SMOKY MOUNTAIN CLASSIC

Considered the premier softball tournament in the country,

the 2009 “Classic” will feature the top-ranked teams in the United States.

 

 

2009 11^TH ANNUAL HEALTHY BLOUNT TRIPLE CROWN OF RUNNING

This event, sponsored by Blount Memorial Hospital and Maryville Orthopaedic Clinic, consists of the Spring Sprint (April 18), the Scholars Run (Aug. 15) and the Reindeer Run (Dec. 6).  To be eligible for the Triple Crown cash awards and a special memento, participants must compete in all three races.  To be eligible to win door prizes valued at a minimum of $100, participation in two races is required. Both runners and walkers at each event are eligible for great door prizes.

 

Scholars Run Road Race & Fun Run/Walk

This event is a 5K (3.1-mile) road race and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk and is the second event of the Triple Crown of Running.  The race begins and ends on the Maryville College campus. A portion of the proceeds from this race will fund two annual student scholarships sponsored by the Foothill Striders, Inc.  Individual and team competition will take place. Special awards will be given to the overall and masters winners, the top three finishers in each age division, and to the top three teams in the 5K. All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a ribbon.

 

Reindeer Run

This run, which is the third leg of the Triple Crown of Running, is a 5K (3.1 miles) and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the Empty Pantry Fund. Awards will be given to the overall and masters winners and the top three finishers in each age division. Prizes will also be given to the best Christmas costumes.  All Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a ribbon.  The Triple Crown of Running award ceremony will take place at this event.

 

 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

BEING HELD AT MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY CENTER:

209 E. Franklin Street, Alcoa, TN 37701

Telephone: 865-983-1954

 

FISH FOR JESUS – JULY 18 10:00AM – 5:00 PM

Free.  This annual event at the MLK Center is sponsored by New Vision C.O.G.I.C.  The day is filled with good, clean, Christian fun with games, entertainment, fellowship, and food.  Parents and children and encouraged to attend.

 

EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION – AUGUST 8 WITH TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED.

This is a day in the African-American community that recognizes the abolition of slavery.  Whether celebrated in May, August, or even February, a cultural holiday with speeches, fellowship, vendors,  and lots of food.  Celebrations occur on the date the state received the word and/or were occupied by Northern forces.  Tennessee was August 8^th.  Sponsored by H.O.M.E. INC. and the MLK Center.

 

ALCOA BIKKER BROTHAS’ KIDDS’ BASH – AUGUST 15 12:00-5:00 PM

Free to children Ages 6-18.  An annual back-to-school celebration sponsored by our own community bikers’ club.  These fine young men and women opt to do this every year with very limited sponsorship.  The day is filled with games, food, back-to-school prizes and supplies, motorcycle safety demonstrations, and lots more.  Volunteer parents are welcome and needed.  Randall Cobb Sr./ABB President.

 

For more information regarding any of the above activities, please call the Center at 983-1954.

 

 

AREA 15 SPECIAL OLYMPICS

The Area 15 Special Olympics Program is open to Blount County citizens age 8 years & older. The ultimate goal of Special Olympics is to help persons with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them fair opportunities to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing public awareness of their capabilities and needs.

 

Schools and centers throughout Blount County participate in these events. However, any person whose school or center does not participate OR any adult who does not attend a school or center is eligible to compete as an independent athlete. Call Cookie Crowson at 983-9244 for more information.  Parks & Rec. conducts seven athletic competitions throughout the year. 

 

2008-2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

**ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVELY SET**

Please call one month prior to event to confirm…983-9244 

 

BOWLING COMPETITION

Wednesday, September 24^th & Thursday, September 25^th, 2008

ThunderWorld

 

ROLLER SKATING COMPETITION

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Smoky Mountain Skate Center

 

POWERLIFTING

Date to be announced in December (usually held in January)

Foothills Mall

 

ALPINE SNOW SKIING

Sunday – Wednesday, January 25-28, 2009

Ober Gatlinburg

 

BASKETBALL COMPETITION

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 

(Snow Date Friday, February 27^th)

Heritage High School

 

SWIMMING COMPETITION

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Maryville College

 

TRACK & FIELD COMPETITION

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

(Rain Date Thursday, April 30^th)

Heritage High School

 

Special Olympics Volunteers

Volunteers are always needed to provide many types of assistance during Special Olympic events. Potential volunteers should keep in mind that all competitions are held during regular school hours.  If you would like more information regarding confirmed event dates or ways you can contribute your time or financial resources, please contact Cookie Crowson at 983-9244.

 

For information regarding other Tennessee State Special Olympics programs, please visit their web site at http://www.specialolympicstn.org