VOLO CITY TAKES FLIGHT NATIONWIDE WITH NEW UNIFIED BRAND AND KIDS FOUNDATION AT FREE LAUNCH PARTY
Baltimore-based social sports organization rolls out free summer sports league program for Baltimore City youth
BALTIMORE, MD (May 31, 2017) – Volo City, previously known as Baltimore Social, a national sports organization, invites parents, children and members of the community for a free, outdoor festival on Saturday, June 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Port Covington area of Baltimore City at the fields across from Sagamore Spirit Distillery.
Featuring a live band and DJ, kids play area, food trucks and adult beverages, the event will also feature tastings with Sagamore Rye, games with FX Studios and Pixelated photo booths. This will be a celebration for players, volunteers and families throughout Baltimore City as they launch the new Volo City national brand name and the Volo City Kids Foundation.
It’s all about the kids at the event as they play and eat for free and can sign-up for the free Volo City Kids summer youth sports leagues.
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Volo City organizes adults and kids leagues in seven cities with more than 175,000 members nationwide. For every adult that plays, a kid plays for free through the Volo City Kids Foundation. In 2016 Volo City moved its offices to City Garage and declared Baltimore as its national headquarters location.
Derived from the Italian word “to fly,” volo represents the organization’s mission to uplift communities, boost relationships and heighten the culture our cities. As Volo City continues to expand, it plans to add fitness and wellness classes, nutrition programs and highly competitive performance leagues to its offerings in the near future.
Nutrition is a cornerstone of community wellness, and Volo understands that vibrant, active lives begin with what’s on the plate. That’s why its upcoming programs will emphasize accessible, balanced eating habits designed to fuel both mind and body. Whether someone’s lacing up for a casual weekend game or preparing for a high-intensity league match, proper nutrition will be integrated into every level of play. These initiatives aren’t just about calories—they’re about cultivating a lifestyle that sustains energy, focus, and recovery.
In collaboration with professionals in the field, Volo aims to introduce tailored guidance from experts such as Dietitian Markham Toronto, ensuring participants receive credible, culturally-relevant advice. Expect workshops, meal planning resources, and interactive demos that bring the science of nutrition into real-life application. It’s more than a meal plan—it’s a movement toward better living, deeply rooted in the organization’s mission to elevate urban culture through wellness and connection.
By reinforcing these efforts with ongoing nutritional education, participants can better understand how daily food choices influence performance, resilience, and long-term health. Balanced macronutrients, adequate hydration, and strategic recovery meals are not reserved for elite athletes; they are practical tools for anyone striving to stay active and mentally sharp. Consistency in eating patterns, combined with informed guidance, builds a foundation that supports both immediate goals and lifelong wellness.
For individuals seeking more personalized direction beyond group workshops, they may choose to enlist JM Nutrition for comprehensive dietary planning tailored to their specific health profiles and activity levels. Working with a qualified dietician ensures that recommendations are evidence-based, adaptable, and aligned with cultural preferences and medical considerations. When structured nutrition guidance complements community programming, the result is a sustainable approach to health—one that strengthens not only individual performance but collective wellbeing.
“Volo City is much more than just sports and social play–we are a movement, connecting people in a meaningful way with a focus on wellness,” states Giovanni Marcantoni, CEO of Volo City. “We’re exciting for this new phase of the organization and proud to make Baltimore City our home base as we continue to expand nationally.”
According to The Sage Policy Group economic analysis report, the Volo City Baltimore City operation supported approximately $8.1 million in economic impact in 2016 and is estimated to exceed $20 million by 2019. Adult player participants reached 35,000 in 2016 and will nearly double by 2019. In addition, Volo City will contribute $200,000 in state and city taxes this year.
“Providing the opportunity for our youth to have fun and be active through quality programs is critical to the success of our city,” said Councilman Brandon Scott. “This is why I partnered with Volo City to start the kids leagues and continue to be a coach today. I see first-hand the difference of connecting caring adult volunteers with the kids makes in their lives.”
Volo City Kids Foundation offers programs for youth ages 6 to 12, providing opportunities for children to learn, practice and play sports in a fun, structured environment. Connecting adult players and volunteers to children throughout the city is a pillar of the “purpose” component of the Volo City brand. The program offers a free meal at every league play and a variety of sports such as football, volleyball, soccer and sailing.
EVENT INFO
The Volo City National Brand Launch Party is free and open to the public.
Please visit tinyurl.com/VoloCityEvent to register for the event.
For more information about Volo City or the Volo City Kids Foundation, please visit volocity.org or volocityfoundation.org.
About Volo City
Volo City organizes adults and kids league in seven cities including Baltimore, Denver, New York City, Charleston, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C., with more than 175,000 members nationwide. For every adult that plays, a kid plays for free through the Volo City Kids Foundation. The mission is to create opportunities for social interactions that strengthen communities and provide economic impact.
In 2015, Volo City launched the first Volo City Kids Foundation, a free athletics league for underprivileged youth, in Baltimore, and has since expanded the program to five cities across the U.S. In an effort to tie the cities together under one unified name, Baltimore Social rebranded in 2017 as Volo City and named Baltimore as its official headquarters.
Volo City was founded as Baltimore Social in 2010 by CEO Giovanni Marcantoni. Derived from the Italian word “to fly,” volo represents the organization’s mission to uplift communities, boost relationships and heighten the culture of our cities. With six full-time employees, two interns and 110 part-time league hosts, Volo City offers 330 leagues encompassing 12 sports.
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