Sports Buddies Littles

Sports Buddies is a fun way to mentor through participating in and watching sports - and build community with other matches that love sports!

In this initiative, one-to-one mentoring friendships between an adult and youth are formed while engaging in athletic activities. Matches attend 1-2 events per month - all organized by BBBS staff. Activities run about two hours, and a calendar of activities will be provided each month as they are available. Littles must be at least eight years old to participate.

Bigs and Littles only spend time together at BBBS Sports Buddies events or at BBBS agency-sponsored activities. The Little's family is responsible for coordinating transportation to and from activities, and the BBBS Program Coordinator will conduct all scheduling and communication between the Big, Little and Little's family. Activities will primarily take place in the St. Cloud/Sauk Rapids/Sartell/Waite Park area. Bigs in this program must be 18 or older, and matches make a six-month commitment with the option to continue their match after the six-month mark.

This video is translated into Somali and contains information regarding the Sports Buddies Initiative.

Next Steps or Apply Now!

Sports Buddies Application

1. Complete an application

Here's where we learn all about you to find the perfect mentor!

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2. Watch BBBS 101

Parents and guardians - this video is for you. It's a quick rundown of how the process works and how BBBS selects a mentor for your child.

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3. Your Child's Personal Safety

Training information for youth and their parents to help keep our Bigs and Littles safe and informed throughout their match.

4. Interview

We'll sit down with you and your child - in person or virtually! - to really get to know your child and find the best mentor to fit their needs.

5. Once Accepted

Now's the fun part! This is where your child meets their mentor and starts doing all the fun activities, or they go on our wait list until the right Big comes along.

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6. Update & Communicate

You've got everything done, but we're not going anywhere! Your program coordinator will continue to stay in touch with you after the interview process is completed and throughout your match.

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