(PLEASE LIST through: 8/5/18) JOIN NYC PARKS FOR A DAY OF FITNESS AND FUN AT 4th ANNUAL BROOKLYN BEACH SPORTS FESTIVAL IN CONEY ISLAND

Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP Commissioner, NYC Parks www.nyc.gov/parks

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PLEASE  LIST through August 5, 2018 IMMEDIATE

 

 

JOIN NYC PARKS FOR A DAY OF FITNESS AND FUN AT 4^th ANNUAL BROOKLYN BEACH SPORTS FESTIVAL IN CONEY ISLAND

 

The Brooklyn Beach Sports Festival features volleyball, pull-up and chin-up competitions, obstacle courses, and much more!

 

DATES &

TIMES:                       Saturday, August 4, 2018

Beach Volleyball Tournament 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Glow in the Dark Beach Volleyball 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 

Sunday, August 5, 2018

Obstacle Course 9:00 a.m.

Pull-Up & Chin-Up Contest 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

           

LOCATION:               Coney Island Beach

                                    West 10^th Street Boardwalk Entrance

                                    BROOKLYN

 

DETAILS:                   NYC Parks is hosting a weekend of sports and fitness at Coney Island. Come watch and participate!

 

For Saturday’s volleyball tournament, all levels of play are welcome. Divisions will include: Men’s, Women’s, Co-Ed Doubles, and Co-Ed Quads. There will also be Learn-to-Play clinics for beginners who want basic volleyball instruction. This year will also debut a Glow in the Dark Volleyball! Participants will have a chance to play volleyball on a glowing course. Please note: Registration is required to participate. Registration ends on Thursday, August 2 at 11:59pm.

 

On Sunday, there will be a free obstacle course competition, and a pull-up and dip contest. All skill levels welcome, with weight classes for men, women and children.

 

Prizes will be awarded to winners. This event is sponsored by Nu Wave and The U.S. Army, and is rain or shine.

 

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Press Contact:

Maeri Ferguson

pressoffice@parks.nyc.gov

(212) 360-1311

 

IMAGE CREDIT: Daniel Avila/NYC Parks