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The
following provides a overview of SPORTSLIFE INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (SI), the programs it
intends to offer and the strategy it will implement
over the next several years to achieve its objectives.
SI is a
non-profit organization founded to
promote positive Christian values to youth of the
world through sports leagues, camps, clinics, and
after school programs.
Initially, SI is focussing its efforts on the
children and families of Ballymun, a disadvantaged
section of Dublin, Ireland.
Daniel B. Tabb, founder of SI, established the
organization in order to respond to the needs of
underprivileged children through positive athletic and
recreational activities.
Mr. Tabb and his wife Amy moved to the
Ballymun area on January 10, 2002. Mr. and Mrs. Tabb
each have a wealth of experience in working with
disadvantaged children through their efforts in
coaching teams and mentoring troubled youth.
The programs were implemented
in five phases.
Phase 1: Teaching
basketball as a volunteer in Ballymun School System.
Phase 2: Upgraded sports
hall and installed a synthetic all weather
pitch/field for soccer/football.
Phase 3: Initiated sports
camps for youth ages 6-17 during their school breaks
(6 weeks a year)
Phase 4: Commenced
basketball and soccer/football league for 10-12 year
olds in Ballymun area.
Phase 5: Began midnight
leagues for 13-17 year olds on Friday nights in
Ballymun.
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