PlayAnnapolis Sports Fair Returns April 10 With New Equipment Swap

Annapolis High student organizes effort to provide free sports gear to local families.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 7:10pm

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PlayAnnapolis will host its 3rd annual Community Sports Fair on April 10, bringing local youth sports and recreation groups together for a free, family-friendly event in Annapolis. This year's fair will also introduce a new Sports Equipment Swap, an effort organized by an Annapolis High School sophomore to help families access gently used gear at no cost.

Why it matters

The sports fair aims to connect Annapolis families with local recreation programs and make youth sports more accessible through resources like financial assistance. The new equipment swap initiative addresses barriers to participation by providing free gear, an important step in ensuring all children have the opportunity to get involved in sports and physical activity.

The details

The event will run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 10, at the Boys & Girls Club turf field. More than 15 local organizations will offer information and activities related to a variety of sports, and families can meet Annapolis High athletes and coaches, register for clinics and camps, and learn about support available through PlayAnnapolis. The fair will also include free snacks, Kona Ice, a Chick-fil-A dinner, and prize giveaways like sports equipment, event tickets, a scooter, and a bike.

  • The 3rd annual PlayAnnapolis Community Sports Fair will take place on April 10, 2026.
  • The new Sports Equipment Swap will debut at this year's fair.

The players

PlayAnnapolis

A group formed in 2023 that represents 20 nonprofit sports organizations serving youth in Annapolis, with the goal of improving access to recreation and sports for all children in the city through partnerships, shared resources, and community support.

Bryson Lang

An Annapolis High School sophomore who developed the idea for the new Sports Equipment Swap to help families access gently used sports gear at no cost.

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What they’re saying

“I've decided to focus my project on helping kids in Annapolis communities stay active and social without any financial requirement. My goal is to collect as many equipment donations as possible and give them out at various places.”

— Bryson Lang, Annapolis High School Sophomore

What’s next

The Sports Equipment Swap will be a new feature of the PlayAnnapolis Community Sports Fair on April 10, 2026, allowing families to donate and pick up gently used sports gear for free.

The takeaway

The PlayAnnapolis sports fair and new equipment swap initiative demonstrate the community's commitment to making youth sports and recreation accessible to all children in Annapolis, regardless of their family's financial means. By providing free gear and connecting families with local programs, these efforts aim to remove barriers and ensure every young person has the opportunity to get involved in physical activity and team sports.