Allen Chamber of Commerce

On September 13, 2008 the YES! (Youth Explore Sports!) Expo will take place at Collin Creek Mall from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. With a variety of youth sports organizations represented, YES! was created and is designed to provide the families and young people of Collin County an introduction to the people, sports, organizations and physical activities that are available in our community. The 2007 YES! Expo was recognized by the National Association of Sports Commissions as the "Best Locally Created Event" and with your support the 2008 YES! Expo will be a growing success.

Public, private, competitive, recreational and individual sport organizations are invited to participate in the YES! Expo. Exhibitors will provide information about their organization and available activities; they will also have opportunities to give demonstrations, and distribute promotional material. All exhibitors and sponsors will be included in the YES! event program and website. For more information please visit the YES! Expo website (currently being updated). www.youthexploresports.com.

In order to ensure that no sport, friend or interested party is over looked there are several ways to be involved:

• Exhibit - Sport associations or organizations that provide physical activities for youth are invited to exhibit at the expo (limited to the first 50 organizations). Exhibitor Registration fee is $75.

• Demonstrate – Exhibitors, advertisers and sponsors have the opportunity to purchase stage time for demonstrations throughout the day. A 30 minute demonstration is $25.

• Sponsor - Opportunities range from presenting the entire event to underwriting your favorite local sports group. Sponsorship starts at $200.

• Volunteer – Now or on the day of, individuals and groups who volunteer will help make the YES! Expo a growing success.

To be involved as an exhibitor, sponsor or volunteer, contact:
Ziara Osborne at (972) 941-5868 or ziarao@plano.gov or
Jennifer Hyde at (972) 941-5842 or jenniferhy@plano.gov.

Our mission is to create awareness of and increase participation in activities that foster healthier lives for the young people of our community.