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Eagles Celebrate Opening of New Turf Field in Camden
Check out the best photos from the ribbon-cutting of the new turf field at KIPP Cooper Norcross Lanning Square Campus.
KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy celebrated the opening of a new turf field at its Lanning Square campus in Camden, N.J.
"This new turf field is more than a place to run and play — it is a commitment to the health and well-being of the community," said Susan Bass Levin, President and CEO of Cooper University Health System's Cooper Foundation
"We're grateful to all of the organizations that have made this new field possible for our families," said Drew Martin, Executive Director at KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy
"When I look out at this field, I see a symbol of the strength of this community and a network of people and organizations rooting for the children who will play here," said Camden Mayor Frank Moran
"We are here today to demonstrate our belief in the young residents of Camden and this new field confirms our investment in our students' health, recreation and future," said George Norcross, chairman of the board of trustees of the Cooper University Health System and Cooper University Hospital
Former Eagles QB Ron Jaworski
Former Eagles QB Ron Jaworski
Eagles Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Brandon Boone
Andrew Frishkoff, Executive Director of Philadelphia LISC
Eagles alumni Fred Barnett and Barrett Brooks were on hand to help coach up the students
There were a number of young football players on hand to hear the knowledge
The new field was installed thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Eagles through the NFL Foundation Grassroots program and a matching grant from The Cooper Foundation
The 140' x 240' synthetic turf field provides new opportunities for in-school and after school programming for the 900 students at KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy
Going all out for the reception
The field will also allow children to participate in a variety of outdoor activities year-round
Barrett Brooks coaching up one of the players
SWOOP hanging out with the students
Barrett Brooks spreading knowledge to the students
Fred Barnett providing some instruction to the players
The field's infill material is organic and non-chemical, made from coconut husk and cork, to ensure a clean, safe environment for children and creates a cooler playing surface than traditional rubber pellet infill
The turf is more cost-effective to maintain than natural grass and also includes a state-of-the-art drainage system
Congratulations to KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy
