NY #TechWeek Soccer Championship (& Pitch Contest)
Come join the NYC Tech Eco-system for the 2nd NYC Tech Week Soccer Championship!
Put on by Pitch on the Pitch and Kickoff FC, This game is open to ALL skill levels of soccer, but limited only to those operating as a Founder, VC, Operator, or Partner in the Tech NYC Ecosystem.
The goal is to connect great people by having fun and building a more memorable bond together. If we can all help each other advance a professional goal (and score a goal on the pitch) - even better. You'll also get to enjoy some Waku Tea after the game!
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
The Agenda:
11am - 1pm: 7-a-side Soccer Games and Ask Session
1pm - 3pm: Optional "Pitch to VC's" Brunch
We call it Soccer Networking: We're here to play and have fun, but also to do business. The structure of this game is for everyone to play soccer, and then we all make an ask in front of the group afterwards. We've done this before and have made 70+ introductions as a result. Why not bring the same energy to NYC Tech Week :)
Game Format: We will play multiple games of 7 a side with evenly mixed teams.
What to Bring: Please bring turf shoes or even sneakers. Also depending on the weather, it is fine to wear shorts - or it is fine to wear sweatpants. Feel free to bring your own shin guards - but we seriously hope those aren't necessary.
How long will we play for? The soccer is expected to last 90 - 120 minutes - with 30+ minutes of asks afterwards.
What's the main rule? This is a game to have fun and to network. Please show up to be awesome and fun to play with. No jerks or aggressive soccer playing allowed - your business and professional network counts on it.
How to get there? Entrance to Bushwick Inlet part is at N9th St and Kent
By Train: L to Bedford Top - Then walk 4 blocks towards the water and enter in at N9th St
By Ferry: Take the East River Ferry to the North Williamsburg stop. Then walk 5 minutes to Kent and enter the part at N9th St
By CitiBike: There is a station at N8th and Kent to park a bike
Rideshare: Just tell them Bushwick Inlet Part
This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.
More About Kickoff FC: Kickoff Futbol Club is a non-profit post-pandemic soccer club born out of Brooklyn, New York.
We host organized pick-ups games, youth programming and competitive adult teams; serving as a liaison between local organizations, schools and communities tournaments and leagues. More information can be found here and their Instagram can be followed at Kickoff FC
More About Pitch on the Pitch: a regular soccer match based in Manhattan where we all come together to play soccer for 90 minutes and then take 30 minutes to make an ask in front of the group. This group was founded by Tim Frazier, Devin Keane and Louis Long and have so far made 70+ introductions as a result.
More About Waku Tea: Deliciously replenishing herbal tea with prebiotic powers and 0g of added sugar. Experience Sunrise on the Inside. Find out more here.