Building a Community through People, Parks, and Recreation
Veterans Day Parade 2023
The Folsom Athletic Association is honoring all branches of the military services with a special tribute to U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeon and Chief, Colonel Nathan L. Taylor.
“Big Nate” Taylor graduated from Folsom High School in 1983. In addition to his academics, Nathan played basketball and ran track and cross country. Nathan Taylor was sworn into the U.S. Air Force in 1992. He became a Flight Surgeon and Chief and served as an Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon and Flight Commander, amongst several other specialized services. Dr. Taylor last served for the 60th Surgical Operations Squadron, 60th Medical Group, David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base in California.
Dr. Taylor served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. He retired in 2016.
Dr. Taylor … thank you for your service and all you have done!
Need volunteers for the Folsom Stan Harms Classic Basketball Tournament!
Sign-up online: https://fhsbball.ivolunteer.com/folsomclassic_013
For more information, contact Mike Wall, Director of Folsom Basketball.
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. For the 2022-23 season, 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 2023
FUNdraiser: Vista Jr. Eagles “Soaring Under the Star” fundraiser on October 20 – what a GREAT event!
FAA Bartenders for the evening: Dave Benevento, Rich Francis, Michael Raffetto, and Dean Williams.
Michael Raffetto, Rich Francis, Dean Williams, and Dave Benevento have volunteered to be the bartenders for the event. Be sure to stop by and see them!!
FUNdraiser: Jr. Eagles night at Sac State on October 21!
If anyone wants to attend this Sac State Football game and purchases tickets at the link provided, VJE will receive $5 from each ticket sold. Additionally, if 100 tickets are sold via this link, our athletes get the amazing opportunity to be on the field when the Sac State players enter the game. They did this last year and it was such a great time for the kiddos!
Folsom Community Service Day – September 16, 2023
What a successful day! The Folsom Athletic Association wants to THANK YOU for your service. We could not have done this without you!
Painting the pond viewing station at Natoma Station.
Painting the ball field backstops and shed at Ernie Sheldon Youth Sports Park.
Removing and painting the parking posts at Lembi Park.
Another GREAT Fireworks Fundraiser!
Thank you to the youth groups, all the volunteers, FAA board, and everyone who came to support the Folsom Athletic Association and Youth Sports!
Come on out and support the FAA and Youth Sports
Folsom American Little League – proud of our 50/70 crew bringing home a district championship!
This is the 1st in 10 years that Folsom American has brought home a district championship in any division. This is also the 1st year we have had this Intermediate 50/70 division.
~Jason Anderson, FALL President
High School Senior Scholarships 2023
Lois B. Young Scholarship, Ernie Sheldon Memorial Scholarship, Ernie Sheldon “Spirit Award,” Race M. Salazar Memorial Scholarship, Chuck Harrison “PACE” Scholarship, and Summer Kempton Memorial Scholarship.
Congratulations to the 2023 Scholarship Recipients.
Learn more about each benefactor.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS!
Enjoy your summer. Enjoy your next adventure!
High School Senior Scholarships 2023
Lois B. Young Scholarship, Ernie Sheldon Memorial Scholarship, Ernie Sheldon “Spirit Award,” Race M. Salazar Memorial Scholarship, Chuck Harrison “PACE” Scholarship, and Summer Kempton Memorial Scholarship.
Learn more about each benefactor.
Vista del Lago High School Senior Awards Night – May 16, 2023, from 6-7:30 pm in the small gym.
Folsom High School Cum Laude Awards Ceremony – May 17, 2023, at 6:30 PM in Folsom High School’s Jill Solberg Theater.
Folsom Athletic Association partners with Folsom Parks & Recreation
Festival of Eggs
April 8, 2023, at Lembi Park
Folsom Athletic Association partners with Folsom Parks & Recreation
The Festival of Eggs
Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Lembi Park
Join in the fun at the new Festival of Eggs event. This event, inspired by the Annual Spring Eggstravaganza event, includes a pancake breakfast (purchase on-site), free kiddie carnival games hosted by the Folsom Teen Council, entertainment, vendor displays, and activities.
Pick up your Bunny Trail Map and search for the Bunny as you visit vendors along the trail to collect goodies, eggs & more. Meet the bunny at the end of the trail for a photo. Be sure to complete all the stops along the Trail to receive a ticket for a special egg hunt for your chance at a Golden Egg Prize!
ARRIVAL TIMES
Ages 6 & under: 8AM – 9:30AM
Ages 7-10 years: 9:30AM – 11AM
*Bring your basket for the eggs!
High School Senior Scholarships 2023
Folsom High School, Folsom Lake High School, Vista del Lago High School.
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.
Learn more about each benefactor
Download the Folsom Athletic Association Scholarship Application
Download the Summer Kempton Memorial Scholarship Application
Applications are also available through your high school PowerSchool portal. Please get in touch with your career center counselor for questions.
The deadline to submit your application is Wednesday, April 12, at 5 p.m.
Folsom American Little League
Opening Day, First Pitch by Mayor Rodriguez and Dean Williams. It was a fun evening!
