Sentences with phrase «organized sports at»

It practically became an organized sport at my high school.

Not exact matches

Close to 70 percent of the 500 employees at the Grid plug into a fully equipped and staffed fitness center, complete with a basketball - volleyball court, organized team sports, and, of course, a ping - pong room.

As his guests finish tucking into plates of fried chicken and pasta salad, Jenkins reminds his guests that the point of this gathering is not to sit around throwing rocks at the FAA, an activity that has become an organized sport for advocates of a commercialized drone industry.

Ben Sand and Peter Taylor, analysts at the Winnipeg - based Frontier Centre for Public Policy, cite evidence that the Children's Fitness Tax Credit, for example, doesn't encourage more children to play organized sports.

Alisports, which organizes the World Electronic Sports Games, successfully lobbied the Olympic Council of Asia to include e-sports at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Teams from the London School of Economics and Erasmus University Medical Center in the Netherlands found that involvement in organized religion was more effective at producing «sustained happiness» than sports, political groups, charity work or continuing educational efforts.

Civilization has moved on to being more progressive and caring — its time this kid's religion and his family do the same Or at least stay out of organized sports and other public events if you can't handle being around diversity.

«In view of extremely hazardous conditions at the Watkins Glen course, because racing at this site under present circumstances places all organized motor sport in jeopardy,» says the Sports Car Club of America, it is banning to its members all races at the Glen until further notice.

(The boys had to spell words or recite the multiplication tables as they shot free throws, and they had to earn at least a B + in each subject to participate in organized sports.)

I'm very busy at my business, but for something that I love so much like soccer and how I'm represented in the sport, I would have gladly closed shop for a week or more to organize or join others to protest, if a protest in Lagos was all it would take!

What the organizing band of motor - sports magicians achieved at Long Beach last weekend was nothing less than a full - bore miracle.

My Boxing coach told us that about 70 percent of Americans participate in organized competitive sports at some point in their life, by comparison only 1/2 percent ever get into a ring or cage and compete.

Studies show children and teens who spend twice as many hours a week in organized sports than in free play are prone to injuries at a greater rate.

I suspected then, and I suspect now, that all parents would say, if asked, that they put their kids» safety first — whether it is playing organized sports, at home, or riding their bike in the neighborhood.

«Finding ways to decrease the incidence and severity of sports - related injuries is critical to keeping kids playing sports long - term and reaping the benefits that organized athletics provides,» said Dawn Comstock, PhD, a co-author of the study and assistant professor at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

At Prairie Moon Waldorf School, our Games and Movement curriculum cultivates basic coordination and movement skills that will help when students decide to play organized sports.

As I was thinking about the importance of unstructured play, it just so happened that in my email inbox was a note from a friend in New York who heard about a group at the State University of New York (SUNY) called Youth Sports New York which is organizing an event they are calling SANDLOT DAY 2010TM.

«When kids are involved in organized sports, it should be at a level that corresponds to each child's particular interests and ability and should not replace spontaneous play.

No matter what you decide, it's important to make sure that your child is active, whether it is through an organized sports program or just running around in the backyard or at the playground.

At this age, your child is a little too young for organized sports, but she may watching others play (especially other kids) and trying little - kid versions of sports gear and toys.

Comrade Olafare in the statement also confirmed the arrival of ex Super Eagles players like Peter Rufai, Ike Sorounmu, Garba Lawal, Mutiu Adepoju, Taribo West, Ifeanyi Udese, Waheed Akanni, Gbenga Okunnowo, Oladimeji Lawal and others at Ile - Ife received on behalf of the Arole Oodua by the national team's former coach who is a prominent indigene of Ifeland and Balogun of Modakeke, Highchief Festus Onigbinde for the novelty match to be played 3 pm on Saturday at the sport complex of Obafemi Awolowo University organized by House of Oduduwa Foundation in honour of the African foremost monarch who is the Spiritual leader of the Yoruba race worldwide.

Rosenbaum recommends that young athletes take at least one day off per week and at least one season off, at least from organized competition in a specific sport, per year.

While I have witnessed the many benefits associated with organized athletics beyond the rewards inherent in the participation in vigorous exercise, many participants — at all stages and performance levels — seem to enjoy the intensity, travel, camaraderie, and challenge that competitive travel - sports provides.

The girls sent letters to schools throughout their area asking for donations and organized a book drive at a local sports center, where they collected more than 1,500 books and raised $ 800 for shipping.

If we are serious about educating our children, we need to start them at the same age they begin playing organized sports — the pre-K years — and see them through college, the level of education needed to succeed in an Information Age economy.

In his time at the campus level, he developed and organized the school's first intramural sports program which produced an increase in student attendance and led to decreases in student tardiness and behavioral issues.

Also, they engage in less misconduct at school and are more involved in positive youth activities (e.g., organized sports, community groups).

As part of the enhancements brought about at the Play Magazine, the app now sports a cleaner and organized look and the interface looks brighter.

