--- title: Sportzgap Homepage --- [![](https://www.sportzgap.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sportzproto3.png?width=156&height=156&name=Sportzproto3.png)](https://www.sportzgap.org/?hsLang=en) [![](https://www.sportzgap.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sportzproto3.png?width=156&height=156&name=Sportzproto3.png)](https://www.sportzgap.org/?hsLang=en) [![](https://www.sportzgap.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sportzproto3.png?width=156&height=156&name=Sportzproto3.png)](https://www.sportzgap.org/?hsLang=en) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Business Partnership Form](https://forms.gle/SEbLt7auJgh89PmG9) - [Sponsor Volunteer Form](https://forms.gle/6ffk4pbtiGeQ43P9A) - [Sponsorship Application](https://forms.gle/FRJKRSZZMiBipqCT7) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # SportzGap *Community Backing.  Youth Advancing.* ## DC/MD/VA Youth Sponsorships **SportzGap** is a non-profit 501(c)(3) registered with the state of Maryland with the primary mission to enrich, enable, and support the lives of youth by providing access to athletic programs, mentorship, and opportunities that promote personal growth, teamwork, and healthy development.   ![sports gap image 1-1](https://245648646.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245648646/hubfs/sports%20gap%20image%201-1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=sports%20gap%20image%201-1.jpg) ![IMG_6011](https://245648646.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245648646/hubfs/IMG_6011.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_6011.jpeg) ![IMG_5263](https://245648646.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245648646/hubfs/IMG_5263.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_5263.jpeg) ![IMG_2798](https://245648646.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245648646/hubfs/IMG_2798.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_2798.jpeg) ![IMG_3558](https://245648646.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245648646/hubfs/IMG_3558.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_3558.jpeg) ![8U football photo](https://245648646.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na2.net/hub/245648646/hubfs/8U%20football%20photo.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=8U%20football%20photo.jpg) ## Youth Sponsorship Pathways ![youth fist](https://www.sportzgap.org/hs-fs/hubfs/youth%20fist.png?width=1792&height=1024&name=youth%20fist.png) ### Youth Sponsorship Applications Tell us a little about yourself and how a sponsorship would help you!  [Application Form](https://forms.gle/ZcSLj18aSx71QTtb9) ![sp impage 2](https://www.sportzgap.org/hubfs/sp%20impage%202.avif) ### Sponsor A Youth If you are interested in sponsoring or mentoring a youth, please take the first step to giving back to our youth by completing the sponsor form below. *\*Note: Sponsorship donations may be tax deductible!* [Sponsor Form](https://forms.gle/WzCPvxqFtERi8unP9) ![sp biz partners 2](https://www.sportzgap.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sp%20biz%20partners%202.png?width=427&height=336&name=sp%20biz%20partners%202.png) ### Business Partnerships Opportunities For local businesses interested in connecting with a local youth sports organization for mutually beneficial sponsorship and advertising partnership agreement please provide some initial information at the form below.   [Business Partnership Form](https://forms.gle/SEbLt7auJgh89PmG9) ![sp biz partners 1](https://www.sportzgap.org/hubfs/sp%20biz%20partners%201.jpg) ### The Danger to Our Youth Studies show that youth that participate in sports between the ages of nine to 18 were five to six times more likely to be physically active as adults.  Studies also show that they have lower probability of drug abuse, lower risk of illness, improved cognitive performance, higher academic test scores, improved sleep, the list goes on and on.  Despite the obvious benefits though, the percentage of youth playing sports has steadily declined in recent years as the cost to play has shifted from what used to be low-cost neighborhood activities to large pay to play industries.  Studies show average annual cost for a single youth is now over $1,500.  The decline is most visible in low-income families with multiple children that can't afford to pay the rising fees.  This, along with the continued technical advancement of addictive mobile youth entertainment such as Roblox and YouTube are slowly eroding the health of our community's youth.   Please help us do something about it!     [Contact Us](mailto:sportzgap@gmail.com) *"The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow."* – Nelson Mandela [![](https://www.sportzgap.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Sportzproto3.png?width=156&height=156&name=Sportzproto3.png)](https://www.sportzgap.org/?hsLang=en) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) [Follow us on X](https://www.twitter.com) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com) - [CONTACT](https://www.sportzgap.org/sportzgap@gmail.com)