OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER
YDANIS RODRIGUEZ
Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
**MEDIA ADVISORY**
New York City Will Create The Office of Sports, Wellness and Recreation.
(Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez With The Support Of Speaker Corey Johnson, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Public Advocates Jumaane Williams, and Sports Institution Will Be Announcing The Creation of The Sports Office)
New York, NY-- On Wednesday, April 21st, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez will hold a press conference alongside Borough President Eric Adams, Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and a coalition of leaders in the New York City sports community to discuss the details of Intro 1959, establishing the Mayor's Office of Sports, Wellness and Recreation, and which will be voted on April 22nd. The Bill is currently supported by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Speaker Corey Johnson, and a collation of different sports groups and institutions.
The Mayor's Office of Sports, Wellness, and Recreations would be responsible for creating strategies and initiatives to support youth sports activities throughout the city of New York and to create a pipeline for disadvantaged children to be placed in competitive sports programs and competitions. New York City is home to some of the best sport training programs in the country, yet children from underserved communities are often unable to achieve full potential because they are hampered by their socioeconomic status and lack of access. Creating this office is the first step in dismantling the barriers that keep talented, young working class New Yorkers from achieving their sports and athletics dreams.
The bill requires the establishment of an advisory board as part of the office, which would be tasked with analyzing demographic and social investment data to ensure that city resources and initiatives are being equitably distributed, among other duties and responsibilities. The Advisory board would be composed of 17 members chosen from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as from higher education and sports institutions located in the City.
The Office of Sports, Wellness, and Recreations would consult with the city's official marketing, tourism, and partnership organization to promote the city as a base for professional sports teams; provide access to sports-related opportunities for students and promote the role of sports in education and recreation; make recommendations for the growth of professional, amateur, and scholastic sports recreation; and coordinate sports initiatives with other city agencies, including the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Mayor's Office of Sports, Wellness, and Recreations would be responsible for creating strategies and initiatives to support youth sports activities throughout the city of New York and to create a pipeline for disadvantaged children to be placed in competitive sports programs and competitions. New York City is home to some of the best sport training programs in the country, yet children from underserved communities are often unable to achieve full potential because they are hampered by their socioeconomic status and lack of access. Creating this office is the first step in dismantling the barriers that keep talented, young working class New Yorkers from achieving their sports and athletics dreams.
The bill requires the establishment of an advisory board as part of the office, which would be tasked with analyzing demographic and social investment data to ensure that city resources and initiatives are being equitably distributed, among other duties and responsibilities. The Advisory board would be composed of 17 members chosen from the public, private, and non-profit sectors, as well as from higher education and sports institutions located in the City.
The Office of Sports, Wellness, and Recreations would consult with the city's official marketing, tourism, and partnership organization to promote the city as a base for professional sports teams; provide access to sports-related opportunities for students and promote the role of sports in education and recreation; make recommendations for the growth of professional, amateur, and scholastic sports recreation; and coordinate sports initiatives with other city agencies, including the Department of Education, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Furthermore, the Mayor's Office of Sports and Recreations would help increase and exceed the current number of youth that are connected with competitive sports opportunities. They will receive the support needed to continue expanding their skills. The office will also create the opportunity for sports institutions, like the Yankee Stadium, the Mets at Citi Field, the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, the Brooklyn Nets from Barclays Center, The New York City Football Club, New York Red Bulls, New York Rangers, among other major sports institutions to be an integral part of this initiative. With the Office of Sports, Wellness, and Recreations office, New York City has the potential to become a major sports global competitor.
The Bill is currently supported by various sports leaders and institutions such as the Armory Track, NY Road Runners, Nzingha Prescod, Olympic Fencer and World Medalist, Hudson Sailing, Row New York, Bike New York, Inwood Little League, Grand Slam, BAMESO USA, Fundacion Dominicana de Deportes, Peter Westbrook Foundation, Wendy Hilliard Foundation, Ice Hockey in Harlem, Kings County Tennis League, Laureus USA, Asphalt Green, Cozen O'Coonor, Gregorio Luperon, JB Sports, Youth Service League, Van Courtland Titans Youth Football Program Inc, Trident Swim Foundation, Uptown Soccer, Washington Heights Tennis Association.
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