Golfing for G.A.M.E.S. Tournament to benefit Augusta Sports Council Scholarship Program

The Augusta Sports Council (ASC) will host the second annual Golfing for G.A.M.E.S. Scholarship Tournament on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 12:30 pm at Forest Hills Golf Club. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the ASC’s Greater Augusta Medals for Excellence in Sports (G.A.M.E.S.) Awards program.

Since 1992, more than 2,000 area high school and adult athletes in have been recognized for their accomplishments on and off the field through the G.A.M.E.S. Awards program. The awards are presented each May during the Augusta Sports Awards banquet.
 
Tournament entry fees are $125/player or $450/team for ASC members and $150/player and $$575/team for non-members. The tournament package includes lunch, range balls, cart, tournament contest, dinner and awards. Hole sponsorships are also available. For more information, please contact the Augusta Sports Council at 706.722.8326 ext. 231 or download a registration form below.

Golfing for GAMES Entry Form.pdf (697.21 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:

Michelle Naval

Augusta Sports Council

706.722.8326 x 231

michelle@augustasportscouncil.org

Local Athletes Selected to Receive G.A.M.E.S Awards 

Augusta, GA (April 29, 2011) – The Augusta Sports Council has selected the 19 finalists for the 20^th annual Greater Augusta Medals for Excellence in Sports (GAMES) Awards. The award finalists will be honored at the G.A.M.E.S. Awards banquet on Wednesday May 18, 2011 at the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites in Downtown Augusta.

The G.A.M.E.S. Awards have been presented since 1992. The annual program was created to highlight the outstanding amateur athletes that represent a broad spectrum of sports disciplines in the CSRA. The 2011 GAMES Award finalists are:

Adaptive Athlete
Cole Wooten

Amateur Star
Steven Baldowski - Archery

All-Around Female Athlete
Mykala Jones - Laney High School
Jessica Ray – Aiken High School
Ebony Wells – Grovetown High School

All-Around Male Athlete
Sam Few – Aquinas High School
Rod Hall – Laney High School
Conrad Wilburn – Josey High School

Outstanding Female Athlete
Anna Bowles - Lakeside High School
Savannah Coon – Greenbrier High School
Annie Speese –Westminister High School 

Collegiate Athlete

Franck Ndongo – Augusta State University

Outstanding Male Athlete
Andrew Faulkner – South Aiken High School
Tyler Martin – Augusta Christian High School
Matt NeSmith – North Augusta High School

Rising Star
Malia Kency – Grovetown High School
Joe Ardrey – Academy of Richmond County

Outstanding Coach
Malynda Young – Aiken High School

Outstanding Team
Aiken Lady Hornets Volleyball

The GAMES Awards Banquet will also feature special guest College Football Hall of Fame Coach Bobby Bowden.  Bowden is recognized for his 33 seasons with the Florida State Seminole’s football program which includes a record of more than 300 wins, 28 bowl appearances, two national championships, and an induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006 making Bowden the second-winningest coach in college football.  Since his retirement in 2009, Bowden has published a new book “Called to Coach: Reflections on Life, Faith, and Football” and continues to tour the country with speaking engagements.

The GAMES Awards banquet is open to the public.  Check-in and a social hour will open at 6:30 PM, with dinner and program beginning promptly at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are $45 for Sports Council members and $55 for non-members.  Tables of 8 are also available. Please call 706.722.8326 x 231 for reservations.

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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. 

Contact: Tammy Stout

706.722.8326 x 231

tammy@augustasportscouncil.org

BOBBY BOWDEN TO SPEAK AT G.A.M.E.S. AWARDS BANQUET

Augusta Sports Council awards banquet to honor local amateur athletes

Augusta, GA (April 12, 2011) – Legendary football coach Bobby Bowden will be the special guest speaker for the 20^th Annual Greater Augusta Medals for Excellence in Sports (G.A.M.E.S.) Awards banquet on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites.

