The Carolina Panthers are joining forces with MLS’s Charlotte FC and the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes to host a Carolina Panthers Play 60 Camp for 120 students from the City of Raleigh’s Track Out program on Friday, April 8 at the Panthers Play 60 Challenge Course and playground at Barwell Road Park in Raleigh. The NFL’s Play 60 initiative encourages kids to develop healthy active lifestyles by getting 60 minutes of daily physical activity.
The students will participate in a variety of stations, including the 40-yard dash, Play 60 Challenge Course, soccer activities and hockey activities. Mascots from all three teams – the Panthers’ Sir Purr, Charlotte FC’s Sir Minty and the Hurricane’s Stormy – will be in attendance. Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and District C City Councilman Corey Branch are expected to attend.
The Carolina Panthers Play 60 Challenge Course at Barwell Road Park officially opened in July 2021 and is a first-of-its-kind play space in the Raleigh community, featuring unique obstacle course elements that include an NFL-style flair such as a 40-yard dash with automated timing device. The play space is specifically designed to appeal to youth who have outgrown traditional playground equipment.
“Partnering with the Carolina Hurricanes and Charlotte FC offers a unique and exciting opportunity to combine efforts to serve the Raleigh region,” said Riley Fields, Panthers director of community relations. “The Triangle has a significant number of longtime fans and it is always meaningful when we can actively serve in the Raleigh region.”
Later in the day the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC will have an entertainment presence at the Carolina Hurricanes game against the New York Islanders that begins at 7 p.m. Sir Purr, Purrcussion and Sir Minty will be actively involved in the game experience along with other surprise guests.
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