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2nd Annual FREE Day of Play at PGA Village!

By Crystal Nickell January 10, 2013
The PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance will host the 2nd Annual “Free Day of Play” on Saturday, January 12th, from 2:00 PM -6:00 PM. The event will feature golf, football, soccer, baseball, basketball and hockey all in an active family-oriented environment. Kids 14 and under and their families will be introduced to a number of sports all in the spirit of encouraging healthy lifestyles.
 
Throughout the Free Day of Play, golf stations will be staffed and led by PGA Professionals, while flag football and soccer activities will be organized by i9 Sports. Representatives of the St. Lucie Mets will conduct baseball games and instruction, and the Sports Authority will organize basketball games and drills.

This event is based on the National Day of Play in Washington, D.C., the Free Day of Play will enable families and children to experience a day of fun at the PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance. There will be a total of 16 station activities. This is a perfect opportunity for athletes of the future to come out and learn more about and enjoy each sport. Meanwhile, there will be fun family activities and contests for kids of all ages.

“i9 Sports has had an overwhelming response from the communities for our popular flag football, soccer, and basketball programs these last few years, and we are delighted to introduce more sports for the children, such as golf and baseball, thanks to the partnership with these terrific organizations,” said Joe Greco, program director, i9 Sports. Sports are a great outlet for boys and girls to learn, grow, and develop their skills, which they will use forever, both on and off the fields of play.”

The PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance is located at 8565 Commerce Center Drive in Port St. Lucie. For more information, call i9 Sports at (772) 285-9664 or www.i9sports.com or contact the PGA Center Golf Learning and Performance at (800) 800-GOLF Ext. 3.