Former Florida State University head coach Bobby Bowden completed his career as the second-winningest coach in Division I FBS history, with more than 300 wins. From 1976-2009, he led the Seminoles to 14-straight top-five finishes, 12 ACC Championships and two National Championships. A five-time national coach of the year selection, Bowden was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

Bowden will share the story of his success with the recipients of the 2011 G.A.M.E.S. Awards. Created in 1992, the G.A.M.E.S. Awards program was created to highlight the outstanding amateur athletes that represent a broad spectrum of sports disciplines in the CSRA. Awards are presented to high school athletes in the categories of All-Around Athlete, Outstanding Athlete, Rising Star and Outstanding Team.  Special recognition is also paid to outstanding high school coaches and officials in addition to club sport, collegiate and adaptive athletes.

The Augusta Sports Council is now accepting nominations for the 2011 G.A.M.E.S. Awards. All nominees must be at least of high school age and residents of Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie or Aiken Counties. Nomination forms are available for download at www.AugustaSportsCouncil .org or by contacting the Augusta Sports Council at 706.722.8326 ext. 231. The deadline for submitting nominations is April 22, 2011.

The GAMES Awards banquet is open to the public.  Check-in and a social hour will open at 6:00 PM, with dinner and program beginning at 7:00 PM.  Tickets are $45 for Sports Council members and $50 for non-members.  Tables of 8 are also available. Please call 706.722.8326 x 231 for reservations.

Augusta Sports Council

The Augusta Sports Council (ASC), a non-profit organization dedicated to marketing the Augusta area as a destination for amateur sporting events, celebrates its 20^th anniversary in 2011. The ASC attracts, creates and supports dozens of sporting events and activities each year, generating a positive economic impact and enhancing the quality of life for residents of the greater Augusta community. To learn more, visit www.AugustaSportsCouncil.org.

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The Augusta Sports Council is seeking nominees for its annual sports awards program, the Greater Augusta Medals for Excellence in Sports (G.A.M.E.S.) Awards. Since the Sports Council’s inception in 1991, G.A.M.E.S. Awards have been presented annually to the top area high school, amateur and adaptive sports athletes, coaches and officials. The awards will be presented at the Augusta Sports Awards Banquet to be held in May 2011.

All nominees must be at least of high school age and residents of Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie or Aiken Counties. A downloadable nomination form is available here. The deadline for submitting nominations is April 22, 2011.

Greater Augusta Medals for Excellence in Sports Award Categories
Adaptive Star
All-Around Male & Female Athlete
Amateur Star
Collegiate Star
Outstanding Male & Female Athlete
Rising Star (Male & Female)
Outstanding High School Team
Outstanding Coach
Outstanding Official

For more information, please contact the Augusta Sports Council at 706.722.8326 ext. 231.

The GAMES Awards Banquet will also feature special guest Cal Ripken, Jr.  Ripken is first and foremost known for his many achievements in baseball which span 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.  Since being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007, Ripken has gone on to add the title of author, philanthropist, and Chairman and CEO of Ripken Baseball Inc. to his name.

The GAMES Awards banquet is open to the public.  Check-in and a social hour will open at 6:30 PM, with dinner and program beginning promptly at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are $45 for Sports Council members and $50 for non-members.  Tables of 8 are also available. Please call 706.722.8326 x 231 for reservations.

The Augusta Sports Council will award the 19th annual Greater Augusta Medals for Excellence in Sports (GAMES Awards) at our sports awards banquet on Tuesday May 11, 2010 at the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites in Downtown Augusta.

The ceremony will also feature special guest Cal Ripken, Jr.  Ripken is first and foremost known for his many achievements in baseball which span 21 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.  Since being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007, Ripken has gone on to add the title of author, philanthropist, and Chairman and CEO of Ripken Baseball Inc. to his name.

The GAMES Awards have been presented since 1992. The annual program was created to highlight the outstanding amateur athletes that represent a broad spectrum of sports disciplines in the CSRA. Awards are presented to high school athletes in the categories of All-Around Athlete, Outstanding Athlete, Rising Star and Outstanding Team.  Special recognition is also paid to outstanding high school coaches, in addition to club sport, collegiate and adaptive athletes.

The GAMES Awards banquet is open to the public.  Check-in and a social hour will open at 6:30 PM, with dinner and program beginning promptly at 7:30 PM.  Tickets are $45 for Sports Council members and $50 for non-members.  Tables of 8 are also available. Please call 706.722.8326 x 231 for reservations.