Welcome to the lava dome!
We are Jamie Hogland and Paige Zizzi, co-founders of The Lava Dome.
We founded The Lava Dome, a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit, in 2022 to create solutions for a multitude of problems within the athletic world that troubles athletes all over Oregon. Youth sports are incredibly important for young people as they provide physical activity and a great way to build the social skills needed to thrive in today's fast-paced world. Unfortunately, there are many inequities among youth sports that can make it difficult for some children to experience the same benefits as others. One of the biggest inequities is the lack of access for low-income families. Many youth sports require expensive equipment, registration fees, and travel costs that can be difficult for some families to manage. Additionally, many youth sports programs are not offered in underprivileged areas, so even if a family can afford the costs, their child may not have the same access to the same opportunities. Gender in athletics has also proven to be an issue, with some sports programs offering more resources and opportunities to boys and men than girls and women. All these inequities can prevent children from having the same access to the many benefits of playing and participating in sports. These are all issues The Lava Dome will work tirelessly to solve and bring fairness and equality to the playing field.
There are additional issues that are out of the control of the players, coaches, and athletic programs that we will provide solutions to. Many sports in Oregon lose portions of their seasons of play to inclement weather. In the Pacific Northwest, we're always expecting dreary weather, but often times our athletes cannot be expected to play through excessive rain, wind, snow, and thunderstorms, abandoning the game and leaving it un-played. In the Southern and Eastern parts of Oregon, our players endure the heat and wildfire smoke, inevitably losing portions of play to safety cancellations. These issues we see in athletics every day are constantly shrugged off with a "what can you do?" attitude, leaving us to answer that very question.
Welcome to The Lava Dome. Welcome to The Lava Dome; an exciting new project that promises to transform the sports landscape in Oregon, the West Coastal regions, and beyond. Join us on this journey as we work towards a future where every athlete can thrive.
Want to work with us? Have additional questions? We want to hear from you! Please drop us a line and get in touch!
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