It’s hard to believe that September 1 has arrived! Round 1 of this year’s Pure Insurance Championship is a mere 22 days away. Mara will pack up and fly across country in the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday, September 19, arriving in California around 2:00pm there time.
For now, she is back to school, beginning her Sophomore Year at Pinecrest High and getting the HS Golf Season kicked off with official team practices and qualifiers. But, with Pebble Beach quickly approaching, Mara is investing time in preparing her golf game for the unknown elements of wind, rain and much coolers temperatures.
Thanks to Ryan Shpak at Pinehurst Resort & CC, Mara was able to fine tune her Driver this week, working to swap out shafts and giving her a lower ball flight that will be beneficial in the Pebble Beach elements.
More than ever, local and world news reminds me why it’s so important to invest in the next generation.
Teaching young people the value of respect, how to manage emotions and embrace diversity. By being a positive influence on these individuals we are making deposits in the future of our communities.
Earlier this month, on June 4 and 5, 112 golfers, 20 volunteers, 15 local youth, 18 sponsors and local businesses joined forces to celebrate and elevate.
It was a coming together of community to embrace the mission of The First Tee and make deposits in its future in the Sandhills. Volunteers, Youth Participants, Board Members and Donors wore various hats as we successfully pulled off another Caddiemaster Open.
This year held at Pinehurst No 2 and 8.
Participants enjoyed a friendly Shamble competition, where a Low Net and Low Gross Champion was crowned, followed by a reception and awarding of prizes for closest to pin, long drive, battle of the sexes – and more!
While the field was strong, participants were given a little assistance from youth of The First Tee, staged on Par 3s to play as the 5th Man (or woman) by hitting extra tee shots and stroking extra putts as well as one hole per course where a high school participant played the entire hole with the group.
Chatter around the scoring table told the story of their help!
Another twist on their round was two-fold, as participants approached the hardest Par 3 on their respective courses they would face the opportunity to be guaranteed a Hole in One for their team, before hitting a shot, simply by signing up to Sponsor a Child, ensuring a scholarship for a future curriculum program participant with The First Tee of the Sandhills.
The generosity of our supporters paid off as 41 Hole in One’s were recorded and 41 new youth scholarships opened up.
While the overall winner of the day was The First Tee of the Sandhills, the hardware was ready for distribution.
Our 2017 Winners on Day 1 at Pinehurst No 8 included Low Net Team, sponsored by Golf Pride, of James Ledford, Joe King, Greg Cavill and Brandon Sowell as well as Low Gross Team, sponsored by First Bank, of Phil Fulghum, Dan McKay, George Brown and Darron Stiles.
On Day 2 at Pinehurst No 2 our Low Net Team included Mitch Guy, Stuart Augustine, Travis Hibler and James Demyan – our first winning foursome from Cumberland County! Plus, our Low Gross Team of Bob Lovell, John Kober, Mark Reinemann and Nelson Wooten.
As we look back on another successful Caddiemaster Open, thank you to each and every individual that contributed to the success of the day.
Be on the lookout for an announcement coming soon in regard to our 2018 event date and details – held at the prestigious Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club.
This year, The First Tee home office added a new national participant opportunity – the USGA “Learning Science Through Golf” Academy. It’s a four-day academy this July in Far Hills, NJ that includes interactive lessons and experiments, each illuminating various Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) principles.
The USGA’s expertise in the areas of research, science and innovation is of growing importance and touches on every aspect of golf, including a greater understanding of the intersection between science and environmental stewardship.
Local participants between the ages of 14 to 18 and minimum of Birdie Level in The First Tee program, with a future interest in STEM, were eligible to apply for this new event.
We are thrilled to say that our very own Kennedi Whitener-Mason, Eagle Level participant from Fort Bragg, NC was one of 24 teens from across The First Tee chapter network selected to attend! She will have hands-on access to the USGA Research & Test Center, a facility that supports the research and development of solutions for the betterment of the game, and also includes the USGA’s proprietary golf club and ball testing lab.
As part of the essay portion of her application, Kennedi was asked how her future career aspirations related to this academy and what her dream job would be.
Kennedi has big dreams! While her career aspiration is to become a Large Animal Veterinarian, working with animals at a Zoo or rehabilitation hospital, her path to achievement is unique.
