“Tulsa Plays!” Summer Kids Program Kicks Off at Veterans Park
6/2/2016 1:34:00 PM | Tulsa Hurricane
The first of three "Tulsa Plays!" Summer Kids programs, presented by The University of Tulsa athletics, KTUL Channel 8, Scripps Radio and the Tulsa World, took place on Thursday, 10-12 noon, at Veterans Park, near downtown Tulsa.
Kids, ranging from 3 to 12 years old, received instruction from TU student-athletes and participated in activities from various sports, including hitting the softball, learning proper soccer techniques, dribbling the basketball and catching the football. Kids also dressed like a TU football player with a helmet and shoulder pads and received TU face tattoos from the Golden Hurricane spirit team.
Each participant, who completed his/her activity card, received a Tulsa Plays! gift pack at the end of the two-hour session.
The two remaining dates of "Tulsa Plays!" are Thursday, July 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Gardens at LaFortune Park (5202 S. Hudson Ave., take entrance on 51st between Sheridan & Yale); and Thursday, July 21, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Hunter Park (5804 East 91st Street). Tulsa Plays! is open to all kids 12 & under. All children will need to have a waiver signed by a legal guardian or parent to participate.
The "Tulsa Plays!" initiative is a community program designed to encourage kids to play and live a healthy and active lifestyle.
For more information visit www.tulsahurricane.com/tulsaplays.
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