Winter registration is now open for Basketball, Soccer, and Flag Football! In celebration of the holiday season, and to honor our vision of reaching and connecting youth and families with Jesus Christ, Paladin Sports Outreach is preparing a special opportunity for parents who register their children for any Winter sport on Tuesday, November 29, or “Giving Tuesday”, to bless a child of a family in need with that same opportunity to #PlayPaladin!

In contrast to the busy shopping days of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday offers a chance to participate in a different type of holiday. Giving Tuesday is a movement encouraging people to give back by donating time, money, or influence to a cause they’re passionate about. Scripture says that giving is one of the most genuine expressions of our love for others and for Christ. The Bible tells us that God will enrich us in every way, so that we can always be generous (2 Corinthians 9:11), reminding us that our generosity and encouragement brings generosity and encouragement back to us (Proverbs 11:25). We do not live generously because we have to, or because we will get something in return, but because of our desire to honor Jesus.

In celebration of Giving Tuesday, and to honor God’s call to generosity, Paladin will be donating $10 from every program registration received on Tuesday, November 29 to our youth sports scholarship fund. Paladin’s scholarship fund allows us to assist families in need by covering registration costs for recreation and club sports. Ultimately, our highest priority is that everyone can participate regardless of financial circumstance. By registering for our programs on Giving Tuesday you will be providing families the opportunity to not only build connections locally in their communities, but also to expose their young children to the life changing character lessons that participation in team sports provide. Please consider registering this Tuesday, November 29.

We would also like to invite you to take on a posture of generosity throughout this entire holiday season. If it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger, showing up for people you care about, or giving some of what you have to those in need, every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give.