OUR COMMUNITY
“You have to see it to be it.” - Billie Jean King
Exposure to sports from a young age has a significant positive impact on the physical and mental health of children, especially for young girls.
Multiple studies have shown that girls and women who play sports have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem and lower levels of depression. Yet youth participation in sports has been declining in recent years, with hefty participation fees and burnout being cited as two primary reasons.
At A Bar of Their Own, we believe strongly in the power of sports and community and have made it a core part of our mission to create a space welcoming and affirming of all athletes and their fans.
A fund of their own
We created A Fund of Their Own (AFOTO) to support local girls and women getting into the game. Money raised for AFOTO will be used to sponsor athletes and teams around the Twin Cities metro area to participate in camps, purchase team equipment, and more. Additional information, including an application process and disbursement schedule, will be announced in the near future.
Team Gatherings
Want to get all of your players together for a team meeting to kick off a new season? Need a space for your post-tournament celebration? We want to host you at A Bar of Their Own! Pending availability, your sports team can reserve space free of charge for your team event. Additional details will be provided in the coming months!