The Detroit Youth Sports Showcase returns to the Detroit Riverfront on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 11am-3pm!
The Detroit Youth Sports Showcase is a free opportunity for youth to try out a variety of sports and outdoor physical activities with partners from across the city. Participants will explore stations throughout Cullen Plaza and Milliken State Park including basketball, tennis, soccer, chess, and more, as well as group fitness classes and demonstrations. Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm!
All ages and experience levels are welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to fill up on-site and wear athletic apparel and closed toed shoes. Free parking is available in the River East Garage at 1000 Franklin Street, Detroit MI 48207. Food will be available for purchase on-site.
Participants can receive free Detroit Tigers tickets while supplies last, alongside other giveaways and back to school resources.
Free parking is available in the River East Garage at 1000 Franklin Street, Detroit MI 48207.
Henry Ford Health will be providing FREE sports physicals on-site. Pre-registration is required. Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/242194951099062
All programming is rain or shine!
Detroit Youth Sports Showcase Partner Stations
Soccer | Oakland County Sheriff PAL
Break Dancing | Motor City Street Dance Academy
Street Hockey | Clark Park Coalition
Chess | Wise Guys Chess Club
Skateboarding | A Positive Seed
Fitness + Mindfulness | Curtis L. Ivery Health and Wellness Center
Basketball | Motor City Cruise
Book Giveaway | Birdie's Book Mobile
Figure Skating + Fitness | Figure Skating in Detroit
Football | YMCA Detroit
Literacy | We Shall Read
Camping + Outdoor Activities | Detroit Outdoors
Volleyball | Detroit Volleyball Club
Tennis | Motor City Tennis Club
Races + Riddles | Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
Healthy Snack Giveaways | YMCA Detroit
Golf | First Tee Greater Detroit
Lacrosse | Detroit United Lacrosse
Are you a summer camp or youth organization looking to bring a large group of participants? Email us at info@detroitriverfront.org and we'll get your group registered!
3 v 3 in the D Free Youth Basketball Tournament
Also taking place August 17 at Cullen Plaza, join the Detroit Parks Coalition for a 3v3 youth basketball tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register here for this FREE event for ages U8 to U14. The youth basketball tournament also features a freethrow contest, skills workshops, 3-point contest and a three game guarantee.
partner information
Are you an organization looking to participate as a partner? Review the packet linked below and fill out the form to tell us more about your organization. Youth serving organizations that provide programming around physical activity, health and wellness, and leadership development or team building are invited to apply to partner on this event.
For more information, email info@detroitriverfront.org.