From: Hinrichs, Marguerite
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Subject: Media Release: City of Oakland Hosts the 2008 U.S. Youth Games
NEWS
FROM THE CITY OF OAKLAND OFFICE OF PARKS AND RECREATION
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 27, 2008
  
Contacts: 
Marguerite Hinrichs 
Special Events/Marketing Coordinator 
(510) 867-4034  
 
Melvin Landry 
Youth Sports Coordinator 
(510) 867-0710 
 
42nd Annual U.S. Youth Games | July 16 - 19, 2008
Hosted by the City of Oakland | Office of Parks and Recreation 
 
Newsletter
OAKLAND, CA    The City of Oakland's Office of Parks and Recreation hosts the 42nd Annual U.S. Youth Games, July 16 - 19, where hundreds of youth athletes will participate in Olympic-style competitions in Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Bowling, Flag Football, Golf, Double Dutch Jump Rope, Tennis, Chess and Academic Bowl. The Games also features Boating and Table Tennis exhibitions, highlighting alternative recreation opportunities for youth and adults!

About the U.S. Youth Games

The first Youth Games occurred in the summer of 1967 in New York City. The program, created by former New York Mayor John V. Lindsay, was designed to be a showcase for inner-city youth to demonstrate their skills, and an opportunity for youth to test their skills against their peers from around America. For the past 41 years, the Games have touched the lives of millions and provided countless thrills and educational experiences for youth. Many professional athletes have participated in the Youth Games throughout the years, including basketball star Chris Mullin, football star DJ Williams, tennis star Pam Schrieber, and track star Bo Jackson!

2008 Event Schedule

Wednesday, July 16
42nd Annual U.S. Youth Games Opening Ceremonies
6pm | Woodminster Amphitheater | 3304 Joaquin Miller Rd.
Join us as we welcome participating cities to Oakland! Opening Ceremonies feature keynote speakers, cultural entertainment and much more!
 
Thursday, July 17
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Golf | Lake Chabot Golf Course | 11450 Golf Links Rd.
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Track & Field | Laney College | 900 Fallon St.
Volleyball | Ira Jinkins Rec Center | 9175 Edes Ave.
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Flag Football | Ira Jinkins Rec Center | 9175 Edes Ave.
Boys Basketball | Laney College Gym | 900 Fallon St.
Girls Basketball | Oakland Tech HS | 4351 Broadway
Double Dutch | Bushrod Rec Center | 560 - 59th St.
Soccer | Oakland Tech HS | 4351 Broadway
Tennis | Davie Tennis Stadium | 198 Oak Rd.
Tennis | Laney College | 900 Fallon St.
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Chess | Garden Center | 666 Bellevue Ave.
6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Academic Bowl | Garden Center | 666 Bellevue Ave.
 
Friday, July 18
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Golf | Lake Chabot Golf Course | 11450 Golf Links Rd.
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Volleyball | Ira Jinkins Rec Center | 9715 Edes Ave.
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Flag Football | Ira Jinkins Rec Center | 9175 Edes Ave.
Boys Basketball | Laney College Gym | 900 Fallon St.
Girls Basketball | Oakland Tech HS | 4351 Broadway
Soccer | Oakland Tech HS | 4351 Broadway
Tennis | Davie Tennis Stadium | 198 Oak Rd.
Tennis | Laney College | 900 Fallon St.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Track & Field | Laney College | 900 Fallon St.
Double Dutch | Bushrod Rec Center | 560 - 59th St.
Bowling | AMF Bowling Center | 300 Park St., Alameda 
 
Saturday, July 19
9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Flag Football | Ira Jinkins Rec Center | 9175 Edes Ave.
Volleyball | Ira Jinkins Rec Center | 9175 Edes Ave.
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball | Laney College Gym | 900 Fallon St.
Girls Basketball | Oakland Tech HS | 4351 Broadway
Soccer | Oakland Tech HS | 4351 Broadway
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bowling | AMF Bowling Center | 300 Park St., Alameda
Track & Field | Laney College | 900 Fallon St.
12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Boating Exhibitions 
Lake Merritt Boating Center | 568 Bellevue Avenue
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Table Tennis Exhibition
 
6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
42nd Annual U.S. Youth Games Closing Ceremonies
Lakeside Park Garden Center  | 666 Bellevue Ave.
2008 U.S. Youth Games Sponsors
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marcia Meyers
 

Participating Cities

Birmingham, AL

Oakland, CA

Richmond, CA

Orange, NJ

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Columbia, SC 

 
For more information about the 42nd Annual U.S. Youth Games, contact the City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation at (510) 238-2082.

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