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Article and Winner of this years competition Click
Here Teens ages 9 -15 entered the 12th annual Connecticut Recreation and Parks
Association Hot Shot competition in Newington, CT this past month. This
annual even is put on locally, and then state wide in a variety of towns
across Connecticut to allow teens to show off their basketball skills
in point scoring. This event is not to highlight the abilities of a few
teens statewide, but to use basketball to promote healthy lifestyles amongst
boys and girls ages 9-15 through physical activity. The Contest are held in participating local towns, like Meriden, Litchfield,
Bristol, Darien, Tolland and New London, to name a few. Top winners advanced
to compete in county and state championship rounds. In a time when childhood
obesity is such a large issue in the news, programs that get teens off
the couch and into recreation are instrumental. The American Obesity Association
finds that for adolescents (ages 12 to 19), 30.4 percent are overweight
and 15.5 percent are obese. An unhealthy lifestyle can lead to health
complications such as; Asthma, and Hypertension as well as Social Psychological
stigmas, and problems. Obesity in Youth can be attributed to poor dietary
habits and inactivity. Through physical fitness, and positive social interaction, these teens can see the benefit of recreation in their lives. The Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association and Mr. Trophy sponsor this statewide program to promote basketball enthusiasm as well as basketball skills, fun, physical fitness and good sportsmanship. For additional information on how you can run a local competition in your town, contact: Sean Dwyer or Kristine Kravontka at Newington Parks and Recreation (860) 665-8667
Final Scores and Standings Coming Soon!
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12 th Annual Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association Basketball Hot
Shot Contest was a huge success this year. The Hot Shot Contest is a fun,
simple state-wide basketball shooting contest where each player will have
three, one-minute rounds to shoot from hotshots placed on the court. No
need for special skills, membership or talent. Come out and try your shot,
see if you have a natural touch. Prizes are awarded to all the winners
at the local, county, and state champions. 
