June Newsletter
Fields4Kids Launches New Web Site Fields4Kids has launched their new web site. Fields4Kids is a volunteer based non-profit organization focused on providing safe and adequate indoor and outdoor playing facilities for the Eastern Maine region.
New Web Site Programs New interactive programs and dynamic content makes the fields4kids.org web site a great site to visit.
There is a new program called Ask the Coach where players and parents submit any sports related question through the web site and it will be answered individually by a local sports authority. Each week selected questions will be answered on the web site in a weekly column titled "Ask the Coach".
The new web site also introduces the Fields4Kids Market Place where you can buy and sell your used sports equipment online. Go to the link on the home page for more information on this exciting new program.
Sign up for your free personalized fundraising web site! Earn money for your favorite activities, college, sports, and other needs. Customize your site with photos, videos, colors, and images.
Celebrating One Year and Counting 
In just six weeks, the old saucony shoe factory was transformed into a 12,500 square foot indoor sports facility complete with two fieldturf fields, an office, a training room and upgraded bathrooms.
The facility could not have been successful without the generosity of local businesses, individuals and family contributions, and over 600 volunteer hours from people who helped to support this community driven project.
The Fields4Kids board would like to thank everyone who helped make this much-needed project happen in such a short time span. The facility could not have been possible without the $100,000 grant received from the US Soccer Foundation, Fieldturf Tarkett and Northeast Turf Hue. Other key local companies who made this project possible with significant donations, time and expertise are: Carpenter and Associates, ABM Mechanical, Twin City Metal, EL-Tech Electricians, Hughes Brothers, Downeast Orthopedics, Commercial Divers Inc, Sunny Day Builders, Horizon Solutions, RH Foster, Sunbelt Rentals, and Rhoades Building Supply.
Fields4Kids would also like to thank the following companies for their help in providing product, labor or donations to help make the indoor sports facility a reality: Alliance Glass, Rice Glass, Rick Jones Custom Painting, Hammond Lumber, Pittsburgh Paints, Pepsi, the Sports Arena, Richard Higgins, Brewer Brick Company, and Bangor Laminates.
January 10th marked our one year anniversary. In that time span, Fields4Kids has been home to soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, baseball, and softball leagues and clinics, has partnered with Blackbear United, Bangor Soccer Club, Bronco Soccer Travel Club, and the Maine Tide and Maine Sting to be their training facility. In addition to these programs, Fields4Kids offers a TOPSoccer Program with children with physical and mental disabilities from Stillwater Academy.
Thank you to everyone who plays, participates, donates, volunteers or just visits Fields4Kids!!
Summer Soccer Registration Open (June – August): Eastern Maine Adult Leagues
7v7 (6 + GK) Games will be played on the new grass outdoor field located at the Sports Arena
A special thanks to Lane Construction for completing the field and to Bangor Hydro for lighting the field
Outdoor Summer Leagues:
Mondays – Men’s Over 30 (open to men who turn 30 this year or older)Tuesdays – Adult Co-Ed (open to high school, college and adult) Wednesdays – Women’s Open (open to high school, college and adult) Thursdays – Men’s Open (open to high school, college and adult)
Gametimes are 6:30pm / 7:30pm / 8:30pm Leagues begin June 12th and run through mid August
About Fields4Kids
Fields4Kids Mission Statement:
Fields4Kids is a non-profit youth soccer organization focused on providing safe and adequate indoor and outdoor playing facilities for the Eastern Maine region.
Fields4Kids' focus is to:
Provide safe and drug-free facilities for youth to learn and play in a positive environment while promoting a healthy lifestyle
Offer a home for a year-round TOPSoccer Program for children with physical and mental disabilities ages 4 - 18
Provide coaching and referee education classes
Award scholarships to children within the Eastern Maine region for participation in local sports through scholarship program
Provide adult and youth leagues for soccer, lacrosse, flag football, field hockey, and more. Provide training space for soccer, lacrosse, flag football, field hockey, baseball, softball and more.
The Board of Directors are volunteer members of the soccer community in Eastern Maine. Members include the following organizations: Bangor Soccer Club, Blackbear United, Bronco Travel Soccer Club, the Maine Tide and Sting Amateur teams (Atlantic Sports Group) and the Sports Arena.
Board of Directors
Brett Stacey - President
Joe Kacer - Vice-President
Hal Meyers - Secretary
Cheryl Stokes - Treasurer
Members at Large
Gerry Chasse
Len Cole
Nancy McKay
Jeff Teunisien
Mark Boulier
Rod Towne
MJ Ball, Director of Programming - ex-officio
Fields4Kids Vision: While soccer is the primary focus, the facilities will offer multi-sports programming including youth and adults. Fields4Kids will provide and administer an organized structure with safe and adequate indoor and outdoor playing fields for all sports. A primary focus for each Fields4Kids facility and program is promoting a healthy lifestyle through education, environment (drug-free and tobacco-free), and safety.
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Fields4Kids Fundraiser – How Can I Help?
Find a local business to advertise with a banner or on the website • Fill out a Fields4Kids pledge form and donate today!! • Volunteer at our July summer yard sale • Join a committee (Outdoor Field Project, Grant Research/Writing, Fundraising, Yard Sale, Tournament) – to join, just email mjball@fields4kids.org • Spread the word – We all know someone who can donate cash, an in-kind gift, a prize, advertise, or lend a helping hand.
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