The InSports Foundation and St. Paul Saints teamed up for a second year in a row to provide 9 camp scholarships for local youth in the community. We are excited to introduce one of our scholarship recipients, Hunter! 

Hunter has been playing baseball since he was 3 years old and was very excited to step foot on CHS Field for the first time. He enjoys playing football, baseball and wrestling but says his favorite sport is baseball. During his time at the camp, Hunter was in the championship finals for the pitching competition and received 1st place twice! Hunter says he loves playing baseball because it is fun and it teaches him teamwork.

Get to know more about Hunter below:

Football, baseball, and wrestling, my favorite sports is baseball. I also like going camping, fishing, and hunting! 

I want to be a professional baseball player for the Twins. I want to be their pitcher, I have been practicing for 5 years!

Camp has been really fun, we get to play mini games with the saints players and I even won the pitching competition!  My favorite player is Maxx Garrett, he is a catcher. 

Everything! I like playing mini games and learning new things from the players.

Byron Buxton from the Twins. I want to be like him when I grow up!

How to bunt, it's when you just tap the ball while batting. 

Sunnie is a student at Indiana University studying Environmental Management and Accounting.  He joined the team at InSports as an intern this summer!  Learn more about Sunnie!

What does InSports mean to you?
InSports is an inspiration.  They have made it possible for many young children to participate in sports.  As an athlete I have the utmost respect for InSports.

What sports did you play growing up?
​Lacrosse, Pond Hockey.

How do you stay active?
I lift and run 6 times a week.

Who is your all time hero in athletics?
Marian Gaborik

What is your favorite professional sports team?
Minnesota Wild

What is your favorite movie?
Chicken Run

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Classic Bhatt family thanksgiving feast.  There's 8 meals in one!

Name one thing people would be surprised to know about you.
I scuba dive.

Which InSports event are you looking forward to this summer?
I thoroughly enjoyed the Color Run.

Brita is another recent addition to the InSports team!  She is a graduate of the University of North Dakota where she studied psychology.  Learn more about Brita! 

Zach joined the InSports team this summer as an intern.  He is a graduate of Minnetonka High School and attends Indiana University.  At Indiana, he is studying Sport Marketing and Management.  Learn more about Zach!

Kallie joined the InSports team as an intern this summer.  She is a senior at Southwest Baptist University in Missouri where she is studying Organizational & Strategic Communication.  She is from Eden Prairie, Minnesota.  Learn more about Kallie!

What does InSports mean to you?
I learned so much about working with others and work ethic through playing sports growing up.  InSports gives kids the opportunity to learn these valuable skills through sports!

What sports did you play growing up?
​Softball and volleyball.

How do you stay active?
Going on hikes is my favorite way to be active.

What is your favorite professional sports team?
Minnesota Vikings!

What is your favorite all time movie?
Remember the Titans

If you could have dinner with three people, past or present, who would it be and why?
Ellen Degeneres, Beyonce, and Michelle Obama.  They are all such influential people, and I would love to hear all of their stories.

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Sushi

Name one thing people would be surprised to know about you.
I lived in Japan when I was a baby!

Which InSports event are you looking forward to this summer?
I am really excited to for the kids to attend the St. Paul Saints camp!  It will be such a cool opportunity for them to learn baseball skills from the players and coaches.

​The InSports Foundation received a generous donation from Revolution Sporting Goods in Vadnais Heights, which included over $3,000 worth of hockey breezers.  Through generous donations like this, we are able to help get kids in the game by providing equipment needed to play various sports!
 
If you know of a hockey program in need of this equipment, please contact Kallie Nichols at KNichols@InsportsFoundation.org.

By Kallie Nichols

On Monday, August 15th the InSports Foundation will host our 3rd annual golf tournament. We are excited to be hosting the tournament at Victory Links Golf Course located in Blaine. Join us for a fun day of golf, games, food, raffles, and a silent auction with wonderful items provided by our sponsors and donors.

The money raised from this event helps InSports continue to carry out our mission of getting kids in the game. Last year, InSports was able to raise over $19,000 to help underprivileged youth in the community.

Sign up to golf in the event by June 30th to receive the Early Bird Individual Special of $135.
 
For further information or interest in sponsorship/donation, contact Candy Wolff at 952-687-7968 or email cwolff@innovativeos.com
 
Registration & Info: http://www.insportsfoundation.org/golf-tournament.html

This summer the St. Paul Saints baseball club is providing a scholarship opportunity for nine children to attend their summer baseball camp for FREE! The scholarship will cover all costs of attending the camp. The scholarship is intended for underprivileged kids who may not have the opportunity to participate in the camp otherwise due to financial sustainability.
 
The Saints summer youth baseball camp is June 27th to June 30th  and the second camp will be from July 12th to July 14th. The camp is for any boy or girl between the ages of 6 and 13. During this weekend, the kids will learn the fundamentals of baseball through one-on-one and group instruction led by Saints Manager George Tsamis. The camp will reinforce the fundamentals of hitting, catching, fielding, and throwing in an amazing atmosphere at the new CHS field! The kids the will have the opportunity to meet and play with Saints players and coaches.
 
This is a great opportunity to get kids whom have suffered from hardship the ability to go out and have some fun for a few days. Getting kids out and keeping them active is an essential part of youth development and this really gives a chance to some kids who may not have the necessary amenities to get out and play everyday.
 
This year the Saints have reached out to team up with the Insports foundation to help find and provide 9 kids with this opportunity to receive this scholarship. The application for the scholarship can be found in the link below. Applicants will be required to fill out a form covering personal and academic information as well as having to complete a short essay about what sports means to him/her, and why he/she is deserving of the scholarship. The application deadline for the June camp is June 15th and the deadline for the July camp will be June 30th
 
Good luck applicants, and go Saints!
 
For further information, contact Candy Wolff at 952-687-7968 or email cwolff@innovativeos.com
 
Application Link: http://www.insportsfoundation.org/saints-scholarship-application.html

Last Saturday, over 450 participants laced up their shoes and ran in the first InSports Color Dash in St. Louis Park! The Color Dash 5k was a unique opportunity for the community to participate in an exciting day full of color and laugher while supporting underprivileged youth. 50% of all of the proceeds raised from the day will go towards helping kids get in the game

Before the race, runners had a chance to participate in Zumba, listen to the band Record High, visit booths from our sponsors, and even meet MN Wild mascot Nordy, and David Morgan and Troy Stoudermire from the Minnesota Vikings! 

We would like to thank our sponsors, participants, donors, and Color Dash for making this event a great success!

Head over to our Facebook page for more pictures!

The InSports Foundation is excited to launch our Saint Paul Saints' Camp Scholarship opportunities for 2016! In partnership with the Saint Paul Saints baseball team, we have nine scholarships available for boys and girls ages 6-13!
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Recipients of the camp scholarship will be awarded a three day camp led exclusively by the Saints players, coaches, and team managers. Participants in this event will have the opportunity to improve their hitting, pitching, and catching skills at the new CHS field in St. Paul. Along with working one-on-one with the team, there will be daily giveaways, autograph sessions, and tickets to the pre-game ceremony with a baseball game included. (Originally $185/camper)

How to Apply 
​To get started, fill out the application HERE! The deadline to apply for the first camp is June 15th. If chosen, participants will be notified by email.

Camp One: June 27, 28, 29 
             DEADLINE: June 15, 2016
Camp Two:  July 12, 13, 14 
             DEADLINE: June 30, 2016


Questions? Please contact the Samantha at sromero@insportsfoundation.org