Tri-Sports Facts—The Basics
Who?
West University Tri-Sports Association is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, with membership consisting of West University Little League (WULL), West University Softball Association (WUSA), and West University Soccer (WUSC, a division of Rise Soccer Club).
What?
Tri-Sports is responsible for all aspects of the management, maintenance, improvement, and operation of three publicly owned youth sports field campuses in and around West University and the Southside Place.
When?
Tri-Sports was formed in 1982, at the request of the City of West U, by representatives of WULL, WUSA, and WUSC. Tri-Sports was incorporated as an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 1987.
Where?
The Tri-Sports field campus portfolio consists of 7 fields on 6 acres at West U Elementary School, 2 fields on 2 acres at the West U Recreation Center, and 3 fields on 5 acres at Pershing Middle School. In total, there are 7 baseball fields, 4 softball fields, and 8 soccer fields. All fields are lighted. Four baseball fields and 3 softball fields in the spring are converted for use as soccer fields in the fall. The large soccer field at Pershing may be converted to 3 smaller short-sided fields, as needed.
Why?
The mission of Tri-Sports is to manage all aspects of its three public youth sports fields campuses for the benefit and betterment of the health and welfare of children and families in West University Place, Southside Place, and neighboring communities.
How?
Tri-Sports is run entirely by volunteers. The initial funding for Tri-Sports was provided by West U, Southside Place, and matching funds available from the Houston Independent School District. When that matching funds program was eliminated in 1987, the three Tri-Sports member leagues picked up the funding difference. Every year since 1982, West U and Southside Place have provided funding to help Tri Sports offset about half the costs of its field management, maintenance, improvement, and operation activities. West U has recently announced the elimination of all cash support to Tri-Sports in its 2020 budget.