Community Involvement
Uniroyal® Soccer Program Keeps on Rolling
A program that started with humble beginnings, the Uniroyal® Soccer Program, has just celebrated its 10-year anniversary! The program began in 2000 with 200 dealers and has since spanned the U.S. and Canada with more than 3,000 youth soccer programs benefiting! Working with local tire dealers, Uniroyal has donated nearly $12 million in funds and equipment in the past 10 years, including almost one million soccer balls.
“With the 10th anniversary coming to a close, it is remarkable to see how much impact the soccer program has on local communities,” said Ashley Ramos, Uniroyal Tire communications manager. “The program has grown to include more than 1,000 dealers. Each year, we continue to partner with outstanding dealers.”
During a 30-day program period, youth soccer league participants will receive a certificate that can be redeemed at their participating tire dealer to get a free soccer ball, while supplies last. After the program period, Uniroyal Tire and the tire dealer will also donate $2 to the league for every Uniroyal Tire sold to the public during the promotion.
“Parents are able to strike one item off their to-do list before the season starts, since Uniroyal Tire and their local dealer will be providing them with a free soccer ball,” said Ramos. “The program not only gives a free soccer ball to a child but also gives the league a donation and allows local dealers to support their neighborhood soccer programs. It is a unique way for local businesses to give back and we are delighted to foster that relationship.”
Since many leagues supported by the Uniroyal Soccer Program are not-for-profit, they operate solely on volunteer time and money. The Soccer Program not only facilitates the action of playing soccer but also helps keep organizations strong while focusing on the importance of community.
What Our Participants Are Saying
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TASC has always prided itself on making competitive soccer financially available to all but with the challenges the economy has put on families, many of these kids would never imagine having a new practice ball. This kind of donation will truly impact some of our most vulnerable citizens ~ it's like Santa has arrived three months early! |
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“We wanted to thank Uniroyal for their continued support of soccer clubs all over the country. Your program has helped our club tremendously. Last season, we were able to purchase a cooler for our concession stand with the money from the program. This year, we are getting office space for the first time in our club’s history and we will be using your donation to go towards office furniture, paint, carpet, etc.” |
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“Great promotion – best one this year for MAST products! We will do it again next year – thank you.” On behalf of the City of Petoskey, I would like to thank you for your recent donation. Your donation will be used to provide scholarships for our youth recreational programs. These scholarships will be given to families in need. Without these scholarships many youth would not be able to participate in our recreational programs. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to participate.” |
For more information about the soccer program, please leave a message on the Uniroyal Soccer Program Voicemail at 877-894-3314 or send an email to soccer@trone.com.
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