The Sport Oregon Young Professionals Board invites you to their 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament on Friday, September 27, from 1-5 p.m. at RECS in Clackamas. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, this event is for everyone!

Event Highlights:

• Kings-Court Style Tournament: Bring your A-game and your pickleball partner for an exciting and competitive day on the courts.

• Supporting a Great Cause: Proceeds benefit the Sport Oregon Foundation's SHE FLIES program, empowering young girls and women through sports.

No Experience Needed:

• Beginner's Lessons: New to pickleball? No problem! We'll kick off the event with beginner’s lessons to ensure everyone can join in on the fun.

Registration:

• Team Pricing:

  • $250 per team (2 players)

  • $400 for two teams (4 players)

How to Join:

• Register HERE

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• Interested in sponsoring? We offer a variety of sponsorship packages to fit different budgets. View Sponsorship options here.

For any questions or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Max at maximo.j.minervini@gmail.com.

Fuel the Future benefiting SHE FLIES and the Sport Oregon Foundation takes flight May 10th at the Multnomah Athletic Club. Join us as we announce and honor our 2024 SHE FLIES Community Grantees, made up of deserving Oregon non-profits carrying out the SHE FLIES mission through programs and initiatives. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the inaugural awarding of our SHE FLIES Pillar Awards, recognizing local girls, women, and organizations who exemplify one of the three SHE FLIES pillars: Keeping girls in the game • Empowering women in coaching • Fitness for life

Connect with athletes, business leaders, community partners, and SHE FLIES ambassadors from throughout our local sports scene. Help us fulfill the Sport Oregon Foundation’s mission of breaking down barriers to physical activity, with an emphasis on underserved youth, alongside with our flagship initiative SHE FLIES — supporting, uplifting, and celebrating girls and women in sports.

Join us on Saturday, March 9 for a “Beyond the Baseline” event associated with the NCAA® Women’s Basketball Regional in Portland. This free basketball clinic is designed for girls in grades 5th to 8th and will be held at EForce Sports. The morning session for 5th to 6th graders will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by the afternoon session for 7th and 8th graders from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Participants can expect on-court coaching, sports performance insights, nutritional guidance, and a Q&A session with experienced female basketball coaches and athletes. Space is limited.
Register: https://www.eforcesports.com/btb

Join us at The Sports Bra in NE Portland on Wednesday, February 7, to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day! SHE FLIES is hosting a women's sports trivia night from 6-8 p.m. No RSVP required, but this is a first come, first served event, so be sure to arrive on time. The top three teams will receive prizes. Teams can have a maximum of six people each. Come celebrate the achievements and contributions of girls and women in sports with us and test your women’s sports trivia knowledge for a chance to win!

The SHE FLIES Community Festival is a family-friendly event featuring live fitness activities, interactive exhibits, and the awarding of multiple grants to deserving organizations already advancing the SHE FLIES mission. This event is free and open to the public.

The Red Gala Foundation was launched in 2015 to support local non-profit causes. This year, all proceeds from the event will be donated to SHE FLIES! So get ready to trade your athletic attire for formal wear as we dress to impress in the name of fundraising for SHE FLIES. Buy tickets today!

Calling all Bra Wearers!

We have a very special sports bra fitting event planned with @brooksrunning at The Sports Bra on Sunday, March 19th. Sign up for a 1-on-1, 30 minute fitting appointment where you can discover, try & purchase the correct bra size & support for YOU! We are excited to partner with @brooksrunning and The Sports Bra to support women in sports!

Come for a fitting, stay for drinks, treats, gift with purchase, raffle prizes, 10% off on bra purchases, and a great time! High school athletes welcome. Sign up to reserve your spot.

Join us to listen and learn about the the impact of the lack of access in 1972 and the role an Oregon congresswomen had in writing the legislation that brought Title IX to be the national standard. Carolyn Wood is an author of Tough Girl and Class Notes. She is a native Oregonian and was an Olympic gold medalist in swimming at age fourteen. This event will highlight her novels, thoughts from her journeys, and include time for a Q&A. Free event and open to everyone.

Join us as we bring together speakers of different ages, sports, and levels to compare and contrast how their experiences got them to where they are today. The SHE FLIES NGWSD panel will celebrate these amazing athletes and advocates, but also engage in real and honest conversations about pressures and challenges faced along the way, and why they have ultimately stuck with it and decided to make sport such a big part of their lives.

The Sport Oregon Holiday Bash benefiting SHE FLIES is set for Tuesday, December 6th, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Tavern in Hotel Eastlund in Portland. It's been a big year for Sport Oregon. So, let's celebrate in style and raise funds for our flagship foundation initiative — SHE FLIES. Join us for a Holiday Bash like no other featuring a live auction, raffle, and engaging lineup of SHE FLIES athletes and ambassadors. This holiday season, give the gift of sport and take flight with SHE FLIES. Buy tickets!

Sport Oregon’s Young Professionals Board represents the next generation of leaders and creators in our sports landscape. The group supports the Sport Oregon Foundation’s programming through volunteering at events, serving on committees alongside Sport Oregon Board of Directors, and fundraising. This nine-team, nine-hole fundraiser will benefit the Young Professionals Board and more specifically SHE FLIES.

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The SHE FLIES Festival is a family-friendly event featuring live fitness activities, interactive exhibits, and the awarding of multiple grants to deserving organizations already advancing the SHE FLIES mission. This event is free and open to the public.

View the festival map below! Click on each number to be directed to their website!

The Red Gala Foundation was launched in 2015 to support local non-profit causes. This year, all proceeds from the event will be donated to SHE FLIES! So get ready to trade your athletic attire for formal wear as we dress to impress in the name of fundraising for SHE FLIES. Buy tickets today!

Join us as we bring together speakers of different ages, sports, and levels to compare and contrast how their experiences got them to where they are today. The SHE FLIES NGWSD panel will celebrate these amazing athletes and advocates, but also engage in real and honest conversations about pressures and challenges faced along the way, and why they have ultimately stuck with it and decided to make sport such a big part of their lives. This will be a live virtual event on Zoom. Register now.