Rams, Inglewood Unified Team Up for PLAY 60 Field Day at Caroline Coleman Stadium
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — 500 invited fifth graders from across the Inglewood Unified School District gathered at Caroline Coleman Stadium on Thursday, September 4, for a morning of physical activity and community engagement as part of the NFL’s PLAY 60 initiative.
The event, held for the second consecutive year at the stadium located at 401 South Inglewood Avenue, ran from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and brought together students from multiple elementary schools within the district. Organizers said the students attended, each receiving a commemorative t-shirt to mark the occasion.
PLAY 60, an NFL program designed to encourage children to be active for at least 60 minutes a day, has been supported by the Los Angeles Rams since their return to Southern California in 2016. Thursday’s field day continued that commitment with interactive drills, games, and activities designed to promote exercise and teamwork.
Local media captured scenes of students running relay races, practicing football skills, and participating in obstacle courses set up across the field. Teachers and district staff joined in, cheering on students as they rotated through stations. Several Rams staff members, including Rams’ mascot, Rampage and community ambassadors were present to help lead the activities, offering instruction and encouragement.
Inglewood Unified officials highlighted the importance of programs like PLAY 60 in fostering not only health and fitness but also a sense of belonging. “Events like this show our students that the community is invested in them,” one district administrator told reporters, emphasizing the role sports can play in promoting wellness and school pride.
The collaboration between the Rams and IUSD has been part of a broader effort by the franchise to establish deeper ties in Inglewood, where SoFi Stadium, the team’s home since 2020, is located. In addition to PLAY 60, the Rams have hosted annual back-to-school drives, mentorship programs, and scholarship initiatives aimed at supporting local youth.
Parents took to social media Thursday to share photos of their children in matching t-shirts, smiling and posing with friends on the stadium field. Several praised the district and team for providing students with what one parent described as “a memory that will last all year.” Another parent wrote that the event was “exactly the kind of energy and positivity our kids need.”
The field day also drew attention from Inglewood Today, InglewoodSportsPage.com and other local outlets covering community events. Reports highlighted the festive atmosphere at Caroline Coleman Stadium and noted that this year’s turnout exceeded last year’s, reflecting growing enthusiasm for the program.
Caroline Coleman Stadium itself has long been a gathering place for Inglewood residents. The facility,
one of the most beautifully manicured fields in the district, which serves as a central athletic venue for the district, regularly hosts high school football games, track and field competitions, and community events. For many students, stepping onto the same field where local teams compete provides a sense of pride and connection to the city’s athletic tradition.
By early afternoon, as students headed back to their schools, organizers described the event as a success, citing the high participation and positive feedback. District leaders said they expect the PLAY 60 Field Day to remain a fixture on the IUSD calendar in years to come.
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