Scottsdale is a Sportstown
Tuesday January 27, 2004
Scottsdale has been selected as the Sports Illustrated Sportstown for
Arizona.
Sports Illustrated and the National Recreation and Park Association are selecting one community in each state as part of the magazine's 50th anniversary. Selections are based on a community's involvement in facilitating and enhancing quality sports.
Communities are judged in the following categories: philosophy, policy/procedures, education and training strategies, youth development strategies, community commitment to parks and recreation resources, innovations for community development, and scope of the programming. Scottsdale was recognized for being an "extremely sports oriented community," its ongoing efforts to preserve the McDowell Mountains and Sonoran Desert and its status as the only Arizona city whose parks and recreation department is nationally accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association.
"This is a tribute to everyone who participates and volunteers in all our sports programs -- from Little League and soccer to tennis, swimming, hiking, golf and many others," said Mayor Mary Manross. "Active, committed people of all ages make Scottsdale a great city."
For more information on Scottsdale's Sportstown award visit the Sports Illustrated Web site.
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Sports Illustrated and the National Recreation and Park Association are selecting one community in each state as part of the magazine's 50th anniversary. Selections are based on a community's involvement in facilitating and enhancing quality sports.
Communities are judged in the following categories: philosophy, policy/procedures, education and training strategies, youth development strategies, community commitment to parks and recreation resources, innovations for community development, and scope of the programming. Scottsdale was recognized for being an "extremely sports oriented community," its ongoing efforts to preserve the McDowell Mountains and Sonoran Desert and its status as the only Arizona city whose parks and recreation department is nationally accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association.
"This is a tribute to everyone who participates and volunteers in all our sports programs -- from Little League and soccer to tennis, swimming, hiking, golf and many others," said Mayor Mary Manross. "Active, committed people of all ages make Scottsdale a great city."
For more information on Scottsdale's Sportstown award visit the Sports Illustrated Web site.
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