Join us on Saturday, Sept. 6 for a special day of free admission to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, made possible by the generous support of the Daniels Fund. This event is part of Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day, a statewide initiative dedicated to increasing youth participation in organized sports.
What to Expect:
- Meet Team USA Athletes: Don’t miss the chance to meet and interact with some of America’s greatest athletes. Hear their inspiring stories and learn about the impact of sports on their lives.
- Tyler Carter (10 – 11:30 a.m.) – Paralympian (Para alpine skiing)
- Melissa Stockwell (10 – 11:30 a.m.) – Paralympian (Paratriathlon, Para swimming)
- Noah Elliott (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – Paralympian (Para Snowboarding)
- Lexi Lagan (11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.) – Olympian (Shooting)
- Adeline Gray (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.) – Olympian (Wrestling)
- Jenny Arthur (1 – 2:30 p.m.) – Olympian (Weightlifting)
- Patrick Halgren (1 – 2:30 p.m.) – Paralympian (Para swimming)
- Hailey Danz (2 – 3:30 p.m.) – Paralympian (Paratriathlon)
- Jennifer Valente (2 – 3:30 p.m.) – Olympian (Cycling)
- Dennis Bowsher (2 – 3:30 p.m.) – Olympian (Modern Pentathlon)
- Explore Local Sports Opportunities: Throughout the day, local youth sports organizations will be onsite to share information about the sports programs available in your community. Discover how your family can get involved and help your children thrive both on and off the field.
- U.S. Figure Skating
- USA Shooting
- Special Olympics
- Altitude Movement Gym
- Pride Soccer
- I9
- Girls Rugby, Inc.
- Positive Athlete Foundation
- Every Kid Sports
- City of Colorado Springs Parks & Rec
- Bill Daniels Gallery of Inspiration: The gallery inspires visitors and encourages youth participation in sports by showcasing the Olympic and Paralympic spirit of perseverance, determination, and passion. It also houses the world’s only complete collection of Olympic and Paralympic medals.
Support Youth Sports:
Colorado Youth Sports Giving Day is a collaborative effort between the Aspen Institute Project Play, Daniels Fund, and hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the state. Your generous support will help increase youth sports participation across Colorado. Learn more here.