Playing for Advocacy

An FC Dallas 4 Kids Proposal

Devyn Rast
Juan Rivera
Silvester Jere

Table of Contents
1. Introduction

1.1 Objective

1.2 Why Dallas

1.3 The Effects of Proposal

1.4 Summation of Proposal

2. Background

2.1 Impact of Child Abuse

2.2 Parenting

3-4

2.3 Past Events

3. The Proposal

3.1 Outline

3.2 Playing for Advocacy

3.3 Donation

3.4 Dallas Benefits

3.5 Schedule

4. Staff

4.1 Budget

4.2 Staff Responsibilities

Why We Care:
FC Dallas strives to improve the community. Soccer isnt where we stop. We want to give in
every way we can. Child abuse is an epidemic without a cure, but perhaps theres a treatment.
Through proper education and adequate resources we hope to create generations that know
any type of abuse is wrong and should not be accepted.
1. Introduction:
1.1 Objective of Proposal
Our objective is to raise money for Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center (DCAC) to help increase
the number of house visits and available social workers. The proposal consists of a tournament
to help raise money that will then be donated to the DCAC. This will increase the number of
social workers per center as well as increase the number of visits to the child abused. We also
want to increase awareness and further the general education of the topic.
1.2 Why in Dallas
Just last year Dallas alone handled 13,000 cases. The state total was roughly 60,000. This means
that Dallas made up 20% of all reported cases in Texas. Where the rest of the states number of
cases fell, Dallass rose.
One abused child costs the city around $35,000 a year. This means it costs Dallas almost half a
billion dollars to support the costs of all the abused children in the city. This is money we arent
spending on improving our schools, our roads, and our community. Instead were having to
help these vulnerable kids through atrocities that will stay with them for the remainder of their
lives.
Helping these children is beyond important, but the chance to prevent abuse from ever
happening in the first place could save more than just money for the city.
1.3 The Effects of the Proposal
We want to raise awareness, begin the conversation about child abuse, and teach people how
to help prevent it. We also want to bring in money to the DCAC so they can increase efforts and
thus save Dallas money.

1.4 Summation of Proposal

We want to help fix this epidemic by creating an event to raise money and start the
conversation about how one kid abused is one too many. We want to match the proceeds,

essentially doubling them every year by making this an annual tournament. We want to find the
solution for this problem.
2. Background
The average victim at the DCAC is a 9-10 year old girl who was sexually abused by someone
close to her. This is normal at the DCAC. Which means its normal in Dallas.
Only the average Dallas citizen probably doesnt consider this as a fact. They dont realize that
of all the child abuse victims in Texas, 20% of them live in their city. That it is costing Dallas $50
million dollars annually to handle all the cases. That when costs outside of the immediate case
itself are accounted for its more like $500 million to take care of child abuse victims.
Child abuse is a costly and damaging disease spreading through our city.

2.1 Impact of child abuse

Child abuse is defined by the Center of Disease Control as the series of acts of commission or
omission by a parent or other caregivers that result in harm or others. This is a disease thats
consuming not only our children but our adults.
Victims of abuse have a higher risk of becoming criminals and committing suicide.

Overall Crime

Non Abused

Abused

Suicides

Non Abused

Sex Crimes

Abused

Non Abused

Abused

Abuse victims also develop higher chances of getting heart disease along with other illnesses.
Knowing that the number one killer in the U.S. is heart disease preventing child abuse could
potentially help reduce the number of deaths caused by heart failure.

2.2 Parenting

To prevent child abuse indefinitely we have to focus on the main abusers. Of all cases, over 75%
of the abusers are the childs parents. Sometimes stress triggers the attack, sometimes drugs
and alcohol. Regardless, there are no excuses for harming a child.
By ensuring proper parenting education to expecting families or even getting children
themselves used to the idea of what a healthy parent looks like, we can provide people ways to
handle their triggers. Things like stress reducers, anger management, and therapy can positively
help future parents be good parents.
2.3 Past Events
In the past FC Dallas has participated in different events to raise awareness and money for
many causes. Some of these events are Kicks for Kids, The BR Heart Project, Field Development,
FCD Youth, and many more. FC Dallas is a Dallas team, which is why Dallas causes hit so close to
our personal lives. For example the Kicks for Kids program allows disadvantaged youth to see a
professional game in action. A $100 donation allows 8 tickets to be donated to the
disadvantaged youths. FC Dallas wants to teach life lessons like team work, service learning,
respect, and confidence.
3. The Proposal
How many is too many? We say one is too many, but if we can help just one child we know
were beginning to make a difference.
We have two agendas. Through our 3v3 tournament we want to raise money and raise
awareness. The money from registration fees, our own personal contribution, and pledge
donations from players will all be donated to the DCAC. The educating process will be done
through video links sent to players once theyve registered.
We hope the money from our donation will help the DCAC hire more workers and handle more
cases. By educating the players and parents we hope to create a sort of pay it forward reaction.
Education is contagious and we want these players and parents to share what they know with
their friends and families.
3.1 Outline
FC Dallas wants to host a 3v3 tournament and match all proceeds to donate to DCAC.

