Nextel Gwinnett Corporate Challenge 2002
recruitment deadline is nearing
By Mariann Brown
Special to GwinnettForum.com

LAWRENCEVILLE, July 16, 2002 - - Time is getting short to register for the Gwinnett Corporate Challenge 2002.

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, The Gwinnett Alliance with Youth, Gwinnett Parks Foundation, and Nextel Communications have teamed up to offer area businesses the chance to compete in the Nextel Gwinnett Corporate Challenge 2002.

Organizers of the event, which is in its third year, are recruiting area businesses and organizations to participate in bowling, billiards, a 5K run, golf, horseshoes, sand volleyball, softball, swimming, table shuffleboard, tennis, two-ball basketball and tug-o-war over a two-week period this fall. The Nextel Gwinnett Corporate Challenge will begin Sun., September 8 and will culminate in a closing awards celebration on Friday, September 20.

Deadline for entering teams is July 19.

The Nextel Gwinnett Corporate Challenge 2002 will benefit the Youth Recreation Scholarship Program and promote teamwork, company loyalty and community pride. Sponsorships and event entry fees will cover the costs of Nextel Gwinnett Corporate Challenge. Any additional funds will support recreation scholarships that will open the door for economically disadvantaged youth to participate in life-enriching activities.

Businesses can get involved as sponsors or by signing up a team or several teams for the Nextel Gwinnett Corporate Challenge. The entry fee is $1,000 for companies with 100 or more employees, and $600 for companies that have 1-99 employees.

Competing teams earn points for placing in each activity, and the first, second and third place finishers will receive awards. Individual medals also will be awarded to the top finishers at the conclusion of each sports athletic activity.

Anyone who is interested in obtaining more information about the Nextel Gwinnett Corporate Challenge 2002 can call me at (770) 822-8862.

The Gwinnett Alliance with Youth brings together individuals, agencies and organizations to support positive youth development. Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation manages 28 parks and facilities, and each year offers hundreds of classes, workshops, special events and camps for all ages.

Scholarships will open the door for economically disadvantaged youth to participate in life-enriching, recreational activities. The Gwinnett Parks Foundation is a new organization, which supports Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation programs and services.

Nextel Communications is the 2002-2003 Title Sponsor of the event. The mission of Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation is to provide quality parks and leisure activities to the citizens of Gwinnett County.

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