THE FIRST TEE PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY
RECEIVES ACE AWARD |
The First Tee Prince William County has received recognition from The First Tee Home Office for successfully achieved Ace ZONE status for the 2010 calendar year. Ace Zone level achievement recognizes those Chapters that successfully complete 85-100% of the ZONE guidelines. The ZONE guideline categories focus on three key areas: Key Performance Requirements, Leadership and Financial, and Programs and Participant Involvement. Less than 28% of the nearly 200 The First Tee Chapters throughout the world attained Ace Zone recognition for 2010.
The First Tee Prince William County strives to impact the lives of young people by teaching The First Tee Nine Core Values that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. Over ten thousand elementary students have participated in this educational program, through the Chapter's partnership with Prince William County Schools. U. S. Marine Corps Base Quantico and Ft. Belvoir also partner with The First Tee Prince William County, as military affiliates.
The First Tee Prince William will begin their spring season on April 18th. For more information please contact Jenny Vogt, Coordinator, The First Tee of Prince William County, at 703.494-5078 or www.thefirsteeprincewilliamcounty.org
About The First Tee
The First Tee (www.thefirsttee.org), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization whose mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. With its home office at World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Fla., The First Tee reaches young people on golf courses, in schools and on military installations. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 4.7 million participants in all 50 United States and four international locations. The First Tee is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation and its Founding Partners are LPGA, the Masters Tournament, PGA of America, PGA TOUR and the USGA. Former President George H. W. Bush serves as honorary chairman.
About ANNIKA Foundation The ANNIKA Foundation teaches children the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle through fitness and nutrition, and offers aspiring junior golfers opportunities to pursue their dreams. The Foundation has partnered with several key organizations to promote healthy and active lifestyles for children, including SPARK, the leading physical education program for schools; Florida Hospital for Children, supporting its Healthy 100 Kids initiative; and The First Tee, developing the Nine Healthy Habits curriculum for children. More information about the ANNIKA Foundation can be found at www.annikafoundation.org. |
Prince William County Park Authority
Prince William County Park Authority, founded in 1977 by the Board of County Supervisors, provides the residents and visitors with first quality recreation programs, parks and facilities. The Park Authority is an autonomous organization governed by an eight-member board appointed by the Board of County Supervisors and funded by a tax transfer and revenue producing facilities.
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