FOR RELEASE:  June 23, 2008

 

 

NURSERY SCHOOL OLYMPICS ARE JULY 22 AT BOULAN PARK

 

(TROY, MI) – It’s fun.  It’s sweet.  And it’s so incredibly cute.  It’s the 2008 Nursery School Olympics to take place on Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm.  Preschoolers, ages 2-5, along with their parents, are invited to participate.  

 

The games are sponsored by Troy Parks & Recreation and the Redwood Dental Group.  The rain date is Tuesday, July 29.

 

“We modified regular sporting events to emphasize tot-size fun,” Recreation Supervisor Elaine Bo said.  “Kids really love the contests and are sure to have a blast.”

 

Contests are designed specifically for preschoolers and their parents.  The seven events include:  Marshmallow Shot Put, Paper Plate Discus, Checkerboard Penny Toss, Miniature-Miniature Golf,

M & M Marathon, Toddler Trot, and the Big Wheel Obstacle Course (bring your own Big Wheel).

 

Each Olympian receives a ribbon for participation.  The event will wrap up with the closing ceremony – a red, white and blue parade for all participants.

 

The entry fee is $2 per child.   Registration is required.  Call Troy Parks and Recreation at 248.524.3484 for more information or to sign up.

 

Boulan Park, a 53-acre community park, is located off Crooks between Big Beaver and Wattles roads.

 

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