Images from Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics
Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics volunteer Michael Scott plays with kids in the jousting area on Sunday, June 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics volunteer Michael Scott plays with kids in the jousting area on Sunday, June 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Pee Wee Olympics/cache/06092013_NEWS_PeeWeeOlympics_0007_fullsize.JPG
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Claire Cleland, 4, jumps over hurdles during the Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics on Sunday, June 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Pee Wee Olympics/cache/06092013_NEWS_PeeWeeOlympics_0020_fullsize.JPG
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Sam Cleland, 10, crawls under hurdles during the Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics on Sunday, June 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Pee Wee Olympics/cache/06092013_NEWS_PeeWeeOlympics_0034_fullsize.JPG
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Kids get their picture taken on the podium during the Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics on Sunday, June 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Pee Wee Olympics/cache/06092013_NEWS_PeeWeeOlympics_0053_fullsize.JPG
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Ann Arbor resident Sage O'Lor, 3, runs on the track during the Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics on Sunday, June 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Pee Wee Olympics/cache/06092013_NEWS_PeeWeeOlympics_0064_fullsize.JPG
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Kids play with the weights during the Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics on Sunday, June 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Pee Wee Olympics/cache/06092013_NEWS_PeeWeeOlympics_0075_fullsize.JPG
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Pittsfield residents Paul, 7, and David Runowski play with the jousting equipment during the Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics on Sunday, June 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Pee Wee Olympics/cache/06092013_NEWS_PeeWeeOlympics_0087_fullsize.JPG
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Kids run on the track during the Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics on Sunday, June 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Pee Wee Olympics/cache/06092013_NEWS_PeeWeeOlympics_0099_fullsize.JPG
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Landon Lake, 4, lifts weights during the Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics on Sunday, June 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Pee Wee Olympics/cache/06092013_NEWS_PeeWeeOlympics_0107_fullsize.JPG
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Ann Arbor resident Taysir Husain, 3, plays in the front of a Pittsfield police cruiser during the Pee Wee Olympics on Sunday, June 9. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/_Pee Wee Olympics/cache/06092013_NEWS_PeeWeeOlympics_0136_fullsize.JPG
The first annual Pittsfield Pee Wee Olympics took place at Lillie Park on Sunday. More than 40 participants enjoyed eight different kid-friendly events, face painting, and touring a police cruiser and fire truck. Among the events were weightlifting, jousting, shot put, gymnastics, and more.
University of Michigan student Becca Mitchell and recent graduate Nick Walker-Craig were motivated during a Development Summer Internship Program orientation to "do the most good you can in two hours with $20." They offered their help and services to Pittsfield Parks and Recreation, and the event was born.
Recreation Coordinator Kim McIntire, creator of the Pee Wee Olympics, says there are a number of benefits to the event. "It's a fun activity to get the kids outside to exercise and be part of the community," she said.
The event was open to children ages 1-5 and everyone received a blue ribbon and juice.