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Rochester Sports Board of DIrector's Vote Unanimously to support sales tax extension
September 11, 2023
RAEDI Board votes to support renewal of the City of Rochester’s half-cent sales tax
August 31, 2023
Rochester chamber gives its endorsement to $205 million sales tax extension
August 28, 2023
Rochester Sports Foundation Board Votes Unanimous Support for Proposed Complex Plan
August 8, 2023
The Board of Directors of the Rochester Sports Foundation (RSF) voted unanimously to support the newly proposed Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex.
Rochester council receives update on study tied to proposed sports and recreation complex
May 17, 2023
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Rochester Sports Foundation grant to Sports Mentorship Academy
March 15, 2023
Rochester Sports Foundation (RSF) is proud to share, in coordination with the Mayo Clinic, that we presented Sports Mentorship Academy (SMA) Executive Director Andre Crockett a grant of $5,000 to assist in facility rental for his organization.
Crockett shared, “This grant will expand SMA reach to the youth that have been affected by the closure of the Rochester YMCA. To accomplish this, we at Sports Mentorship Academy, are collaborating with Rochester Empowerment Center and Rochester Public School to create a Recreational Center at Gage East adjunct to the elementary school.”
Through this collaboration youth will have access to facility space weekly focusing on sports- related activities and social skills to build character. These skills are taught during a four-hour period between 3:30-7:30pm. This is scheduled purposefully at times of the day when the temptation to engage in crime and drug activities is at the greatest.
The funds will be used for the leasing the building, upgrades, and purchasing of equipment. RSF grant fund is based on donated dollars and the profits from the annual Rochester Sports Banquet sports auction. 100% of these funds go directly to facility enhancement in Rochester.
