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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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It's
Your Game |
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The Fall River Community Tennis Association will train ten Family Service Association staff to provide mini tennis for their after school programs. Association staff will purchase portable nets, sponge balls and rackets fpr Family Service staff to use at program sites to introduce younger children to the game. Children will be encouraged to learn more skills through tennis demonstrations and block parties held over the summer months. |
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| Priority Area: |
Health Education |
Funded by a Healthy City micro-grant supported by |
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3,C) Physical Fitness Education |
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Goal: |
To promote the growth of tennis in the Fall River area; to provide children with basic racket skills through a games base approach to the sport of tennis. |
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Method(s): |
Portable nets and equipment; Recreational Coach's Workshop |
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| Timeline: |
October |
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| Indicators: |
Participation in training and events |
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| Progress: | Over thirty youth participated | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
Contact the Fall River Community Tennis Association |
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| Contact Information: |
Jeff Chace, 401-835-3768 or 508-493-9595 |
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