The National Volleyball League has partnered with nonprofit PlayFit Foundation, Inc. in an effort to give back to the community on a national level. PlayFit Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with a goal of enhancing the lives of young people across the United States through exposure to athletics and beach volleyball.
Playfit Foundation in conjunction with the NVL will host it’s first event on February 8 at 4:00pm-5:30pm at Loomis park on 8th & Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. This free “Grow the Game” clinic for kids 8-18 will be hosted by the legendary Sinjin Smith, NVL Champion Casey Patterson, Team Miami Kelly Schumacher and Gretchen Duffner-Hand, and the Florida International University sand volleyball team. There will be a beach clean up from 4:00pm-4:30pm then the clinic from 4:30-5:30pm. Proceeds will benefit PlayFit Foundation and Irie Foundation.
Sinjin Smith, known as the biggest promoter in the sport and integral member in the development of PlayFit Foundation, Inc. states, “the PlayFit Foundation serves a very important purpose in our ever changing society where many kids don’t have the opportunity to play sports on a regular basis or even have the initial opportunity to be exposed to sports. I know how important it is because I am convinced that being exposed to sports and having the opportunity to play sports shaped who I am today. I am happy to help build this organization so that it can reach more kids and help grow the game from the junior and collegiate level.”
National Volleyball League founder Albert Hannemann states, ” We are thrilled to partner with the PlayFit Foundation as it will allow us to help kids become more active across the US using beach volleyball. Through these “Grow the Game” clinics our NVL athletes will serve as role models teaching them life lessons and the importance of health and nutrition.”
“The goals of the PlayFit Foundation are consistent with the purpose of USA Volleyball. Growing the game through safe and fun programming for kids benefits our sport and the host communities.” Comments USA Volleyball Managing Director of Beach Programs, Dave Williams.
For more information about The NVL and PlayFit Foundation, Inc, please visit www.thenvl.com.
PlayFit Foundation, Inc.’s mission is to enhance the lives of young people across the United States by teaching the importance of proper nutrition and physical fitness. PlayFit’s team of professional athletes and health and nutrition experts will deliver this message through the use of sports and recreational activities like volleyball, as well as their personal experiences. PlayFit will offer this program in under served communities giving kids the ability to increase their self-esteem and skill sets needed to create a better quality of life. PlayFit Foundation, Inc. (“PlayFit”) is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation that has retained council to obtain tax-exemption status as a public charity under section 501(c)3 of the federal tax code. Although approval cannot be guaranteed, contributions made to PlayFit during the interim period while its application is pending but prior to receipt of an IRS Letter of Determination would qualify as tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. Please consult your professional advisor on all legal, tax, or financial matters related to charitable contributions.
The National Volleyball League is the premiere professional beach volleyball association in the U.S. Founded in 2010 by 18-year professional beach volleyball veteran Albert Hannemann, The NVL has been created and designed to fully support the needs of the players, fans and sponsors.
