great amazing race for youth / lake charles

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Great Amazing Race For Youth : Kids Race
Adventure Race : 1 Mile Cross Country Adventure Race for 2
  • Race Date: Friday, March 2, 2012
  • Start Time:
    5:00 pm Recreation Race
    6:00 pm Competitive Race
  • Entry Fee:$40.00 for Team of 2
  • Location:Multi-Sports Complex
  • Address: 3200 Power Center Pkwy
  • City/State/Zip:Lake Charles, Louisiana 70607
  • Country: USA

Flying Colors Sports is proud to present the GREAT AMAZING RACE to build healthier and more active families!  Touring all 30 NFL cities in 2012, we are committed to providing kids with opportunities to experience the thrill of running in a fun and exciting atmosphere. The top 25 teams and top 10 grade division teams qualify for the National Championship Race and a chance to win $2,000!

The race is a fun and memory-making activity for adults (parent, grandparent, sibling, mentor, etc.) to do with a kid. From start to finish, it's the most invigorating outdoor activity for families to do together, ever! Whether you run, jog, walk or watch, it'll be an experience you will never forget!  Help us promote awareness and recruit teams by telling your friends, neighbors and co-workers to join in the fun.

WHAT:   Competing in teams of 2 (kid/kid or adult/kid), contestants race around a 1 mile cross country course that includes up to 8 fun-filled stations. The clue cards provided at each station directs the team to perform a task (game, relay, obstacle course, etc.), before proceeding to the next station. The team that completes the tasks and reaches the finish line with the fastest overall time is declared the winner. Contestants should be prepared to get a little dirty and wet - it's part of the fun!

    To ensure fairness and safety of all involved, some of the tasks are slightly modified for female and youth participants. Charity tokens can be purchased at any time prior to start of the race. Teams will receive a 1 minute charity token deduction for every additional $5.00 submitted (up to 4 minutes).

    The course layout is spectator friendly, to allow family and friends to tag along and take photos for the scrap book.This is a rain or shine event!Racers & spectators can also sign up for the Victory Party ... food & drinks. It's an opportunity to share stories and celebrate with family, friends and other racers!

TESTIMONIAL:  I just saw the race results and saw we placed 15th overall. Does this mean we qualify for the championship in New Orleans? Thank you for your time and what an awesome day my son and I had. My son could not stop talking about it and thanking me for taking him! I truly appreciate the work you and your team our doing, it has made memories that will last a life time. Race parent.

WHO:    The race is for everyone boys and girls runners, joggers and walkers - pee wees to adults. The race is designed for teams of 2 (kid/kid or adult/kid), at least one member must be a student grades K-12. Teams can choose recreation race at 1:00 pm (those who prefer to walk or jog) or the competitive race at 2:30 pm (those who prefer to jog or run). 

AWARDS:    Every participant who crosses the finish line gets an award to recognize their accomplishment. Special awards are given to the winners of each grade division (determined by grade of youngest team member): Grades K-4 Division, Grades 5-12 Division. The awards will be presented at the main stage, shortly after each race. 

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Touring all 30 NFL cities in 2012. The top 25 teams and top 10 grade division teams, from every city race, qualify for the National Championship Race and a chance to win $2,000! 

BENEFITING: Benefiting the Active 30 Family initiative which works to improve student academic performance through activities that can be implemented at home, such as, conducting 30 minutes of physical activity, 30 minutes of reading a book, and 30 minutes of healthy eating each day, at home.

EVENT SPONSORSHIP:    Contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in learning about partnership and vendor booth opportunities are encouraged to register early.

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