Registration ongoing for Catoosa youth archery program
Registration is now open for Explore Archery, a sixweek program presented by the Catoosa County Parks and Recreation Department. Children ages 10-18 are invited to participate. The cost is $85, while siblings will receive a $15 discount.
Students will learn developmental skills through games and activities and will have a chance to earn awards in safety, equipment, form, shot execution, and scoring.
Pre-registration is required and can be done online now at catoosarec.com. The program begins Thursday, Sept, 12, and will meet every Thursday through Oct. 17.
For more information, call (706) 891-4199. Rocks two-person scramble golf tournament will be held Sept. 21 at the LaFayette Golf Course. The entry fee is $80 per team which includes lunch. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.
There will be a closest-tothe-pin contest on hole No. 14 in each group as winners will qualify for a $1,000 shootout. There were also be a hole-in-one shootout on hole No. 18 from 100 yards out. A $1,000 cash prize will be given to the winner and multiple winners are possible (the prize will be split).
Players may register at the LaFayette Golf Course Pro Shop by calling (706) 639-1580. tournament at the LaFayette Golf course on Sept. 28, starting at 5 p.m.
The entry fee is $300 per team for the four-person select shot tournament. There will be door prizes, prizes awarded for the top three finishing teams and a barbecue dinner will also be served. Each player will receive two glow-in-thedark golf balls with extra balls being available for purchase. Golfers are asked to bring flashlights to assist with night play as the last nine holes of the tournament will be played after dark.
For more information or to register, contact Richard Ramirez (706) 506-8642 or by email at richardramirez@hotmail.com.
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