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Amateur Sports for Participation

By organizing recurring amateur sports competitions, increase statewide athletic and community participation, because accessible, inclusive events motivate broad public engagement in healthy, pro-social activities. This strategy leverages amateur sports as a vehicle to drive widespread public involvement across diverse communities. By hosting inclusive, recurring events like the Grand Canyon State Games, the organization lowers barriers to entry and fosters a culture of participation, health, and civic pride. Unlike elite or professional sports models, this approach emphasizes accessibility, volunteer engagement, and community celebration, aligning with broader event-based programming such as festivals and adaptive sports for youth with disabilities.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • ASEConversations Video Series ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
    direct service
    Produces a series of video interviews called "ASEConversations" featuring individuals from the sports and entertainment industry.
  • Amateur Sports Competitions ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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    Organizes large-scale amateur sports games that draw approximately 30,000 athletes annually and have resulted in the awarding of over 250,000 medals across 60 sports.
  • Amateur Sports Games Organization ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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    Organizes annual games that draw 30,000 amateur athletes and have resulted in the awarding of over 250,000 medals across 60 sports.
  • Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Induction ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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    Inducts individuals into the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, recognizing athletes, coaches, and contributors to sports in Arizona. This includes framing the annual ballot, electing up to four new members annually, and executing the induction ceremony.
  • Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Induction Program ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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    Manages the annual induction process for the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame, including framing the ballot, electing up to four new members each year, and hosting a formal ceremony to honor inductees.
  • Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Management ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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    Manages the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame by framing the annual ballot, electing up to four new members each year, and hosting an annual induction ceremony to honor athletes, coaches, and contributors to Arizona sports.
  • Digital Media Production ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
    direct service
    Produces a video interview series called "ASEConversations" featuring individuals from the sports and entertainment industry.
  • Event Production and Hosting ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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    Produces and hosts events across Arizona, including a featured event at Chateau Luxe on April 9, 2026.
  • Event Volunteer Provision ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
    direct service
    Provides volunteers for sporting and non-sporting events across the State of Arizona, supporting events that draw 30,000 athletes annually with over 21,500 dedicated volunteers.
  • Internship Program ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
    capacity building
    Offers unpaid internships in areas such as PR/Communication, Social Media, Event Operations, Marketing/Sales/Development, and Accounting, providing actual event experience.
  • Internship Program Delivery ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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    Offers unpaid internships in PR/Communication, Social Media, Event Operations, Marketing/Sales/Development, and Accounting, providing actual event experience through a structured internship program.
  • Internship Program in Event Management and Communications ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
    direct service
    Offers unpaid internships in PR/Communication, Social Media, Event Operations, Marketing/Sales/Development, and Accounting, providing hands-on event experience to participants.
  • Video Interview Series Production ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
    direct service
    Produces "ASEConversations," a series of video interviews featuring individuals from the sports and entertainment industry.
  • Volunteer Coordination for Events ARIZONA SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
    direct service
    Provides volunteers for sporting and non-sporting events across the State of Arizona, with over 21,500 dedicated volunteers supporting the annual games.