A rising High School Junior, Kennedi wants to study Biomedical Engineering. Through these studies, Kennedi wants to learn more about protecting the environment, and golf courses, through the use of organic fertilizers, developing vegetables that provide additional nutrients for humans and animals, when consumed during a long round of golf to provide extended stability, and to be able to engage in research studies focused on curing skin cancer.
After receiving a degree in Biomedical Engineering, she plans to apply to Veterinarian School to become a Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine.
Kennedi expressed that having the opportunity to study biomedical engineering first will not only allow her to combine her passion for the game of golf and developmental research, but also aid in her care of large animals by learning how medicines are created and work in the body, how fertilizers protect the environment and what is healthier for animals, and ways to provide better nutrient rich plant crop to animals.
The timing of Kennedi’s acceptance to the STEM Academy couldn’t be better. This August our local chapter will be hosting our first ever Golf, Life and STEM Camps across the Sandhills – at Gates Four Golf & CC in Fayetteville and Pinehurst No. 6 and 9.
Kennedi is excited to be able to return from the July academy and be involved with preparing interactive experiences for our younger participants as well as feeling empowered to present information and engage in conversation on various aspects of golf and STEM.
The First Tee of the Sandhills is truly more than a sports program for youth. Through our in-school and after-school programs, we are shaping the lives of young people from all walks of life while exposing them to new experiences and platforms to grow into successful young adults.
Congratulations to Kennedi Whitener-Mason on her second national opportunity selection!
This week, Pinecrest High School Junior, Sophie Hirtle, was selected to attend The First Tee National Life Skills and Leadership Academy in East Lansing, Michigan from July 26 to August 1. Sophie will join more than 90 juniors from The First Tee, ages 14 – 17, to participate in this national event.
The Academy will provide participants valuable character education and leadership instruction through-out the week-long event. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and hone skills to become leaders in their chapters, schools and communities while experiencing championship golf, career exploration and dorm living on campus at Michigan State University.
We were thrilled that Sophie has been selected for her first national event. She has grown from a bubbly, enthusiastic and quick-to-action teen; to a young lady that is thorough in decision making, well versed in her presentation and emerging as a confident future leader.
As part of the application process, Sophie was asked to write an essay on a time in her life where she applied STAR, an acronym for Stop – Think – Anticipate – Respond. Sophie, an avid runner and member of the Pinecrest HS track team, reflected on a competitive experience she had earlier this spring.
Here’s how she explained her experience, “I signed up to run a 10k Road Race when I was faced with an immense decision mid-race. The week prior, my ankle was hurting for unknown reasons, but bearable. Race day had arrived, I felt confident to run on my ankle and set off from the starting line.
Two miles in, my ankle started to throb. It was extremely painful. I pushed on, denying the possibility that I would have to stop or even quit the race. Soon, the pain increased to the point that I could not run any longer.
At that moment, I had to fall back on STAR. I mentally anticipated the fact that I may have an ankle that could be seriously injured. My response was to choose my health over my pride.
I stopped the race, making the difficult, but right, decision to be cautious over my health versus pushing through to the finish. This was the first time I would have to quit a race and I was struggling with facing this reality.
With the help of fellow racers, I made my way back to the last police officer where he called an ambulance to come pick me up.
While today I’m still disappointed I didn’t get to finish the race, I know that using STAR allowed me to feel good about making the right decision to end the race early. Plus, there is always next year to compete!”
While Sophie, and other participants of The First Tee, learn life skills through the game of golf, they are able to positively apply these learned lessons into other areas of their life – for Sophie, her passion for running – enhancing skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.
Congratulations to Sophie Hirtle. We look forward to following up on her experience in Michigan later this year.
Recently, Courtney Jingle, a rising Senior at Pinecrest High School, was selected as one of 24 female participants, nationwide, from The First Tee chapter network to participate in the inaugural John Deere Drive Your Future Academy.
It’s a four-day academic, career and leadership development academy held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, this June. The all-girls event will also focus on remaining active in the game of golf, learning the impact of volunteerism, and recognizing the importance of teamwork.
As part of the application process, Courtney was asked to define a person that aided in driving her to take a position of leadership. And, in honor of Mother’s Day, there’s no better story than that of her relationship with Grandma Dotty.
In Courtney’s own words, here is her essay submission.
