Nassau County Sports Commission

The Nassau County Sports Commission is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created to enhance the quality of life of Nassau County, New York 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 [...] 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 [...] 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 Summer 2007, the Nassau County Sports Commission, working with Nassau County's "Healthy Nassau" initiative, will sponsor a fitness trail installed in Eisenhower Park for use by Nassau County residents of all ages. These fitness stations will cover a two-mile walking path and promote physical activity while teaching residents how to maximize their physical fitness experience.

[...] Expert Gary I. Wadler is the Chairman and President of the Nassau County Sports Commission.

External links

http://www.johnmackeyaward.org
http://www.nassausports.org
http://www.dickschaapaward.org