June 21, 2010
News from The First Tee of Roanoke Valley
2010 SUMMER OUTINGS
Following is a schedule of additional play opportunities for participants through July 9th. These golf outings and clinics are being offered in addition to the summer class schedule. Participants must be PLAYer certified or higher to attend PlayDays.
Please call The First Tee (563-1833) to sign up or email Mary Beth McGirr, Director of Programming & Instruction: mbmcgirr@thefirstteeroanokevalley.org.
PlayDays: On-course supervised play and instruction at Ole Monterey. There is no charge for First Tee participants. Lighten up your bag & bring water/sports drink. Yardages will be appropriate for PAR & BIRDIE certification requirements.
Skills & Drills: These one-hour instructional sessions are geared for participants who may not be able to commit to an 8-week program (due to other camps, vacations, etc). The intent is to develop the skills necessary to advance through The First Tee certification process. The cost is $10 per session; family discounts available.
LPGA*USGA Girls Golf: Instructional sessions and on-course play for girls only; most of the PlayDays offered are for boys & girls, but the girls will be paired together.
“Open Practice” @ The First Tee: Informal supervised practice sessions when our facility is open for First Tee participants.
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Every Tuesday 2-5 p.m. Weekly Junior PlayDay @ Ole Monterey
June 22- Aug.24
Every Friday Starts 6/18 10:00 a.m. Weekly Junior Tournament @ Brookside
$8.00 (First Tee members get $1.00 discount)
Not sponsored by TFT, but great competition!
Call Brookside for more information (366-6059)
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Tues. June 22 2:00-4:30 PlayDay @ Ole Monterey
Fri. June 25 11:00-1:00 “Open Practice” @ TFT
Tues. June 29 2:00-4:30 PlayDay @ Ole Monterey
Wed. June 30 11:00-12:00 Skills & Drills @ The First Tee ($10)
Fri. July 2 11:00-12:00 “Open Practice @ TFT
Tues. July 6 2:00-4:30 PlayDay @ Ole Monterey
Thurs. July 8 10:00-11:00 “Skills & Drills” @ The First Tee ($10)
Thur. July 8 11:00-1:00 “Open Practice” @ TFT
Tues.-Thur. Aug. 24-26 9:30-12:30 Par/Birdie Camp ($100)
Please note: we offer family discounts for clinics (2 children from same family-($10 clinics/2 for $15 or $15 clinics are 2 for $20)
NEW!!! REBA MCENTIRE AND RASCAL FLATTS TO PERFORM AT THE GREENBRIER CLASSIC
As recently announced, country stars Reba McEntire and Rascal Flatts will perform the evening of Thursday, July 29 in a private concert for Classic attendees and participants. Access to the concert is included with the purchase of a weekly badge.
For those who purchased a weekly badge via The First Tee or The Greenbrier Classic website, please note: “The Greenbrier Classic is pleased to announce that Ground Badges for our inaugural PGA TOUR event will arrive 30 days prior to the event. We appreciate your patience. Along with access to the tournament for the entire week, you’ll also enjoy amazing performances by country music superstars Reba and Rascal Flatts on Thursday and a Saturday concert with WV Native Brad Paisley and CMA Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood.”
Members of Roanoke County Club – don’t miss the opportunity to attend The Greenbrier Classic in style – Contact the club’s membership office (345.1508) regarding seats on the chartered bus to The Greenbrier. Price includes transportation, Benefactor Badge with access to tournament and on-course hospitality tents; breakfast and refreshments on the bus. Seats are selling quickly – reserve yours today.
HORN SELECTED FOR THE FIRST TEE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Gillian Horn, age 13 and an Eagle participant at The First Tee of Roanoke Valley, was among the 98 selected to attend The First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academy in Manhattan, Kansas July 13 - 20. The purpose of the academy is to provide The First Tee participants with valuable character education and leadership instruction through The First Tee Life Skills Experience curriculum. Highlights of the week include workshops, career exploration seminars, and golf clinics. Twenty-four coaches will be on hand to provide life skills and golf instruction.
The theme of this year’s academy is SuperSTAR for Life. Each day, participants will learn about various life skills such as self-management, planning and decision-making, interpersonal skills, and helping others. Participants learn about themselves and others during this rewarding experience.
