Homeschool Children Compete in 19th Annual Saints Track & Field Meets

SAINTS- featuredSaints International Sports Ministry “Where Jesus is Lord & Every Child is a Winner!” held its 19th Annual Track & Field Meets in February. Over 1,000 homeschool kids ages 5-18 were able participate at one of the four locations; Jupiter, Tradewinds Park in Pompano, Naples, and Orlando.

The athletes competed in 10 different events ranging from long jump, hurdles, discus, shot put and one-mile run. Also included were races for pre-schoolers such as Diaper Dash and Toddler Trot. All athletes received an Olympic Gold Track & Field Medal. A Fantastic Family Day was had by all.

Coach Rick Andreassen Founded Saints International Sports Ministry in 1997 and over the years it has branched out to serve children and families throughout four States, and has set up programs serving children at orphanages, and children’s centers in five developing countries, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through sports.

Coach Rick said “My favorite part of the day is seeing all those happy smiling faces of the children, and the look on all the proud parents faces as their children do their very best using the gifts God has given them!”

To learn more about Saints International Sports Ministry, visit: SaintsOfFlorida.com, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/SaintsActiveKids or contact Coach Rick Andreassen at 954-494-6812 or [email protected].

Share this article

Comments