The reason we play.
Play 4 More starts with Owen Pitts, a Medical Lake kid who loves basketball, and a simple idea: more kids should get what the game gives.
Read Owen's story →More kids.
More seasons.
More game.
Play 4 More helps Spokane-area high school athletes stay in the game by funding the fees, gear, and travel that too often decide who gets to play.
Inspired by Owen Pitts · Medical Lake, WA
Now on the court Grant requests are open for the spring season. Ask your school to apply
A small fund
with a clear job.
Pay-to-play is real. League fees, uniforms, equipment, buses, and tournament entry add up fast. When a family has to choose between a season and a bill, the season usually loses.
Play 4 More raises money in Spokane County and puts it back into local high school sports. The fund is run by volunteers here, so there is no national office and no complicated application. The result is simple: more kids on the court, field, course, and mat.
See what we fund →The fine print
- Who
- Public high school athletic programs in Spokane County.
- What
- Fees, uniforms, equipment, travel, tournament entries, and facility time.
- How
- A short request. A volunteer board review. A check to the school program.
Local money.
Local teams.
Every dollar raised here stays in Spokane County. Most goes to school programs; the rest covers basic costs like insurance, filing fees, and the PO box.
The fund stays local: no national office, no paid fundraisers, and a short path to the school.
The costs between
a kid and the game.
League & team fees
Entry fees, participation costs, and the paperwork that stands between a student and a roster spot.
Uniforms & gear
Uniforms, practice gear, shoes, and the equipment a program actually needs to run a season.
Travel & tournaments
Buses, fuel, meals, and entry fees for road games and postseason runs.
Facility time
Gym rentals, field time, and the odd cost that keeps practice on the calendar.
The story.
The schools.
The next move.
Local teams.
Local dollars.
We serve public high school programs across Spokane County, including Medical Lake, Cheney, Airway Heights, and Spokane.
- Medical LakePublic HS
- CheneyPublic HS
- Airway HeightsPublic HS
- SpokanePublic HS
You don't have
to play to help.
Give once. Give monthly. Sponsor a team. Share the fund with someone who needs a reason to root for the next season.
Find your way in →Four steps.
No maze.
A volunteer-run process keeps the money moving and the paperwork light.
A gift comes in
One-time, monthly, by check, or through a team sponsor.
A school asks
Who it serves, what it costs, and the goal.
The board reviews
A volunteer board checks the need and makes a decision each season.
Kids play
The school gets the funds, then the season starts.
Four steps · One season · Repeat
A season is a lot
of small yeses.
A ride
to the game.
Fuel, buses, and tournament entry. The difference between a schedule and a season.
A uniform
that fits.
Practice gear, shoes, and equipment. The stuff that makes a kid feel like part of the team.
One less
reason to quit.
A fee covered quietly. A family that doesn't have to say no. A roster spot that stays open.
The return is a kid who shows up.
A guestbook for
the people who
love the game.
The book is open.
Open callWe're collecting memories, photos, and notes for Owen's family. With permission, we'll add them here — a guestbook for the people who love the game.
Coaches & families
LocalTell us what your program needs. A note is enough to start — we'll help with the rest.
Put one more kid
on the court.
One-time gifts, monthly gifts, and team sponsorships all go to work in Spokane County. If you'd rather mail a check, the mailing address is here.
EOFSee you on the court.