DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. – The Charleston Battery and its ownership group, B Sports Entertainment, will be collecting new and gently used soccer gear for The Pitch – Haiti throughout the holiday season.
The Pitch is a soccer-based youth outreach program in Tabarre, Haiti. The organization’s goal is to teach self-discipline, teamwork and personal health through soccer training. The Pitch works to provide a safe place for children in Haiti to play the world’s game as they grow.
In an effort to help collect donations, the Charleston Battery is hosting a pre-match clinic prior to the ACC Men’s Soccer Championship on Sunday, November 13th. Battery players will run an all-ages clinic from 12:15-1:00pm on the practice field at MUSC Health Stadium before to the ACC match at 2:00pm. Admission is free with a donation (monetary or soccer gear) to The Pitch.
The Pitch operates on voluntary basis and administrative expenses are minimal. The donated gear provides the kids with the equipment they need to play. Monetary donations are also accepted and go towards clothing, hygiene packs, and shipping gear to Haiti. By donating, you are giving kids the opportunity to have fun, develop as future community leaders and learn valuable lessons through soccer.
B Sports Entertainment will have donation bins at all of the upcoming events at MUSC Health Stadium including Films on the Field and the ACC Soccer Championships. Interested participants can also text the word PITCH to 33923 to donate.
For more information, call 843-971-GOAL.
About Charleston Battery: Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer club based in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the United Soccer League and, along with the Richmond Kickers, is the oldest continuously operating professional soccer club in the United States. In 1999, Charleston Battery moved into what is now known as MUSC Health Stadium, becoming the first non-Major League Soccer professional club in the United States to build its own stadium. Charleston Battery is one of the most successful lower division soccer teams in the nation, having previously won the USISL Pro League in 1996, the USL A-League in 2003, and the final season of the USL Second Division in 2010. In 2012, the team won the USL Pro Championship. For more information on the Charleston Battery, visit https://www.www.charlestonbattery.com, call 843-971-GOAL, Facebook (Charleston Battery), Tweet (@Chas_Battery) or Instagram (CharlestonBattery).
About B Sports Entertainment: B Sports Entertainment (BSE) is a full-service sports and entertainment presenter with expertise in event bookings, venue management, sponsorships and sales, design and operations, marketing, communications, and publicity. Our success is your success, and with every event BSE has a focused mission – drive value for venue owners, provide an environment catered to talent, and create an unforgettable fan experience.
