Sport in Society's Double Dutch Mini Camp in full swing

(3-21-06) BOSTON, Mass. � More than 300 girls and boys from across New England poured into the Shelburne Community Center in Roxbury, Mass. on Saturday, March 4, 2006 to jump in the Center for the Study of Sport in Society�s Double Dutch Mini Camp.

�We address an important need, because city youth tend to be less active,� said Shannon Spriggs, Urban Youth Sports Program director. �Double Dutch is hared work. It�s not expensive, and it doesn�t exclude anyone. If the girls don�t have the physical capacity to jump, they can turn; even the turning is great exercise.�

The Double Dutch League of Massachusetts has over 400 participants. Through this program, children who are involved in Double Dutch are given the opportunity to attend a demonstration, participate in a mini-camp, and compete in two tournaments every year. The DDLM has several teams that go on to compete in the World competition with great success. The DDLM hopes to expand its reach throughout the state of Massachusetts. This program continues to welcome new coaches and teams and provides a low-cost, high intensity activity for Boston�s youth.

If you�d like to join or want more information please call Shannon Spriggs at 617-373-4889.

About the Center for the Study of Sport in Society
The Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern University is one of the world�s leading social justice organizations that use sport to create social change both nationally and internationally. The flagship organization located in the heart of Boston, Mass. was founded in 1984 by Dr. Richard Lapchick and touts branches in Baltimore, Md. and Phoenix, Ariz. Through research, education, and advocacy the center promotes physical activity, health, violence prevention, and diversity among young people and college and professional athletes. Sport in Society�s innovative programs are all staffed by former college or professional athletes and have been awarded America�s most successful violence prevention program by Lou Harris, the Peter F. Ducker Award as the most innovative non-profit program in the social sector, and have been cited as the National Crime Prevention Council�s 50 Best Strategies to Prevent Violent Domestic Crimes. For more information please visit http://www.sportinsociety.org.