Brackets

Duration:

# of Players:

# of Teams:

3 days (F-Sun)

Approx. 1,800

300

8 brackets

32 teams per bracket

2 winners per age group

Our long term goal is to continue the tournament annually, projecting a steady growth and 5
year outlook doubling proceeds, thus doubling donation.
The donation will help increase number of available workers, lessening the load of cases and
allowing each worker to spend adequate time on the individual child, giving more opportunity
to help children through their difficult events.

3.2 Playing for Advocacy

A 3v3 tournament that will consist of local Dallas club teams from ages 10-18. It will be held at
the FC Dallas Toyota Complex in Frisco, Texas. We project a turnout of 300 teams the first year.
Each team will be composed of anywhere from three to six people. There will be 32 teams per
age group, 8 brackets, four teams a bracket. Two divisions, gold and silver, per age group.
Teams will be notified of the tournament through soccer forums and direct emails. They will
register online and fill out the necessary waivers. Once registration is complete each coach will
be sent a copy of the game schedule, location, and tournament rules.
3.3 Donation
Each division winner will receive a medal and their name will be included in the donation. All
tournament proceeds will go directly to DCAC along with FC Dallass contribution. FC Dallas
plans to donate $100,000 on top of the overall donation.
3.4 Dallas Benefits
It costs Dallas over $51 million dollars annually to investigate child abuse cases. By giving the
DCAC the chance to take over those responsibilities the cost for helping one child is cut by $1k.
This would save Dallas $14 million dollars a year. Then take into consideration the efforts the
DCAC is putting in beyond helping caseloads. They aim to educate the entire community,
stopping the problem before it can begin.
The money raised can also be used to hire more social workers for the Dallas area. Currently
there are 5,400 social workers assisting 7 million people in the Dallas area. Each worker gets 29
child abuse cases per day. Meaning they do not spend a lot of time with each case.
By generating money and hiring social workers, it would not only allow each worker to spend
more time with the child, but the ration for each social worker would decrease.
The savings the city of Dallas gets is also a very large amount. Average costs for a state
investigation, in Texas, is about $3900. While The Dallas Childrens Advocacy Center does the
same investigation for $2900. Annually Dallas would save upwards of $10 million per year.

3.5 Schedule
Friday

Saturday

Sunday

6PM-9PM

8AM-9PM

8AM-9PM

# of games:

# of games:

# of games:

4. Budget and Staff

The budget consists of normal tournament costs as compared to our already established 3v3
tournament FC Dallas holds annually.
Our staff is composed of positions necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the
tournament and its success.
4.1 Budget
Budget

Costs

Maintenance: (Field Clean up)

Drinks (84 cases of drinks @$39)
Snacks (100 cases $7)
Staff
Refs $15 pr game
Schedulers/Marshalls/Directors
Insurance $1000 ($1000 per 50 teams , we have 300)
Tournament field rental fee
Miscellaneous
Medals (16 teams, 6 players per team approx. 96 winners)

$2,000
$3,276
$700
$13,740
$4,260
$6,000
$1,000
$2,880

Pamphlets (2000)

$1,120
$34,896.00

Total
Donations: (Approx.)
Team Registration (300 teams @ $200/team)
Snacks/Drinks
Pledges (Approx $20/player)
FCD Donation
Total

$60,000
$7,000
$36,000
$100,000
$173,000

4.2 Staff Responsibilities

Tournament Director is needed to ensure the tournament is running its course as well
as make sure the correct match ups occur.
Game scheduler will provide game times, as well as minimize any delays that may occur,
very essential to making sure every game starts and ends on time.
Referees are a major player in this tournament. He or she will emphasize fair play, and
that every game will be safe for everyone as well as adhere to the game rules.
Concession stand workers will be selling snacks and drinks to our attendees of the
tournament
Field marshals will make sure that every field and equipment is safe to be used
Volunteers will play a huge factor on this tournament. Many medical students will
donate their time to be trainers and assist players if they were to have a minor injury,
such as a hurt ankle.

