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Unique Sports
Posted by Matt Ten Haken on 9/26/11 Comments (6) |
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Feel like a change from watching football and baseball this coming weekend? Well, the Fox Cities will be host to two unique sporting events that you will surely want to check out.
First is the the Head of the Fox Regatta hosted by the Fox Valley Rowing Club. The regatta will take place on Saturday, October 1 in the Fox River near Peabody and Telulah Park. Rowing teams from across the Upper Midwest will travel to Appleton to compete in this inaugural competition. The action starts early in the morning and good viewing spots can be found at Peabody Park and on the College Ave. Bridge.
Second is the 13th Annual Hucktoberfest, held at the Neenah High School/Memorial Park Soccer Fields. Right now you are probably asking yourself, "What is Hucktoberfest"? Well, it's an ultimate tournament for about 40 midwestern collegiate teams. Now you are probably thinking, "What is ultimate"? Well, you will have to experience it for yourself, but it is a sport that is a little like soccer and a little like football and is played with a flying disc (or frisbee). Tournament action takes place all day Saturday with finals occuring on Sunday.
So diversify your sporting experiences this weekend and join me at the Head of the Fox Regatta and 13th Annual Hucktoberfest! |
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It's Marathon Week!
Posted by Matt Ten Haken on 9/14/11 Comments (6) |
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The annual Community First Fox Cities Marathon presented by Kimberly-Clark will take place this weekend throughout the Fox Cities.
Activities kick off with the Affinity Health & Wellness Expo which runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and then 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The event is held at Fox Valley Technical College and is open to the public. Also on Friday, head over to Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium for the Guardian Kids Fun Run. The action starts at 4 p.m. on Friday. These races are sure to put a smile on your face! On Saturday, the Time Warner Cable 5k Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m. An estimated 1,600 will start and end this 3.1 mile race at Fox Valley Tech.
And then Sunday is the big day. Between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. competitors will start from UW-Fox Valley in the marathon relay, half-marathon, and full-marathon races. The race course will wind through the Fox Cities and finish at Riverside Park in Neenah. Over 8,000 competitors will participate in this year's events! Come out and cheer them on!
For more info on this weekend's events go to: (foxcitiesmarathon.org |
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Who are all these people?
Posted by Matt Ten Haken on 6/23/11 Comments (0) |
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If you find yourself asking this question, here is your answer: The 2011 US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships are being held in the Fox Cities this June 25-29. 214 of the best youth soccer teams from 13 Midwestern states will be competing at Appleton's USA Youth Sports Complex and De Pere's Southwest Park. You may have to wait in line a little longer at a restaurant or at a stop light since 12,000 visitors are expected to come into the area for the tournament this weekend. If you want to check out a game or 20, go to: www.region2.com for more details on the tournament.
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Let the games begin!
Posted by Matt Ten Haken on 5/24/11 Comments (0) |
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The competition will be intense in the Fox Cities this weekend...and no, I am not talking about the competition for the best seat at the Memorial Day Parade. The NCAA Division III Baseball Championships and the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association State Cup will both start here in the Fox Cities in a few short days.
The 2011 NCAA Division III Baseball Championships will be the 12th consecutive year this tournament has been held at Fox Cities Stadium in Grand Chute. Eight college teams from around the country will play in the double-elimination tournament for the right to call themselves 'National Champions'. Games start at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 27 and will run until the finals on Tuesday, May 31. For more information on the championships, go to: http://www.ncaa.com/sports/baseball/d3.
Group play of the 2011 WYSA State Cup will take place this Saturday-Monday, May 28-30, at the USA Youth Sports Complex on Appleton's northside. A total of 128 teams (ages 13-19) will compete for a spot in the following weekend's state semifinals. Winners of the state championships advance on to the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championships which will also be held at USA Youth on June 25-29. From more information on the State Cup, go to: http://www.wiyouthsoccer.com/Left_Navigation/Tournaments/statechampionships.htm |
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Red Smith Banquet
Posted by Matt Ten Haken on 1/6/11 Comments (14) |
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If you are a sports fan and will be in the Fox Cities on the night of Tuesday, January 18, I suggest you get your tickets now for the 46th Annual Red Smith Awards Banquet.
The banquet is one of the largest sports award banquets in the Midwest, with over 1,400 people attending annually. Each year sports enthusiasts gather inside the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton to enjoy a hearty meal and a night of sports entertainment. This year, former Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne and former major league baseball player Jeff Cirillo will be two of the award winners. Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel will be the featured speaker of the evening.
All proceeds from the banquet go to youth sports organizations throughout Northeastern Wisconsin.
For more information on the banquet, go to: www.redsmith.org. |
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ASA Northern Nationals Softball This Week
Posted by Matt Ten Haken on 8/2/10 Comments (46) |
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Some of the best youth softball players in the Midwest will converge on the Fox Cities this week with aspirations of bringing home the ASA Northern Nationals 12 and Under title. 43 teams from 10 different states will take to the fields at Sunset Park in Kimberly, Memorial Park in Combined Locks, and Doyle Park in Little Chute. Nine teams in the tournament have players from Northeastern Wisconsin.
Pool play begins on Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. Double-elimination bracket play will start on Thursday morning and will conclude with championships on Saturday afternoon. The opening ceremonies and introductions of all 43 teams will take place on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Sunset Park. Come out and support your favorite team at this family-friendly event. For more information on the ASA Northern Nationals, visit www.1kra.com.
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Midwest Stars coming to WIR
Posted by Matt Ten Haken on 7/21/10 Comments (11) |
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| The paved half-mile D-shaped oval at Wisconsin International Raceway in the Kaukauna regularly hosts exciting Fox River Racing Club action each Thursday night. But on Tuesday, August 3, the track will host a special event, the Dixieland 150, with the touring stars of the American Speed Association (ASA) Midwest Tour. NASCAR drivers Johnny Sauter and Scott Wimmer will be making special appearances in the race. Racing fans in the Fox Cities know that some of today’s top NASCAR drivers have made stops at WIR and at the Dixieland 150 over the years. Notable names include: Matt Kenseth, Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, and Mark Martin to name a few. Kenseth’s 17-year old son Ross is actually a strong candidate for Rookie of the Year honors on the ASA Midwest Tour and will look to take home the Dixieland title along with a host of up and coming drivers. Fans will also get to see an ASA Midwest Truck Tour race prior to the main event. General Admission tickets for all ages will be $15. Qualifying starts at 4 p.m. and races start at 7 p.m. For more info on the race go to: www.asamidwesttour.com or www.frrcracing.com. This will be an event that race fans will not want to miss! |
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