Ashland invites young children to free sports day October 24
By Staff Writer · Published 10/20/2026, 9:08:50 AM ET
The campus event will offer games and sports activities, with donations supporting Team IMPACT.
Ashland University will open Kates Gymnasium to children in preschool through fifth grade for Kids in Sports Day on Saturday, October 24. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sherrill Hudson Court, according to the university’s announcement.
Children can take part in soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and football activities, along with parachute games and sharks and minnows. Advance registration is encouraged, although children may also register when they arrive.
Donations will support Team IMPACT, a program that connects children with serious illnesses or disabilities with college teams. The first 25 children at the event will receive a food voucher for Ashland’s 1 p.m. football game against Kentucky Wesleyan at Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field. The university’s release includes registration instructions and a contact for questions.
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This State & Nation summary is based on Ashland University’s original release, dated 2026-10-20. The reporting and statistics above are attributed to that publication.
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