Registration is now open for the 21st Annual Tobay Games, which will get underway on Monday, July 13.

"Once again, the town's Bicentennial Historical Commission and Department of Parks will be sponsoring the annual Tobay Games for youngsters ages five to 14," Councilman Clark said. "Track and field events will be featured by age groups, and those who win first, second and third places in the various events at their home parks will qualify for the finals."

The dates and location of the games, which all begin at 9:30 a.m., are as follows: Monday, July 13 - Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, Oyster Bay; Wednesday, July 15, Syosset-Woodbury Community Park; Friday, July 17 - Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park; Tuesday, July 21 - Bethpage Community Park; Thursday, July 23 - Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale; Monday, July 27 - Marjorie R. Post Community Park, Massapequa; Wednesday, July 29 - Harry Tappen Beach and pool, Glenwood Landing. The finals are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4 - Theodore Roosevelt Park, Oyster Bay, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The rain date is Wednesday, Aug. 5.

The games will be incorporated into the summer recreation program sponsored by the Parks Department with all children participating as part of a scheduled activity of the program. Those children not enrolled in the summer recreation program can register at any of the participating facilities. A registration form can also be obtained by contacting the Parks Department, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, 797-4173. In addition, participants may sign up the day of the event, but a parent or guardian must be present to sign the release form.

"The Tobay Games has become one of the premier sports events for youngsters in the Town of Oyster Bay," Councilman Clark commented. "Each year, we learn more about the importance of fitness to our good health. Games like these go a long way toward introducing children to the concept at an early age...something that should serve them well their entire lives."