Year to Volunteer! Helping Others in 2010 Among Leading New Year’s Resolutions for Americans, Survey Shows
December 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under USA/Canada
Pledges to lose weight or pay off debts typically find a way into conversations this time of year, as the anticipation of New Year’s resolutions approaches. However, according to a study from Disney Parks and HandsOn Network, 2010 may see a surge of helping hands and giving hearts, as more families resolve to volunteer. The survey, conducted by New York-based Kelton Research Nov. 18-23, 2009, found that
59 percent of Americans plan to volunteer in 2010. Interestingly, more women than men (62 percent vs. 54 percent) include volunteering as a goal for next year.
To book any Disney Resort or Disney Cruise at the interline rate contact www.interlinetravel.com or call 800 766-2911 or in the DFW Area call metro 817 481-8631.
B-Roll and Soundbites: Volunteering Among Top 2010 New Year’s Resolutions
December 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under USA/Canada
Pledging to pay off debt, lose weight, give up on smoking once and for all? The holidays’ excesses always give way to New Year’s resolutions. While we usually set our sights on goals that make us better people, healthier or more financially secure, many people are promising to do things that make the world a better place. This year, according to a new survey conducted by New York-based Kelton Research, almost 60% of all Americans would rather pledge to give back by volunteering in 2010. In order to inspire 1 million people to lend a hand in 2010, Disney Parks is partnering with HandsOn Network in an unprecedented effort to inspire volunteerism with the “Give A Day, Get A Disney Day” program.
- Soundbites:
- Maggie Jones Patton, Executive Director, Youth HandsOn Network
- Abby Huber, Youth HandsOn Network (Spanish)
To book any Disney Resort or Disney Cruise at the interline rate contact www.interlinetravel.com or call 800 766-2911 or in the DFW Area call metro 817 481-8631.
America’s Most Elite Youth Soccer Players Chosen For Disney’s Soccer Showcase All-Star Team
December 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under USA/Canada
Marquee team to train at famed Chelsea Football Academy in London and compete against top international soccer clubs
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 29, 2009) – Some of America’s most gifted high school soccer players were selected today to Disney’s Soccer Showcase All-Star Team, which will represent the United States against top international youth teams in Europe this summer.
The 18-member all-star team is comprised of the most elite 17-under boys who competed in Disney’s Soccer Showcase presented by Chelsea Football Club this week at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. The Soccer Showcase, with more than 520 teams from around the country, annually attracts the most decorated high school soccer players in the nation and the all-star team was chosen based on the performances of the players throughout the tournament.
The select group of all-stars includes four players from Dallas– Chandler Crosswait, Murphy Short, James Hickey and Andre Reyes – who have previously competed against the United States 17-under National team. Also on the team are Malcolm Harris and Michael Gamble, who play for the nation’s top ranked team (Baltimore Bays) and who led their 15-under team to the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship last year.
For the third straight year, the Disney all-star team will train at the Chelsea Football Academy near London in August and then compete against a variety of elite international youth soccer teams.
“Chelsea is committed to the ongoing development of soccer in the U.S., including fostering young talent,’’ said Chelsea Chief Executive Ron Gourlay. “ We look forward to hosting Disney’s Soccer Showcase All-Star team at our world-class training facility in Cobham this summer.’’
Last summer the Disney’s Soccer Showcase All-Star team worked out at Chelsea’s Academy training facility and experienced firsthand the day-to-day life of a top-flight English Premier League team, training with the academy coaches and competing against academy players. The Disney All-Stars finished with a 2-0-1 record.
“It was an unbelievable trip on all levels. From a soccer standpoint, it was an invaluable experience,” said Steve Nichols, 2009 Disney All-Star team head coach. “Having these kids see a Chelsea match in person and play the Chelsea Academy gave them exposure to the highest level of football. The coaches also benefitted as we got to witness how Chelsea coaches run their drills, practices and overall program.”
