MISSION STATEMENT

To give A Sporting Chance to any person with any disability, youth who are disadvantaged,  abused & neglected children, "At Risk Teenagers", & Senior Citizens  by developing and providing amateur sports training, competition, and recreational programs.  Any person with any disability or youth who are disadvantaged can participate in any program offered by  A Sporting Chance. The athletes must be ages 3 or older to participate. There is no upper age limit and adults are welcome to participate in all programs. 

ORGANIZATION

A Sporting Chance is a  Not‑For‑Profit Organization, headquartered in Springfield, MO. A Sporting Chance serves all counties in Missouri and will also allow other athletes from other States to participate in our programs.  A Sporting Chance is a 501 (c)(3) organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. The organization is governed by a 25 member Board of Directors. 100 % of all money raised will be spent in Missouri.   A Sporting Chance is a total entity by itself and has no affiliation with any National or State Organization. A Sporting Chance offers year round (Seasonal) training and competition on a $250,000 budget. 

LEAGUE PLAY & TOURNAMENTS

A Sporting Chance offers (6 – 8  week long) leagues and several tournament throughout the year. The weekly league play is seasonal and we try to offer the same sports that are being offered by the Missouri State High School Athletic Association: The tentative schedule for tournaments by sport is as follows:

        Sports Offered                                                League Season                                               

NUMBER OF ATHLETES IN A SPORTING CHANCE

During the 2005 calendar year A Sporting Chance served over 2,350 people (from Missouri) with various disabilities, senior citizens and people who are disadvantaged who participated in at least one event during the year.

NUMBER OF ATHLETES

SERVED IN 2005

For More Information Please contact A Sporting Chance at 881-7373 or 1‑800‑334‑7607