We did it! America SCORES St. Louis joined ten America SCORES cities to beat the Guinness World Record for the most soccer balls ever dribbled by a group at one time on Saturday, September 29th at 5pm.

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We made history last year at the first annual Great St. Louis Soccer Dribble, when 428 soccer dribblers came together to set a Guinness World Record for a good cause, benefitting our SCORES youth. But the United Nations  defeated our record with 2,068 dribblers in the Gaza Strip. To break this new world record, America SCORES St. Louis called upon America SCORES sites across the country.

Participants who registered for the event received a ticket for World Record participation, an official event T-shirt, a free soccer ball, free musical entertainment and skills demonstrations, and a ticket to the SLU Homecoming men’s soccer game. Congratulations to SLU men’s soccer for winning the Homecoming Game against Central Arkansas!

Great America SCORES Soccer Dribble Event Schedule:

4:00PM- Registration at Saint Louis University’s Hermann Stadium; Free skills demonstrations
4:45-5:30PM-World Record Event, Live Musical Performances, Harry Keough tribute, and Awards
5:30-7:00PM- Youth 4 v 4 games hosted by New Dimensions,  Fitness Challenge, Skills Demos, Children’s Entertainment, SLU Homecoming festivities
7:30PM-SLU Men’s soccer game vs. Central Arkansas

America SCORES inspires urban youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. We have engaged over 2,500 urban youth in a high quality, team-based program that integrates soccer, poetry, and service learning since 2005. America SCORES was recently selected as a FOCUS St. Louis “What’s Right With The Region” awardee and was recognized in Forbes Magazine as one of the top five youth organizations to support. Learn more at www.americascoresstlouis.org

Questions? Call 314.533.0302 x205 or email tvonstamwitz@americascores.org

Title Sponsor Benefits (Local)-10,000

• Company name included in event title tagline: The Great America SCORES Soccer Dribble to benefit America SCORES St. Louis, presented by COMPANY NAME
• Award presented by master of ceremonies during program
• On-air recognition in selected television and radio spots—(America SCORES St. Louis events have recently been featured on KSDK NewsChannel 5, KTVI Fox 2, KETC Channel 9, Radio Disney, 90.7 KWMU, 88.1 KDHX, 106.5 The Arch, and more)
• Inclusion in the America SCORES national annual report, distributed to 10,000 readers in 13 cities
• Company name featured in all print advertising and press releases
• 30 tickets to event, including preferred seating at post-event SLU men’s soccer game
• Logo featured prominently on event website
• Logo featured on America SCORES St. Louis homepage, and America SCORES national website
• Company logo feature in Great Soccer Dribble commemorative video (distributed in 13 U.S. cities)
• Premier logo placement on event programs ( 1,000 distributed)
• Company name and logo included in print invitations and monthly email marketing to over 2,500 America SCORES St. Louis supporters
• Signage prominently displayed on World Record dribble route at Hermann Stadium (to be provided by sponsor)
• Logo featured on 1,000 event soccer balls
• Logo featured on 1,000 participant T-shirts

Champion Level Benefits-5,000

• Logo featured on 1,000 participant T-shirts
• Logo featured on 1,000 event soccer balls
• Public recognition by master of ceremonies during program, including announcement at Herman Stadium
• Signage prominently displayed on World Record dribble route at Hermann Stadium (signs to be provided by sponsor)
• Company name featured in print advertising and press releases
• Company name featured in Great American Soccer Dribble commemorative video  (distributed in 13 U.S. cities)
• 20 tickets to event, including preferred seating at post-event SLU men’s soccer game
• Logo featured prominently on Great American Soccer Dribble event website
• Logo featured on America SCORES St. Louis homepage, and America SCORES national website
• Company logo featured in 1,000 event programs
• Company name and logo included in print invitations and monthly email marketing to over 2,500 America SCORES St. Louis supporters

Leadership Level Benefits- 3,500 (T-shirt sponsor)

