| Chelsea
Piers Roller Rinks To Host Summer Safety Skate
First 100 Children to Receive
Free Safety Helmet
(New York, NY – July 1, 2004) – In order
to encourage safe in-line skating habits, the Roller
Rinks at Chelsea Piers is inviting families to participate
in a free day of fun and safety. The Summer Safety
Skate, which is sponsored by Children’s Hospital
of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Horizon Healthcare,
and the hit music station Z100, will take place on
Saturday, August 7th from 12:00-4:00pm. Horizon Healthcare
will give away free skating helmets to the first one
hundred children who arrive. Chelsea Piers skating
instructors will offer free inline skating safety
tips and advice. Admission is free, skate rental is
additional.
For those looking to test-drive inline skates, Paragon
Sporting Goods will bring the latest line of Rollerblades,
along with the latest in Rollerblade safety technology,
free giveaways and shopping coupons.
“Outdoor summer activities, like inline skating,
are a fun way for children and their parents to get
the aerobic exercise they need to maintain good health,” says
Dr. Michael G. Vitale, assistant professor of orthopedic
surgery at Columbia University College of Physician’s & Surgeons
and attending surgeon, division of pediatric orthopedic
surgery at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
of NewYork-Presbyterian. “This free event is
a great opportunity for beginners to learn correct
and safe inline skating techniques at a facility specifically
designed for this activity. In addition, all skaters
should wear proper equipment, like helmets and wrist
guards, to prevent unnecessary injuries and assure
that the summer will be safe and healthy.”
“ Skating is a healthy and exciting form of exercise
for children and adults of all ages,” said Thomas Boyajy,
President and COO of Horizon Healthcare. “Horizon Healthcare
is proud to support an exciting day at Chelsea Piers that
promotes the use of safety equipment and a fun outdoor activity.”
In the event of rain, the Summer Safety Skate will
be moved to Sky Rink’s indoor ice skating rinks
at Pier 61, Chelsea Piers.
ABOUT THE ROLLER RINKS:
The Roller Rinks, an outdoor facility located at Pier 62, Chelsea Piers,
includes a roller rink for Youth & Adult Roller Hockey, General
Skating School Sessions, and Skating School. The 21,000-sq-ft Skate
Park and 4,000-sq-ft Skate Park Playground offer plenty of room for
inline skating, skateboarding, and BMX riding. Nationally recognized
Skating School instructors help beginners learn the basics and challenge
experienced skaters to learn new tricks and advance techniques. Chelsea
Piers also offers holiday and summer camps, clinics and competitions,
as well as birthday parties and spaces for special events.
ABOUT NEWYORK-PRESYBYTERIAN
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL:
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is home to one of the world’s leaders
in pediatric care, the Children’s Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian,
which includes Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital affiliated with
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and Weill Cornell
Children’s Hospital affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell
University. Together, as the largest provider of children’s health
services in the tri-state area, they offer the best available care in
every area of pediatrics-including the most complex neonatal and critical
care, and all areas of pediatric surgery and surgical subspecialties.
ABOUT HORIZON HEALTHCARE:
Horizon Healthcare is a wholly owned subsidiary of Horizon Healthcare
Services, Inc., one of the region’s largest health insurers providing
coverage to more than 2.9 million members. More information can be
found on Horizon’s website at www.horizon-healthcare.com.
CONTACT:
Bates Gregory
Phone: 212.336.6879
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