-School Drive. The Fire, along with Fire defender and Back-to-School Drive spokesperson, Dasan Robinson, helped collect school supplies at home games during the month of August. Fans were encouraged to donate new and gently used school supplies at TOYOTA PARK during the following Chicago Fire home games: August 1, August 19, August 23, and August 29.
Through this drive, the Fire and Bush's Beans collected all the basic supplies that kids need to start the school year off on the right foot, including backpacks, folders, notebooks, rulers, crayons, pencils, glue, scissors and other supplies. Robinson helped hand deliver the donated school supplies to various schools and non-profit organizations in the Chicagoland community, including Sandoval Elementary School of the Chicago Public School (CPS) system. Thank you to all those who helped make the 2009 Bush's Beans Back-to-School Drive a success!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM CONTACT:
Kristin Johnson
708.496.6754
kjohnson@chicago-fire.com
U.S. Soccer Foundation Passback Day at TOYOTA PARK!
On August 23rd, fans were encouraged to join the U.S. Soccer Foundation and Chicago Fire Midfielder and Passback spokesperson Logan Pause in donating soccer equipment for those in need. Fans were able to drop off equipment at the Chicago Fire vs Colorado Rapids home game that was held Sunday, August 23rd. Thank you to all our fans for their continued support!
If you are part of a school, charitable organization, or a community soccer league in need of new or gently used equipment, the Passback program may be able to help you!
Visit the Passback.org website »
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM CONTACT:
Kristin Johnson
708.496.6754
kjohnson@chicago-fire.com
The 2009 "Scoring Through Education" program presented by Walgreens is a FREE in-class incentive program designed to help motivate students to achieve educational success. The program serves as a tool for teachers who seek unique tactics to help enhance their classroom activities.
How "Scoring Through Education" works:
- Teachers have the flexibility to set goals for their classroom and integrate the "Scoring Through Education" program into their curriculum as they see fit.
- Teachers receive a welcome kit and in-class tools to help make "Scoring Through Education" a success.
- As a participant in the program, each student receives a "Scoring Through Education" bookmark and folder. Teachers can use the bookmark to track the student's progress as each goal is reached.
- When a student successfully completes all three of their goals, he or she will be rewarded with a ticket to a Chicago Fire Major League Soccer game at TOYOTA PARK. Family members will also have the opportunity to purchase additional discounted tickets.
- On top of individual achievement, your entire school is eligible to earn a special reward. The school that has the most students complete the Scoring Through Education program will earn a special visit by Sparky, the Chicago Fire mascot, along with the Chicago Fire organization.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM CONTACT:
Jessica Yavitz
708.496.6740
jyavitz@chicago-fire.com
Active Bodies Active Minds is a summer reading and fitness program that partners MLS W.O.R.K.S., the League’s community outreach initiative, with the Chicago Fire soccer team.
This soccer-centered community outreach initiative includes online summer reading and fitness resources to motivate children to read and exercise during their time away from school, which will lead to better academic performance and an increase in playtime year-round.
Active Bodies Active Minds is a 3-month program focusing on a reading and fitness challenge. Children in grades K – 8 can participate (with adult permission) by downloading the provided logs and achieving the set goals each month (June, July and August). There are also prizes to be won!
Find out more and join the Active Bodies Active Minds program now!
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM CONTACT:
Kristin Johnson
kjohnson@chicago-fire.com
(708) 496-6754.
The Chicago Fire, in conjunction with the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association, names the Boys' High School Soccer All-State All-Academic Team each season. High school coaches from across the state nominate boys that have earned a G.P.A. of 'B' or higher, have been involved in their high school soccer program for a minimum of three seasons, as well as have participated in at least one other school or community related extra-curricular activity. 22 students are selected each year, with the Fire also recognizing dozens of additional students on its Special Mention and Honorable Mention teams. Each and fall, the All-State All-Academic Team is honored at the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State Banquet, while the Fire also recognizes the student-athletes during a halftime ceremony at a Chicago Fire home game.
Download a .pdf nomination form.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM CONTACT:
Jessica Yavitz
Sr. Director of Community Relations and Executive Director CFF
708-496-6765
jyavitz@chicago-fire.com
or
Natalie Kinsey
Account Executive
708-496-6761
nkinsey@chicago-fire.com
