GGAINESVILLE - Gainesville Parks and Recreation's Youth Athletics Program was honored for Excellence in Youth Sports by the National Alliance for Youth Sports and Athletic Business Magazine. <br>
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The Annual Excellence in Youth Sports Award recognizes outstanding youth sports programs around the country for doing superior jobs on conducting diverse activities with a focus on providing safe and positive experiences for all participants including children, parents, and coaches.<br>
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Since 2001 Gainesville Parks and Recreation has earned "Honorable Mention" for 4 consecutive years and 4 out of 5 years since the inception of the award in 2000. In 2004, the organization was 1 of only 15 "Honorable Mention" organizations recognized in the United States or abroad.<br>
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For more information on youth athletics or the many other programs and services of Gainesville Parks and Recreation, call (770) 531-2680 or visit our web site at www.gainesville.org/recreatoin.
