Communities face unexpected challenges—natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies—that disrupt daily life, displace families, and limit access to play, often deepening existing inequities. Yet, the power of play is undeniable. Physical activity can lead to better mental health and serves as a force to unite and rebuild our communities. Unfortunately, when crisis strikes and resources are scarce, sports often become an afterthought. That’s where the Restore Play Network (RPN) steps in. SFIA and Good Sports are partnering to help restore play where it’s needed mostwith the RPN. Thank you for your interest in joining our industry’s Restore Play Network and supporting communities in times of crisis and recovery.
How the Network will be Activated
- Alert: SFIA will send an RPN alert to its members when the network is activated.
- Assess: Good Sports will assess the immediate impact of any disaster or emergency that interrupts sports and play opportunities in the United States.
- Connect: We will communicate the needs for relief and recovery to our RPN partners.
- Commit: Each partner will have the opportunity to commit resources (product and/or philanthropic support) to help restore play in the affected communities.
- Distribute: Good Sports will activate the resources in the community with participating partners.
- Report: SFIA, partners, and Good Sports will all have the opportunity to share the impact and results.
Network Partner Benefits + Criteria
In working with Good Sports as a partner, equipment manufacturers can obtain:
- A tax-deductible outlet for excess inventory
- Impact reports outlining where your donation has gone and how it is benefitting youth programs
- Inclusion of logo and name recognition in annual reports, infographics, website acknowledgement, and newsletters
- Ability to contribute towards elimination of clothing and footwear in landfills through donation of unused product
Please note Good Sports cannot accept:
- Items that are used. All equipment, apparel and footwear must be brand-new
- Logos/branding inconsistent with a children’s charity
- Items with any damage, defects or current recalls
- Products not in compliance with any current regulations
Equipment partners must notify Good Sports of any and all future recall processes.
