TOCO SPORTS
TOCO SPORTS is the staple of TOCO's programming and initiatives. It was created to support and provide underprivileged communities with balls, uniforms, and gear to encourage children of all ages to engage in sports programs rather than be lured by the violence of the streets. In 2009, TOCO distributed over 500 soccer balls and 600 uniforms to children in five underprivileged communities in St. Lucia. Since then, TOCO has expanded the program to Trinidad, Haiti, and in 2013 will expand the program to Grenada, Dominica and St. Vincent.
PROGRAMS
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TOCO SOCCER CLINICS: TOCO supports coaches and volunteers in underserved communities with an existing sports program or those that seek to launch a sports program in their community. Chilldren participating in the program must be in good standing in school and have proper attendance records. Practices, scrimmages, and games are organized by each individual coach as they see fit.
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TOCO COLLEGE SHOWCASE: TOCO serves as a liasion between U.S. college coaches and student-athletes to emphasize the importance of academics in sports at the college level. TOCO conducts lectures to prepare students for the challenges of higher education as well as college sports.
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EQUIPMENT DONATION: TOCO collects new or gently used sports equipment for soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, and boxing. Donations include balls, team uniforms, tshirts, shorts, sneakers, cleats and other gear. TOCO distributes equipment during every mission trip.
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NUTRITION EDUCATION: TOCO conducts educational lectures on the importance of nutrition, exercise and a healthy lifestyle in schools across the islands. The goal of the program is to educate and give children practical lessons in making positive dietary choices as a means to prevent diseases such as diabetes and to combat childhood obesity.
