Building a Community through People, Parks, and Recreation
Veterans Day Parade 2024
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The Folsom Athletic Association honors U.S. Army (retired) Artillery Forward Observer Danny O’Neel.
Danny signed up for the Army on 9/11 at the age of 19. He quickly became a squad leader, earning Sergeant stripes and the responsibility to lead men in battle – one of the greatest honors of his life. Danny served two tours in Iraq, losing nine brothers and 15 more in the aftermath.
Danny founded Warfighter Overwatch, whose mission is to support Veterans and First Responder communities through programs built to encourage camaraderie, resilience, and connectedness by harnessing the power of the environment to remind them of their strength, foundation, and ability to adapt and overcome.
Danny is a motivational speaker for the foundation. His mission to continue serving is not just inspirational; it’ll motivate you to get in the fight!
Read more about Danny at folsomathleticassociation.org/veterans-day-parade-2024.
Folsom Athletic Association – Who we are and what we do …
The Folsom Athletic Association (FAA) began in 1979 with a small group of prominent, community-driven friends who realized the economic and social values of creating a parks and recreation system and what the value would bring Folsom, CA.
Folsom Athletic Association is a non-profit service organization that assists in the administration of community youth sports. The FAA creates recreation and athletic opportunities through teamwork, fundraising, programs, events, and scholarships.
The partnership with the City of Folsom and Folsom Cordova Unified School District allows the FAA to advocate for the youth groups to create opportunities to acquire land, develop and share facilities and costs, enhance the value of facilities of adjacent schools and parks, and design amenities that overlap schools and parks. Today, the partnership involves 16 parks and 15 schools with 360 multi-use facilities and amenities.
Folsom’s first-rate parks and recreation system offers youth sports and athletic opportunities through programs and events. A Never in Our Town” Youth Assistance Program assures all youths have the opportunity to participate in recreational services, scholarships are available for youth sports and high school graduating seniors, and fundraising supports the clubs in a number of ways, opening doors for many.
Folsom Athletics
Who We Are
Assisting in the administration of community youth sports and recreation programs. Working to add economic value and community benefit by developing a first rate parks and recreation system and athletic opportunities.
Youth Sports
Benefits of our Members
Best practices for health, safety, and positive coaching. It takes the partnership between all entities to support the interests of recreation opportunities within the Folsom community.
Youth Sports Leagues
20 Leagues, 2 Booster Clubs
Community Youth Sports Leagues are adopted by the FAA Board. Be part of an association looking for common solutions to common and not so common problems and challenges.
Programs
FAA programs ensure all partners and individuals reach their full potential regardless of their organizational size, social or economic status, or age.
Events
FAA assists with annual events that help make Folsom a special and unique place to live, work and play.
Scholarships
Through donations from the community and sponsors, scholarships are available for all youth sports and Folsom and Vista del Lago High School graduating seniors.
Coaches Corner
Concussion Protocol
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention
Coaching Certifications
Online Training & Resources
Thank You to our Sponsors and Supporting Businesses
The Folsom Athletic Association “Never in our Town” Youth Assistance Program strives to provide financial assistance for all Folsom youth residents desiring to participate in Community Youth Sports Leagues. The FAA will fund up to $200 to help offset the registration fee for each eligible youth. Contact the youth sports group for application information.
We thank all Community Youth Sports Leagues for making this program available to youths in their league.
P.O. Box 835
Folsom, CA 95763-835
FAA AROUND TOWN 2024
Community Service Day 2024
Folsom Athletic Association Project: Painting Sheds at Various Parks
Davies Park, Lembi Park, Nisenan Park, Dan Russell Rodeo, and Kuntz Field. In addition to the sheds, the group also painted a utility box, baseball field back stop, and bathroom doors!
We could not have gotten this done “without” our volunteers. THANK YOU to everyone who stepped it to help!!
As you know, the Folsom Athletic Association (FAA) is a big supporter of Yes on Folsom Measure G – the special sales tax measure that will be on the Folsom ballot in November. Nothing could be more important to the safety and quality of life in Folsom.
FAA supports Measure G because it is critical to everything that our sports leagues do in Folsom. Over the past several years, the city has not been able to put the needed funding into park renovation. There is an estimated $20 million in deferred maintenance in our parks and an additional $7 million in deferred maintenance on our trails. Folsom’s parks and trails are a gem of this community and they are in jeopardy. The parks need our help and Measure G does that.
Support Yes on Folsom Measure G. Learn more at YesonFolsomMeasureG.org.
High School Senior Scholarships 2024
Lois B. Young Scholarship, Ernie Sheldon Memorial Scholarship, Ernie Sheldon “Spirit Award,” Race M. Salazar Memorial Scholarship, Chuck Harrison “PACE” Scholarship, Summer Kempton Memorial Scholarship, and NEW this year, Ken Grossfeld Memorial Scholarship.
Senior Awards Night
Vista del Lago – May 7th
Folsom High School – May 15th
Congratulations to all senior award recipients!
Folsom Athletic Association and Community Youth Sports Groups
Annual Fireworks Fundraiser
The fireworks fundraising program started 25 years ago to raise funds for the FAA and community youth sports leagues. This is the ultimate in fundraising and teamwork, where all of our partnering youth sports leagues pool their volunteer resources to work collaboratively in staffing the fireworks booths and, in return, share in the profits. ——————————————>
Folsom Athletic Association’s Annual General Meeting was held on February 20, 2024. Congratulations to our new executive officers:
Rich Francis, President
Jen Salazar, Vice President
Kindra Miller, Secretary
Learn more about the Leadership.
Click to view the AGM 2024 presentation.
March 30, from 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Lembi Community Park
1302 Riley Street in Folsom
Hop over to Folsom’s Lembi Park for the annual Festival of Eggs. The event includes the popular pancake breakfast (purchased onsite), free kiddie carnival games and hands-on activities, entertainment, and vendor displays.
Kids ages 6 and under should arrive from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Kids ages 7 to 10 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Remember to bring a basket with you!
Win a Golden Egg Prize sponsored by the Folsom Athletic Association and Folsom Parks Recreation.
