LB athletics department puts on play day for kids at the gym.
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| Gabriel Guzman tries pitching at the LBCC Play Day on April 8, 2017. |
The baseball made contact with Gabriel Guzman’s bat. Gabriel ran to first, second, then third base, but would he make home? The ball sped towards Gabriel, but he slid across the LBCC gym floor into home. Safe!
Gabriel, the ash blonde 3-foot wonder, was one of many children attending the LB play day this past Saturday.
Linn-Benton’s Athletics Department hosted their third annual LB Play Day on April 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Albany campus, in the LB Athletics Building.
The event was well attended with a circus of children and volunteers running around.
Michael Winder coordinator of the event, said the point of this event was to "be active, be healthy, and beyond being healthy, just having fun."
Winder's desire for the Play Day was working, with a variety of kids from different age groups playing baseball, basketball, bike racing, mini golf, soccer, volleyball, pound rockout, a combination of drumming and exercise, and even quidditch.
According to door greeter Randy Scout, this year was different, as he said "We usually do [the Play Day] on Friday when public schools have in-service."
Players representing all LB sports teams were also there helping out with the event.
"I see athletes as positive role models," said Heidi Officer, a friend of the Guzman family and LB student. "Gab[riel] seems to be having a really fun time."
As it was rainy throughout the day, the activities were held inside.
"This is so nice of them to do; my grandson's [in the gym], and having a great time," said Karen Cardosa, who brought her grandchildren to the event.
The LB Athletic Department aimed to encourage kids in doing healthy activities that are also a whole lot of fun.
At a Glance:
- LBCC Play Day April 8, 2017.
- Kids played with LB Athletes in the gym.
- Find out upcoming events on the LBCC website.
- Events are also on the LB Facebook.
- LB Twitter
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