For the Reporter

Auburn Chevrolet – in partnership with the Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation – has joined forces with the national Chevrolet Youth Soccer program to provide new equipment, a monetary contribution and an opportunity for community members to enter the Free Chevrolet vehicle sweepstakes.

Auburn Chevrolet will present Auburn Parks with soccer kits filled with various items, including equipment bags, pop-up goals, corner flags, linesman flags, soccer balls, ball pumps, first-aid kits and Chevrolet Youth Soccer T-shirts.

In addition, Auburn Chevrolet will present a check representing a one-time monetary contribution to Auburn Parks and Rec. Each of the sponsored leagues throughhout the country will receive 2,000 free sweepstakes entry forms to distribute within the community.

At the end of the entry period, one winner from the West region will win their choice of a 2014 Chevrolet vehicle. Each participating market will award a secondary prize.

“We are proud to be able to help the kids in our community by donating equipment and much-needed funds for their league,” said Doug Bivens, general manager of Auburn Chevrolet. “We are excited to be part of the effort this year and anticipate a fun-filled season with Auburn Parks and Recreation.”

This year, Chevrolet and the United States Soccer Federation announced a multi-year partnership deal that makes Chevrolet the official partner of U.S. Soccer and helps the brand leverage the sport’s surging popularity in the U.S. Its sanctioning authority strengthens the Chevrolet Youth Soccer program, which involves nearly 1,000 dealers and 850,000 youth throughout the U.S.

For more information, please visit www.youthsportswired.com.