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Gwinnett Parks Foundation 5K November 13th at Tribble Mill Park

By | October 11, 2010 | 5k & 10K Races, Sports Events | No comments

The Gwinnett Parks Foundation will be hosting a 5K road race on Sat., Nov. 13 at Tribble Mill Park.

The race features a beautiful 5K course on the trail at the park as well as a special Canine and Carriage for those wanting to run with their dogs or strollers. All registered runners will receive a race t-shirt. Medals will be given to all participants who finish and awards will be presented to Overall Male and Female, Master Male and Female and 3-deep in five-year age categories.

Proceeds from the race benefit the Gwinnett Parks Foundation, a nonprofit group of volunteers interested in supporting and expanding the county’s Parks and green space programs through hands-on activities and education.

Runners can pre-register online at www.gwinnettparksfoundation.org by Nov., 8 or on on-site the day of the race. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., the race begins at 9:00 a.m. and the Canine and Carriage Walk begins at 9:15 a.m.

Tribble Mill Park is located at 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway in Lawrenceville.

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IronKids Alpharetta Triathlon Less Than One Month Away

By | August 24, 2010 | Sports Events, Youth Sports | No comments

I know it’s not Gwinnett. But, there are alot of kids into this…

On Sunday, September 12, IronKids will hold the second annual IronKids Alpharetta Triathlon, drawing youth ranging from 6 to 15 years of age. The event, taking place at Wills Park, will include five divisions: Ages 6-8, Ages 9-11, Ages 12-15, Military and Teams. The Military division will allow children of United States armed forces members to compete against each other within the three age groups.  The Teams Division allows a sports team, club or school that has youth triathletes to compete as a team in the event. A trophy will be awarded to the coach of the top finishing team.

Participants ages 12-15 will begin at 7 a.m. with a swim in an outdoor pool. Athletes will then bike on closed roads and run on paved walkways and grass throughout the park. Ages 9-11 and ages 6-8 will follow on the same course.

Distances for IronKids Alpharetta vary, depending on the age of the participants:

- Ages 6 to 8: 50-yard swim, 2-mile bike and 500-yard run

- Ages 9 to 11: 150-yard swim, 4-mile bike and 1-mile run

- Ages 12 to 15: 300-yard swim, 8-mile bike and 2-mile run

Next month’s event will see youth representing nearly 10 states, including more than 400 children from Georgia. One who will be competing in Alpharetta is Winter Vinecki, 11, of Salem, Ore., who founded “Team Winter” as a way to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, the disease that claimed her father’s life in 2009. Last year, her efforts garnered donations of more than $150,000 which went directly to prostate cancer research. Vinecki, who aims to encourage children to be active, serves as an IronKids ambassador and hopes to inspire other participants to support and race for a cause close to their heart.

The Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, in partnership with IronKids, is giving away 20 free entries to this year’s race along with IronKids T-shirts and hats. Register to win at www.awesomealpharetta.com or stop by the Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center located at 178 South Main Street.  Lucky winners will be drawn on September 1, 2010. Those who have already registered and paid the entry fee may still enter to win. If their name is drawn, the registration fee will be refunded by IronKids.

All finishers will receive a commemorative medal and trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group. The top five finishers in each age group will qualify for the IronKids National Championship, taking place on Oct. 3 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

In addition to the race, the series offers an interactive weekend experience for the entire family. The IronKids Expo, registration and packet pick-up will take place at Wills Park on Saturday, September 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a course talk at 1 p.m. followed by a triathlon clinic, led by a USAT-certified coach, at 2 p.m. Registration and packet pick-up will re-open on race morning from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.

“The IronKids mission is to inspire and motivate youth through sport to lead an active, positive and healthy lifestyle,” said Michelle Payette, director of IronKids. “We are excited to return to Awesome Alpharetta, which had the largest field in the 2009 IronKids National Triathlon Series with nearly 900 participants! We anticipate an increase of approximately 300 kids, making the Alpharetta race one of our largest in the U.S.”

Visitors from out of town can make a weekend of it at one of Alpharetta’s 23 upscale and modern hotels and explore all that Alpharetta has to offer in the way of family-friendly fun and entertainment. “We are excited to host the IronKids Alpharetta Triathlon again this year,” says Janet Rodgers, President and CEO of the Alpharetta CVB. “This event has a positive economic impact on our city bringing young athletes and their families to stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants and shop in our stores.  We look forward to working with the IronKids team this year and for many years to come.”

To register for IronKids Alpharetta, volunteer or learn more, visit www.awesomealpharetta.com.

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Alexander Park Disc Golf Team Challenge

By | June 9, 2010 | Disc Golf, Sports Events | 1 Comment

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation are holding some “TeamChallenge” events this year. The GDGO was asked to help run the Disc Golf event and found out a bit more about these fundraisers.

