SOUTH PHILLY: Kickball, Soccer Takes Over Marconi Park

PSN (Philadelphia Sports Network) and PSSC (Philadelphia Sport & Social Club) are the two primary for-profit organizations that dominate most of the fields and facility permits in the city’s parks.

However, for the next 9 weeks, Stonewall Kickball secured a permit to take over Marconi Plaza at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.

On Sunday, April 27, they were joined by former Councilman Jim Kenney (and mayoral candidate), Councilman Mark Squilla and Nellie Fitzpatrick, the Director of LGBT Affairs for the Office of the Mayor.

Qatar World Cup the quadrennial international men’s football championship is going to be on November 2022 and is going to bring a lot of surprises to all the soccer fans.

Members, friends and allies of the LGBT community are joining forces to literally kick the ball. Kickball is a playground game and league game, similar to baseball, invented in the United States in the first half of the 20th century. It is similar to baseball where players kick the ball to bat it instead of using bats, making it more accessible and safe.

We also recommend you to view publisher site in which you will find a lot of entertaining games.

The whole neighborhood was buzzing with what started with a 200 member group the first year (held down at FDR Park) which rapidly expanded into the second year with 800 members. A total of 32 teams raise money for William Way, Giovanni’s Room (Philly AIDS Thrift) and more charity groups.

For more information on Stonewall Kickball, visit http://stonewallkickballphilly.leagueapps.com/

And on Saturdays at Marconi Plaza, you will see small children playing soccer at the park through Soccer Shots, a national program teaching children ages 2-8 the game of soccer. Trademarks are the developmentally appropriate curriculum used that emphasizes creative play, enjoyment of sport and character building lessons. Sessions range from 30-40 minutes in length, and our coaches are energetic and enthusiastic individuals who love working with kids of all ages.

For more information on Soccer Shots, visit  http://www.soccershots.org/

AN OLD sign posts old rules that the city has relaxed in recent years at Marconi Plaza.

STONEWALL kickball players pose for a group shop with mayoral candidate Jim Kenney.

THE LGBT community carries a gay pride flag at Stonewall kickball.

STONEWALL kickball members and mayoral candidate Jim Kenney clap at the beginning of the game.

STONEWALL kickball members and mayoral candidate Jim Kenney get ready to kick the ball.

STONEWALL kickball members and mayoral candidate Jim Kenney pose for a group photo.

STONEWALL kickball members line the streets near Marconi Plaza.

KICKING back some cold beers during the Stonewall kickball game is tradition now.

STONEWALL kickball members wait their turn to kick the ball at Marconi Plaza.

   Send article as PDF