March 13, 2024

Fremont Rush Soccer & Kona Ice of North Fremont Support Local Youth Sports!

20% of Proceeds to Fremont Rush Soccer

Fremont Rush Soccer is excited to announce a partnership with Kona Ice of North Fremont to benefit the local youth soccer community. As part of this partnership, Kona Ice of North Fremont will donate 20% of its proceeds to all events associated with Fremont Rush Soccer, supporting its programs and initiatives.

Kona Ice is known for its delicious shaved ice, fun & friendly environment, and commitment to giving back to the community. By purchasing items from Kona Ice of North Fremont, customers can not only enjoy a refreshing treat but also contribute to a great cause.

"We are thrilled to have Kona's Ice of North Fremont join us at our various games and events," said Zee Kerawala, General Manager of Fremont Rush Soccer. "Their mobile truck adds a fun and refreshing element to our games, and we are grateful for their support of our club."

The Kona Ice of North Fremont mobile truck, along with its fundraising initiative, is scheduled to visit Karl Nordvik Park in Fremont on various Saturdays and other selected event days throughout the season. This partnership offers an exciting opportunity for players, families, and fans to indulge in delicious shaved ice while supporting Fremont Rush Soccer.

About Fremont Rush Soccer:

Fremont Rush Soccer is a youth soccer organization dedicated to providing a positive and enriching soccer experience for players of all ages and skill levels. With a focus on player development and community engagement, Fremont Rush Soccer strives to promote the values of leadership, enjoyment, tenacity, teamwork, and dedication both on and off the field.

Follow Fremont Rush:

Instagram - @fremontrush

Facebook - Facebook.com/fremontrush

About Kona Ice of North Fremont:

Kona Ice of North Fremont is a locally owned and operated franchise of Kona Ice, a leading shaved ice company. Known for its wide variety of flavors and commitment to giving back, Kona Ice of North Fremont is a favorite destination for families and individuals looking to cool off and enjoy a tasty treat.

Follow Kona Ice of North Fremont:

Instagram - @konaiceofnorthfremont

Facebook - Facebook.com/konaiceofnorthfremont

Follow Fremont Rush Soccer on social media on Facebook & Instagram to stay updated on when Kona Ice will be visiting the field. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Via Tricity Voice:  Summer break is filled with fun for kids whether it be from vacation, water parks or summer sports programs. This year Fremont Rush Soccer Club has ensured that every child has the chance to have fun in the sun by launching a special program: TOPSoccer . TOPSoccer is an inclusive soccer program for kids ages 5 to 18 with intellectual or physical disabilities. This past spring, the program debuted its first session at the Karl Nordvik Park in Fremont. “We’ve been trying to build something for kids who may not have the same access to the soccer fields or sports that other kids may have because of either learning disabilities or physical disabilities,” said Fremont Rush founder and president Fernando Colmenares. Each season consists of six Friday evening hour-long sessions where each participant is paired with a volunteer coach or buddy for one-on-one attention. Each session’s activities are completely dependent on the abilities of the players and what they are most excited to do. For example, some sessions will consist of giant soccer balls being kicked around just for fun, while others may have a little bit more structure like having players try to score goals. “Some kids may get really into it and start to dribble around and shoot goals, some kids may like to be out there just running around. It’s whatever the needs of each player are,” explained Colmenares. Fremont Rush director Jerry Losson has been the driving force behind the launch of the program. “I pitched the idea to Fernando Colmenares and Zee Kerawala, our general manager and they both liked the idea and explained that they had previously attempted to start the program. We were all in at that point and went after it,” said Losson. With Losson’s 34 years of teaching in the Fremont Unified School District, he was able to spread the word. “I was also able to leverage my personal and professional connections within Fremont Unified and surrounding school districts [New Haven and Newark] to connect with a variety of schools, their service learning hour coordinators and their special-needs programs coordinators, to get connected with student volunteers to help the TOPSoccer athletes,” said Losson. Alejandra Nangeyali, a mom of one of the players said, “During the first practice I was surprised to see that there were more volunteers than players, which is hard to accomplish because usually there are never enough volunteers for special needs sports.” As much fun as the TOPSoccer is for the kids, parents have also discovered a benefit of their own. “I like connecting with parents who understand having a special needs child and there’s no judgement,” shared parent Patricia Noanchanh. For those parents who are interested in TOPSoccer, Colmenares said, “They can feel confident that someone else is thinking about their kid, someone else is thinking about how we can make an experience better for them. For one day out there you get to watch your son or daughter be an athlete.” View the original article: https://tricityvoice.com/fremont-soccer-club-launches-inclusive-program/
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