Contact:
Michelle Naval
Augusta Sports Council
michelle@augustasportscouncil.org
706.722.8326 x231

Volunteers Needed for USA Cycling National Championships

Augusta, GA (June 6, 2011) - The Augusta Sports Council is seeking volunteers for the upcoming USA Cycling National Championships that will be held the week of June 21- June 26.  According to event organizers over 300 volunteers will be needed for the event.  Opportunities to help will begin mid-week prior to the three race venues at Fort Gordon, J. Strom Thurmond Dam, and downtown Augusta. 

This is the first year  that Augusta will host one of USA Cycling’s most popular and competitive events, the Juniors, U23, Elite & Paralympic Road National Championships June 22 through June 26th.  With over 1000 athletes expected to compete for national championships in road, individual time trial and criterium disciplines some competitors will also ride for spots for the 2011 UCI Road World Championships team. The 2011 National Championships will be used in the selection process for the World Championship team for the Elite Women’s category and the US Paralympics races. The 2012 National Championships will select the Women’s “long team” for the 2012 Olympics in London, as well as identify the selection for the US Paralympics team for the 2012 London Paralympic team.

For more information call 706.722.8326 x231 or download the waiver and volunteer form here:

Waiver.pdf (111.08 kb)

Signed copies of Coach Bobby Bowden's book will be available

during the G.A.M.E.S. Awards Banquet. 

To reserve your ticket call 706.722.8326 x231.

Contact:  Michael Cobb
cobbm1734@gmail.com

Kay Fletcher
lfletcher103@comcast.net

Augusta Rowing Club to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of National Learn To Row Day

Augusta, GA (May10,2011) - On June 4th, the Augusta Rowing Club will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Learn To Row Day.  This event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Boat House, 101 River Front Dr. in Augusta.

Members of the Augusta Rowing Club will offer tours of the facilities, ergometer (rowing machine) demonstrations and instructions, hands-on lessons on the dock, and on-the-water instructions.  Experienced rowers will assist in all demonstrations and activities.  Participants will be asked to sign a waiver and will become "members" of Augusta Rowing for the day.  Lunch will be provided.  The cost for participants will be a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Golden Harvest Food Bank.

Competitive and recreational rowers range in age from 12 to 90 so it's never too early or too late to take up the sport.  The goal of Augusta Rowing is to introduce and promote rowing as a life long activity.

For further information visit:
www.augustarowingclub.org

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MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT

Contact: Ray Coleman, CSRA Bridge Club

706.833.6496

csrabridge@yahoo.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Celebrity Bridge Teacher to Host Workshop

Local seminar to benefit CSRA Junior Bridge League

Augusta, Georgia (May 9, 2011) - Jerry Helms, celebrity bridge teacher, will conduct a workshop in Augusta on Monday, May 16 at Social, Inc. on Washington Rd. All proceeds benefit the CSRA Junior Bridge League. “No Trumps: Strategy and Play” will be Jerry’s subject.

The seminar will be held at Social, Inc., 3157 Washington Road from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM at a cost of $125 including lunch. Since the CSRA Junior Bridge League is a tax exempt 501(C)(3) organization, a portion of that cost is  tax deductible.

Teaching bridge to young people has become a nationwide effort as studies have shown that learning bridge enhances analytic skills, helps improve academic performance, and fosters social interaction while students develop self-reliance, and build trust and confidence with a partner. Bridge students have shown improved math, reading, logic, and comprehension skills. In addition, students’ short term memory retention has increased. Warren Buffett and Bill Gates are two of the games’ biggest fans.

Jerry Helms has donated his time and expertise to Junior Bridge fundraising events across America. He is a dedicated bridge teacher who, during his tenure with the teachers’ accreditation program, has certified over 2000 teachers for the American Contract Bridge League. Jerry has amassed over 18,000 Master points and appears consistently on the top 500 list of the American Contract Bridge League.

The CSRA Junior Bridge League was founded in 2009 by Ray Coleman, Director of the CSRA Bridge Club. Ray and other dedicated volunteers are bringing the stimulating game of bridge to a new generation of eager learners.

Information about bridge, Junior Bridge, or reservations for the Jerry Helms Seminar can be obtained from csrabridge@yahoo.com.

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The Augusta Sports Council has teamed up with online charity auction BiddingForGood to launch an auction as part of the ASC's 20th Anniversary campaign. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ray Lowman, Mid-Atlantic Disc Dog Club

Cell - 410-971-7742

H2OKOIBOI@aol.com

“Frisbee Dogs” to compete in Hyperflite DiscDogathon World Qualifier at Lake Olmstead Park on Easter Weekend

 Augusta, GA (April 18, 2011) – Lake Olmstead Park is going to the dogs. On April 23 and 24 Hyperflite Skyhoundz will host “disc dog” world qualifier competitions in a multitude of disciplines. The competition will take place on the fields adjacent to Julian Smith Casino. Competition begins each day at 9am. Spectators are encouraged to attend and admission is free.

On Saturday, the Hyperflite Skyhoundz DiscDogathon World Qualifier will feature Pairs Distance Accuracy, Freestyle, Spot Landing, Bullseye, and Time Trial. On Easter Sunday distance and accuracy will be important for the Hyperflite Skyhoundz Xtreme Distance World Qualifier.

            The competition is open to all level of experience. The event welcomes mixed-breed, as well as purebred dogs. In fact, many of the canine athletes expected to compete were rescued from animal shelters. Event organizers anticipate 45 - 50 teams or the event.

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The Augusta Sports Council has announced the top ten semi-finalists for the 2009 Ray Guy Award, which identifies the nation’s top collegiate punter. This year 42 punters were nominated for the honor. The nominees were evaluated on their overall statistics and contribution to the team. Particular emphasis was placed on the following statistics: net average, percentage of total punts inside the 20-yard line, and percentage of punts not returned.

The semifinalists are:

• Drew Bul ter, Georgia, Sophomore
• Peter Caldwell, Utah State, Junior
• Desi Cullen, Connecticut, Senior
• Ryan Donahue, Iowa, Junior
• Johnny Hekker, Oregon State, Sophomore
• Chas Henry, Florida, Junior
• Jeff Locke, UCLA, Freshman
• Rob Long, Syracuse, Junior
• Zoltan Mesko, Michi gan, Senior
• Matt Reagan, Memphis, Senior

A national voting body of Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) coaches, sports information directors, national media, and former Ray Guy Award winners will decide the three award finalists, who will be named on November 23. Voters will then cast a second round of ballots to decide the winner.

The winner of the 10th Ray Guy Award will be announced live on ESPN during the Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards show on Thursday, December 10. The winner will again be honored at the All Area Football Banquet presented by the Augusta Sports Council, The Augusta Chronicle and WJBF NewsChannel 6 in late-January 2010.