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GLOBAL COMMUNITY GAMES
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| WHAT IS IT? |
The four Games-- KidsGames, TeenGames, EdgeGames,
and FamilyGames-- are community-focused
sports
and games events, run over
multiple days
or weeks, that draws agencies,
churches,
companies, organizations
and schools together
into a partnership across
a city, village,
island or region. Each
connects creatively
with children, teenagers,
families or singles/university
age participants. The Games
began in the
year 2000 and have spread
in an unprecedented
way across every continent
on earth. The
programs are designed to
be run using a unique
experiential education
curriculum produced
with the personal story
of Olympic and World
Cup athletes every two
years. The non-event
years provide the opportunity
for specialized
life-skills training Camps
and Schools in
sports, leadership, creative
arts and media
run at a local level.
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| AIMS
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- Provide a locally organized and appropriate
way to connect with all
members of a community.
- Help participants develop sports, creative
and leadership skills
within a welcoming
and loving environment.
- Facilitate the sharing of ideas, information
and models across the
globe, empowering all
to see their unique contribution
to the world.
- Create an entry point into personal faith
and Sports Ministry.
- Focus on the non-cultural benefits from the
many universal aspects
of sport.
- Provide a fun event that excludes nobody
and builds bridges with
all areas of a community
or city.
- Expose churches to the wider opportunities
that sports provides.
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| LINKS TO OTHER STRATEGIC PROGRAMS |
The Games follow a natural flow from KidsGames
through TeenGames and into
EdgeGames and
FamilyGames. Each is a
way to introduce churches,
agencies, schools, companies
and communities
to the broader possibilities
of sports through
a non-threatening and valuable
event. The
Games provide a means for
churches to partner
in preparation for hosting
a major event.
They provide an opportunity
for top class
athletes with an interest
to serve children/teens/families.
They provide an opportunity
for talented
kids/teens to express themselves
and are
a great community transformation
option.
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| WEB SITES FOR MORE INFORMATION |
| Global Community Games |
| KidsGames |
| TeenGames |
| EdgeGames |
| FamilyGames |
World Cup of KidsGames
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