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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Summer Olympics |
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Over 200 young people from eight Fall River neighborhoods compete in a Summer Olympic competition at the B.M.C. Durfee field. Children prepare all summer for their own Olympic-style games through a Community Development Re-creation program funded by the City’s Healthy Lives project. CD-REC staff offer young people a chance to practice the 40 yard dash, hurdles, tug of war, and a kick, punt and throw competition. |
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| Priority Area: |
Environment and Recreation |
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2, B) increased and improved recreational opportunities for youth and adults; |
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Goal: |
To provide an opportunity for children to enjoy a city-wide sports competition |
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Method(s): |
Teams from North Park, Lafayette Park, Maplewood Park, Griffin Park, Father Diaferio Village, Abbott Court, Pulaski Park, Kennedy Park and Ruggles Park practice for eight weeks during the summer Park & Lunch program and then compete at Durfee athletic field. |
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| Timeline: |
Every summer |
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| Indicators: |
The number of children participating |
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| Progress: | Successful event held with over 200 youth on August 13, 2008 at B.M.C. Durfee field | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
By referring children to the summer park program |
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| Contact Information: |
Contact CD-REC at 508-679-0922 |
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