Good Sports Community of the Year

 BRUNSWICK, MAINE NAMED 2005 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED GOOD SPORTS COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR

 Dodge and National Recreation & Park Association Join SI
To Spotlight Quality Youth Sports 

Brunswick, Maine, December 6, 2005 – In partnership with Dodge, the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) and Sports Illustrated have named Brunswick, Maine one of eight Sports Illustrated Good Sports Communities of the Year. Brunswick, Maine and its youth-based sports programs will be featured in a special advertising section in the December 12 issue of SI and at www.sigoodsports.com.

Brunswick, Maine was chosen from the hundreds of communities nationwide that participated in the Sports Illustrated Good Sports initiative which provides advice, action plans, resources and recognition for administrators, coaches and parents who want the kids in their towns to get the most out of their youth sports experience. Dodge is the presenting sponsor of the program.

“We are truly honored to be selected for this award” said Steve Balboni, Deputy Director.

“We are very proud of our recreation department and we will continue to support them with their Youth programs.  It is an honor to be their sponsor.  Congratulations!!!” 

Jim Bodwell, VP Bodwell Chrysler-Dodge

Brunswick, Maine and the seven other winning communities were selected for implementing the most effective youth-focused sports programs. Joining Brunswick as honorees were El Paso, TX, Glendale, AZ, Greeley, CO, Howard County, MD, Rocky River, OH, Sterling, IL and St. Andrew’s Parish, SC.

About the NRPA: The National Recreation and Park Association, headquartered in Ashburn, VA, is a national not-for-profit organization devoted to enhancing park, recreation and conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. Through its network of recreation and park professionals and civic leaders, NRPA encourages and promotes recreation initiatives for people of all ages and abilities, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, conservation of natural and cultural resources and the overall benefits of parks and recreation. For more information, log on to www.nrpa.org.

About SI: SI is a multimedia sports brand that takes the consumer into the heart and soul of sports.  The SI franchise is anchored by Sports Illustrated, the most respected voice in sports journalism which reaches a weekly audience of more than 20 million adults, and SI.com, the magazine’s 24/7 sports news website that delivers more than 150 original stories to its users each week.  The SI franchise also includes Sports Illustrated For Kids (sikids.com), a monthly magazine targeted to kids age 8 and up; SIOncampus.com, a website dedicated to college sports and the college sports lifestyle; SI Presents the magazine’s specialty publishing division; as well as SI Books, SI Pictures, SI Productions, SI Digital and SI Events.  Founded in 1954, SI is a division of Time Inc., the world's leading magazine publishing company and a subsidiary of Time Warner.

 About Dodge: Over the years, Dodge vehicles have delivered families and their gear to countless sports practices and games. Dodge’s ongoing goal is to help all families create a positive sports experience for their children. Since 2001, Dodge has assisted parents in mentoring their young athletes by sponsoring “The Parents’ Guide to Youth Sports” educational series in Sports Illustrated.

As a family-focused automobile manufacturer, Dodge is proud to increase its commitment by joining SI and the NRPA for the Good Sports initiative. Dodge has sponsored special advertising features in the magazine that provide helpful tips to community park and recreation leaders. This information will help create meaningful athletic experiences for young people and their mentors.

As the industry-first minivan, Dodge Caravan continues to lead the automotive world with its product innovation based on family needs. Caravan offers families spontaneous convenience through its Stow ‘n Go seating and storage – the only minivan with two rows of seats that fold completely into huge in-floor storage bins. Plus, Caravan’s package of family-friendly features, safety equipment and history of innovation make it a minivan any family would be proud to own.

With Durango, Dodge created an optimum SUV that offers big size, smooth ride and HEMI power for active families. Durango merges guts and grit with refinement and comfort, resulting in best-in-class features of power and room for a family on the go. Durango also helps provide families reassurance as it received Five-Star, the highest governmental frontal crash test rating.

With its full line of smartly designed cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans, Dodge lets families do more and “grab life by the horns.”

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