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In
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 VENUE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are pleased to announce the addition of the Home Depot
Center as one our host sites. The Home Depot Center is affiliated
with the Los Angeles Galaxy, AEG Live - Concert Promotions,
U. S. Soccer Federation - National Team Training Headquarters,
United States Tennis Association (USTA) – USA Tennis
High Performance National Training Center, USA Cycling -
National Team Track Training Headquarters), United States
Track & Field – Official Training Site. The
inclusion of this venue will provide an opportunity for
more interaction among the participants. The HDC will host
soccer, tennis, track & field, cheerleading, baseball
and softball. Estimated attendance is approximately 2500
athletes and spectators each day.
In
addition, the following venues have now been confirmed.
Please refer to our website
for detailed addresses and contact information.
Wrestling: Millikan High School, June 26
Water Polo: LA Southwest College and Millikan
High School (June 19-20 - Girls, June 26-27 - Boys)
Volleyball: South High School (June 19
- Girls, June 26 - Boys)
ARE
YOU REGISTERED?
Entry
fees are just $55 per team for team sports (basketball,
football, etc.) and $5 per participant for individual events
(track & field, wrestling, etc.). Each participant will
receive a commemorative t-shirt, goodie bag and souvenir
program. Click here to register
online by credit card or download a mail-in form. Brackets
are limited, sign up today to reserve your spot, or call
888.52.LAWSG for more information.
Registration deadline is May 14th.
| Event |
Bracket
Size |
Available
Spots |
|
Baseball
Basketball - Boys
Basketball - Girls
Cheerleading
Football
Soccer - Boys
Soccer - Girls
Softball
Tennis - Boys
Tennis - Girls
Track & Field (Boys & Girls)
Volleyball - Boys
Volleyball - Girls
Water Polo - Boys
Water Polo - Girls
Wrestling, Co-ed |
16
teams
64 teams
64 teams
10 teams per event
20 teams
64 teams
32 teams
16 teams
125 boys
125 girls
200 participants
16 teams
40 teams
16 teams
16 teams
350 participants |
10
36
51
10 teams per event
14
16
4
9
117 participants
125 participants
160 participants
11
27
11
10
205 participants |
U.S.
SENATOR BARBARA BOXER SENDS LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS
"Dear Friends, Please accept my warmest greetings as
you gather for the 2004 L.A.Watts Summer Games. I commend
all the people who have contributed their time to make this
a successful event. In 1968, you pioneered a movement to
bring the community together during a critical time in Los
Angeles' history. Thank you for your continuing commitment,
and good luck to all those participating."
WELCOME
SPONSORS
We are pleased to announce to addition of UPS as a proud
sponsor of the 2004 Games. We look forward to a mutually
beneficial partnership that will enhance the Games experience
for all participants. We are also excited to welcome back
NBC as our media sponsor. NBC has provided unparalleled
news coverage of the Games for many years. Denny's has also
renewed its support of the Games. We thank all of our sponsors
for their generous support! To find out how you or your
company can become a sponsor, click here.
PARTNERSHIP
WITH J.R. REDMOND JUST RUN FOOTBALL CAMP
The L.A. Watts Summer Games is pleased to partner with Just
Run Football Camp. This camp was designed to encourage participants
ages 8-18 to participate in and enjoy the game of football.
Program founder J.R. Redmond is a native of Carson and played
for the New England Patriots before signing with the Oakland
Raiders in 2003. Mr. Redmond developed this program to give
athletes of all skill levels and economic backgrounds the
opportunity to learn essential football skills by qualified,
knowledgeable instructors. For more information, visit www.justruncamp.com
VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED
We are now accepting volunteer applications for all areas
of the Games. All volunteers who work a four-hour shift
will receive a t-shirt and lunch. No experience necessary!
Click here
for more information.
Visit our website to get the latest news about scheduling
and event information. Log on to www.lajcc.org/lawsg/index.html
for up to date details.
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