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Disney Jr. & ESPN host free sports clinic for Oakland kids
Disney Jr. and ESPN offer free sports clinics for Oakland children through partnerships with local organizations.
In brief
Disney Jr. and ESPN offer free sports clinics for Oakland children through partnerships with local organizations. Disney Jr., ESPN, and ABC7 host free sports clinics in Oakland for children ages three to seven, providing seasonal grants to cover registration fees. Originally reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
Disney Jr. & ESPN host free sports clinic
Disney Jr., ESPN, and ABC7 partnered with Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development to host a free sports clinic for children ages three to seven.
“when a kid goes out and play sports they're doing more than kicking a ball throwing a ball hitting a ball”
Children learn sports fundamentals
Children at the clinic learn t-ball, football, soccer, and basketball while starting with a dance warm-up and a special Mickey Mouse visit.
Free access for families
The event provides seasonal grants to cover registration fees, making sports participation affordable for over 2000 kids in two years.
Mickey Mouse as honorary coach
Mickey Mouse visited the clinic, bringing 'disneyland to us' for children in the Oakland community.
Community impact
Over 700 kids participated in the clinic this year, with families reporting it as an 'awesome experience' for all involved.
Apply for grants
Families can apply for grants to cover youth sports registration fees at everykidsports.org/letsplaysports.
The bottom line
Disney Jr., ESPN, and ABC7 host free sports clinics in Oakland for children ages three to seven, providing seasonal grants to cover registration fees.
