2. Indiana Sports Corp
Founded in 1979 as
the nation’s first sports
commission.
Today: There are over 500
sports commissions throughout
the United States.
ISC is the sports
champion, stimulating
economic
growth, inspiring healthy
kids and creating
communities throughout
Indiana.
Private, Not-For Profit, Member-based Organization

3. Mission
To create positive impact by hosting world-class
sporting events that enhance vibrancy in the
community, build civic pride, drive economic
impact and media exposure, and encourage
opportunities for youth.

4. Geared for Health
Geared for Health collects and distributes
donated sports equipment to help
underserved local young athletes have the
equipment they need to jumpstart a more
active lifestyle while encouraging a
commitment to good health.
The most recent equipment distribution on
October 1 included 30,000 items to 81
organizations and more than 75,000
youth in Indiana.

5. Who We Serve
Since 2007 we have served 227 youth serving
organizations from across the State!
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210,000 youth impacted
$1 million in equipment

6. Video

7. On-Going Relationship
• All youth serving organizations are encouraged
to participate in our youth programs we offer in
conjunction with large events
• For example, Big Ten Football we host three
youth programs
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Traveling Banner Program
Healthy Student Bodies School Program
Football Clinics
We look to impact 5,000 youth through these Big
Ten Football youth programs

8. What would we do with the funds?
• Buy sports equipment for our annual distribution
• We work with many local manufacturers and
distributors to purchase gear (that is otherwise not
donated)
Sample Equipment costs:
Spalding Rookie Gear Football
Spalding J5J Composite Junior Size
Playground Balls
Sports Playground Balls
Plastic Segmented Jump Rope (6ft)
Sports Licorice Speed Ropes (6ft)
Champro Soccer Ball 4 & 5 (Color Choices)
Spalding Soccer Ball 4
Spalding Soccer Ball 5
$12.65
$17.25
$6.30
$4.07
$1.50
$1.11
$12.45
$9.42
$9.42