FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MILLINGTON ARTS, RECREATION AND PARKS OFFERS START SMART BASEBALL PROGRAM
MILLINGTON, TN (February 18, 2016) – Millington Arts, Recreation and Parks is proud to announce the addition of the nationally acclaimed START SMART Baseball Program to its program offerings this spring. START SMART Programs, created by the National Alliance for Youth Sports, help kids get ready for sports…and succeed in life. It is an innovative step-by-step approach that builds confidence and self-esteem in a fun and safe sports environment.
Start Smart was developed by top motor skill development specialists in the field of youth sports. Parent-child groups perform motor skill tasks that gradually build confidence in children while they are having fun at the same time.
Each Start Smart Program utilizes the Start Smart Sports Readiness Test to help parents objectively measure kids' abilities. As the program progresses and children show improvement, the skills and exercises are altered so that each child remains challenged. Parents spend quality time together with their child while learning how to properly teach and support them in sports. Start Smart participants will develop proper motor skills that will allow them to enjoy and succeed in their youth
Benefits of Participation:
• Builds confidence and self-esteem in children;
• Fun and positive early experience in sport;
• Helps prepare kids for future sports participation;
• Helps prepare kids and parents for specific sport;
• Quality time together for parent and child;
• Helps parents learn how to support and teach their child;
• Provides an alternative sports program for children under 7;
• Train future youth league parents and coaches;
• Develop future participants for organized sports program.
“Millington Arts, Recreation and Parks is thrilled to offer START SMART BASEBALL,” said Kate Armitage, Arts, Recreation and Parks Director. “Start Smart Baseball is a developmentally appropriate introductory baseball program for children 3-5 years old. The program prepares children and parents for organized tee ball, baseball and softball in a fun, non-threatening environment. Age appropriate equipment from Franklin Sports® is used in teaching throwing, catching, batting, running and agility,” said Armitage.
START SMART BASEBALL is a six week, child / parent program that will meet 1 hour per week on Mondays from 6-7 PM at the Baker Community Center. Each participant will receive a ball and bat set, a glove and 2 Koosh Balls, a program t-shirt and “The Sport in Me” workbook to take home. The best part is that you and your child experience the fun of this developmental program together! The program begins on March 7. Cost is $60.00. For more information, contact Mark Healy, Recreational Sports Coordinator at 901.873.5770 or m.healy@millingtontn.gov.
Register today at www.millingtontn.gov.
ABOUT MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE
Located just minutes from Memphis, Millington enjoys an exceptional quality of life for an estimated 11,000 citizens. Quality education, recreation and economic growth make Millington a great place to live, work and play. Millington is home to the Millington Municipal School District as well as a variety of public and private, faith based schools and various colleges, universities and technical institutions are in the area. In 2004 The University of Memphis opened its Millington Campus and offers undergraduate and graduate courses in numerous fields of study. Millington is home to Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Ingram Micro, Memphis International Raceway, USA Stadium, Mirimichi and other golf courses providing opportunities for economic growth and world-class recreation. Millington’s West Tennessee Regional Business Center, a publicly owned business and industry center, features 1900 acres of prime industrial space with easy access to the Millington Regional Jetport and the Canadian National Railroad. True intermodal transportation and shipping, makes Millington the perfect place for business. Widely known as “Flag City, USA,” Millington truly offers the best of the Mid-South.
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