The Golf Course Builders Association of America Foundation, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association, selected 100 NRPA facilities to implement its "Sticks for Kids" program. More than 1,000 sets of clubs, supplied by U.S. Kids Golf, a youth golf equipment manufacturer, have been sent to NRPA facilities in 39 states and three international U.S. military bases.
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This golf-instruction workshop is for youth who are between the ages of five and 15 and will introduce more youth than ever to the game of golf. Especially designed for youth who may not otherwise have an opportunity to learn and play golf, the "Sticks for Kids" program offers a year-round program that includes instruction in both the classroom as well as on the golf course.
With more than 6,000 municipal and county park and recreation agencies nationwide, the NRPA advocates for and promotes recreational opportunities for all people. The NRPA is a nationally recognized leader in providing park and recreational professionals the tools to manage programs for youth and adults. A respected advocate for recreation in the United States, the NRPA provides an effective means to involve thousands of children nationwide in the GCBAA Foundation's "Sticks for Kids" program.
The "Sticks for Kids" program gives kids the opportunity to learn about such golf fundamentals as stance, gripping, pitching, chipping, putting and swinging from local golf course professionals. Participants also learn golf safety, etiquette and discipline.
Youth in the program are also encouraged to learn and play golf beyond the workshop. The GCBAA Foundation will provide each participating NRPA facility with 10 sets of golf clubs for participating youth to use throughout the year while they decide whether to buy their own sets. The GCBAA Foundation also provides each municipality with the consulting services of a local GCBAA member for any program questions or support needs that arise.
Municipalities interested in starting a "Sticks for Kids" program may contact the NRPA at 703-858-2162 or programs@nrpa.org.
