Attention all baseball players, figure skaters, hockey players, lacrosse players, soccer players and parents of children who have outgrown their equipment
(Huntington, NY) Councilwoman Susan A. Berland and the Huntington Youth Council are bringing the “Sport Swap” to the Dix Hills Ice Rink for the first time. Town of Huntington residents are invited to participate by bringing their gently used hockey, baseball, soccer, lacrosse and figure skating equipment to the official drop-off box at the Dix Hills Ice Rink from March 6th to the 28th to receive a voucher.
On March 29th, from 11:30 AM till 1:30 PM, residents can bring that voucher back to the Ice Rink to shop, swap and socialize with fellow Town of Huntington athletes! Residents unable to donate equipment can still shop for any equipment by donating $5.00 for each item purchased. The Huntington Youth Council will be donating all proceeds to a Town of Huntington charity.
“I’m pleased to announce this new initiative,” commented Councilwoman Berland. “The Sport Swap is a chance for athletes and organizations in the Town of Huntington to donate either hockey equipment, baseball equipment, soccer equipment, lacrosse equipment or figure skating equipment. Athletes and their families can shop for new items as well as socialize with their fellow shoppers. In today’s economy, we are all watching each dollar. As a mother of four, I can tell you that sports equipment can be very expensive. If we can save parents some money, supply our residents with needed sports equipment and raise some money for charity, it’s a win-win. I encourage everyone to participate in what will be a great event.”
The Huntington Youth Council was founded in 2003 by Councilwoman Berland and is comprised of students from every public high school in the Town of Huntington. They meet twice a month to discuss issues that affect the youth in our community and plan events that engage their peers in local issues. For more information on the Huntington Youth Council’s “Sport Swap” or the organization, please call TJ Hatter in the office of the Town Council at 351-3018.
