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1999 Rhode Island Scholar-Athlete Games

Date:
A five-day, commuter program - June 13, June 18-20, July 1, 1999.

Location:
The University of Rhode Island.

Mission:

To promote understanding, acceptance and friendship among the youth of Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns;

To establish open, non-political, long-standing relationships among tomorrow's leaders

To utilize sports and the arts as means of communication and learning rather than competition

To identify and train young people to develop leadership skills and networking strategies as they pursue positions of leadership in government, education and other professional fields.

Concept:
All scholar-athletes are divided into ethnically and culturally diverse groups that take part in either athletic competition or cultural pursuits. For example, a soccer team or writing group may be comprised of individuals from 10 or more communities.

Participants:
1,000 scholar-athletes from across the state. Participants must have completed grades 5, 6, 7, or 8.

Sports Programs:
Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball.

Cultural Programs:
Art, Choir, Theater, Writing/Poetry.

Theme Days:
Theme Days serve as a forum for all participants to discuss issues of state and national importance with small groups of their peers. Keynote addresses on each topic are given by nationally renowned experts. The Theme Day topics are:

"Ethics & Sportsmanship"
"Environment"
"Health & Wellness"

Guest Speakers Included:
Robert Weygand- United States Congressman

Special Events:

Opening Ceremonies featured the Drifters and Roomful of Blues.

The first Induction Ceremonies for the International Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame.

Closing Ceremonies with performances by the PushStars, Games choir, symphony and theater.

All Star games featuring all athletic participants.

Parent Forum on "Parenting & Coaching."

Phone: 1-800-447-9889

(401) 874-2375

Fax: (401) 874-2429

E-Mail: info@internationalsport.com

Institute for International Sport c/o International Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame
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3045 Kingstown Road, P.O. Box 1710
Kingston, Rhode Island 02881-1710