The term «hobbyist» refers to an individual or an organization who is not a commercial breeder but is (1) actively involved in any nationally recognized, organized animal sport or hobby for a period of at least one year prior to making application; or (2) participates in field trials, owns nationally - recognized breeds used specifically as hunting dogs, participates in hunting activities, has held (and continues to hold) a current valid Oklahoma hunting license and has held such license for at least one year prior to making application; or (3) qualifies as a «rescuer.»

In addition to dog training classes, we organize and hold numerous community outreach activities, canine health clinics, seminars, workshops, and dog sporting events both at our training building and at multiple locations in and around the Baltimore, Columbia, and Washington DC metro area including:

WHAT: One in a series of open houses organized by the Presidio Trust designed to gain public feedback and comments on each of the three proposals being considered for the transformation of the former Commissary site at Crissy Field, current home of Sports Basement.

Prepare to experience the Grand Pleasures of the Athenian Riviera, immerse in the serenity of the resort's private beaches, partake in sports and leisure adventures, create family memories that will last, rejuvenate body and spirit at the ThalaSpa Chenot, organize the most successful business events and plan a wedding sprinkled with stardust.

The all - inclusive Platinum Plan at St. James's Club Antigua includes room accommodations as selected; unlimited meals and snacks (with the exception of Piccolo Mondo Restaurant) and daily afternoon tea; welcome cocktail and unlimited beverages including domestic alcoholic drinks, selected name - brand liquors and house wine by the glass; non-motorized water sports including snorkeling gear, windsurfers, and kayaks; supervised kids club for ages 4 to 11; six championship tennis courts; organized resort activities and entertainment; fitness center; and entrance to the on - site disco Jacaranda.

Practice your favorite sport with your family during the day: volleyball, archery, soccer, paddle... and don't miss the shows, live music and games our entertainers organize every night at the theater.

The all - inclusive plan at Excellence Punta Cana includes room accommodations as selected; unlimited meals and snacks; unlimited beverages including premium alcoholic drinks and house wine by the glass; non-motorized water sports including sailing, windsurfing, sea kayaking, snorkeling, water aerobics and water polo; fully equipped fitness center; three tennis courts lighted for night play; multi-sport and squash courts; organized resort activities and entertainment; and entrance and drinks at the resort casino.

Due to the long history of event - based matches in sports and board games multiplayer computer games often are organized into matches that start at a specific time and stop at a specific time or win condition.

Who Shot Sports: A Photographic History, 1843 to the Present is organized by the Brooklyn Museum and curated by Gail Buckland, Benjamin Menschel Distinguished Visiting Professor at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

Prior to joining the Rose, Bedford was Chief Curator at the Wexner Center for the Arts at The Ohio State University in Columbus, where he organized numerous exhibitions including Hard Targets, a multimedia show exploring sports and masculinity, and Mark Bradford, a major mid-career survey of the Los Angeles - based artist.

As many as 75 percent of U.S. households have at least one child who plays in organized sports.

Quite sensibly, the International Olympic Committee relies on the various international organizations that govern particular sports to organize the competitions in those sports at an Olympic Games.

Job Responsibilities (but not limited to): * Serve customers by developing a rapport, building customer confidence, providing accurate information, and promoting product through point of sale * Provide customers with highest level of customer service expected for assigned department through professional, courteous and knowledgeable assistance to ensure individualized needs are met with respect to equipment, product, and / or merchandise questions * Complete sales transactions by accurately and efficiently ringing up customer sales * Responsible for following all company standards in regards to paperwork, cash management and loss prevention * Ensure an enthusiastic and professional level of customer service at all times * Remove all sensormatics and hangers from merchandise prior to placing items in bag (s) for customers * Maintain a neat and organized work area by placing hangers, sensors, returned items, and paperwork in appropriate and designated locations * Answer store phones courteously and professionally * Call for additional assistance if a line develops to ensure proper guest satisfaction Qualifications: * 1 year of retail experience preferred, snow sports retail experience preferred * English fluency * Excellent communications skills both written and verbal * Self - motivated with the ability to multi-task * Ability to work a flexible schedule; stores are open 7 days a week and hours vary depending upon location, season, and type of store * Familiarity with retail POS systems preferred Rental Technicians - Rental Technicians are responsible for generating sales through world - class guest service through assisting customers with rental equipment.

Child Care Provider — Jungle Jim Daycare, San Francisco, CA — 6/2013 -7 / 2015 • Cared for group of 15 children five days a week in busy downtown daycare • Led activities and arts and crafts projects to keep children engaged • Helped children with mealtimes and prepared daily snacks • Supervised children during recreation periodsAfter - School Program Leader — Kitsap County Parks and Recreation, Silverdale, WA — 11 / 2010 - Present • Lead after school program at local elementary school with about 35 students • Communicate with parents and facilitate child pick - ups in the evenings • Organize sports activities depending on interest, age, and skill level • Choreograph and rehearse annual after - school program recital

Also, they engage in less misconduct at school and are more involved in positive youth activities (e.g., organized sports, community groups).

The team at Sutton Group — Lakefront Realty in Vernon, B.C. is helping local children to experience the social and health benefits of organized sports.