University of Massachusets Athletics
Introducing The Sam's Squad Kids' Club!
October 22, 2020 | Athletics Department
Membership is free all year long, and is recommended for kids ages 5-12 years old
AMHERST, Mass. – UMass Athletics has announced the launch of "Sam's Squad" virtual kids club for the 2020-21 academic year. Membership is free all year long, and is recommended for kids ages 5-12 years old. Sam's Squad, presented by presented by Allergy and Immunology Associates of New England and Dr. Jonathan Bayuk, provides kids the opportunity to engage with UMass Athletics when they cannot physically visit with student-athletes and teams.Â
By registering as a member, kids will have the opportunity to interact with student-athletes, learn from them and train like them, all through virtual abilities.
The following benefits come with the Sam's Squad membership:
• Activity book (with complimentary answer guide)Â
• Includes coloring sheets, word searches, writing practice, matching games, and more
• Monthly 1 hour zoom meet & greet with student-athletes from a designated teamÂ
• Monthly 1 hour zoom reading session, accompanied by a question and answer session, with student-athletes from a designated teamÂ
• Access to videos created by student-athletes of some of their favorite individual skills & drills for kids to practice at homeÂ
• Birthday message from Sam the Minuteman
• Prizes available based upon participationÂ
Sam's Squad will last the duration of the 2020-21 academic year. To register, please click here.
Please email Alyssa Leonard, Assistant AD Sales & Fan Experience, with any questions at alyssaleonar@umass.edu.
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By registering as a member, kids will have the opportunity to interact with student-athletes, learn from them and train like them, all through virtual abilities.
The following benefits come with the Sam's Squad membership:
• Activity book (with complimentary answer guide)Â
• Includes coloring sheets, word searches, writing practice, matching games, and more
• Monthly 1 hour zoom meet & greet with student-athletes from a designated teamÂ
• Monthly 1 hour zoom reading session, accompanied by a question and answer session, with student-athletes from a designated teamÂ
• Access to videos created by student-athletes of some of their favorite individual skills & drills for kids to practice at homeÂ
• Birthday message from Sam the Minuteman
• Prizes available based upon participationÂ
Sam's Squad will last the duration of the 2020-21 academic year. To register, please click here.
Please email Alyssa Leonard, Assistant AD Sales & Fan Experience, with any questions at alyssaleonar@umass.edu.
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