Hershey's Track & Field Partners
Letter from NRPA
Dear Colleague,
Thank you for your interest in hosting the Hershey's Track & Field Games in your community. As the longest operating grassroots program coordinated by the recreation and parks profession, this program is focused on expanding opportunities for young boys and girls to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle. Fostering active recreation and sport participation among youth is among the best ways to enhance the quality of life in your community.
The 2007 Games will celebrate the best of this 30 year program with expanded marketing, program tools, and technical support. We are excited about partnering with you and your community and know that Hershey's Track and Field Games will be a great addition to your program offerings to youth.
I encourage you to register your event date and location early at www.hersheystrackandfield.com so we can assist in promoting your event. Also, take advantage of the professionally developed tools and templates made available for meet coordinators. Lastly, know that there is a team of experts eager to provide you with technical assistance to ensure that your local event is spectacular.
It isn't often that a profession has the opportunity to create lasting experiences for youth across generations. As the Hershey's Track & Field Games enters a new and exciting phase, we are excited to have your leadership commitment. Together, we ensure that young people continue to have the opportunity to enjoy active recreational pursuits and positively benefit from healthy competitive experiences.
Best wishes for success in the year ahead.
Sincerely,
Kathy J. Spangler, CPRP
Director, National Partnerships
Letter from Athletics Canada
Greetings from Athletics Canada,
Our organization is a proud partner of Hershey's and of the Hershey's Track and Field Games. The program has been providing youth with an opportunity to participate, have fun, and establish friendships for 30 years. Very similarly to Run, Jump, Throw - Athletics Canada's grassroots program - the purpose of the Hershey's Track and Field Games is to promote physical fitness and participation in a fun environment for all youth.
The Track and Field Games have become a key cog in achieving our overriding mission, and aligns well with our belief that track and field is a sport for people of all ages and abilities, providing the framework for a lifetime of physical health and fitness, and individual development beyond sport. The program is also a useful tool in battling child inactivity and obesity.
I strongly encourage you visit www.hersheystrackandfield.com and register to organize, participate or volunteer in the Hershey's Track and Field Games. What a thrilling way to promote an active lifestyle, promote sportsmanship, while providing an opportunity for kids to be the best they can be!
Yours in athletics,
Joanne Mortimore,
Chief Executive Officer