Playing for Advocacy Waiver and Release Form

1. Program: I desire to participate, or I desire for my child to participate, in

activities provided by the Playing for Advocacy (the Tournament).
2. Risks: I understand the nature of the physical demands of such activities. I understand that
such activities, as well as the activities themselves, may result in injury to a participant, and that
such injury may be severe. I have made the Tournament aware of any and all medical and
physical conditions of the participant named below. I understand that reasonable procedures are
employed by the Tournament, but that unforeseen circumstances or accidental events may occur,
for which the Tournament, its officers, agents, representatives, coaches, volunteers, and
employees cannot be held responsible. I hereby assume all ordinary risks normally incidental to
the nature of this activity and program, including those risks, which are not foreseeable.
3. Release: I unconditionally waive and release the Tournament, its officers, agents,
representatives, coaches, volunteers, and employees, and agree to hold said persons harmless
from any and all claims, rights, or causes of action which may be asserted against the
Tournament, its officers, agents, representatives, coaches, volunteers, and employees by any
person as the result of any injuries, expenses, loss of compensation, or loss of experience as a
direct or indirect result of the use of the services, facilities, instruction, or premises of the
Tournament or as a direct or indirect result of participation in the tournament, or from any
negligence on the part of the Tournament, including any act or failure to act.
4. Indemnification: I unconditionally promise and agree to indemnify the Tournament and its
officers, agents, representatives, coaches, volunteers, and employees and to hold said persons
harmless from any and all claims, rights, or causes of action which may be asserted against the
Tournament, its officers, agents, representatives, coaches, volunteers, and employees by any
person as the result of any injuries (regardless of severity, expenses, loss of compensation) or
loss of experience as a direct or indirect result of the use of the services, facilities, instructions, or
premises of the Tournament, or from any negligence on the part of the Tournament, including
any act or failure to act. This agreement to indemnify includes any and all money paid by the
Tournament, its officers, agents, representatives, coaches, volunteers, or employees to, or
charged by, any person (whether by virtue of a settlement or in litigation), including attorney
fees for any parties to the claim, demand, or litigation.
5. No Liability Insurance: I have been informed and am aware that the Tournament does not
provide, nor is any member of my family covered by, any policy of liability insurance which
would otherwise serve to compensate members of my family in the event of an injury, expense,
loss of compensation, loss of service or other damage (general or special) which I or any member
of my family may experience as a director indirect result of the use of services, facilities,
instructions, or premises of the Tournament, or from any negligence on the part of the
Tournament its officers, agents, representatives, coaches, volunteers, or employees, including
any act or failure to act.

6. Consideration: I hereby acknowledge the validity and adequacy of the consideration for this
release being the offering and provision of the Tournament.
7. Binding Effect: This agreement is binding upon me and upon my spouse, heirs, assigns,
dependents, personal representatives, attorneys, and my estates. This agreement is also binding
upon my child or children on whose behalf it is executed and upon any legal guardian thereof.
8. Entire Agreement: This document constitutes the entire agreement between the Tournament
and the undersigned regarding the subjects covered hereby. All previous agreements, oral or
written, are superseded and there exist no further oral or written representatives, promises,
assurances or statements of any kind affecting this agreement except those which are expressly
set forth in this document.
Team Name: ___________________________
Date Signed: ____________________________
Participants Signature (parents signature if participant is under 18):
________________________
Participants Full Legal Name:
_________________________________________________________
Parent Full Legal Name (if participant is under 18):
______________________________________
Parents, athletes, and coaches, please take the time to watch an informative video on child
abuse.
Adults to Watch 15 min video Click Here
Athletes to Watch 15min video click Here
Coaches to watch 15 min video click Here

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Authorization Form
Please complete the form below to authorize our Playing for Advocacy proposal
Authorization
The Dallas Chamber of Commerce hereby authorizes FC Dallas 4 Kids to initiate the Playing for
Advocacy tournament, as presented on April 15th, 2015. The Chamber of Commerce also agrees
to remit funding for the tournament by October 20th, 2015, including their portion of the cost $30,000. FC Dallas 4 Kids will fund the remaining $4,896 for the tournament.
Notarized Authorization Signatures
Dallas Chamber of Commerce

Printed Name

Signature

Date

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