However in the
past two
decades, the percentage of overweight children has doubled.
The most recent figures released
by the Center for Disease Control
counts 9 million children and teens as considered overweight, an
astonishing triple what the figure was in 1980.com) hopes to introduce
a new generation of youth
to athletics through the development of
organized youth sports programs and facilities throughout
the country. CEO Doug Pelfrey, who is also the founder of Kicks for Kids, a local
non-profit organization
that has provided more than $1 million dollars in
assistance to at-risk youth in the past 10 years
notes, "Because of the high
costs often associated with buying new uniforms and equipment, many teams
in
the area have had to play with the same old, worn out uniforms for a number of
years," Pelfrey
continued.org or call toll free: 1-877-WAY-PLAY (1-877-929-7529).
Founded in 2002, Pro-Status
, Inc. is a multi-faceted brand development and
marketing organization focused on elevating the status
of their customers by
providing products and services in the areas of sports team uniforms, apparel
brand management, and corporate promotional marketing services. Please visit
http://www.
Discovery Communications is the leading global real-world media and
entertainment company.
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The
Sports
Zone by Intelligent Sports, Inc. (www. Putting on a new uniform helps motivate and
encourage
kids to be at their best and play like the pros.525. Plans to introduce the
playlikethepros(R) brand
to the retail channel, as well as the expansion of
the "A Way to Play" program to additional primary
sports, will be announced
later this year.
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Weight used to be a
problem that only
adults struggled with. "The trend of
childhood obesity can be reversed; by ingraining the importance
of an
active lifestyle to youth at an early age we are setting a precedent
that will last a lifetime
," said former NBA star and Intelligent
Sports, Inc. board member, Reggie Theus. The center encompasses
a 10,000-square-foot facility
featuring two basketball courts and will cater to court sports
including
basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and wrestling, and
also has the ability to host soccer, football
and other field-related
athletic activity within the complex arena.Pro-Status Inc. Launches playlikethepros
(R) Youth Sports Uniform Brand
Launch Underscored By Community Program Donating $100,000 In Team
Uniforms
To 50 Sports Teams In The Tri-State Area
COVINGTON, Ky. Qualified
, randomly selected teams will be announced on
July 22, 2005. To participate, please visit the company
website at
http://www.7061, ext. 26. Their continued generosity, through the poor funding climate
after
the 2001 economic downturn and 9/11, has allowed the County's 23,000 youth
soccer players
to have a world-class facility available in their own backyard
for just $13 per player, per season
. DCI's over 90 networks of distinctive programming
represent 25 network entertainment brands including
TLC, Animal Planet, Travel
Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Kids, Discovery Times Channel
,
The Science Channel, Military Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Discovery en
Espanol, Discovery
Kids En Espanol, Discovery HD Theater, FitTV, Discovery
Travel + Living (Viajar y Vivir), Discovery
Home + Health and Discovery Real
Time. DCI's other properties consist of Discovery Education and
Discovery
Commerce, which operates 120 Discovery Channel Stores.An index only.
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(OTCPK:IGTS) opens
its health and fitness
center providing athletic opportunities for youth.
With a board comprised
of Reggie Theus, former NBA star, TV
analyst, and Louisville University Men's Basketball Assistant
Coach,
and Kellen Winslow, a member of the NFL Hall of Fame, publicly held
Intelligent Sports
, Inc.
, a team uniform
manufacturer, owned by former Cincinnati Bengals Kicker, Doug Pelfrey
,
launched playlikethepros(R), a brand of high-quality, professional-looking +
affordable youth
sports uniforms.org, or submit team and contact information to
info@awaytoplay.net to learn more
.
