The goal of The Big House is to provide quality, competitive sports opportunities for athletes of all ages. We emphasize developing fine character and good sportsmanship in a diverse population of young athletes. Through participation in a community-based program, we cultivate individual maturity, exemplary personal conduct, and increased self-confidence. Interactive sports competition reinforces self-esteem and acts as a positive example within the community. The Big House will provide outstanding athletic training and conditioning while instilling a value system that requires academic dedication and respect. The lack of facilities for our youth has long been a problem throughout the country. Childhood obesity has been a losing battle due to the lack of recreational facilities. Children may choose to limit their physical activity due to the lack of opportunities. Many schools in the community have refused to open their facilities after hours or on weekends due to liability, cost, maintenance, security, and supervision. The Big House is air-conditioned and will be open 7 days per week allowing youth to have constructive use of their time. It is a place where youth can participate in organized sports, obtain character education, and develop skills to help them lead a healthier lifestyle to become productive citizens. All of these groups require appropriate space to conduct their chosen athletic competitions. Requirements vary, but they each must achieve the standard demanded for their sport. Since most of these groups do not own their own facilities, renting space has become a necessity to host events and conduct a proper tournament in any sport. Currently, they must contact and negotiate with individual properties, such as schools, recreation centers, and church gyms throughout the community. As a result, the playing venues for the events are scattered over miles of territory. It is the goal of The Big House to consolidate the venue search effort and provide state-of-the-art facilities as rentals for these organizations to host events. The result is to centralize the tournaments and to develop more dynamic events for young athletes to enjoy. The social atmosphere is also enhanced by having a more cohesive event rather than spending hours on the road traveling from venue to venue. Youngsters collect memories to last a lifetime through involvement in athletic opportunities.
