The Wicomico County Education Foundation announced that their inaugural golf tournament fundraiser in October to support local middle school athletics.
A new local golf tournament is being launched in October as a fundraising event for local youth athletic opportunities.
The Wicomico County Education Foundation announced in early August that it would be holding its inaugural golf tournament in October to raise funds to support the growth of athletic opportunities for local middle school students. The tournament is set to take place on Friday, Oct. 3 at the Green Hill Country Club in Quantico, Maryland.
According to a release from the Wicomico County Education Foundation, the event will benefit Wicomico County Public Schools’ Middle School Sports Program, which now offers seven sports: flag football, cross country, volleyball, basketball, soccer, track, and cheerleading.
“This tournament is more than just a day on the course—it’s an opportunity to invest in the development of young student-athletes and the future of our community,” Michelle Wright, chairman of Wicomico County Education Foundation, said in a release. “We’ve already seen a significant increase in student participation and improved academic performance, and we want to keep that momentum going.”
According to the foundation, thanks to support from the community, their middle school sports program has already seen an 18% increase in student participation, higher GPAs and improved attendance, fewer disciplinary incidents, and enhanced leadership and teamwork skills.
People looking to participate in the upcoming tournament or become a sponsor can register at this link.
This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Wicomico County Education Foundation to hold fundraising golf tournament
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