Nassau County Sports Commission
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The Nassau County Sports Commission is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created to enhance the quality of life of Nassau County, NY residents through the promotion of physical fitness, healthy activity and good sportsmanship and to continue the fight against the perils of childhood obesity and performance enhancing drug use within our community.
The Nassau County Sports Commission is home to the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame, the John Mackey Award (best collegiate Tight End) and the Dick Schaap Award for Outstanding Journalism.
Nassau County's elite high school and collegiate student athletes and coaches are honored annually at the Nassau County Sports Commission's Annual Awards Dinner where the above awards are also presented rounding into an all star event for the community.
In first quarter 2007, a fitness trail sponsored by the Nassau County Sports Commission will be installed in Eisenhower Park for use by Nassau County residents of all ages. These fitness stations will cover the 2 mile walking path and promote physical activity while teaching residents how to maximize their physical fitness experience.
Drug Expert Gary I. Wadler is the Chairman and President of the Nassau County Sports Commission.
[edit] External links
http://www.johnmackeyaward.org
http://www.nassausports.org
http://www.dickschaapaward.org
