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Hartford BMX
Sponsored by Connecticut Bicycle Coalition
Goals
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To increase the mobility, self-reliance,
and physical health and dexterity of Hartford youth
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To identity, instruct, and support
youth leadership
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To demonstrate how dreams, dedication,
and hard work together yield rewards
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To create a common identity among
young men of different ages, ethnicities, neighborhoods, and physical
capacities through the love of the bicycle
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To create opportunities for Hartford
youth to develop friendships with kids from other places in Connecticut
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To enhance the working relationship
between Hartford BMX and local law enforcement
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Objectives
CBC will deliver the following goods and services in the development
of Hartford BMX during 1999 and 2000:
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A competitive BMX program for
boys in grades 6- 12.
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A minimum of four special bike
demonstration events to be held in the following locations: Sigourney
Square, Riverside, Colt, and Downtown
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Hiring and supervision of a seasonal
part-time coach
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Solicitation of bids and in-kind
contributions from local bike retailers and national manufacturers
of bikes and related equipment
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Equipping each teammate with helmet,
knee and shin guards, gloves, and a bicycle, each of which can be
"purchased" through the team’s point system
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Weekly transportation to races
in Bethel, CT for 15 weeks beginning July 1,1999
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Twice weekly practices and "free"
rides (as long as weather permits,) and weekly team business meetings
(yearlong)
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Continued solicitation of sponsorships
and charitable contributions to perpetuate Hartford BMX
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Presentation of at least one session
each on the following topics: bike driver rights and responsibilities;
basic bike maintenance, nutrition, and careers in biking
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Targeted involvement of Fred D.
Wish school students and personnel in Hartford BMX and Second Wind
Recycle a Bicycle Barn, providing 75 bikes, helmets, and instruction
to students
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