Kicks for Kids

Kicks for Kids is the Annapolis Blues’ community initiative to bring everyone in Annapolis together through soccer. It provides families with the opportunity to attend Blues matches and experience the full Naptown atmosphere at Navy Stadium. The program also gives kids the chance to interact with Blues players and coaches through a special Blues Soccer Clinic!

Our mission is to ensure that no child is left out on game day. We want every family to experience the excitement of a Blues home game. Can you help us make this happen?

Kicks for Kids is proudly powered by Rise Up Coffee. Rise Up is not only dedicated to serving the DMV the best coffee in the world, but also to strengthening our community and making it a better place for all.


Logo for Rise Up Roasters, a coffee company established in 2005, featuring the words "COFFEE" at the top, "RISE UP" in the center, and "ROASTERS" at the bottom on a blue background.
A promotional graphic for K4K featuring a large crowd of people, with three photos at the bottom showing youth soccer teams, children receiving awards, and a group of families at a game day. The text reads "What to Expect from K4K" and highlights activities like youth soccer clinics, family game days, and building memories.
Promotional flyer over a stadium filled with fans, supporting the Annapolis Blues soccer team, advertising a family level community program with details on tickets, donations, recognition, and an investment price.
A soccer game crowd with a promotional overlay for a community program supporting Impactful community programs, including clinics, reading programs, and more, with details about memberships, donations, and recognition in Annapolis.
Poster with blue text on a blurred background of a crowded sports stadium. The poster promotes a community program supporting local charities through ticket sales and memberships for an Annapolis Blues game, with details on donation recognition, organization selection, and a $1,500 investment.
A fundraising campaign poster for Annapolis Blue community programs featuring a large crowd of people at a sports stadium, with text outlining details of ticketing, recognition, and donation options, and a round logo in the bottom right corner with a crab and the words "Kicks for Kids Annapolis Blue Community Program."

Community, Opportunity, Equality

Would you like to be part of the Kicks for Kids Program by donating tickets to give deserving fans the chance to experience a Blues game? Reach out to Devin Pugh at devin@annapolisblues.com.

Participating Partners

Logo for Every Child 365 featuring stylized silhouettes of two children holding hands amidst colorful dots
Logo for Eastport Elementary featuring a blue sailboat and text.
Mascot logo of a blue and purple dragon's head with sharp teeth, above the letters 'AMS' in purple and blue, and 'Annapolis Middle School' written below.
Logo for the Casey Cares Foundation featuring a kite with blue and yellow sections and the foundation's name in blue text.
Logo of Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, featuring a stylized handshake icon.
Logo of Annapolis Soccer Club featuring a soccer ball held by robotic arms with the club name beneath.
Image of the top part of the logo for the Portland Trail Blazers, an NBA basketball team, featuring the team name in white capital letters on an orange circular background with a black and white border.
Colorful graphic with the words 'Dream', 'Learn', 'Grow', 'Share' and 'Success' arranged around a stylized flower with five petals, each with a different word.
Logo of Walk the Walk Foundation with stylized blue cityscape and a green heart on top.
YMCA logo with purple and red design and mission statements for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
Logo of 'Play in Annapolis' with silhouettes of children playing and the Maryland State House in the background.
Logo for Charter Careers with a blue compass rose and slogan 'Navigating Bright Futures.'

Annapolis Level Contributors

  • Logo for Rise Up Coffee Roasters, established in 2005, on a blue background.

    Rise Up Coffee

    Rise Up Coffee is a proud supporter of the Kicks for Kids Program!
    “We are a diverse town and everyone deserves a chance to watch the Blues play!”

  • MayoCo logo with glowing white text on dark background, slogan 'Audiovisual Specialists' beneath.

    MayCo Audiovisual Specialists

    We are all big Footie fans in our office, and when we are at events around the world, we stay and see amazing games and stadiums!

  • A gold and black logo featuring a stylized train with holly leaves and berries at the top, and the text "Wild Holly Depot" underneath.

    Wild Holly Depot

Service Level Contributors

  • Crowd of sports fans at a stadium, many wearing blue jerseys and hats, watching a game and cheering.

    This Could be You!

