Applications available for Hershey's Track & Field Youth Program

BERNARD P. CARVALHO, JR.
Mayor
GARY K. HEU
Managing Director
C O U N T Y O F K A U A ‘ I
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 17, 2012
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
LENNY RAPOZO, DIRECTOR
Tel (808) 241-4460
Fax (808) 241-5126
Applications available for Hershey’s Track & Field Youth Program
Youngsters nine to 14 are invited to participate in the Hershey’s Track & Field Youth
Program.
The program provides beginners with a chance to check out this sport and at the same
time, it gives experienced track and field athletes the opportunity to compete and prepare for the
Hershey’s national competition, which will be held later this year in Hershey, PA.
The Hershey’s Track & Field Games are scheduled at Vidinha Stadium on Saturday,
May 19, from about 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The deadline to register is Thursday, May 10, 4 pm. No applications will be accepted on
the day of the event.
Applications are available at all neighborhood centers including: Kīlauea; Kapa‘a; Līhu'e;
Kōloa; Kalāheo; Hanapēpē; Kaumakani; Waimea; and Kekaha. Additionally, applications may
be picked up at the Department of Parks and Recreation’s administrative office, which is located
at the Līhu'e Civic Center, Mo‘ikeha Building.
Completed applications can be dropped off at any neighborhood center, faxed to 241-
6858, or emailed to lihuenc@kauai.gov.
Applications can also be mailed to: HRPA Hershey Youth Program, c/o Department of
Parks and Recreation, 3353 Eono St., Līhu‘e, Hi 96766.

The mission of The Hershey’s Track & Field Games is to encourage physical fitness,
foster teamwork and improve self-esteem among youth.
For more information or to request an alternate format or auxiliary aid for the Hershey’s
Youth Program, please call the Līhu‘e Neighborhood Center at 241-6858 or send an email to
lihuenc@kauai.gov at least seven business days before the event.
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