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Mr. Moore from Philadelphia, PA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Slide to Success: A Sliding Mat for Varsity Softball

Help me give my students a sliding mat for the JV and Varsity Softball team.

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My varsity softball team needs a sliding mat to safely and effectively practice sliding. This mat will help us teach proper technique, prevent injuries, and give our athletes the confidence to make game-winning plays on the base paths. With your help, we can invest in our team's safety and success.

Sliding is a fundamental skill in softball, but it can be dangerous if not taught and practiced correctly.

Right now, we have our athletes practice on the grass or dirt of the field, which can be inconsistent and sometimes lead to scrapes, bruises, and even more serious injuries.

A proper sliding mat is a game-changer. It provides a cushioned, controlled surface that allows us to teach the correct form—from the hook slide to the straight slide—in a low-impact environment. This single piece of equipment will have a major impact on our team's safety and performance by:

Preventing Injuries: The mat's smooth surface eliminates the risk of getting caught on uneven ground, reducing the likelihood of ankle, knee, and leg injuries.

Building Confidence: When players learn to slide correctly in a safe setting, they build the muscle memory and confidence needed to execute a slide successfully during a game.

Improving Performance: A confident and well-trained player is more likely to steal a base, break up a double play, or score the winning run. The mat will help us turn routine plays into big opportunities.

This sliding mat will be a long-term investment in our program, benefiting not just this year's team but future generations of athletes for years to come.

Mr. Moore Constitution High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kapler Sliding Mat for Baseball Softball - Slide Rite Training Mat with Foldable Design • Amazon Business $275.89 1 $275.89

Materials cost

$275.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$310.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.71

Total project goal

$364.74

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