sports for change foundation presents
the 2026
sports for change
kickoff classic
AUGUST 13TH, 14 & 15TH, 2026 | WEST PALM BEACH, FL
LAKELAND
WEST BROWARD
THURSDAY AUGUST 13TH | 7:00 PM
PALM BEACH CENTRAL
MIAMI NORTHWESTERN
FRIDAY AUGUST 14TH | 7:00 PM
CHAMINADE-MADONNA
MIAMI NORLAND
SATURDAY AUGUST 15TH | 7:00 PM
Meet our sponsors:
The BIGGEST PRESEASON HS FOOTBALL event IN THE STATE!
3 GREAT MATCHUPS!
The Sports For Change Kickoff Classic on August 14-15, 2026, in West Palm Beach Florida. Our organization is dedicated to fostering sportsmanship and leadership. I have successfully sponsored high school kickoff classics in the past that featured some of the top teams who are ranked in the state and nationally. In this kickoff classic, teams will be traveling from the Panhandle and from South Florida. This year’s competition will be a two-day event, featuring six teams that are state championship caliber.
40K+
EXPECTED ATTENDANCE
6
PREMIERE TEAMS
100+
Division 1 Prospects
1
Great Prep football atmosphere
2026 SPORTS FOR CHANGE kickoff classic
WEST BROWARD
The Bobcats clawed their way to the class 6A 2025 state title game after a 12-3 season. The historic season was highlighted by a 12 game win-streak enroute to the title game.
LAKELAND
The Dreadnaughts once again made a trip to the class 5A 2025 title game. Posting a 12-3 record, Lakeland advanced to their 5th straight championship game.
PALM BEACH CENTRAL
The Broncos posted a 6-5 record in their 2025 campaign on their way to the playoffs. Palm Beach Central closed out the regular season on a 5 game winning streak.
miami NORTHWESTERN
The 2025 Bulls finished with a
13-1 record and an appearance in the state championship game, once again going undefeated in the regular season.
MIAMI NORLAND
The Norland Vikings posted a 6-6 record during the 2025 season on their way to 2nd round of the class 4A playoffs.
Chaminade-Madonna
The Lions earned a birth in the class 1A state championship with a 11-3 record, while outscoring their opponents 180-32 during their playoff run.
Our mission is to create opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to
participate in sports. We aim to foster community engagement and promote physical
well-being through accessible and inclusive athletics. Help students prepare for the
ACT/SAT test and celebrate academic achievements. We provide athletes with the
chance to be noticed by college recruiters at our showcase events. Sport serves as an
equalizer, impacting lives both on and off the field of competition. Participants benefit
personally by becoming physically stronger, faster, and healthier. They experience the
physiological effects of adrenaline and neurochemical changes associated with
competition and achievement.
ABOUT SPORTS
FOR CHANGE
IRA REYNOLDS
FOUNDER, 2006 STATE
CHAMPION HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
GETTING THERE
Palm Beach Central High School
8499 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33411
TIckets PROVIDED BY HOMETOWN!
All tickets are available through the Hometown ticketing system.