With one perfect shot on goal that broke through the ribbon, Republic FC President and General Manager Todd Dunivant helped to officially open the new Over Under Court at Carmichael Park. In partnership with the Carmichael Recreation and Park District, County Supervisor Rich Desmond, and non-profit organization Over Under Initiative (OUI), the court was recently refurbished to provide a new multi-sport surface where the community can gather and play year-round.
The Over Under Court includes space for both basketball and futsal using Goalpher design technology that features an underground goal system that lifts and installs a soccer goal in seconds. OUI was founded in 2018 by former professional soccer player Kyle Martino, OUI is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of kids by increasing access to sports while also promoting values like teamwork and resiliency.
“I want to thank Supervisor Desmond for his leadership in bringing this project to fruition, the Carmichael Recreation and Park District for all the hard work they put into making their basketball court a multi-sport space, and the Sacramento Republic for their dedication to their community,” said Martino. “We are so excited to be bringing Goalpher to Sacramento, one of the most diverse cities in the country. This first event is the beginning of what we hope will be a longstanding commitment to Sacramento and its neighboring communities. I look forward to visiting the community and playing ball with them soon!”
The court in Carmichael Park is OUI’s first in Northern California and 11th developed by Republic FC and its partners since 2019. By providing free spaces to play futsal (and now basketball), the club aims to increase access to the sport, foster youth and community health, and create opportunities to celebrate the region’s diversity.
To officially open the court, Republic FC hosted a free youth soccer clinic for children from the neighborhood. Each year, the club works with non-profit partners at various futsal courts and community parks to provide free youth soccer programming to serve hundreds of youth. All participants received a free soccer ball and tickets to an upcoming Republic FC match, helping to grow the next generation of soccer superstars and fans.
