UTICA, N.Y. (July 8, 2024)- The annual free event engages youth from the City of Utica through fitness and fun to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
The 2024 Boilermaker Youth Olympics, presented by Bank of America, will occur on Thursday, July 11, at TR Proctor Park in Utica from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The annual free event is coordinated through the City of Utica Youth Bureau. Participants aged 5-12 come from various youth programs across the city and a community team open to children from the public.
The games will occur on Sal Longo Field and include sack races, disc toss competitions, and relay races. All participants will receive a light breakfast, lunch, and a free T-shirt.
“The Youth Olympics is a fantastic event whose goal is to provide children with a fun and healthy activity,” said Mark Donovan, President of the Boilermaker. “This is a fantastic kickoff to Boilermaker weekend, and we love to see the kids compete in friendly games that truly foster the spirit of competition.”
Bank of America volunteers and employees from the city’s Youth Bureau will be on hand to direct the games and ensure that the day is fun and safe.
“Bank of America is committed to engaging and supporting youth throughout Central New York,” said Michael Brunner, president of Bank of America Central New York. “The annual Boilermaker Youth Olympics are an integral part of the summer season in Utica, and we look forward to supporting our community as they gather to play and compete this July.”
Limited spots remain on the community team. Anyone wishing to participate in the event should call the Youth Bureau at 315-223-4320 by Wednesday, July 10, at 5 p.m.
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Children participated in last year’s Boilermaker Youth Olympics, presented by Bank of America. The annual event will occur on Thursday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at TR Proctor Park in Utica. The free event is conducted in conjunction with the City of Utica Youth Bureau. Limited spots are remaining, and the event is open to children ages 5-12. Anyone wishing to participate should call the Youth Bureau at 315-223-4320 by Wednesday, July 10, at 5 p.m.
About Boilermaker Road Race
Recognized as the “Best 15K in the USA”, the Boilermaker Road Race is in its 47th year. The Boilermaker, a proud member of the PRRO Circuit, is the premier event of Boilermaker Weekend. The race consistently attracts elite runners from all over the world, including Olympians and world record holders, and features distance running’s most enthusiastic fans, as well as the sport’s best post-race party, hosted by The F.X. Matt Brewing Company. To register for other Boilermaker events, visit the official Boilermaker website at boilermaker.com. Hotel accommodations and information about other local attractions can also be found on the site.
About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses, and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management, and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 68 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,900 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs, and award-winning digital banking with approximately 56 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking, and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories, and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Media Contacts
India S. Paschal, Boilermaker
ipaschal@boilermaker.com
315-219-9979
Matthew Daily, Bank of America
matthew.daily@bofa.com
404.607.2844
