April 19, 2007
Junior Olympians Try Their Skills at OCCC
Oklahoma City Community College will host this year's Jr. Olympic Skills Competition on Saturday April 21, 2007 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Jr. Olympic Skills Competition is intended to encourage youth participation in sport and emphasize fair and friendly competition.
Girls and boys ages 8 to 13 will have the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities in basketball and soccer. The youngsters participate in any or all of the individual sports and advance through three levels of competition, including a shot at the National Finals at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.
The competition tests participants' ability to dribble, shoot and score in the fastest time possible by making baskets from designated shooting areas and the free throw line in 45 seconds.
The event is free to all participants. For more information and to register, call Eric Watson at 682-1611 ext. 7786.
For comments on the News Release contact:
Cordell Jordan
Media Relations Coordinator
Marketing and Public Relations
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