“My Grandma Dotty is without a doubt the obvious choice. Twenty two years ago my parents were introduced to Dotty Garmen while my mother was pregnant with my older sister. At the time, Dotty was a midwife who helped my mom through a very difficult labor. With my grandparents 500 miles away, and my parents going through this unique experience, Dotty quickly became an honorary member of our family.
Since then she has been included in all our family events. She has been supportive and encouraging in every aspect of my life. She truly is my grandma in every sense of the word.
Dotty worked at Moore Regional Hospital for 50 years as a Nurse and Assistant Director of the Emergency Department. In addition, she has stayed busy as an active community leader with the Elks Club and volunteering at our local chapter of The First Tee.
My initial interest in golf came from Dotty’s love for the game. For many years she urged me to get involved and as my interest in soccer decreased, I became involved in the sport. I’ll never forget the look on her face when I told her I wanted to play!
Frequently, when Dotty’s visits, we will go out to practice or play a round on the course. From our interactions, I’ve become a frequently requested member of her women’s golf group!
Dotty has been present at all of my high school matches, rain or shine. Knowing there is a big hug waiting for me at the end of the round keeps me focused and makes the challenge of the day worthwhile.
Dotty’s involvement in my life has been special. Her passion for her profession, life and community is a motivation in my life as I look to lay out my personal road map.”
On this and every Mother’s Day, we are so thankful for the grandmas, moms, and female mentors working together to positively impact the lives of young people in our community.
You’re absolutely making a difference. To each of you, Happy Mother’s Day!
About a year ago, I wrote a blog about how The First Tee integrates the Nine Core Value of Honesty into our curriculum programs. How golf is unique from other sports in that players regularly call penalties on themselves and report their own score.
Golf was built on the concept of a gentleman’s game. A game were honoring the rules is taught at a young age. From how you are supposed to dress, to behavior on course, and properly conducting play.
The game was developed in an era that didn’t include technology, cell phones, email and DVR.
This module of a gentleman’s game has continued through the sport today with athletes showing sportsmanship and respect to one other and their spectators.
Frequently calling self-imposed rules violations, never even noticed by those in their pairing, and potentially costing them a friendly bet or a prestigious trophy.
This year, The First Tee Organization celebrates its 20th Anniversary. For the last 20 years, at The First Tee, we’ve taught children that golf is a self-refereed sport. That between ourselves, our competitors and individuals in our pairing, we are responsible to make rules decisions to the best of our ability, displaying integrity and honesty along the way.
And, when there is a rules official nearby, we are able to request their support for making a decision or play two balls and determine which score should be counted once we complete our 18th hole and can speak with a rules official that is at the scoring table.
But, if the professional sports organizations running worldwide golf tournaments continue to allow individuals outside the ropes, and potentially thousands of miles away, to suggest rules violations; then how can we continue to call ourselves as self-refereed sport based on honesty and integrity?
We, the athlete, are trained to embrace and follow the rules of play, whether in the final group, being followed by hundreds of fans with every shot captured on television or in the first group off with no spectators or television…. Even when we tee it up on Sunday by ourselves or with buddies.
It’s imperative that the current model of fan commentary is resolved immediately. Before young people begin to think that the values our game were once based off, no longer exist.
Please, for the good of the game.
A key component to an effective and sustainable Non-Profit Organization is a strong Board of Directors. The board must go through phases of evolution – from the Founding Phase to Super Managing Phase and eventually the Corporate Phase.
In the early phases, Board Members will serve for personal desires, providing significant involvement and support to overall organization operations. As the board transitions to the next phase, original members will begin to roll off and new members will be recruited for their skills sets and community engagement abilities.
Overtime, creating not only an extremely capable and successful organization, but a Board of Directors and Chairman Emeritus whose sphere of influence spreads deep throughout the footprint of the organization and sustains past their formal time with the Board.
Since 2003, few have given their time to The First Tee of the Sandhills and left a lasting impression like that of recent Board of Directors retiree, Bob Hepner.
While the record books are not clear if Bob began his tenure with the organization in 2006 or 2007, one things for sure, his ten – or – so years were filled with passion, vision, action and cooperation.
Bob’s peers recounted his tenure candidly, pointing out that he would do whatever it took to complete a task – successfully. Whether that meant subbing as a caddy during a junior event, flipping burgers during a get together or selling flashing light buttons as raffle tickets to push a fundraising goal over the edge. Bob’s name, smile and stamp were all over it.
When Bob joined the Board of Directors, his friends and peers were soon to follow in support.
