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Item # 8. I .A. <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Parks and Recreation Commission <br />FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director <br />DATE: January I I, 2006 <br />SUBJECT: Community Events: Summer Weekend Games <br />Staff is developing a new event that would highlight the many parks and recreation <br />opportunities in Elk River. This event would involve multiple races and tournaments, all <br />held on one weekend in the summer. Each sports association would organize the <br />individual events, and Pazks and Recreation staff would coordinate registration and <br />facility reservations. <br />Examples of events are: <br />• Mountain bike race at Hillside Pazk <br />• Cross country race at Top of the World Trail <br />• BMX race at the Youth Athletic Complex BMX Track <br />• SK race along Main Street and Orono Parkway <br />• Canoe or Kayak races on Mississippi River <br />• Softball Tournament <br />• Roller Ski race at Woodland Trails <br />Staff has begun contacting sports associations and initial response has been enthusiastic. <br />Any group interested in organizing an event can contact Pazks and Recreation staff at <br />Lions Park Center. <br />