Registration runs through Friday, Sept. 7 for flag football and soccer. Remind your kids that it's fun to stay at the YYYYYYMCA!
Flag football: Ages 5-12
Soccer: Ages 3-4
For more info, you can contact the YMCA at 936.295.8009 or pay them a visit at 2906 Old Houston Rd.
Info on all things health and fitness related, excluding mainstream sports.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Raven's Revenge Bike Ride (Sat., March 10)
The Raven's Revenge ride will take place on Sat., March 10. The ride starts at West Hill Mall at 8a. Riders can choose how many miles they ride: 10, 20, 33, 51, or 61.
Registration fees are $35 for individuals and $65 for families. Registration forms can be downloaded by clicking here. Proceeds from this ride go to help Texas Lions Camp - a camp that provides camping experiences (free of charge) to kids with medical conditions.
For more information, you can call Tim Dixon at 254.644.8242 or email info@huntsvilleravenride.org.
Registration fees are $35 for individuals and $65 for families. Registration forms can be downloaded by clicking here. Proceeds from this ride go to help Texas Lions Camp - a camp that provides camping experiences (free of charge) to kids with medical conditions.
For more information, you can call Tim Dixon at 254.644.8242 or email info@huntsvilleravenride.org.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
9th Annual Beautification Golf Tournament
Event: 9th Annual Beautification Golf Tournament
Date: February 24, 2012 (Registration starts at noon/shotgun start at 1:00pm)
Location: Raven Nest Golf Course
On February 24, 2012, the City of Huntsville will be holding the 9th Annual Beautification Golf Tournament at the Raven Nest Golf Course. The money raised at this event will be used to buy wildflower seeds and new trees along with other drought recovery initiatives.
For more information, contact Penny Joiner at:
Friday, February 3, 2012
Ice Bowl 2012: Helping Huntsville's Hungry (Sat., Feb. 18)
Hey, disc golf fans and nice people! On Sat., Feb. 18, Shawshank Disc Golf Course will host Ice Bowl 2012 - a disc golf competition that's been around since the 80s and that has tournaments scheduled around the globe. Ice Bowl raises money for charity, and in this case, the charities being helped are Rita B. Huff Animal Shelter and The Good Shepherd Mission.
The entry fee for the Ice Bowl is $25 plus an item on the "acceptable donations" list. Acceptable donations include: cat litter, trash bags, paper towels, cleaning supplies, dry beans or rice, and non-perishable food items (including canned goods). This pays for your entry fee, and you also get a t-shirt and a disc.
The event is being sponsored by many local businesses, and it is being coordinated by BJ Moody of Smoken Joe's. If you have questions, you can call BJ at 979.219.4370.
The entry fee for the Ice Bowl is $25 plus an item on the "acceptable donations" list. Acceptable donations include: cat litter, trash bags, paper towels, cleaning supplies, dry beans or rice, and non-perishable food items (including canned goods). This pays for your entry fee, and you also get a t-shirt and a disc.
The event is being sponsored by many local businesses, and it is being coordinated by BJ Moody of Smoken Joe's. If you have questions, you can call BJ at 979.219.4370.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Outdoor Adventure Club Movie Night (Tues., Jan. 31)
Hey, outdoorsy people! SHSU's Outdoor Adventure Club will be having a movie night the last Tuesday of every month. This Tuesday, they will be showing Progression - a movie about rock climbing.
The event will be held at the outdoor recreational rental shed behind the HKC on campus. It will start at roughly 8p. For more info, you can view the Facebook event page by clicking here or view the group by clicking here.
You are encouraged to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs, as the movie will be shown outdoors.
The event will be held at the outdoor recreational rental shed behind the HKC on campus. It will start at roughly 8p. For more info, you can view the Facebook event page by clicking here or view the group by clicking here.
You are encouraged to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs, as the movie will be shown outdoors.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sweethearts 5K Fun Run/Walk
Event Name: Sweethearts 5K Fun Run/Walk
Date: February 11, 2012 at 9:00am (Registration at 8:30am)
Location: SHSU Bowers Stadium
Fee: $20.00-$25.00
On February 11th, the Walker County/Piney Woods American Heart Association will be hosting its first Sweethearts 5K fun run/walk. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in our country. Eating healthier and exercising for as little as thirty minutes every day can help you reduce the risks of heart disease. Register today and start walking/running in order to train for this event! The money raised will help the American Heart Association fund research and raise awareness about the dangers of heart disease.
Register for this event by clicking HERE.
Date: February 11, 2012 at 9:00am (Registration at 8:30am)
Location: SHSU Bowers Stadium
Fee: $20.00-$25.00
On February 11th, the Walker County/Piney Woods American Heart Association will be hosting its first Sweethearts 5K fun run/walk. Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in our country. Eating healthier and exercising for as little as thirty minutes every day can help you reduce the risks of heart disease. Register today and start walking/running in order to train for this event! The money raised will help the American Heart Association fund research and raise awareness about the dangers of heart disease.
Register for this event by clicking HERE.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Speak up for Kids CASA 5K (Oct. 8th)
Speak up for Kids CASA 5K
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
Bowers Stadium parking lot
Sam Houston State University
500 Bowers Boulevard
Huntsville, Texas 77340
500 Bowers Boulevard
Huntsville, Texas 77340
This Saturday, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) will be hosting a 5K race that will start in the Bowers Stadium Parking lot on Saturday morning.
Speak Up For Kids CASA 5K events across the state raise funds and friends for CASA programs--whose volunteers speak up for abused and neglected children in the court and the foster care system. ALL of the proceeds from each event benefit this program and aid in efforts to recruit and train CASA volunteers.
It is NOT too late to register.
Registration Information and Pricing:
5K Run Registration (Single Participant) $20.00 | |
| 5K Run Registration (Family Participants) $25.00 | |
| 1 Mile Fun Run (Single Participant) $20.00 | |
| 1 Mile Fun Run (Family Participants) $25.00 |
Registration is $20 and is open until Thursday, October 6th. All participants who register on time will be given an event T-Shirt. Late Registration will be open until right before the event, and participants who register after the deadline will be given a T-Shirt while supplies last.
Schedule:
7:15am --Check-In & Late Registration
8:15am --Start time for 5k at the SHSU Bowers' Stadium
8:25am --Fun Run Start
Program & Awards Ceremony will follow the Fun Run. The 5K run is equivalent to 3.1 miles and the Fun Run is 1 mile. Water Stations will be available at various points along the course. Race numbers will be assigned and times will be recorded. There will be multiple awards given for different age groups, but EVERYONE who enters is a winner.
Good luck to all that enter this race!
Click HERE to see the Official Website for the CASA 5k Race.
Click HERE to see the Official Walker County CASA website to find out how you can become a volunteer or a friend of CASA.
Click HERE to see the Official Website for Seven Hills Running Club (local running club for Huntsville, TX)
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