Community Foundation of Merced County

⚽️ COPITA MERCED 2026 ⚽️
A FREE community 5v5 soccer tournament hosted by HPA and Telemundo Fresno.

📍 Merced College Stadium
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026

Tournament Features:
• U8, U10, U12, U14, and High School Divisions
• FREE Team Registration
• 5v5 Small-Sided Play
• 4–7 Player Rosters
• Co-ed, Boys, or Girls Teams Welcome
• 3 Games Guaranteed
• Fast-Paced Tournament Atmosphere

This event is designed to make participation easy. Players can form teams with friends, classmates, teammates, or community groups and enjoy a fun day of competition and community.

More Info:
👉 hpanation.com/copita

Direct Registration:
👉 https://tournifyapp.com/live/copitamerced

Spots are limited by division.

⚽️ COPITA MERCED 2026 ⚽️
A FREE community 5v5 soccer tournament hosted by HPA and Telemundo Fresno.
📍 Merced College Stadium
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
Tournament Features:
• U8, U10, U12, U14, and High School Divisions
• FREE Team Registration
• 5v5 Small-Sided Play
• 4–7 Player Rosters
• Co-ed, Boys, or Girls Teams Welcome
• 3 Games Guaranteed
• Fast-Paced Tournament Atmosphere

This event is designed to make participation easy. Players can form teams with friends, classmates, teammates, or community groups and enjoy a fun day of competition and community.

More Info:
👉 hpanation.com/copita
Direct Registration:
👉 https://tournifyapp.com/live/copitamerced
Spots are limited by division.

The Community Foundation of Merced County hosted the Westside Health Clinic Pilot Program for free student athlete sports physicals at Pacheco High School, part of the Los Banos Unified School District.

The clinic provided sports physical clearances, education promoting healthy lifestyles, concussion awareness, hydration and nutrition education for student athletes and school administration, and recommendations for community-based resources as needed.

By bringing services directly to local schools, this pilot program helped improve access to healthcare, wellness education, and support resources for students and families throughout the Westside.

Thank you to Dr. Boggs and your amazing staff for treating 100 students! 🧡

📸 Photo Credit Courtesy of Amanda Gibson

Our Program Administrator, Jennifer Summers, has spent considerable time on the Westside of Merced County because of the L.T. & Margaret Shain Trust Scholarships. Upon their passing, the Shains bequeathed $1,000,000 to establish a permanent scholarship fund supporting graduating seniors in the top 10% of their class who are pursuing careers in Agriculture or Medical fields. Only Westside high school seniors are eligible for this scholarship.

The recipients from Los Banos High School’s Class of 2026 are Karley Rocha, Stephanie Alvarez Ramirez, Sarah Sowersby, Melody Dutra, and Jaci Bretz. Congratulations, Tigers!