GENESEO, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2025 - The Livingston County Youth Bureau has awarded more than $38,000 in funding to local youth sports organizations across the County.
The County backing supports the availability of sports activities for youths under age 18. Awarded organizations can use the financial assistance to add coaching staff, purchase equipment or uniforms, and pay for facility costs, among other programming-related expenses. The County identified the awarded local youth sports organizations through a competitive selection process.
“We are proud to have been able to stretch these funds to support so many different programs in our communities,” said Workforce Development Director Ryan Snyder. “Sports and physical activity are so important for young people’s confidence, social skills, mental health, and much more. It’s great to be able to play a part in bringing these programs to more of our young county residents.”
The County support comes through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services’ Youth Team Sports Allocation and Youth Sports Education and Opportunities Funds. Youth Bureau officials identified the following organizations to receive the financial support:
- Avon Baseball Club, Inc. Mean Green Travel: $1,940.30
- Avon Youth Baseball, Inc. Mighties Adaptive: $2,112.43
- Big Springs Historical Society of Caledonia – Trout Festival: $2,096.78
- Cal Mum Youth Basketball Association: $2,143.72
- Freedom Rec Cheer, Inc.: $1,971.60
- Genesee Valley Bronze Bears Soccer Club: $2,034.19
- Geneseo Blue Knights Baseball: $1,979.42
- Geneseo Youth Basketball: $1,963.77
- GLOW Academy, Inc. (x3): $6,337.26
- Livingston County Lacrosse Club: $1.916.83
- Livonia Soccer Club: $2,049.84
- Mercury Swimming, Inc.: $2,002.89
- St. Agnes Church Society – A-MAIZE-ING Race: $1,940.30
- Town of Avon Recreation: $2,190.66
- Tri-County YMCA – Pickleball & Swim: $4,130.96
- Wayland Dirt Dawgs Baseball: $2,034.19
All funded programs must aim to foster educational connection and achievement, physical/mental health and well-being, employment, and community cohesion. For more information on the sponsored programs, visit the Youth Bureau’s website or call 585-243-6909.
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About Livingston County:
Founded in 1821, Livingston County, N.Y., is home to more than 61,000 residents in 17 towns located across 631 square miles of the Finger Lakes region.