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dangers
conditions
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t i o that
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teristic of, intrinsic to, or an integral
part of a sports or recreational activity. "

Innovative
Golf Programs

Like the North Carolina statute
age before authorizing such child to
" I Love
described above, the expressed
legisla-It! " participate in skateboarding, inline
Recreational Use Statute
skating, paintball, or freestyle or moun- Most states have recreational use
tive purpose of this particular Florida
tain and off-road bicycling " in areas
statute is " encourage governmental
statutes which provide that a landowner
designated for such use. See Fla. Stat. §
owners or lessees of property to make
By Resa
who
opensKierstein
his land free of charge for
316.0085 (2009).
land available to the public " for skatepublic recreational use owes no duty to
boarding and other enumerated recreguard, warn, or make the premises reaAn analogous immunity statute in
R PA wor king in pa r tne r ship with the Golf
ational activities by reducing " the expo- Alaska is more generic, as opposed
sonably safe for recreational use. As a
to
Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA)
sure to liability from lawsuits and the
result, the landowner's legal duty to
activity specific, in limiting " civil liabiland the Professional Golfers Association of America
prohibitive cost of insurance " by prorecreational users is limited to avoiding
ity for sports or recreational activities, "
(PGA) have partnered over the past several years to share
viding statutory immunity. In so doing,
ormembers
wanton misconduct.
While
including skateboarding.
In pertinent
trends,
promote activewillful
healthy
of local communities
SAFE, SANITARY & USER-FRIENDLY. The
the expressed
language
of
the
Florida
willful
misconduct
is
egregious
behavpart,
the
Alaska
statute
provides
that
" a
Clean-up Method That PEOPLE PREFER!
and provide opportunities for underserved and disadvanlaw recognizes the inherent risks and
ior tantamount
intent
injure,
person who participates
in ayouth
sportstoorlearn about
taged
the gametoofan
golf.
By to
implementNO " Warm Handshake "
dangers inNO
activities,
like
skateboarding,
wanton
misconduct
is
behavior
which
recreational
activity
assumes
the
inhering
innovative
golf
programs
direct
to
parks
and
recreation,
" Bacterial Pass-through "
and statesKEEPS
that such
risks
and
dangers
demonstrates
an
utter
disregard
for prothe
ent
risks
in
that
sports
or
recreational
NRPA through its partners, is providing resources and
Public Areas CLEANER Than Other
" should beMethods.
assumed by those participat- activity and is legally gramming
youth and
outdoor
recrephysical
wellfamilies
being of in
others.
Enumerresponsible to
forengage
all
ation.
Participants
of both
the
Sticks for Kids
program
and the
ing in such
activities.
"
Governmental
ated
" recreational
purposes "
under
injuries
or
death
to
the
person
or
other
Enjoy LOWER Maintenance, FEWER
NRPA to
PGA
Family Course
expand their
knowledge
immunityComplaints
under the Florida
statute, ENVIRONMENT.
theseprogram
state recreational
use statutes
persons and for all damage
property
& A CLEANER
on
the
basic
fundamentals
of
the
game
and
also
garner
sushowever, would
not apply
if the governoftentimes include activities in the " true
that results from the inherent risks in
Eco-Friendly
& MADE
IN THE USA!
tainable
life
skills
including
honesty,
integrity,
sportsmanship
mental entity fails to obtain written
outdoors " such as hunting, fishing,
that sports or recreational activity. "
Try It Yourself!
and awareness and hands-on knowledge on environmental
boating, camping, hiking, etc. Several
consent " from the parents or legal
Alaska Stat. § 09.65.290 (2009) The
stewardship.
(800)-873-K9KP(5957)
guardians
of any child under 17www.ParkDispensers.com
years of statute defines " inherent risks " as " those state recreational use statutes, however,

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Through the generous support of the GCBA A, over 400
park and recreation agencies have collectively received
over 4,000 sets of junior golf clubs, programming, and promotional materials to implement the Sticks for Kids program.
The basis for the program is the philosophy that every child,
regardless of socioeconomic status, should have the opportunity to play golf. The Sticks for Kids program has afforded
over 20,000 kids a hands-on experience to learn the fundamentals of golf.
" When we are selected for a grant that provides opportunity to present the game of golf to the public at-large and specifically youth who might not ordinarily be exposed to such a
character building sport, we are grateful, " says Charles Payton, Athletics Manager, Pearland Parks and Recreation.
As we look to the future, 100 park and recreation agencies
have been awarded the 2010 Sticks for Kids program grant to
continue the forward momentum.
Support for the game of golf continues with a new program
supported by The PGA of America in a new program, NRPA
and PGA Family Course grant. This nationwide initiative designed to make golf courses more enjoyable for families regardless of age or ability, speaks to the overarching goal of
active livable communities. The PGA Family course program,
while intended to engage more families in golf, also hones in
on the human benefits associated with playing golf.
For more i n for mation a bout t he resou rces, tools,
education and research available please visit www.nrpa.
org/golf.
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Resa Kierstein is Sr. Manager, Business Development,

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