More information about Disney’s Soccer Showcase All-Star team will be available at www.chelseafc.com/america, Chelsea Football Club’s dedicated membership site for fans in America.
The Disney All-Star team is sponsored by adidas, which is dedicated to providing developmental and educational experiences for top level youth soccer players, college players and coaches, and operates Disney’s Soccer Showcase All-Star Team program.
Disney’s Soccer Showcase 2010 All-Star Team:
NOTE: Downloadable photos and video of Disney’s Soccer Showcase will be available online at the media-only website www.wdwnews.com (username: disney, password: magic) For breaking news and daily updates follow us on the Disney Parks Blog at www.disneyparks.com/blog and @DisneySports on Twitter.
Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex
Opened in 1997 at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex is the leading multi-sport venue for amateur and professional sports in the United States, accommodating 60 different sports and athletes from more than 70 countries in hosting more than 250 events each year. The 220-acre, state-of-the-art complex features: the Milk House, a 165,000-square-foot field house which seats 5,500 for basketball; the 9,500-seat Champion Stadium ballpark; the Hess Sports Fields, which include multiple baseball, softball and soccer fields; and the Jostens Center, an 80,000-square-foot multi-sport field house. In addition, the complex has 11 tennis courts, including a stadium court, and a track and field complex. The complex is home to the Major League Baseball Atlanta Braves spring training, the Pop Warner Super Bowl, Chelsea Football Club events, the Special Olympics Florida Summer Games and AAU National Championship events, among others. Please visit www.disneysports.com for more information.
About Chelsea Football Club
Chelsea Football Club’s Academy aims to produce home-grown professional soccer players capable of competing with Europe’s elite. Based at Chelsea’s state-of-the-art training facility on the outskirts of London, the Academy nurtures talent from the age of seven upwards. Whether spotted locally or brought in from abroad, any young player wanting to join Chelsea must strive to be the best in the world.
About adidas
adidas has been providing innovative products for the world’s best athletes for more than 50 years, from past legends to today’s superstars. adidas is a global designer, developer, and marketer of athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories with the mission to be the leading sports brand in the world. Brand adidas is part of the adidas Group, a corporation that includes brands such as Reebok, TaylorMade, and Rockport.
To book any Disney Resort or Disney Cruise at the interline rate contact www.interlinetravel.com or call 800 766-2911 or in the DFW Area call metro 817 481-8631.
Nation’s Top-Ranked Youth Teams Take the Field at Disney’s Soccer Showcase
December 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under USA/Canada
Popular tournament draws top notch soccer clubs to Disney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 22, 2009) – If you’re one of the best youth soccer clubs in the nation, where do you celebrate? Disney World, of course. In fact, the biggest names in youth club soccer are coming to compete in Disney’s Soccer Showcase presented by Chelsea Football Club Dec. 27, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010, at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex.
This year’s showcase features the top-ranked boys Baltimore Bays Chelsea and girls top-ranked Dallas Texans. In all, six of the top 10 boys teams in the nation and 13 of the top 20 girls teams as ranked by Soccer America magazine will compete among 520 teams and roughly 9,500 athletes over the eight-day event. The tournament annually attracts the best-of-the-best in youth club soccer.
An elite list of high school-aged soccer players such as Dallas Texans standout Conor Doyle and High School All-American Marquez Fernandez of the Baltimore Bays Chelsea will compete in Disney’s Soccer Showcase. These players are all trying to follow in the cleats of marquee professional soccer players such as Freddy Adu (Benefica), Eddie Johnson (Fulham) and DaMarcus Beasley (Rangers), who all competed in Disney’s Soccer Showcase early in their careers.
The showcase attracts more than 800 NCAA college coaches and scouts, including prestigious programs such as North Carolina, Notre Dame, Wake Forest, Harvard, Ohio State and Duke University.
