We Invest in the Power of Play
Fostering Happy, Healthy Kids Through Sport
We Want All Kids to Play Well
Playing well means more than winning. To play well is to embrace everything that comes with sports participation – from discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship to a positive mindset, physical fitness and mental wellness. In learning to play well, kids develop the character to thrive in their communities and the skills to succeed on and off the field.
Play Well – Play Safe aims to help kids play well, play safe and keep playing throughout their lives.
Scholarships & Funding
Supporting Future Generations of Athletes
Play Well – Play Safe’s mission is to bring communities together through sport by helping kids of all backgrounds and incomes play well. With your help, we can continue to make an impact on the lives of young athletes in our communities.
Meet Our Founder
Eric Heiden, MD
5-time Olympic Gold Medalist
As an Olympic speed skating icon, Tour de France competitor, sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Eric Heiden knows how impactful playing well can be for kids of all ages. This is why he founded Play Well – Play Safe to give kids in Utah the support they need to play well every day.
At Play Well – Play Safe, we believe in building a population of safe, healthy and active individuals from a young age. For us, that means more than just focusing on winning and performance.”
Get a Grant or Scholarship
Apply for Support
If you’re a student, team or organization in Utah who needs financial assistance, a participation scholarship or equipment to help you or your team play well, please apply for a grant from Play Well – Play Safe today!