The IOWA Foundation

09/01/2026

Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Eric Cooper Memorial Bowling Tournament Presented by the Iowa Cubs - Sunday, November 22 at Gameday Lanes

More details coming soon - including an all-new T-shirt design!
Central Iowa Sports The IOWA Foundation Herbert Hoover High School - Des Moines

07/30/2026

Organizers said that with the constant shortage of officials in youth sports, there's been an ongoing effort to get more young people involved.

07/30/2026

Local umpires say there is no longer an umpire shortage, but a crisis. However, one group is looking to train today’s youth into tomorrow’s umpires in a weekly camp held Wednesday nights. Story🔗below.

07/27/2026

⚾️ Calling all future umpires! 🥎

Have you ever thought about becoming an official? Here's your chance to learn from some of the very best in the game!

Join us for the Umps Care MLB Youth Leadership Program & IAUSO Umpire Clinic:

📅 Wednesday, July 29
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Holiday Park – Field 3
West Des Moines, IA

Learn from an outstanding lineup of instructors, including:
⭐ Mike Everitt – MLB Supervisor & World Series Umpire
⭐ Joe Nelson – IHSAA Hall of Fame Umpire
⭐ Joe Havenhill – NCAA Division I Softball Umpire
⭐ And other experienced officials!

This event is geared toward youth ages 13–18, but everyone is welcome to attend.

Whether you're interested in giving back to the game, earning extra income, developing leadership skills, or simply love baseball and softball, this is the perfect opportunity to take your first step into officiating.

👊 Come learn. Ask questions. Meet great people. See what it takes to become a youth official.

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, and tagging anyone who might be interested!

07/27/2026

Continuing the legacy of Eric Cooper No. 56 through our Official Leadership Program in Iowa Iowa Cubs The IOWA Foundation Central Iowa Sports

07/15/2026

Last chance to register for the Official Leadership Program that starts next week! We have some special guests lined up including former MLB umpires!

07/12/2026

We are less than two weeks from starting the Official Leadership Program at Hoover High School! There’s still time to register. Participants will gain hands on experience with the mechanics of umpiring while also learning life skills as part of the 6-week curriculum. Register and select “Des Moines” as the location 🔗 bit.ly/DM-Umps

07/01/2026

We have some extra t-shirts from the 2025 & 2026 TnT Football Camps. See inventory on picture #2. Free Will Donation with shipping (recipient pays) or pickup in Des Moines.

06/25/2026

06/16/2026