New facility will be the largest Comebaq Court to date, featuring multipurpose courts and a turf field
The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation and Icy Hot are excited to announce the opening of their latest “Comebaq Court” at the Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club of Henry County, as part of their combined efforts to inspire the next generation of athletes.
The new “Comebaq Court” will provide Club members a safe, engaging space to play and hone their skills. Shaq and Icy Hot are thrilled to open their largest facility to date, featuring a brand-new multipurpose basketball court, turf field and tennis/pickleball court, giving the youth a new training ground to enjoy as they work toward their goals.
“This is a special day because I know firsthand how important the Boys & Girls Club is to our youth and our community. This Club is especially near to my heart and home, making this a full circle moment for me that’s bigger than sports,” Shaquille O’Neal said. “I’m excited to celebrate the opening of this brand new sports complex for our kids to enjoy as we ensure the next generation has access to safe places like these to chase their dreams.”
The opening of the Atlanta-area “Comebaq Court” comes as Shaquille O’Neal and Icy Hot celebrate 20 consecutive years of partnering together. In that time, they’ve refurbished courts in Las Vegas, Newark, and Miami to give thousands of local kids in need a welcoming place to play.
“This is an exciting moment for Icy Hot and our continued work with The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation to support young athletes,” said Jessica Scholl, Portfolio Lead for Pain & Sleep at Sanofi. “We are dedicated to ensuring the next generation of athletes remain game ready by supporting them where and when they play.”
The official court reveal and dedication was held yesterday, Thursday, May 11. Shaq was joined in attendance by McDonough Mayor Sandra Vincent, as well as representatives from The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation, Icy Hot and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA).
“At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, our mission is to create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments for every young person who enters our 25 Clubs across 10 area counties,”
“The ‘Comebaq Court’ at our Shaquille O’Neal Boys & Girls Club of Henry County is more than just a beautiful outdoor sporting ground,” said BGCMA President & CEO David Jernigan. “This new court offers a safe, inclusive and engaging environment that reinforces our healthy lifestyles initiatives. We are elated that this partnership provides more opportunity for our Clubs members to get fresh air and stay active.”
For more details on Comebaq Courts, visit the @IcyHot Instagram page. Beyond Atlanta, plans for additional Comebaq Courts are underway.