AT THE YMCA
Bonding In Basketball: YMCA Partners With Local Law Enforcement To Build Rapport between Kids And Officers Local law enforcement will serve as volunteer coaches in the Y’s Midnight Basketball League this summer
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ince 1996, the Randolph-Asheboro YMCA has offered teamwork, healthy activity and fun.” a unique basketball program aimed at providing “The midnight basketball league is great and gives Law physical activity, developmental support and role enforcement in this county an opportunity to instill trust models for kids who are sometimes left on the sidelines. in those that participate,” said Randolph County Sheriff This year, in partnership with the City of Asheboro Gregory Seabolt. “With law-enforcement in general across Recreation Department, the Asheboro Police Department America being looked down upon in a negative light, we and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, the Y’s Midnight must make every opportunity to be a part of the community. Basketball program will also strengthen community I feel certain that friendships will develop which will build by building bonds between youth participants and law a stronger bond between citizens and law-enforcement. enforcement. I commend YMCA Director Patrick O’Hara and Program “The Y’s goal is to give our young people positive Coordinator Joe Taureck for their time in organizing this outlets for their time and energy,” said Joe Taureck, Youth league.” Sports Director. “For years we have leaned on community
“It is important that kids see first-hand that our officers
volunteers to serve as scorekeepers and coaches. This year, are people, too,” said Asheboro Police Chief Mark Lineberry. with the support of the Asheboro Police Department and “We are moms and dads, neighbors and people they can Randolph County Sherriff’s Office, local officers will serve count on when they needs us. Basketball gives us a great in these roles, building connections and encouraging way to build those connections with kids and their families.”
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