Sports and Leisure Committee

General presentations

• 0811040 – Sports and Awards Gala 2008

  Consideration of the appointment of the preparatory committee and of recognition grants for sports associations.

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• 0811096 – ÍBH, sports and youth work

  A letter from the Hafnarfjörður Sports Association, dated 6th November, was presented, calling on the municipality of Hafnarfjörður to continue to support organised sports and youth work.

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• 0811149 – ISI, a challenge to municipal and local authorities

  A letter from the Icelandic Sports and Olympic Association, dated 14th November, was presented; a call to municipal and local councils to protect sports activities.

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• 0811188 – Minister of Education, letter

  A letter from the Minister of Education, dated 19 November, was presented for information; it is a message to those working in sports and youth affairs.

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• 0811180 – ÍTH the magazine, online publication

  Introducing a new project from ÍTH, the online magazine, the ÍTH newspaper. It will provide information on various issues and events in sports and leisure. The online magazine will be published fortnightly, with the first issue scheduled for early December. It will be sent out by email.

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• 0811182 – Property damage, a special initiative of the ITH

  In light of information from the police regarding growing property damage in Hafnarfjörður, an initiative has been launched to try to tackle the problem. The police, a prevention officer, and a youth and leisure officer are working together to find solutions.

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• 0811181 – Fiesta

  The annual Fiesta event was held on Thursday, 20th November. The Verið and Vitinn clubs organise this event jointly, and all youth clubs are invited to the party after a joint meal provided by Verið and Vitinn. The word on the street is that this year's Fiesta was the best one yet, and it was a record-breaking turnout, with around 500 teenagers attending the dance and having a fantastic time, drug-free.

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Minutes

• 0801161 – Ski Area Management, Minutes 2008

  The minutes of the Ski Area Board meeting of 13th November were presented for information.

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