    The Company of “example”

Neighborhood Level Contributors

  • Illustration of a crab wearing headphones and holding a microphone, sitting in front of a hockey goal net, promoting the Naptown Blues Fan Cast by DU Public House Productions.

    Sam and Melissa Huston

    Sam and Melissa Huston of the Naptown Blues Fancast are proud supporter of the Kicks for Kids Program!

  • Logo celebrating K&B True Value's 50th anniversary, with the years 1974-2024, featuring icons of a plant, hands, house, and tools, and the slogan supporting and strengthening the community.

    K&B True Value Annapolis

    K&B True Value wants to provide free access to Annapolis Blues Soccer games for kids of all ages in the Annapolis community. Through partnerships with youth-serving organizations, we strive to make sporting events a part of every childhood. Through access, we provide experiences that can spark an interest, ignite a passion, and shape a future without limits."

  • Pirate Adventures on the Chesapeake

  • A collage of six photos from a Baltimore Ravens football game at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds in Maryland, showing fans, a view of the scoreboard, and team logos.

    The Ensor Family

Family Level Contributor

  • Two smiling adults, a woman and a man, wearing matching blue sports jackets with the Annapolis Blue FC logo, taking a selfie inside a home with a living room in the background.

    Stacey and Jeff Hooper

    Stacey and Jeff Hooper are local Annapolitans who are proud Blues fans! They want everyone in the community to see the magic of the Blues!

  • The Lyford Family

    The Lyford Family

    Chris Lyford and his family are super excited to participate in Kicks for Kids and want everyone to experinc a Blues home game!

  • A woman and a man sitting on a couch, smiling. The woman has long gray hair and wears glasses, a gray baseball cap with a logo, a brown shirt, and a blue and white scarf. The man has a beard and mustache, wears a gray and blue cap with a logo, a blue and white scarf, and a black shirt. A black and white puppy with blue eyes is in front of them, looking at the camera. The background is a plain white wall.

    Michele and Richard Schwarzman

    Michele & Rich are so thankful to be able to be part of such a terrific organization and to be part of the Kicks for Kids initiative. Go Blues!

  • A family of three at a sports stadium, smiling and taking a selfie. The man is wearing a dark blue cap and a blue sports jersey with a logo, the woman is wearing sunglasses, and the boy is wearing glasses and a blue soccer jersey. The stadium seats are mostly blue with some spectators in the background.

    The Jolley Family

    Jim and Courtney Jolley are excited to participate in this amazing new program!

  • A smiling couple taking a selfie by the water with boats in the distance on a sunny day.

    J.P. McDermott

  • Two smiling soccer fans taking a selfie at a stadium with a crowd in the background, including spectators and children, and a sign with Vietnamese text and the name 'Mekong Delta'.

    The Crifasi Family

    The Crifasi family is supporting the program because sports are a way to unite us and teach kids teamwork and leadership

  • A family of five sitting on the porch of their home. The father is holding a baby, and two young boys are sitting in front, one of them eating ice cream. The mother is sitting nearby, smiling. The background shows a white brick house with potted plants and flowers.

    The Niday Family

    The Niday Family: As area residents and a family of soccer fans (and future fans-in-training), we’re excited to be part of the Kicks for Kids initiative. Our hope is that others can experience the sense of community from cheering for a team, the delight of being outside, and the joy of play.

  • Group of people, including children and adults, at a sports event, some holding a trophy and wearing team shirts, smiling and posing for photos

    The Jaska Family

    Keith and Amanda Jaska are proud to be supporters of the Kicks for Kids program!

  • A family of four standing outside in front of a house with a porch, surrounded by green plants. The father and son are wearing blue sports jerseys with a logo that says 'Forward Brewing.' The mother and younger child are holding scarves and wearing casual clothing. All are smiling and appear to be celebrating or supporting a sports team.

    The Jeeter Family

  • A group of five people outdoors with mountains, a lake, houses, and cloudy skies in the background.

    The Keuleman Family

    We are happy to support Annapolis Blues and your partners!

  • Two smiling people in close-up at a sports event, with a crowd in the background. The person on the left is wearing a baseball cap and a blue shirt, and the person on the right has light-colored hair and is also dressed in blue.

    Guy Cavallo