The club hosted their 5th annual 5v5 Thanksgiving Classic brought to you by DICK'S Sporting Goods at Cris Quinn Memorial Soccer Complex, Beaumont, TX on January 7, 2023. The event included over 750 boys and girls, from the ages of U7 - U19 with 3,000 spectators in attendance. It was an enjoyable action-packed Saturday for all the teams that traveled in from the surrounding areas. One hundred and seventy five games were hosted for the hundred teams that participated. This is the only small sided tournament offered in the golden triangle area that hosts teams between Louisiana, Houston and Lufkin. The event was rescheduled from November due to poor weather conditions.
"We created this event as there was a need for a quality small sided tournament for the local area. This year saw new teams coming further distances to be part of a really fun, exciting event." said Thomas Shenton, 5v5 Tournament Director. "It was a tremendous tournament to start the new year off and we look forward to hosting and expanding this again in November."
"DICK'S Sporting Goods partnership is a perfect fit for our entire membership who participate in multiple sports and outdoor community activities." said Simon Boddison, DDY Director of Soccer Operations. "The ability to order online or purchase in-store at a discount will benefit our families all around the city including Beaumont. DICK'S Sporting Goods has a wide collection of sports equipment with first class customer service, and we look forward to continuing this valued partnership."
“We are happy to support Dynamo | Dash Youth Soccer Club through this partnership,” said Aaron Pisk, the Houston Community Marketing Manager at DICK’S. “We are passionate about assisting young athletes and their families as they gear up for their upcoming seasons and outdoor activities.”
About The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation. It was created by DICK’S Sporting Goods as a private corporate foundation to support DICK’S charitable and philanthropic activities. Driven by its belief that sports make people better, The DICK’S Foundation champions youth sports and provides grants and support to under-resourced teams and athletes through its Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about The DICK’S Foundation can be found on sportsmatter.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.