The Team Challenges are run by Gwinnett County as charity events to raise money for children and elderly who would like to take advantage of Gwinnett County programs but cannot afford the fees. Disc Golf is only one of the events they’ve planned this summer.

The Disc Golf Team Challenge will be Saturday, June 26. It will be a one round charity event with a start time of 9 am. All teams registered must have 4 people, which needs to include at least one woman, and pay a $50 registration fee (which is tax deductible).

The GDGO is donating 2 CTP discs and minis for all.

There will be trophies for the winners (provided by the county;) there will not be a payout in plastic or cash.

Here is the link for sign-up:
Registration

Registration closes Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 11:59 PM

Sourced from the Gwinnett Disc Golf Organization

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CORNERS TO CROSSING 10K, 5K, and Tot Trot, April 17

By | March 30, 2010 | 5k & 10K Races, Concert, Family Events, Sports Events | No comments

RuN,   WaLK,   or   JaM at  the WaTeR STaTioNS! at our community’s annual road race - CORNERS TO CROSSING 10K,5K, and Tot Trot, April 17

What’s new for the Corners to Crossing 2010 Event Day?

  • Continue with the popular, flatter 10K qualifying race for the Peachtree Road Race.
  • Expand the venue to include a very fast 5k qualifying race for the Peachtree Road Race.
  • Continue to support children running  with the popular “Tot Trot”.
  • A full day of music for your post-race pleasure.

Participants are invited to celebrate their run with free concerts in the afternoon and evening as we launch into Spring with a “Beach Music” theme.  You don’t want to miss this!

General Information

Purpose: To provide the community with a quality athletic event and fun filled day of music while raising money for the Robert D. Fowler Family YMCA and other local charities.
Please Note: Race start times and starting points vary
Times Race and Starting Locations
7:30 a.m. – 5K and 1 Mile Run at Norcross First Baptist Church 706 N. Peachtree St., Norcross
8:00 a.m. – 10K at Robert D. Fowler YMCA, 5600 W. Jones Bridge, Peachtree Corners
9:15 a.m. – Tot Trot at Thrasher Park – Downtown Norcross

Parking is available at all locations.
T-shirts: All participants will receive a quality t-shirt adorned with a copy of the original painting for the 3rd Annual race
Shuttle: Free buses back to the start area from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Awards: Trophies and prizes await the winners. OVerall 10K and 5K awards for 1st Male and 1st Female, Open and Masters winners. Additional 10K Awards to the top  M/F finishers in each age group: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-19, 30-34, 35-40, 41-45, 46-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over. In the 1 mile run, the top M/F under 12 years of age will also receive an award.
Musicfest: Join us in an afternoon and evening of Beach Music will be held at Lillian Webb field in Historic Norcross. The festival will include several lead-in bands, highlighted by a concert and dance to the sounds of the East Coast Band from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Note: Benefits Fowler YMCA, Norcross Cooperative Ministries, Pinckneyville PTSA , and Summerour Middle School Foundation. Corners to Crossing 10K, Inc. is a 501 c 3 charitable organization. All donations to the race are tax deductible. See your tax counselor for additional information.

Pinckneyville Middle School is one of the beneficiaries of race proceeds.

We will staff the water stations, have runners participating, help along the course, and cheer the racers along the way.  Last year the volunteers had a blast!  We had a band at the school and boom boxes at other water stations.  Lots of runners told us they loved the cheering, music, and high fives!  This is a FUN volunteer activity and a great way to show the spirit of Pinckneyville Middle School.

We need at least 5 adult captains for our stations and volunteer kids to help.  The race begins at 7:30, so you’ll finish before most Saturday sports begin.  High school students and scouts who would like to help with community service are welcome, too!  If you can support our school and community as a volunteer, please respond to Florence Luranc atfLuranc@bellsouth.net.     If you would like to participate as a runner, walker, or tot trotter, please go towww.CornersToCrossing.com.   This is a great community event you won’t want to miss!

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Southern Designated Tennis Tournament at Hudlow Tennis Center and Other Parks

By | February 26, 2010 | Sports Events, Tennis, Youth Sports | No comments

Experience an exciting weekend of high quality junior tennis Friday, Feb. 26 through Monday, March 1 at the Hudlow Tennis Center in Best Friend Park. Other locations for matches will be at Rhodes Jordan Park, Rock Springs Park, and Mountain Park in Gwinnett County.

Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation will host over 260 young tennis athletes at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Southern Bullfrog Designated Tournament. The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States. This event features competition among the top Southern Section Boys and Girls in the 16 and 18 age divisions.

Matches for doubles begin Friday, Feb. 26 at Hudlow Tennis Center and Rhodes Jordan Park Tennis Center at 5:00 p.m. Singles competition begins on Feb. 27 at all locations. To find out more about this event, visit http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments. The tournament ID# is 703493711.

Hudlow Tennis Center is located at 2051 Old Rockbridge Road, Norcross. For more information on Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation, visit www.gwinnettparks.com.

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