 | Since 1995, the GABL Youth Sports Foundation, Inc. (originally the Great American Basketball League, founded in 1974) has been a leading non-profit youth sports organization in the Kansas City area. Renamed and restructured in 2009 to expand its reach, the Foundation now runs three main programs: the Great American Basketball League, GABL Academy, and GABL Future Program—serving over 8,000 participants each year. For more than 24 years, our team has provided comprehensive management services to the Foundation, supporting operations, administration, finance, communications, marketing, events, and merchandise—playing a key role in GABL’s success. Visit www.gabl.net for more information. |
The Kansas City Football and Cheerleading Club (KCFC), formerly the Football and Cheerleading Club of Johnson County, is the largest youth football and cheerleading organization in Kansas. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded over 35 years ago, KCFC serves more than 3,500 K–8th grade youth in Johnson County and the greater Kansas City area. Governed by volunteer leaders, KCFC runs year-round programs, with core tackle and flag football and cheerleading activities in the fall. Since 2005, SMA has supported KCFC by improving operations, finances, events, and management, while also developing new programs such as the KCFC Football Academy, expanding the flag football league, and adding teams from the KC Northland. KCFC operates a 10-field complex in southern Johnson County, hosting games attended by over 75,000 people annually. Visit www.kcfootballcheer.org for more information. |  |
 | The Dick's Sporting Goods Youth Tournament Series, launched in 2014, is a partnership with Dick's Sporting Goods that provides high-quality, affordable youth basketball tournaments. Coaches receive a $50 gift certificate, spectators get coupons, and all attendees enjoy 20% off at local Dick’s stores during event weekends. Over 1,000 teams have participated to date. Currently held in Kansas City, the series has plans to expand across the Midwest and other major Dick’s Sporting Goods markets. Visit www.dsgtourneys.com for more information. |
| SMA Sports has been running the Ben Runkle Cup since 2019. SMA Sports provides comprehensive management services for golf tournaments, handling everything from event planning and registration to on-site coordination and post-event reporting. Our team manages logistics, sponsorship development, player communication, and promotional efforts to ensure a seamless and professional experience. Whether it's a fundraising scramble or a competitive youth event, SMA Sports delivers customized solutions to meet the unique needs of each tournament. | 
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