He truly wears The First Tee of the Sandhills on his sleeve – a golf sleeve that is.
Thanks to Bob’s enthusiasm the Pinehurst No 7 community and the Tin Whistles have embraced The First Tee of the Sandhills with open arms – stepping up to create, organize and operate The Tin Whistles First Tee Junior Tour and regularly filling annual fundraising event tee times and dinner tables – ensuring that no child is left behind in our programming and outreach efforts.
Bob has truly been a tireless recruiter, contributor and action based member of the Board of Directors. While always a team player, his passion was to ensure the organization never stayed still. Bob was willing to take risk for positive change, make improvements and press forward.
But, let’s not forget, behind every great man is an incredible women. And in this case, her name is Jimmie Hepner. Together, they have made a great team for The First Tee. Jimmie has been an extension of the board in her own right – volunteering her time, talents and passions – a willing spirit that embraced Bob’s desires for The First Tee and helped expand their sphere of influence.
We are thrilled to know that while Bob Hepner’s time as a member of the Board of Directors may have come to an end, his support, involvement and enthusiasm for our programs remains steadfast.
On behalf of The Board of Directors, Volunteers, Staff and thousands of youth that have benefited from Bob’s generous spirit and tireless enthusiasm – THANK YOU for your years of dedication.
And to many more years of continued growth, thanks to Bob and Jimmie Hepner.
Enthusiasm. Dedication. Compassion. Integrity. Perseverance. These, and many more, adjectives describe Caroline Rea on and off the golf course. While my personal experiences with Caroline only date back to February 2015, her track record with The First Tee of the Sandhills began formally in 2006. Don’t let that date fool you, Caroline has been hanging out around The First Tee since its inception, in 2003, patiently waiting to be old enough to officially join. Caroline has been actively involved in our programs as a participant, volunteer, junior leader and community advocate for almost eleven years! In addition to staying active and engaged at a high level in her curriculum programs, Caroline has provided volunteer support for projects in our administrative office, at special events and fundraisers in the community, and serving as a junior coach with our TARGET and PLAYer level programs. In 2014, she began offering her time to junior coach to the seven, eight and nine year olds on Tuesday afternoons during our Just for Girls PLAYer Program. Today, her commitment to the Just for Girls program has not wavered. First hand, I’ve seen positive interactions between Caroline and these young ladies. Moments of weakness where she provided them encouragement, moments of frustration where she taught them perseverance and moments of just silliness where they could giggle together through the activity of the day. Young girls at The First Tee look up to Caroline. Seamlessly, Caroline gives back by providing the same experience she had to the next generation of youth in our community. Her giving doesn’t stop with us. Caroline is active as a volunteer at Prancing Horse, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and area elementary schools as a Teacher’s Assistant. Caroline’s character shines when she speaks to others about her favorite core values, Honesty and Perseverance. Whether having to call a golf penalty on herself, when no one else noticed, or pulling a teacher aside to point out a miss-score on a test, resulting in a lower grade; Caroline knows that doing the right thing can be difficult, but is always worth it. She credits The First Tee for teaching her perseverance. Accepting and understanding that in order for her to be successful, she may fail a few times, but she can appreciate life’s successes and handle life’s failures all while staying resilient and focused on her goals. Just last year, Caroline decided to pursue the possibility of continuing golf at the college level. A goal that she previously didn’t feel she has the opportunity to pursue. I am happy to say that a few weeks ago, Caroline sign a letter of intent to play golf a Pfieffer University.We are so proud of Caroline Rea and know she will be a wonderful representative for The First Tee of the Sandhills. Just next time, as an Alum!
Enthusiasm. Dedication. Compassion. Integrity. Perseverance.
These, and many more, adjectives describe Caroline Rea on and off the golf course.
While my personal experiences with Caroline only date back to February 2015, her track record with The First Tee of the Sandhills began formally in 2006.
Don’t let that date fool you, Caroline has been hanging out around The First Tee since its inception, in 2003, patiently waiting to be old enough to officially join.
Caroline has been actively involved in our programs as a participant, volunteer, junior leader and community advocate for almost eleven years!
In addition to staying active and engaged at a high level in her curriculum programs, Caroline has provided volunteer support for projects in our administrative office, at special events and fundraisers in the community, and serving as a junior coach with our TARGET and PLAYer level programs.
