Olympic Day 2014

The spirit of the Olympic Movement will roll into Sidney, as the Boys and Girls Club hosts a Mini Olympic Event in celebration of Olympic Day.

Boys and Girls Club Mini Olympic Event will take place at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 21 at Veteran’s Park (near the middle school). Parents and children will have the opportunity to participate in various fun games against other parent and child teams, in celebration of the birth of the modern Olympic Games.

“We are excited to take part in Olympic Day and inspire kids in the Sidney community,” said Vicky Parker, Program Coordinator for the Boys and Girls of Richland County. “Boys and Girls Club of Richland County is proud to support the Olympic Movement and encourage children to lead healthy, active lives.”

The Boys and Girls Club of Richland County Mini Olympic Event is one of more than 700 events taking place nationwide between June 14 and 30. The events, designed to engage youth and promote the ideals of the Olympic movement, feature athlete appearances, family-friendly activities and interactive learning experiences.

Around the world, more than 160 countries take part in the annual celebration. Olympic Day, created in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the Olympic Games, focuses on the Olympic values and ideals such as fair play, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship. In the U.S. Olympic Day events range from small gatherings to large, city-wide events.

For more information about Boys and Girls Club Mini Olympic Event, please contact Boys and Girls Club of Richland County at 433-6763 or email Vicky at vpbgc@ yahoo.com.