SOZO Sports of Central Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation established to bring a family-oriented Championship Sports Complex to Central Washington. We will be in partnerships with many, but not directly affiliated with any sports club or sports organization. SOZO will provide the facilities for these clubs, organizations, and players. Our focus includes recreational, select, premier, and regional programs, as well as bringing major annual tournaments to the valley starting in 2016. We’ve also been hosting great sports like lacrosse and rugby, offering children a safe place to play and express themselves as well. This is a “No Child Left Inside” movement, where SOZO is a home for every player. We envision our Complex becoming a community hub, where families connect not only through sports, but also with the local businesses and sponsors that support us. SOZO is setting a new standard, offering the most comprehensive youth sports opportunity in Central Washington. Thank you for taking the time to check us out. We look forward to seeing you on the pitch!
‘SOZO’ is a Greek word meaning ‘safe place’. SOZO’s mission is to inspire and encourage our youth and community through participation in sports. Our core concept of that mission is to help build life skills for children and life-long participation by adults in a unified community that supports and motivates everyone to move and enjoy activities and athletic competition at the SOZO complex. Implementing ACEs into our coaching clinics introduces a level of awareness to coaches and families. It is an opportunity to coach restorative practices and to recognize that poor coaching can introduce additional trauma and stress. Positive coaching and intentional connections with youth athletes can help heal those children. SOZO has a remarkable opportunity to ensure our community has an additional layer of positive role models for our youth. Ensuring coaches are confident in first aid for injury additionally supports our mission of a ‘safe’ place.
SOZO Sports Complex is all about creating a family-friendly environment for sports enthusiasts in Central Washington. As a nonprofit organization, our main goal is to provide top-notch facilities for sports clubs, organizations, and players. We focus on recreational and premier programs, hosting major annual tournaments and offering a variety of sports like lacrosse, rugby, and First Tee. Our mission is to give children a safe place to play and express themselves through sports, inspiring active lifestyles for our youth and community. With a commitment to delivering fun in a safe environment, SOZO aims to be a community hub where families can connect and enjoy sports activities while being supported by local businesses and sponsors. Join us at SOZO Sports Complex for quality sports action and a memorable experience!