“Disney’s Soccer Showcase has become the ultimate soccer experience for serious soccer players looking to get seen by college coaches,” said Patrick Dicks, Disney Sports area manager. “We have created the ideal experience that brings world-class facilities, tournament management, fantastic weather and high-quality competition together at the world’s No. 1 vacation and sports destination. Any soccer player in the United States who believes he or she can make it at the collegiate level knows that Disney’s Soccer Showcase is the tournament they have to attend.”
Not only can players get recruited by major colleges, but standout performers will be selected to Disney’s Soccer Showcase All Star Team and will have the opportunity to train at the famed Chelsea Football Club Academy, which is located near London, and compete against international teams such as Argentina, England and Germany in August.
Also, Disney’s Soccer Showcase is the first youth event in the country to use the official 2010 FIFA World Cup ball on the tournament’s final day.
The showcase is one of several soccer tournaments hosted at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. The others are:
- Disney’s Soccer Showcase Qualifier (Sept. 4-6)
- Disney’s Junior Soccer Showcase (Nov. 26-28)
- Disney Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament (July 12-17)
NOTE: Beginning Dec. 29th downloadable photos and video of Disney’s Soccer Showcase will be available online at the media-only website www.wdwnews.com (username: disney, password: magic) For breaking news and daily updates follow us on the Disney Parks Blog at www.disneyparks.com/blog and @DisneySports on Twitter.
About Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex
Opened in 1997 at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex is the leading multi-sport venue for amateur and professional sports in the United States, accommodating 60 different sports and athletes from more than 70 countries in hosting more than 250 events each year. The 220-acre, state-of-the-art complex features: The Milk House, a 165,000-square-foot field house which seats 5,500 for basketball; the 9,500-seat Champion Stadium ballpark; Hess Sports Fields, which include multiple baseball, softball and soccer fields; and Jostens Center, an 80,000-square-foot multi-sport field house. In addition, the complex has 11 tennis courts, including a stadium court, and a track & field complex. The complex is home to the Major League Baseball Atlanta Braves spring training, the Pop Warner Super Bowl, Chelsea Football Club events, the Special Olympics Florida Summer Games and AAU National Championship events, among others. Please visit www.disneysports.com for more information.
About Chelsea Football Club
Founded in 1905, Chelsea Football Club plays in the English Premier League and supports the development of soccer at all levels around the world. Nicknamed The Blues, Chelsea’s First Team plays at Stamford Bridge in West London.
About Adidas
Adidas has been providing innovative products for the world’s best athletes for more than 50 years, from past legends to today’s superstars, such as Kevin Garnett, Dwight Howard, David Beckham, Reggie Bush, Ryan Howard, and Allyson Felix. Adidas is a global designer, developer, and marketer of athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories with the mission to be the leading sports brand in the world. Brand Adidas is part of the Adidas Group, a corporation that includes brands such as Reebok, TaylorMade, and Rockport.
To book any Disney Resort or Disney Cruise at the interline rate contact www.interlinetravel.com or call 800 766-2911 or in the DFW Area call metro 817 481-8631.
Package (Spanish, Split Audio & Textless): Hacerse Voluntario está entre las Mayores Resoluciones para el Año Nuevo 2010
December 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under USA/Canada
Promesas de saldar las deudas, perder peso, dejar de fumar de una vez por todas. Los excesos de las navidades siempre dan paso a las resoluciones de Año Nuevo.
Aunque por lo general fijamos nuestra atención en cumplir metas de como convertirnos en mejores personas, estar más saludables o tener mayor seguridad económica, muchas personas se están proponiendo hacer del mundo un lugar mejor. Este año, según una nueva encuesta realizada por la Kelton Research- con sede en Nueva York, casi el 60% de todos los estadounidenses prefieren dar de su tiempo y hacer servicio voluntario en el 2010.
Parques Disney en conjunto con HandsOn Network, en un esfuerzo sin precedentes traves del programa “Regale un Día, Reciba un Día Disney”, se ha propuesto lograr inspirar a 1 millón de personas para que lleven a cabo trabajo voluntario en el 2010.
