The First Tee official UK launch at Heaton Park in June
Posted on 18/05/09. By Dawn Roberts
Over 200 children from 12 local primary schools and special guests will be participating in a Golf Fun Day at Heaton Park Academy to celebrate the official launch of the first official The First Tee® Chapter in the United Kingdom, ‘The First Tee of Manchester'.
The event, which runs from 10 am - 4 pm on Monday 22 June 2009, is being jointly co-ordinated by The First Tee of Manchester and North Manchester School Sports Partnership team in partnership with Leisure Services Manchester City Council and Mack Trading Amenity Management.
Councillor Mike Amesbury, Executive Member for Culture and Leisure at Manchester City Council said: "This is a wonderful opportunity for children to try a new sport and learn about its many benefits. The facilities available to them at Heaton Park are tremendous and I'm sure they will all really enjoy the day - who knows we might even find the next Tiger Woods."
The session will feature the First Tee Life Skills Experience ‘Target' programme. Target has been specially designed as an outreach programme to introduce young people to the game of golf and the life skills inherent in the sport including honesty, integrity and confidence; in a fun, activity-based environment.
Participants will get the opportunity to learn golf and life skills through fun activities using Tri Golf equipment, with certified The First Tee instructors with the assistance of secondary school students who have completed the Golf Foundation's Junior Golf Leadership Programme.
For further information on the Golf Fun Day or The First Tee of Manchester, please contact Dawn Roberts, Executive Director on 07917 431 411 or info@empoweringyouthfoundation.org.uk
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What is the First Tee of Manchester?
The aim of The First Tee of Manchester is to provide The First Tee Life Skills Experience to local youth through the medium of golf. Courses last between six and 12 weeks and will be at no cost, or low cost, for participants. The First Tee Life Skills Experience will be offered to youth from age 5 to 18 at Heaton Park Golf Centre and Debdale Pitch and Putt through school groups, after school sessions and other community partnerships. Funding for the programme is provided by grants, corporate sponsorship and individual giving.
About The First Tee
The First Tee (www.thefirsttee.org) is an initiative of the World Golf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in St. Augustine, FL at World Golf Village, home of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Its mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. Since its inception in 1997, The First Tee has opened over 500 learning facilities and program affiliates in 49 states and five international locations (UK, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore), and has introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 2.2 million participants and students. Former US President George Bush serves as honorary chairman.
What is Target?
The Target programme stands for:
Take aim
Anyone can play
Respect
Golf is a game
Enjoy yourself
Try it!
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