Start Smart program a hit on military bases worldwide.Parents stationed on military bases worldwide have been taking advantage of a special program that's producing amazing results with children. Through the Start Smart Sports Development Program, children ages 3 and above are learning and developing basic motor skills, gaining confidence in their abilities, and building self-esteem. "There are Air Force bases that have implemented the Start Smart program in an effort to assist children with their motor-skill development and eventually prepare them for successful participation in youth sports programs," said Dan Schofield, youth specialist for the United States Air Force United States Air Force (USAF) Major component of the U.S. military organization, with primary responsibility for air warfare, air defense, and military space research. It also provides air services in coordination with the other military branches. U.S. Services Agency in San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. . Start Smart has become extremely popular with parents who get the chance to participate in a variety of specially designed skill stations using the colorful Koosh equipment, which is exceptional in enhancing motor-skill development. Since its inception two years ago, approximately 5o Start Smart programs have been held on military bases across the country and overseas, and countless others are scheduled to get under way throughout 1998. During the past year, the following military bases have held Start Smart programs: * Elmendorf AFB AFB abbr. acid-fast bacillus AFB Acid-fast bacillus, also 1. Aflatoxin B 2. Aorto-femoral bypass (Alaska) * Little Rock AFB (Arizona) * Hickam AFB (Hawaii) * Mildenhall AFB (England) * McConnell AFB (Kansas) * Seymour Jackson AFB (North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. ) * McClellan AFB (California) * Peterson AFB (Colorado) * Guantanamo Bay Noun 1. Guantanamo Bay - an inlet of the Caribbean Sea; a United States naval station was established on the bay in 1903 bay, embayment - an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf U.S. Naval Station The U.S. Naval Station in Key West, Florida, United States is a historic site. It is roughly bounded by Whitehead, Eaton, and Caroline Streets. On May 8, 1984, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. (Cuba) * SEMBACH Youth Programs (Germany) * Mt Home AFB (Idaho) * Scott AFB (Illinois) * Cannon AFB (New Mexico) * Ellsworth AFB (South Dakota) * Lackland AFB (Texas) * Fort Story Army Youth Services (Virginia) * Langley AFB (Virginia) * Fort Eustis Army Youth Services (Virginia) Start Smart is a program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports, a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that works to provide safe, fun and meaningful sports for children. For more information on Start Smart call (800) 729-2057 or E-mail nays@!nays org |
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