{"id":33578,"date":"2026-07-09T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=ec358f987e448a9ed7676f8945e4d445"},"modified":"2026-07-09T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:00:00","slug":"musco-youth-sports-exchange-returns-and-expands-in-second-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=33578","title":{"rendered":"Musco Youth Sports Exchange Returns and Expands in Second Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

OSKALOOSA, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Musco Youth Sports Exchange returns for its second year, welcoming a 13-and-under softball team from Shanghai, China, to Oskaloosa, Iowa, the week of July 12. In August, a team of 13-and-under baseball players from the Oskaloosa area will travel to Montigny and Toulouse, France, for a week of games and cultural connection.<\/p><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>

\nMusco Director of Europe, Middle East, & Africa Chris Limpach said, \u201cThese exchanges give kids the chance to grow through sports, build friendships, and learn respect for one another.\u201d<\/p>

\nThe softball exchange includes the Beisibao U13 team, along with representatives from the Shanghai Baseball and Softball Association, the Shanghai Friendship Association, and the Shanghai Sports Federation. They\u2019ll spend nine days in Iowa competing, connecting with local players, and experiencing the community.<\/p>

\nThis summer also marks the debut of the baseball exchange, expanding the program\u2019s global reach. Oskaloosa and surrounding area athletes will travel abroad to compete and build friendships with French baseball teams for nine days.<\/p>

\nThe program began in 2025, when more than 100 youth from China and the United States gathered in Shanghai. Along with games, athletes shared daily experiences\u2014from meals and sightseeing to simple bonding activities \u2013 creating lasting connections. One Iowa participant said, \u201cIt was an unforgettable experience that inspired me to keep playing and explore new places.\u201d Another added, \u201cDespite cultural differences, we realized we experience life in many of the same ways.\u201d<\/p>

\nSupported by local families, volunteers, and organizations, the Musco Youth Sports Exchange continues to grow, offering young athletes meaningful opportunities for competition, connection, and cultural understanding. As Musco celebrates 50 years, the Youth Sports Exchange underscores its longstanding commitment to youth in sports and builds momentum toward a lasting annual tradition.<\/p>

\nAbout Musco Lighting<\/span><\/b><\/p>

\nFor more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. With headquarters in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members across the state, the USA and the world including Australia, Canada, China, Cyprus, Germany, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. Musco has a longstanding commitment to supporting youth recreation through partnerships with organizations including Little League Baseball and Softball, the USA Soccer Foundation, the Caitlin Clark Foundation, the Gaelic Athletic Association, the Shanghai Baseball and Softball Association, and others. These opportunities bring kids together and give them an opportunity to experience the lessons learned through sport. To learn more, visit www.musco.com<\/a>.<\/p>

\nSoftball Game Schedule\n<\/span><\/b>Sunday, July 12:<\/b> 5 p.m. at the Fareway Fields, Norwalk, Iowa\nMonday, July 13:<\/b> 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Lacey Sports Complex \u2013 Field 1, Oskaloosa, Iowa\nTuesday, July 14:<\/b> 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Lacey Sports Complex \u2013 Field 1, Oskaloosa, Iowa\nWednesday, July 15:<\/b> 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Lacey Sports Complex- Field 1, Oskaloosa, Iowa\nThursday, July 16:<\/b> 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Lacey Sports Complex \u2013 Field 1, Oskaloosa, Iowa<\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nMusco Lighting Media Contact\n<\/span><\/b>Michele.waber@musco.com<\/a>641.676.2161<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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