In 2014, she began offering her time to junior coach to the seven, eight and nine year olds on Tuesday afternoons during our Just for Girls PLAYer Program. Today, her commitment to the Just for Girls program has not wavered.
First hand, I’ve seen positive interactions between Caroline and these young ladies. Moments of weakness where she provided them encouragement, moments of frustration where she taught them perseverance and moments of just silliness where they could giggle together through the activity of the day. Young girls at The First Tee look up to Caroline.
Seamlessly, Caroline gives back by providing the same experience she had to the next generation of youth in our community.
Her giving doesn’t stop with us. Caroline is active as a volunteer at Prancing Horse, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and area elementary schools as a Teacher’s Assistant.
Caroline’s character shines when she speaks to others about her favorite core values, Honesty and Perseverance.
Whether having to call a golf penalty on herself, when no one else noticed, or pulling a teacher aside to point out a miss-score on a test, resulting in a lower grade; Caroline knows that doing the right thing can be difficult, but is always worth it.
She credits The First Tee for teaching her perseverance. Accepting and understanding that in order for her to be successful, she may fail a few times, but she can appreciate life’s successes and handle life’s failures all while staying resilient and focused on her goals.
Just last year, Caroline decided to pursue the possibility of continuing golf at the college level. A goal that she previously didn’t feel she has the opportunity to pursue. I am happy to say that a few weeks ago, Caroline sign a letter of intent to play golf a Pfieffer University.
We are so proud of Caroline Rea and know she will be a wonderful representative for The First Tee of the Sandhills. Just next time, as an Alum!
On August 28, 2016, The Pilot ran our bi-weekly blog titled, “School Program Presents Golf As Part of an Active Lifestyle.” The piece explained how The First Tee’s National School Program brings curriculum to gyms, hardtops and green spaces across elementary schools in the Sandhills – teaching students The First Tee’s Nine Core Values and Nine Health Habits – through their favorite local physical education teacher.
Last Monday, we delivered this message again, except this time, in a slightly different tone. Instead of focusing on the continued education we provide physical education teachers to stay up to date with national standards or the volunteers we recruit to join PE Teachers in program delivery; Monday’s message was about the importance of continued partnership and delivery in Moore County Schools.
Today, we would like to re-iterate this message.
In partnership with the school system, during the 2012 and 2013 school years, we introduced all 14 elementary schools in Moore County to The National School Program.
While the up-front investment for this program was about $5 per elementary age child, the equipment carries a long life expectancy and there is no annual financial up keep cost incurred by the physical education department.
The National School Program is a structured physical education curriculum that promotes motor skills as well as health and character development in every lesson. Four objectives of the program include:
To develop student appreciation for the positive personal and social values associated with golf. To present golf to students as a lifelong, health-enhancing activity. To engage students in activities that lead to motor skill development. And, to enable physical educators to introduce golf in a developmentally – appropriate manner, consistent with national standards.
In 2013, The First Tee commissioned a case study to examine the National School Program in districts across the country that included chapters of The First Tee. (Like us here in the Sandhills!)
Findings supported the long-standing belief in the power of the additive effect when promoting positive youth development. Kids who attended The First Tee Chapter Program in addition to exposure in the elementary school physical education setting showed the most benefits from exposure.
These youth self-reported knowing how to behave, knowing how to work well with others, taking care of equipment and playing for fun!
While, generally speaking, some families steer clear of golf as an activity due to the misunderstanding that it’s too expensive… today, that child has the chance to learn golf and life in PE class, then continue into program at The First Tee of the Sandhills, where no child is turned away because of financial need.
The impact that the sport provides to youth strongly out ways its financial misconceptions.
Remember, at The First Tee, golf is merely a vehicle for us to deliver character development programs to young people.
In my eyes, our mission is very similar to that of Moore County Schools.
We both want to be a part of developing a well-rounded child that is a productive citizen of the community upon graduation.
The First Tee of the Sandhills would like to continue to fund, grow and expand the National School Program and its benefits within Moore County Schools. However, if funding for Physical Education is drastically reduced or eliminated, we will be unable to do so.
A healthy PE Partner is essential to continue to make an impact!
Thank you to the physical educators for sharing in our advocacy of young people. We hope to be able to continue to grow good kids, together.
Even though Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Thursday, teasing us with the idea of six more weeks of winter, Spring is in full swing at The First Tee of the Sandhills.
