Soccer Program Award Ceremony and Olympic Day Celebration Held

Congratulations! Joining in the annual Youth Soccer League Awards Night are [l-r] Councilmembers Jim Edwards, Carol Chen, Mayor Bruce Barrows holding his granddaughter with a member of the Pee Wee Division, Councilmember Laura Lee, 1988 Olympic Gold Medal Winner Dr. Jim Kim, Parks and Recreation Commission members Nick Kim, Mark Anthony Ruiz, Lew Gentiluomo, Jack Reidy and Jim Yee.

The annual Youth Soccer League Awards Night was held Aug. 4 at the Cerritos
Sports Complex. In addition to the traditional award presentations, the Cerritos Olympic Day Celebration was conducted in support of Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games.
Olympic Day is an international event that is designed to promote the Olympic ideals of fair play, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship. Festivities included a parade of athletes and a special appearance by 1988 Olympic gold medalist and Cerritos resident, Dr. Jimmy Kim. A wristband was distributed to all players and coaches to commemorate the event.
Mayor Bruce Barrows said: “: The City of Cerritos encourages its residents to engage in physical activity to improve health and wellness. As a ‘Playful City USA,’ Cerritos prides itself on providing outstanding recreation programs and facilities. The City strongly supports the Olympics and the benefits it has around the world.”