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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">You are invited to participate in the <U><STRONG>FREE</STRONG></U> NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition on Saturday, August 13 at Cosmo Park Football Field #4! Check-in / Registration time is 9:30am and the event will begin at 10am.</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Over 4 million youth across the United States participate in this program yearly.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The top scorer in all age and gender divisions from our competition will advance to the sectional competition.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you do well enough at the sectional competition, then you have chance to advance to the Team Championships at an NFL stadium prior to a game.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The 32 winners from the Team Championships will advance to the national finals at an NFL playoff game in January.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></DIV>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The Punt, Pass & Kick Competition is a competition for males and females ages 6-15 in the following skills for distance and accuracy:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></SPAN></B> </P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Punt:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">One chance to punt the ball as far as you can and as straight as you can<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Pass:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>One chance to throw the ball as far and as straight as you can<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Kick:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>One chance to kick the ball from a tee as far and as straight as you can<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">The age divisions are 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Boys and girls do not compete against each other.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ribbons will be awarded.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><U>NO CLEATS, TURFS OR FOOTBALL SHOES ARE ALLOWED.</U> Feel free to wear your favorite team's jersey!</SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Please bring a copy of your child's birth certificate or baptismal record when turning in registration forms to the Downtown Parks & Recreation Office (1 S. 7<SUP>th</SUP> St.), The Armory Sports Center (701 E. Ash St.), or fax to 573-874-7640.</SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">I would like to also invite those of you that are from 8-12 years of age to our Monthly Youth Basketball Camps.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you are one that truly loves the game of basketball and want to gain an “edge” on the competition, then this program is for you.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Our staff will teach you to become a better team player as well as fine-tune your individual game.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This is a great program to keep your skills sharp during the off season.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Camps will go on year round.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The cost is only $5 per Sunday.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> Please check the Leisure Times Guide at <A href="http://www.gocolumbiamo.com">www.gocolumbiamo.com</A> for dates. </SPAN>Register at 1 S. 7<SUP>th </SUP>Street soon, there are only 20 spots per session.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0.75pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Call 874-7460 or email <A href="mailto:cdcross@gocolumbiamo.com"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt">cdcross@gocolumbiamo.com</SPAN></A> for more information. Register soon!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><U>Tell your friends and family of age to register too</U>!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Thank you for continuing to support Columbia’s Parks & Recreation Department.</SPAN></P>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Camren D. Cross</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Recreation Supervisor</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>City of Columbia Parks &</STRONG> <STRONG>Recreation Department</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>1 S. 7th Street</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>P.O. Box 6015</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG>Columbia, MO 65205-6015</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>(573) 874-6378 Office</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>(573) 874 7538 Fax</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:Cdcross@gocolumbiamo.com"><STRONG><FONT size=3>Cdcross@gocolumbiamo.com</FONT></STRONG></A></DIV>
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