February 25 - 27th, 2011
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 6pm
(Last weekend of Presidents week school vacation)
Sports, Sports, and more Sports - a topic that is as much a part of many peoples lives as eating, working and school - especially in New England. The New England Youth Sports Festival® (YSF) brings together multiple elements in a unique format all under one roof at New England’s premier sports facility—Gillette Stadium, home to “The New England Patriots and The New England Revolution”. For a video clip featuring the Patriots’ Lonie Paxton at the ’07 Festival click here (NOTE: this is a large file that could take a couple of minutes to download, depending on your internet connection).
One of many festival elements is the Interactive Skill Zones, a series of scheduled clinics/demonstrations for girls and boys (ages 5-16) to learn and practice their favorite sport or be introduced to a new one, all under the guidance of top area coaches and pros from local organizations and team partners in football, basketball,soccer, lacrosse, baseball/softball, field & ice hockey.
A series of Educational Workshops/Certifications developed for coaches, officials, parents and administrators, covering topics such as conditioning; sportsmanship; responsibilities; scholarships; sports nutrition and safety will be offered throughout the weekend.
The YSE Youth Sports Expo® exhibit display area showcases camps and facilities; product manufacturers; teams, leagues and organizations, and other assorted related firms, this area is highlighted by a sports product retail sale where you can SAVE BIG $$ on sports equipment & clothing from specialty retailers.
**FREE PARKING**
