The city estimates that 30,000 youngsters have participated in the program during the last two years.

The youngsters participated in three friendly games against players from Barca's youth academy, where he was selected captain for all the games.

Many youngsters from this place have even participated in various events abroad.

The high school principals and faculty feel as though the youngsters are participating, especially as they get into their junior and senior years.

He also asked what would happen if parents "requested/demanded of school personnel that their youngsters not participate in such testing?"

The first 500 youngsters will participate in an autograph session.

More than 3,000 youngsters have participated in the club, including several all-America athletes and national record-holders.

But the Parks Department estimates that 50 youngsters regularly participate in each of its centers.

More than 8,000 youngsters have since participated in the program, called A Better Chance.

Last month he put on a football camp, and more than 300 youngsters participated.