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We are very lucky to have a great sports museum in our area! We encourage you to take the kids to learn all about the history of football. Click here for more information. The Hall of Fame hosts many family friendly events throughout the year. |
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Q: Why are basketball players such messy eaters?
A: Because they always dribble!
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Spot Light On
With winter firmly in place in North East Ohio, indoor sports are at a premium. Some of the best places to go are the area YMCAs. They feature many league sports as well as indoor pools. Stark County YMCAs in Alliance, Canton, Carroll County, Jackson Twp, Lake, Louisville, Minerva, North Canton locations can all be accessed with one membership and they also have exchange privileges with all the Akron YMCAs. | |
Giving Back
OWSA (Ohio Wheelchair Sports Association) is an Ohio non-profit organization to raise awareness of wheelchair athletics and the resources that sponsor their adaptive sports programs on the local, regional, national and international levels.
Click here for more information about ways to get involved with OWSA.
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February - Superheroes
March - Animals
April - Music
May- Space
June- Royalty | | |
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Welcome to the January issue of Great Kids News, our monthly newsletter filled with ideas for your great kids! This month, we're focusing on sports.
Kind regards,
Steve & Crew |
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Go Team!
There is nothing like taking the kids to a ball game. Here at GKN we are looking forward to a big year from LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Check out the game schedule and learn more about King James. The baseball season will get underway in the spring with the Cleveland Indians. Let's see if they can repeat their outstanding 2007 performance. Click here for a recap of the season.
In football, the Cleveland Browns also had a great season at 10-6, but just missed the playoffs. Tune in next August for more action.
In addition to the great major league teams in Cleveland, the area also has some great minor league teams.
In baseball, the Akron Aeros play at Canal Park near lock 3 in downtown Akron. They are the official Double A farm team for the Indians, so come out and see the future stars close up. Kids may want to join the Orbit's Kids Club for discount tickets and give-aways at selected games.
Also in Akron, come see the women's fast pitch softball team, the Akron Racers.
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Book Reviews |
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Here are some books that make us want to play ball even when it's cold outside.
Good Sports by Jack Prelutsky is a fun book of poems about running, jumping and sports. The rhymes are fun and the illustrations are great!
Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish is one of the many great Amelia Bedelia adventures. Amelia Bedelia brings lots of her silly ideas to the local little league team when they are one player short. Her techniques are unorthodox, but in the end she is able to save the day.
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Gift Ideas
Virtual Distance Balls - Footballs, baseballs and soccer balls that measure the distance of a kick or throw.
Giga Ball - This huge inflatible ball can be used indoors and outside. Kids will have hours of fun making up games to play with this silly ball.
Design Your Own Sports Kit - Kids can make their own skateboard, basketball or soccer ball. Kits include everything to create equipment that can actually be used after decorating.
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To see more cool gift ideas for your favorite sports fan visit gifts.com.
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