Discovery is the title sponsor of The Discovery Sports Center, the acclaimed
indoor recreational
facility located at the Maryland SoccerPlex, the nation's
foremost youth soccer facility. John and
Maureen's new gift brings the
average cost down to each County player per season to just a little
over $11
. Discovery has grown from its core property, the
Discovery Channel, first launched in
the United States in 1985, to current
global operations in more than 160 countries and territories
with 1.y only
There can be no
assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual
results
and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. has created
a community focused program called "A Way
to Play", to provide 50 area youth football teams with
playlikethepros(R)
uniforms for the 2005 season, with a total value of $100,000.. and this is a remarkable
achievement," said McHale., Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S.youth afc
A role model is
simply someone
that a kid strives to emulate and looks up to," said
Theus.TheSportsZoneInc.prostatus.Discovery Communications
Salutes Founder and Chairman for Supporting Youth Recreation in Montgomery County
- Milestone
$6 Million Gift For Non-Profit Maryland Soccer Foundation -
SILVER SPRING, Md. All of the
Discovery corporate family
extend our thanks to the Maryland Soccer Foundation and the Hendricks
family
for their continued generosity, vision and commitment," continued McHale. DCI's ownership
consists of four
shareholders: Discovery Holding Company (Nasdaq: DISCA; DISCB), Cox
Communications
, Inc.soccer index
Role Models Help Youth Realize Their Full Potential
Lifestyle Editors/Sports Editors
UPLAND, Calif. has met the challenge of teaching
kids about the importance of physical fitness
head-on with instructors
at their center that are hands-on in helping kids achieve their true
potential
in sports while learning valuable life lessons. Their role models personify the
end achievements
of years of hard work and make these goals more
attainable. The
company undertakes no obligation
to publicly update or revise any
statements in this release, whether as a result of new information
,
future events or otherwise.
About Pro-Status, Inc., Discovery Communications
joined
in the celebration of today's announcement that the family and private
foundation of the company
's founder and chairman, John Hendricks, has made a
milestone $6 million gift to support the Maryland
Soccer Foundation..3 billion
cumulative subscribers. Hendricks,
the Company's Founder and Chairman
.afc sports
"
The Upland-based Sports Zone by Intelligent Sports will support a
wide range of membership-based
after-school sports programs, weekend
leagues and tournaments promoting individual athletic skill
development, the concepts of teamwork and discipline, and a love of
the game., Pro-Status, Inc
.
As an introduction to the marketplace and in support of area youth sports
teams, Pro-Status
, Inc.awaytoplay.
"We could not be more delighted that the incredible Maryland SoccerPlex
which
John Hendricks, Doug Duncan, and the County Council gave life to six
years ago now has the financial
resources to remain the leading youth
recreational asset for our County," said Discovery's President
and CEO, Judith
McHale. DCI also distributes
BBC America in the United States.sports index
"Role models
aren't necessarily famous athletes. "Without the guidance of a positive role model it's difficult
for
kids to have a long-term vision.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this news
release may contain
forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the
Securities
Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, and are subject to the safe
harbor created by those rules.
All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this
release
, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential
future plans and objectives of the
company, are forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The company cautions
that these
forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors. Playlikethepros(R)
uniforms have been
specifically designed for football, baseball, basketball and soccer teams in
the
peewee and youth range."
To be eligible for the program, teams in the Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus
,
Lexington, Louisville and Indianapolis areas must contact Pro-Status on or
before July 15, 2005
.
playlikethepros(R) brand uniforms can be purchased by contacting Jon
Schlinkert at 859.
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----Recognizing the
correlation between college-bound students and sport participation,
Intelligent
Sports, Inc. Technical complications that may arise
could prevent the prompt implementation of any
strategically
significant plan(s) outlined above. Pro-Status,
Inc. "We want to generate enthusiasm
and impact the
lives of these young people.
"John and Maureen Hendricks made this facility
quickly available to area
youth through their generous $5 million guarantee of the $12 million debt
facility.
"Here at Discovery, we are so proud to be the title sponsor of the
Discovery
Sports Center at the complex. Thousands of Discovery's local
employees and their families treasure
the availability of this showcase
recreational asset for their children.soccer sports
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