TO THE MAX EXPERIENCES
Luxury suites at professional sporting arenas create a sensory-considerate space where autistic individuals, families and small groups can enjoy live sports with the freedom to move, regulate and engage at their own pace. Nominate a family or group below!
How It Works
Nominate a family or group. Nominations are submitted by professionals in clinical or educational roles.
Nominate NowOur selection committee carefully reviews each application to choose families and small groups.
To the Max curates the experience—you just have to show up and have the best time!
What's Included
* Number of tickets and parking passes varies per arena and venue *
WHY WE CREATED THIS
We created this program from experience.
Our son, Max, is autistic. Despite Scott’s role in the NBA, attending games has rarely felt seamless for our family.
When we go, I plan exit strategies, stay hyperaware and accept we could last ten minutes or two hours. I don’t bring both of our children to the same game because I need to remain fully in tune with Max’s needs.
Last fall, our G League team, the Salt Lake City Stars, hosted a Bluey-themed night. Our daughter was excited to go. Max was in a challenging season and we didn’t feel it was in his best interest to force the experience.
I wrestled with the idea of not going together as a family. Then the night before the game, I asked if we might be able to use a vacant suite. Having previously worked in professional sport, I knew there were often unused suites in smaller venues.
Our Jazz and Stars family graciously said yes. And it changed everything.
Max could get up and move freely. He could sit close to the action or step away for a sensory break. Bathroom access was simple. He couldn’t elope. There was space to regulate. That night we got something rare - an unforgettable experience together as a family.
We knew that this was the experience and the feeling we wanted to replicate for other families.
To The Max Experiences provides unforgettable opportunities for autistic individuals of all ages, including children, teens, and adults.
We welcome nominations for individual autistic people attending with family or support persons, as well as small groups of autistic individuals, including school classrooms, therapy groups, adult programs, and other organizations serving the autistic community.
Who Can Submit a Nomination?
All nominations must be submitted by a qualified professional who works directly with the autistic individual or group. Eligible nominators include doctors, teachers, therapists (speech, occupational, physical, behavioral, etc.), educational aides/paraprofessionals, caseworkers, social workers, and program directors.
Self-nominations and nominations submitted by family members or friends are not accepted. Homeschooled individuals are welcome to be nominated by an eligible professional who works directly with them.
Important Eligibility Information
To The Max Experiences is specifically designed for autistic individuals. Group nominations must be primarily composed of autistic individuals.
To The Max Foundation reserves the right to request documentation verifying an autism diagnosis at any time during the nomination or selection process. Failure to provide requested documentation may affect eligibility.
Please note that submitting a nomination does not guarantee selection. All nominations are reviewed by our selection committee and are subject to eligibility, availability, and program capacity.
Please review our FAQs below for additional information..
NOMINATION FORM
FAQ
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To The Max Experiences is designed specifically for autistic individuals of all ages, including children, teens, and adults.
We welcome nominations for individuals, families with an autistic member, and small groups primarily composed of autistic individuals. This includes school classrooms, therapy groups, adult programs, and other organizations serving the autistic community.
For groups serving individuals with a variety of disabilities, nominations may be considered when the nominated participants are autistic.
To ensure our experiences reach their intended recipients, To The Max Foundation reserves the right to request documentation verifying an autism diagnosis at any time during the nomination or selection process.
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No. The experience is fully funded by To the Max Foundation.
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No, the Foundation is not responsible for transportation or travel expenses associated with the Experience. Most suite rentals come with parking validation but spaces are limited and are dependent on the policy of each individual team or organization.
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Each arena has its own suite capacity limitations. As a generalized rule, most suites can accommodate a minimum of 16 individuals.
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To the Max Experiences is designed specifically for autistic individuals. A formal diagnostic document is not required to submit a nomination. Because nominations must be submitted by a professional who works directly with the nominee, we rely on their professional knowledge and good-faith confirmation.
We aim to keep this process respectful, accessible, and centered on trust. However, To The Max Foundation reserves the right to request documentation verifying an autism diagnosis at any point during the nomination or selection process. Failure to provide requested documentation may affect eligibility.
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Currently, nominations must be submitted by a professional who works directly with the individual. This allows us to receive thoughtful insight into the nominee’s needs and ensures we can create a supportive, well-planned experience.
As To the Max Experiences expands, we hope to broaden access opportunities.
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Our suites are designed to host multiple families. If your group is smaller, we thoughtfully pair families together—often with similar ages and interests—to create a comfortable, welcoming experience for everyone.