Using a proven playbook, this session will teach you how to create a major impact in a small footprint: a community-owned, free-play, LED-lit, mini turf
Beacon Soccer Field that attracts kids of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Beacon Soccer Field, based in Lansing, Michigan, is a high-quality, free, open and accessible space that can be used for pick-up games by the community. The fields are a statewide and national model that can connect the sport of soccer with the many families that wish to join the sport, but currently cannot afford to or do not have access. Co-Founders Scott Dane and Camron Gnass will provide the Playbook to identify and create the partnerships necessary to build a Beacon Soccer Field in any community. The Playbook will provide a step-by-step process from building the team to opening the field. Everything from private-public partnerships, to community engagement to funding will be covered in the Playbook. Participants will leave the session with a general framework for starting the process of building a Beacon Soccer Field in their community. Beacon Field is a community-owned, free-play, LED lit, walled mini turf field offering the entire community a chance to play soccer!