Welcome to Sports Buddies, where one-to-one mentoring connects mentors and youth through shared participation in sports and activities promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. From the camaraderie of soccer and basketball to the discipline of Jiu-Jitsu and the intensity of boxing, our mentors empower youth with access to diverse sports and physical activities! Join us in shaping brighter futures through the power of sports mentorship.
Matches attend one or two events per month – organized by BBBS staff & include sports-related activities
- Flag Football
- Golf
- Park Days
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Capture the Flag
- Hiking
- Softball
- Frisbee, and more!
It goes beyond just playing games; it’s about building meaningful connections, boosting confidence, access to new experiences, and creating lasting memories.
SESSION DateS:
September 7 & 21 | October 5 & 19 | November 9 & 23 | December 14 | January 11 & 25 | February 8 & 22 | March 8 & 22 | April 5 & 26 | May 17 & 31 | June 14 & 28 | July 19 | August 2 & 6
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MENTORS
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Pass a background check
- Commit to at least one year in the program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MENTEES
- Be between the ages of 11-14
- Be interested in sports and/or outdoor activities
- Commit to at least one year in the program
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
As a mentor in our Sports Buddies program, you must commit to 1 out of the 2 facilitated sessions offered by BBBS per month.
Yes, you can communicate through various forms of communication such as phone calls, text messages, zoom calls, etc.
Yes, you can continue to participate in the program until your Little graduates High School.
Parent/Guardian or any adult designated by the Parent/Guardian
Yes, Sports Buddies events will be made available to Community Based matches upon request and availability.
