Fayette County Challenge: Keeping Local Sports Fields In Shape

NF Note: Come on Fayette County! Here is your chance to really help out our kids and nominate one of our sports' fields for a makeover. See a field that needs some work? Check this out. This could help offset some of those pesky budget cuts.

(NAPSI)-A unique program could give local sports fields and parks a much-needed face-lift--and the result could be happier, healthier children.

The National Recreation and Park Association projects a $38 billion funding deficit for basic needs of local parks over the next four years. Budget cuts for these parks and recreation departments could result in fewer places for kids to play, particularly in the inner cities.

Public fields are an invaluable resource to our nation's communities. That's why the Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Earn Your Stripes program plans to renovate 50 fields across the United States as part of its field renovation program. This initiative was created to provide children with the opportunity to stay active and be their very best by giving them better places to play.

The Earn Your Stripes initiative kicked off with the reveal of the first fully renovated field in Tampa with New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees. This event initiated a nationwide opportunity for parents to nominate local fields for renovation, demonstrating that before anyone can earn a single stripe, someone has to help give kids places to realize their promise and potential.

"Frosted Flakes' field makeover program and the first field renovation in Tampa are great examples of what we can do to help encourage our kids to be active and stay healthy," said Brees. "It just takes a few minutes for parents to go online to frostedflakes.com, nominate a field and make a difference in kids' lives."

How to "Earn Your Stripes" in The Community

• Adults 18 years of age or older may nominate a designated outdoor baseball, softball, T-ball, soccer, football, lacrosse, field hockey field, track or basketball court in their local community for a makeover.

• Registration and entry submission are free and entrants are required to answer a few questions about the field, why it needs to be renovated and how a makeover would help the community.

• Nominations will be accepted online at www.frostedflakes.com until March 31, 2009. The site also has more information on the program and on ways to get involved in the field renovation initiative.

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Industry Leaders to Provide Backyard Makeover

BUSINESS WIRE--Belgard, a leading U.S. producer of concrete block and hardscape products, will launch a national sweepstakes on August 10 entitled “Invite the Unexpected,” coinciding with its advertising campaign to provide a professional, one-of-a-kind backyard makeover for the sweepstakes winner. Joining forces with Belgard are KitchenAid, Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights, and Oldcastle Surfaces.

The winner will have a landscape architect visit his or her home to develop a custom backyard design. Belgard and Oldcastle Surfaces will then provide paver and retaining wall products to begin construction on the hardscape portion of the design, such as water features, bars and/or countertops. Kitchen Aid will provide a built in grill package, refrigerator and preparation unit with an outdoor sink. Bevolo Gas and Electric Lights will provide outdoor fixtures and lighting.

To enter the sweepstakes, fill out a registration form, which will be available at www.bepreparedforcompany.com beginning August 10. Additional details and the official rules are also located on the website.

“With the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) predicting the demand for luxurious outdoor environments to rise over the next 10 years, we wanted to show customers a charming upgrade that adds beauty and value to their home,” said Ken O’Neill, Vice President of Belgard. “In support of Belgard’s commitment to providing beautiful hardscape products for home and business owners nationwide, we wanted to team up with the industries’ best products to provide our customers this ultimate luxury.”