COOPER AND BOARD RETURN FROM HANK HANEY ACADEMY
Drew Board and Kolton Cooper were among the 29 students selected by The First Tee home office to spend a week at Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy (Hank Haney IJGA), located on Hilton Head Island, SC. The First Tee Training Camp at Hank Haney IJGA took place June 1-5, 2010 and included three and a half days of golf instruction in full swing, short game, course management, mental preparation, and physical training.
Arriving on Tuesday, June 1st, students played 9 holes before attending an opening dinner at Pinecrest Golf Club that evening. Hank Haney IJGA and The First Tee made introductions of their golf instruction and life skill team members followed by speeches from Joe Louis Barrow, Jr., CEO of The First Tee, and Hank Haney, Director of Instruction, IJGA.
Over the course of the next three days, each student received individualized golf training and instruction from Hank Haney certified instructors including Hank Haney, Director of Instruction, and Peter Krause, Hank Haney IJGA Director of Golf and 2005 PGA National Teacher of the Year.
GRANDIN COURT VISITS THE FIRST TEE
On Tuesday, June 1st, over 75 Grandin Court Elementary School students visited The First Tee of Roanoke Valley. Students from Kindergarten to 5th grade visited throughout the day where they had an opportunity to learn about the golf swing, chip, putt, and try a driver. Thanks to all the volunteers that day - we couldn’t have done it without you!
BEN FIREBAUGH IS A SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Ben Firebaugh, a senior at William Byrd High School and a mentor here at the First Tee, was named the prestigious 2010 Don Holliday Memorial Scholarship Winner. The scholarship is the largest of its kind in Southwest Virginia. The $20,000 check was presented to him in a ceremony at Roanoke Country Club. In the fall, Ben will be attending Newberry College, located in South Carolina. Congratulations Ben!!
TYLOR WELCH NAMED A FIRST TEE SCHOLAR
Tylor Welch, a senior at Salem High School, received a national scholarship from The First Tee! Follow this link to WDBJ7 to read more and see his interview with Channel 7 which aired May 31st news. http://www.wdbj7.com/Global/story.asp?S=12571270
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Going into its 21st year, the Coventry Commonwealth Games of Virginia, is known throughout Virginia as Virginia's Olympics. With its tagline of "Inspiring wellness & competition," the Coventry Commonwealth Games represent the true spirit of amateur athletics.
The Coventry Games are more than sports events; they go far deeper. Much like the primary mission of “First Tee,” the Games teach values such as teamwork and good sportsmanship, which are life-enhancing values. The Games encourage athletes to develop and improve their physical talent and competitive abilities. Additionally, the ideals of the Games promote physical fitness and encourage Virginians to adopt a healthy lifestyle, which includes exercise.
The Coventry Commonwealth Games provide competitions in over 55 sports, including a Junior Golf event. This competition targets golfers 18 and under for a 36-hole tournament. The golfers will hit the course for this two-day, stroke play championship. It will feature some of the state’s top golfers as they drive, chip, and putt for gold, silver, and bronze medals. Games Director, Owen Grogan believes the Junior Golf competition is “a great opportunity for young golfers to experience a two-day tournament event with the challenges, rewards and educational value it brings.”
The competition will take place at Hanging Rock Golf Course on Sunday July 18th and Monday July 19th. The registration fee is $25 per golfer and the deadline to register is July 2, 2010.
http://www.commonwealthgames.org/2010_Coventry_Games/2010_Sports_Listing/Golf_-_Junior.htm
Participant Registration: register online now for The First Tee of Roanoke Valley summer and/or fall classes at www.thefirstteeroanokevalley.org . The FALL schedule is now posted online.
NEW!! Children of National Guardsmen and Reservist qualify for special program pricing. Contact Jennifer at The First Tee of Roanoke Valley for details; jblackwood@thefirstteeroanokevalley.org or 563.1835.
THANK YOU! to our major sponsor, SunTrust Bank. SunTrust has served as the major sponsor of The First Tee of Roanoke Valley since we opened in 2005. SunTrust Bank’s annual contribution supports our Golf in Schools program, provides scholarships to area children as well as supports our operations. Thank you!!!
