Okaloosa County BOCC — April 1, 2014 — 2014 Emerald Coast Challenge Blue Knights flyer 041014 — reading text

MEDIA CONTACT: 4 Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center 3 © a Julie Hurst emerald pOSh CEO Childrens 850-833-9237, ext. 223 Advocacy Center _ 850-974-8668 Cell julie@eccac.org Fred Lithgow Event Organizer lithgowf@sheriff-okaloosa.org 850-259-0082 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Emerald Coast Motorcycle Challenge Seeks to Improve Motorcyclist Skills and Help Child Abuse Victims Niceville, Fla. January 6, 2014, The Emerald Coast Motorcycle Challenge Rodeo and Skills Training is scheduled for April 10-12 at The Boardwalk parking lot on Okaloosa Island. Hosted by the Emerald Coat Blue Knights FL XXV, the Rodeo features various motorcycle challenges that test a rider’s skill and ability. Prizes will be awarded to the best riders. The competition is open to all motorcyclists. Divisions will include Motor Officer, Civilian Expert, and Civilian Advanced. Motorcycles must be in as equipped from the factory and at least 1000cc’s Skills training will be provided as a public service event to promote motorcycle safety and the benefits of motorcycle training. Active Motor Officers will receive a certificate for 24hours of training. With training and practice civilian riders can reach the same level of skill and proficiency as motor law enforcement officers. This skills training is an effort to produce safer motorcycle riders on the highway. April 10 will be a practice day with the competition taking place April 11-12. The registration fee is $45.00 per competitor with proceeds benefitting the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. The Center helps save and heal child abuse victims in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. In 2012, the Center served 729 children. (www.eccac.org) A special hotel rate is available at Best Western. More details and registration for the event can be found at www.emeraldcoastchallenge.com About the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) provides services to help identify, treat and support children in abusive situations. The organization helps prevent child abuse through education, protects child victims from future abuse, and provides resources to restore the lives of the child and the child’s family. The Center is a non-profit organization located in Niceville, Fla. It serves Okaloosa and Walton counties and houses representatives from the Florida Department of Children and Families, Child Protection Team, State Attorney’s Office, local law enforcement, and licensed mental health counselors. For more information or to support the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center please visit http://www.eccac.org. If you suspect abuse, call the Florida Abuse Hotline 1-800-96-ABUSE. 30: