Anti-racism Youth Centre in Sioux Lookout hosts series of sports nights
SLARC press release ...
SLARC Youth Centre announces Sports Nights (2007-2008)
Sioux Lookout (July 17, 2007) – The Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee announced today that it is hosting sports nights for youth ages 11 to 18, commencing next Tuesday, July 24, 2007.
Supported by a Safer and Vital Communities Grant, SLARC Sports Night will take place Tuesdays at the Sioux Lookout Recreation Centre in the gym from 7-9pm. Weather permitting, some evenings will be hosted outdoors at various locations for different activities. Activities are free to the youth of the community and include floor hockey, badminton, soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball and frisbee-golf. Once a month the youth will organize a tournament with the sponsorship of local businesses and community organizations and with the involvement of the local police.
“This is a great opportunity to enhance the programs at the Youth Centre,” said Youth Empowerment Coordinator, Daniel Fraser. “This grant enables us to provide a safe environment for youth to interact positively with each other and with adults.”
In the first tournament, coming up August 14th, youth will challenge the SLARC board. “The board better start practicing now, the youth are sure to be a challenge” said Amy McDonald, a SLARC summer student who is helping to organize the Sports Nights.
The Safer and Vital Communities Grant is offered through the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (http://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/). It encourages communities, business and government to work together, forge new alliances and build safer, healthier communities in which to live. This partnership approach provides an opportunity to build an increased sense of belonging and community spirit across Ontario.
The Sioux Lookout Anti-Racism Committee was established in 1988 as a means of promoting cooperation and understanding within Sioux Lookout. SLARC is dedicated to helping all residents and visitors to our community learn to work and live together while respecting and celebrating our differences. The goal is to develop a just community where the future will be better for us all.
For further information, please contact:
Daniel Fraser, Youth Empowerment Coordinator (807) 737 0161
Amy McDonald – SLARC Summer Student (807) 737 1501