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Permit approved for free youth endurance event Sept. 20
Summary
Elkhart Health and Aquatics requested and the board approved a permit for a free youth endurance race (ages 5'14) on Sept. 20 using Island Park, Lundquist Park and adjacent trails; the event is sponsored by the Elkhart Community Foundation and Beacon Physicians Philanthropy and will use lifeguards, volunteers and requested medical coverage.
The Board of Parks and Recreation approved a permit for a free youth endurance challenge scheduled for Sept. 20 that will use Island Park, Lundquist Park and nearby river trails. Jamie Hancock, community engagement supervisor at Elkhart Health and Aquatics, told the board the event is for children ages 5 to 14 and is sponsored by the Elkhart Community Foundation and Beacon Physicians Philanthropy.
Hancock said all swimming portions will take place in the Elkhart Health and Aquatics pool with lifeguards on staff and volunteer support planned (about one volunteer per one-to-two lanes for pool activities). Hancock said volunteers will also assist during the running and biking portions and that organizers requested first-aid/medical coverage. "It is a free event that is sponsored by the Elkhart Community Foundation and the Beacon, Physicians Philanthropy," Hancock said. Board members questioned swim-safety arrangements and were satisfied by the planned lifeguard and volunteer staffing. The motion to approve the permit passed unanimously.
