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 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.
ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM
The Chicago Fire, in conjunction with the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association, names the Boys' and Girls' High School Soccer All-State All-Academic Team each season. High school coaches from across the state nominate boys and girls 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 spring and fall, the All-State All-Academic Teams are 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. To nominate someone, download a .pdf nomination form. For More Information: or David Quinn
PARK DISTRICT SOCCER
This is a character building soccer program currently in its pilot stage that was just launched in fall of 2007. It is a partnership with park districts from the Western Suburbs along with a sponsorship from local WalMart stores. It is designed for U-12 children and serves just over 200 kids and the focus areas are the fundamentals of the sport of soccer as well as four areas of interest using the acronym FIRE.
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Involved in activities Reading Eating right and nutritional education
SCORING THROUGH EDUCATION
How "Scoring Through Education" works:
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM CONTACT:
SPARKY SOCCER
Through our Sparky Soccer program, the FireWorks For Kids Foundation, the charitable arm and community outreach partner of the Chicago Fire, is able to offer the chance for children with developmental disabilities and or special needs to participate in and experience the sport of soccer. Each Sparky Soccer program features coaching from a professional Chicago Fire youth development coach, with exercises and games taken from the Fire's unique special needs-specific soccer curriculum, and training for 'Buddies', able bodied volunteers who guide and assist players through each session. The FireWorks For Kids Foundation/Chicago Fire Sparky Soccer program works together with local and national partners to strive to meet our goal of providing essential ability-appropriate recreational activities, particularly soccer, to children with developmental disabilities. For further information on the Sparky Soccer program, including forthcoming events and how to set-up a program in your community, please contact Jessica Yavitz at jyavitz@chicago-fire.com.
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PROGRAM
Every student who participates receives a ticket voucher (2 for 1) good for a Chicago Fire game. This provides many children an opportunity to bring their families and experience the excitement of a Fire game.
Donald Ortale
MCDONALD'S GOLDEN GOALS
ACTIVE BODIES ACVITE MINDS
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! For more information, contact Erica Inendino at abam@chicago-fire.com or (708) 496-6751 |
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Scoring Through Education" 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.
This program, presented by Walgreens, consists of a 50 min assembly which talks about Asthma Awareness and Tobacco Prevention among students in 2nd- 6th grade. Each session includes discussions on lung and other health issues followed by an interactive soccer demonstration and Q & A with two Fire players. In recent years it has expanded to include seatbelt safety, sun safety and other healthy lifestyle messages.
For more information on this program or if your school is interested in participating please contact:
Over the course of the 2007 Chicago Fire Regular Season, the McDonald's Owners of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana have continued to support the FireWorks for Kids Foundation. Through the Golden Goals Donation Program, McDonald's will donate $100 to the FireWorks For Kids Foundation for every regular season goal scored at home by the Chicago Fire. The FireWorks For Kids Foundation will then match that sum and donate the entire amount to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Last year during regular season play, your Chicago Fire scored a total of 16 goals, resulting in a donation of $1,600 to the FireWorks for Kids Foundation. FWFK presented a check worth $3,200 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities at the playoff match on October 2007. Thank you McDonalds!
