Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks (CRPD) to accept a grant and enter into an agreement with National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The NRPA Youth Sports Equity Program grant will advance equitable access to youth sports by providing training for boxing coaches, membership fees to USA Boxing, and equipment for the boxing program and ring. The $20,000.00 grant will provide up to 12 coaches with training and 33 youth with USA Boxing memberships.
CRPD currently has 6 sites that provide boxing instruction. We host several boxing tournaments throughout the year including one at The Ohio State Fair. We provide instruction for ages 6 through adults. Our boxing coaches have been with the department for many years to help continue to provide quality instruction for the communities.
As part of the NRPA Youth Sports Equity Program grant, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Dept. has also been awarded a value-in-kind donation from Musco Sports Lighting. This grant, valued at $100,000, is for a lighting system project at Sammons Park. The award is in support of the many hours and resources CRPD has invested in creating and/or enhancing a space in the local community that will advance equitable access to youth sports.
Principal Parties:
National Recreation and Park Association
22377 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148
Attn: Teresa Morrissey, Senior Program Manager
Email: tmorrissey@nrpa.org
Areas Affected (Areas/Communities being affected by this project):
All community centers offering boxing for youth ages 6-18 and the community surrounding Sammons Park.
How does this submission relate to the Master Plan and Key Focus Areas?
This project will help bolster our youth sports section, allowing us to further our mission of connecting the people of our community through the power of nature, wellness and creativity.
How does this benefit the City and surrounding community and what input has the commun...
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