Our high impact civic events focus on key moments and civic holidays to highlight voter registration and participation by using on-campus trusted messengers to maximize reach. In the months leading up to the election, our network ramped up efforts organizing
297 events including voter registration and voter education events, All Vote No Play/Get Out The Vote activities, and produced more than
500+ posts on social media to energize student athletes and their communities.
Our Fall 2024 All Star Meeting featured speakers such as NCAA President Charlie Baker, Governor of Maryland Wes Moore, Seattle Storm Player Nneka Ogwumike, and Phoenix Mercury All Star Natasha Cloud in conversation with student athletes.
“Beyond the Game” was a call to action for HBCU athletic departments. Partnering with the Social Change Fund United and NAACP LDF, we brought NBA legend Carmelo Anthony to inspire over 1,000 athletes and coaches from 19 HBCUs. We delivered nearly 200 pizzas to athletic departments and the energy was electric.
Through collaboration with Civic Responsibility Project, The Team brought the high energy of college athletics to The Purple Tour. In 6 cities, Civic Captains and The Team staff joined community dance parties to bring more voters out to the polls. In Tempe, Arizona State’s mascot, Sparky, was a welcome presence. With more momentum and 2024 experience, The Team’s network can ensure athletics presence at many more Purple Tour stops.
Check out our All Vote No Play Day 2023 recap. The Team celebrated with civic events from coast to coast!
Taji spoke on a panel at Boston College in partnership with the Player’s Coalition in an effort to equip student athletes with adequate voting resources, inform them on the inner workings of the MA legal system, and provide them with future ways to stay engaged.
Miah hosted the party of the year over at Salem State. The ‘Party to the Polls’ served as an election day event offering food, drinks, & photo booth fun. Most importantly, Miah’s effort provided voter information and guided walks to the polls with Salem State’s president, John Keenan.
Anna led a parade to the polls at Houston in which she and fellow student athletes proudly went together to cast their ballots. Following the parade, over 200 Houston student athletes came together for the second annual Cougar Civic Celebration. The event touched on all things civics and provided attendees with refreshments.
Brooke handed out informational pamphlets on campus at Florida A&M. The pamphlets included the importance of voting, where and how to get registered, and a nonpartisan summary of each candidate running.
Kansas and Ty hosted a civic engagement panel in Northwestern's athletic facilities. Kansas moderated and Ty appeared on the panel with fellow student athletes. Games and snacks were provided!
At Bates, Inez worked hard to coordinate team walks to the polls which even included a walk with Bates president, Garry W. Jenkins. Across campus, Inez helped run tabling efforts with hot coco and voter assistance.
Are you an athlete, coach, or administrator interested in hosting a high impact event on campus receiving free resources, food, and more? Sign up to become an Ambassador with The Team!