Remember, Punxsutawney Phil has only been 39% accurate since 1887!
This week marked the opening of registration for spring programs across the Sandhills with classes beginning the third week in March.
Our spring offerings include six options for families with five and six year olds to join the TARGET program and ten options for families with kids age seven and older who are new to The First Tee in our PLAYer program.
As always, our goal is to grow quality and offerings simultaneously; we feel this year is no exception.
Some new offerings on the spring schedule include a co-sponsored TARGET 1 program with Southern Pines Recreation Department on Tuesday’s at the Campbell House Field, an additional PLAYer option on Thursday’s at Knollwood Fairways and a new program location in Fayetteville at Gates Four Golf & Country Club where we will offer both TARGET 1 and PLAYer programs on Wednesday’s.
In a snapshot, TARGET 1 is a program geared for those youngsters eager to try out golf while still being able to run around and express themselves away from the quieter confines of the golf course. It’s sure to be a fun mix of learning and structure along with challenges and games.
PLAYer is the first curriculum level of The First Tee and is a required starting point for any child age 7 and up. During the PLAYer curriculum a child is introduced to playing the game of golf while emphasis is made to learning The First Tee Code of Conduct, appreciating the rules and etiquette of the game and developing a game plan for golf and life.
A child will spend between one and three years participating in The First Tee at the PLAYer level. Variations occur based on the child’s age, frequency in attendance and readiness to advance to the next level through our certification process.
Every class at the PLAYer level includes a warm-up, focus of the day (golf skill, life skill and behavior), and a wrap-up.
In addition, beginning this spring, PLAYer participants will get to interact with a special guest each week, a PGA Member who’s ready to help them hone in on their golf skills while continuing to develop their life skills through the curriculum program and its Nine Core Values, delivered by our nationally trained lead coaches and local volunteers.
Whether you have a 5 yr old, teenager, or someone in between, we have 20 programs lined up this spring. Make sure to visit our website now, www.firstteesandhills.org, to find the right fit for your youngster.
But Hurry! Registration closes Wednesday, March 1.
“Like the health of one’s body, it is important to also explore the health of one’s community and discover how one can give back and care for its environment and safety.” – Community, one of The First Tee’s Nine Healthy Habits
This fall the Midland CC and Knollwood Village Family positively invested in community by generously sponsoring two curriculum programs at The First Tee of the Sandhills. To be clear, this was not a donation made by facilities management but by individuals within the neighborhoods challenging one another to come together in small increments for a larger impact.
As Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Much, they did, indeed.
Their efforts aided in supplying scholarships for participants in need, additional training for coaches delivering programs and the ability to ensure that a diverse group of young people are provided opportunities to develop and grow while enjoying the game of golf.
This group’s impact wasn’t over when the final donation was collected.
A seed was being planted in our community.
This group of individuals from Midland CC and Knollwood Village have now taken their success ‘on the road’ to challenge others.
Via a video message, they challenged the Pinehurst Sunday Couples. Thanks to Frank and Deb Marois leadership, the Sunday Couples accepted the challenge and came together to sponsor a curriculum program!
And now, the Sunday Couples used their success story to challenge another group of individuals in our community to do the same.
As Vincent Van Gogh once said, “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.”
These groups have become a catalyst for The First Tee of the Sandhills, supporting our efforts to positively impact the lives of young people – one step at a time.
The future of youth in our communities is bright. Today, I challenge YOU – reach out to me for details on how a group your involved in can come together to sponsor a class and challenge others.
Want to check out our latest video challenge? Visit firstteesandhills.org/challenge and watch the Sunday Couples video!
Let’s get ready to SOAR in 2017!
GLOW BALL UPDATE:
We’ve had great turnout via registration four this first ever event. The event is FULL for ages 5 to 12 with limited spots remaining for teens. Have a teenager wanting to try it out? Act fast and register at firstteesandhills.org/glowball.
Great News! We’ve added a second Glow Ball Night to the winter calendar for Friday, February 17, 2017. Same location, time, cost and age brackets. Here’s the kicker – wait list participants (for our upcoming event) will have first right of registration. This means you MUST join the December event wait list to ensure a private registration opportunity for the February event. Looking for communication from us in January regarding a one week window to early register before remaining sports are opening to the public.
We are so excited for this first fun event on Friday! It’s going to be glow-tastic!
