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May 5, 2023 COB PLANNING D <br /> MAY 112023 pi 2:L J <br /> To Whom It May Concern: <br /> REC'D . :Y MAIL. <br /> I am writing to you today in support of Special Use Permit 21-000227 for Kona Aerials <br /> Gymnastics. I am a mother of two girls who both take classes here and I just want to tell you <br /> how devastated my kids will be if you do not renew this permit. My girls LOVE gymnastics! It is <br /> an amazing way for them to spend their afternoons, surrounded by friends, and excellent <br /> coaches! We are so lucky to have a program like this in Kona, please do not take that away from <br /> us. <br /> As you may or may not know, kids don't have a ton of opportunities for after school programs <br /> in Kona. This is currently the only place on the west side of the island that teaches gymnastics. <br /> So if you don't renew their permit,there is no other place for kids to learn gymnastics. <br /> I would also like to share with you some facts about how gymnastics benefits our youth: <br /> 1. Disease Prevention <br /> Participating in moderate gymnastics training regularly reduces the risk of developing <br /> health related diseases such as asthma, cancer, obesity, heart disease and diabetes. <br /> Gymnastics encourages a healthy diet, regular exercise and a balanced lifestyle. <br /> Gymnastics training assists in the building of strong bones in children and can decrease <br /> the risk of developing osteoporosis in later life. Children, teenagers, adults and the <br /> elderly can equally reap the health benefits of gymnastics participation. <br /> 2. Increased Flexibility <br /> A large amount of time is spent on improving flexibility in gymnastics training. For <br /> competitive gymnasts this means improving leaps and jumps. For recreational and adult <br /> gymnasts this is about improving the flexibility of muscle groups in order to prevent <br /> injury. The more flexible a person's muscles are,the less likely they are to strain or tear <br /> a muscle completing everyday tasks. <br /> 3. Improves Motor Skill Development and Accelerates Learning <br /> In gymnastics training, athletes learn how to strategically fall, and are constantly making <br /> minor adjustments in movements.These constant adjustments allow gymnasts to <br /> become more aware of movements and their consequences. This improves coordination <br /> and accelerates the learning of fine motor skills. <br /> 4. Improves Concentration <br /> Gymnastics helps improve focus in young people and adults. Gymnastics tasks require <br /> high levels of concentration in order to reduce the risk of injury. Improved <br /> concentration and focus comes from the independent thinking and problem solving <br /> skills developed while learning a new skill or completing a difficult task. New skills and <br /> difficult tasks are relative to each individual so improvements in focus and <br />