On February 10th and 15th we focused on youth sport and the effect it has on the youth in our country. According to Coakley football is one of the most popular youth sports with 8.9 million competing in tackle football annually. In December of 2010, The North Philadelphia Blackhawks captured the 2010 120lb Pop Warner title after advancing to the title game as the 105lb squad a year before. Their ticket was punched to Disney but there was just one problem... How would they get there? One of the major problems in youth sport is the cost. In Pop Warner there are bases expenses that get the kids through city and regional play because the travel expenses aren't much but there is nothing that covers a trip to Disney if they make it. Philadelphia Mayor, Michael Nutter, worked up $26,500 to send both the Blackhawks and 150lb Frankford Chargers to Disney. Organizations all over the country donate or sponsor many different youth sport teams. Sponsorships from organizations is what keeps most youth sport organizations running because it cost a lot to maintain the expenses of travell, venues and food and drinks for the athletes. The links below highlight the Blackhawks win and the sponsorships that sent them to Disney.
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