Special Events

Jr Olympics Competition

WHO: Boys & Girls

AGES: 8yrs - 13yrs as of August 31, 2008

WHAT: Track & Field, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis

FEE: Free

TRACK & FIELD / SOCCER TENNIS / BASKETBALL

DATE: Thurs. April 17th

TIME: 4:00 pm

LOCATION: LMS & Zerger field Check-in @ LMS Gym

REGISTER BY: Fri. April 11th

Local youngsters between the ages of 8 and 13 have the opportunity to participate in the U.S. Junior Olympic Skills Competition presented by Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes & Nike. This free grassroots youth participation program allows boys and girls, competing separately, the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities in 4 events– basketball, soccer, tennis and track & field. The program is designed to encourage youth participation in sport while promoting sportsmanship. Champions from this Local qualifying event will advance to one of the Regional competitions across the country in hopes of advancing to the National Finals at the Olympic training center in Colorado Springs Colo.

MLB PITCH,HIT & RUN

WHO: Girls & Boys ages 7-14 (as of July 17th, 2008)

FEE: FREE

WHEN: Thurs. April 17th @ 6:00 p.m (at 6th St. Park D1 & D2)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Fri. April 11th

Winners have the chance to advance to four levels of competition, including the National Finals at the 2008 MLB All-Star Game

Youth Activities