- Entrevistas:
- 00:28-00:39 – Marco Cordero
- 00:39-00:44 – Patricia Granda
- 01:41- 01:53 Abby Huber, Youth HandsOn Network
To book any Disney Resort or Disney Cruise at the interline rate contact www.interlinetravel.com or call 800 766-2911 or in the DFW Area call metro 817 481-8631.
Package (English, Mixed Audio & Texted): Volunteering Among Top 2010 New Year’s Resolutions
December 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under USA/Canada
Pledging to pay off debt, lose weight, give up on smoking once and for all? The holidays’ excesses always give way to New Year’s resolutions. While we usually set our sights on goals that make us better people, healthier or more financially secure, many people are promising to do things that make the world a better place. This year, according to a new survey conducted by New York-based Kelton Research, almost 60% of all Americans would rather pledge to give back by volunteering in 2010. In order to inspire 1 million people to lend a hand in 2010, Disney Parks is partnering with HandsOn Network in an unprecedented effort to inspire volunteerism with the “Give A Day, Get A Disney Day” program.
- Soundbites:
- 00:23-00:27 – Dana, Sanibel Island, FL
- 00:27-00:34 – Rahonie, Toronto, Canada
- 00:34-00:38 – Mike, Boykins, VA
- 00:55-1:09 Maggie Jones Patton, Executive Director, Youth HandsOn Network
To book any Disney Resort or Disney Cruise at the interline rate contact www.interlinetravel.com or call 800 766-2911 or in the DFW Area call metro 817 481-8631.
Package (English, Split Audio & Textless): Volunteering Among Top 2010 New Year’s Resolutions
December 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under USA/Canada
Pledging to pay off debt, lose weight, give up on smoking once and for all? The holidays’ excesses always give way to New Year’s resolutions. While we usually set our sights on goals that make us better people, healthier or more financially secure, many people are promising to do things that make the world a better place. This year, according to a new survey conducted by New York-based Kelton Research, almost 60% of all Americans would rather pledge to give back by volunteering in 2010. In order to inspire 1 million people to lend a hand in 2010, Disney Parks is partnering with HandsOn Network in an unprecedented effort to inspire volunteerism with the “Give A Day, Get A Disney Day” program.
- Soundbites:
- 00:23-00:27 – Dana, Sanibel Island, FL
- 00:27-00:34 – Rahonie, Toronto, Canada
- 00:34-00:38 – Mike, Boykins, VA
- 00:55-1:09 Maggie Jones Patton, Executive Director, Youth HandsOn Network
To book any Disney Resort or Disney Cruise at the interline rate contact www.interlinetravel.com or call 800 766-2911 or in the DFW Area call metro 817 481-8631.
Package (Spanish, Mixed Audio & Texted): Hacerse Voluntario está entre las Mayores Resoluciones para el Año Nuevo 2010
December 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under USA/Canada
Promesas de saldar las deudas, perder peso, dejar de fumar de una vez por todas. Los excesos de las navidades siempre dan paso a las resoluciones de Año Nuevo.
Aunque por lo general fijamos nuestra atención en cumplir metas de como convertirnos en mejores personas, estar más saludables o tener mayor seguridad económica, muchas personas se están proponiendo hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.
Este año, según una nueva encuesta realizada por la Kelton Research- con sede en Nueva York, casi el 60% de todos los estadounidenses prefieren dar de su tiempo y hacer servicio voluntario en el 2010.
Parques Disney en conjunto con HandsOn Network, en un esfuerzo sin precedentes traves del programa “Regale un Día, Reciba un Día Disney”, se ha propuesto lograr inspirar a 1 millón de personas para que lleven a cabo trabajo voluntario en el 2010.
- Entrevistas:
- 00:28-00:39 – Marco Cordero
- 00:39-00:44 – Patricia Granda
- 01:41- 01:53 Abby Huber, Youth HandsOn Network
To book any Disney Resort or Disney Cruise at the interline rate contact www.interlinetravel.com or call 800 766-2911 or in the DFW Area call metro 817 481-8631.