• Logo featured on 1,000 participant T-shirts
• Company name listed in press releases
• Logo featured on Great American Soccer Dribble event website
• Logo featured on America SCORES St. Louis homepage
• 15 tickets to event, including preferred seating at post-event SLU men’s soccer game
• Company logo featured in 1,000 event programs
• Company logo included in monthly email marketing to over 2,500 America SCORES St. Louis supporters

League Level Benefits-2,500

• Company name listed on 1,000 participant T-shirts
• Logo featured on Great American Soccer Dribble event website
• 10 tickets to event, including preferred seating at post-event SLU men’s soccer game
• Company  logo featured in monthly email marketing to over 2,500 America SCORES St. Louis supporters
• Company name listed on 1,000 event programs

MVP Level Benefits- 1,000

• Company name listed on Great American Soccer Dribble event website
• 5 tickets to event, including preferred seating at post-event SLU men’s soccer game
• Company name listed in monthly email marketing to over 2,500 America SCORES St. Louis supporters
• Company name listed on 1,000 event programs

What is the purpose of the Great America SCORES Soccer Dribble?

On September 29, 2012, America SCORES St. Louis is joining forces with ten U.S. cities to beat the Guinness World Record for the most soccer balls ever dribbled by a group at one time. This event benefits America SCORES youth and engages the local and national community in our mission to inspire youth to lead healthy lives.  All proceeds from this event benefit the youth of America SCORES St. Louis, a nonprofit youth development program that has engaged over 2,500 urban St. Louis youth in soccer, creative writing, and service-learning at public elementary schools since 2005.

When is the event?

The event begins at 4:00pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012 before the SLU Homecoming men’s soccer game vs. Central Arkansas. Please note: Participants who arrive after 4:30pm will be ineligible to be counted in the Guinness World Record.

Where will the event take place?

The Great St. Louis Soccer Dribble will take place at Saint Louis University’s Hermann Stadium at 221 N. Grand Blvd (Click here for a map). Street parking is available, as well as inside SLU’s Olive Garage.

What are the Guinness World Record requirements for this event?

Each participant must dribble with the event soccer ball provided at admission and dribble the soccer ball continuously for 10 minutes while moving through the course or up and down a set distance. If a participant loses control of the soccer ball, they must regain control immediately to be counted in the World Record. Soccer dribblers must stay within the boundaries of Hermann Stadium for the full 10 minute record attempt to be counted.

What other activities will be available at the event?

Starting at 4:00pm, games, soccer skills demonstrations from SLU Club Soccer, music, and concessions will be available for all adult and youth participants. At 5:00pm, World Record activities begin. Performances, awards, and a city-wide tribute to Harry Keough will take place after the world record. Children’s entertainment, concessions, youth 4 v 4 soccer games, and fitness activities will be available off-field before the Homecoming game. All participants receive free admission to the Homecoming men’s soccer game at Hermann Stadium at 7:30pm.

How do I register for the Great America SCORES Soccer Dribble in St. Louis?

Online registration is now closed. Walk up registrations are accepted starting at 4pm on 9/29, and not after 4:30pm. The fee is $20. Registrants receive a soccer ball, T-shirt, and a ticket to the SLU Homecoming Game. Cash or check is preferred to expedite walk up registrations. Credit card accepted.

How much does it cost to register?

The registration fee is a $20 tax-deductible donation, benefitting the youth of America SCORES.

What do I receive for my registration fee?

All registered participants receive an official event soccer ball, event T-shirt, World Record admission, free entertainment and fitness activities, and a ticket to the SLU Homecoming men’s soccer game. Your registration fee supports the youth of America SCORES St. Louis, and a portion of your fee is tax-deductible.

Are there age requirements for this event?

We welcome children of all ages to attend this event, but we recommend age 6 and up for World Record participation. To be counted in the World Record, a participant must be able to consistently dribble a soccer ball for 10 minutes through a course or up an down a set distance without stopping or losing control of the ball.

What if I can’t make it to the Great America SCORES Soccer Dribble, but I want to be involved?

Consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the event to benefit America SCORES St. Louis youth. If you are interested in event sponsorship, please email tvonstamwitz@americascores.org.

Who should I contact for more information?

Teresa von Stamwitz at tvonstamwitz@americascores.org or (314) 533-0302 x205