John M Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton

John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club of Newton
675 Watertown Street
Newton, MA 02460

John Ryan
jryan@newtonBGC.com
617.630.2066

www.newtonbgc.com

Recognizing that all youth are at risk, the Boys & Girls Club of Newton inspires and enables over 700 young people, every year to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Club of Newton focuses on the six core program areas of arts, education, leadership, sports, fitness and technology, to keep kids, ages 6 to 18, safe, engaged and learning when not in school.

Funds raised through the B.A.A. Boston Marathon Charity Program will help provide quality educational programs and athletic activities for Club members so that they are equipped with the crucial skills needed to become healthy, fit and successful adults.

B.A.A. Moment 8

1996 - Centennial Boston Marathon

The historic centennial Boston Marathon in 1996 was monumental for many reasons. It was the not only the first time that the ChampionChip timing and scoring device was used in a major US Marathon, but it was the largest running event ever held at the time. 

The starting field of 38,708 stood for more than seven years as the largest in the history of the sport. Included among the finishers were 16 Boston champions.