GeoOlympics 2008 Event Cache
ATMA: Time to blow out the torch till the next Olympic games. Thanks to all that attended and we hope everyone had as much fun as we did.
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Sunday, August 17, 2008
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A GeoOlympic Themed Event with games, food, fun and
awards.
With Lighted Torch...
At Challenger Park
Sunday, August 17th
Noon to 6 p.m.
Let the games Begin!
Whether you are a spectator or a participant, come join us for the
first GeoOlympics held in the Houston area.
Games will include Ammo Can Shot-put, Film Canister Discus, Baton
Multi-Relay, and Bicycle Sprints.
Yes, bicycles so air up the tires, oil the chain and bring them
along.
Just like the real Olympics, these games will be broken into Men,
Women and Kids and ribbons will be awarded in Gold, Silver and
Bronze.
Start practicing now if you’re “Going for the Gold”.
Washer Toss game will be there for us Olympians to play.
Other games may be added as more plans are refined by the
GeoOlympics Committee.
Your GeoOlympics Committee consists of ATMA, Canine Queen,
Freysman, JimJoandCourt and Voodoo Chicken. These members have
taken the oath of ethical competition and no bribes will be
accepted.
Hamburgers and Hotdogs will be provided and we ask that those
attending bring a side dish and/or dessert to share.
Bring your lawn chairs and drinks, we will have ice water
available.
Please post what you will be bringing and how many will attend in
your "Will Attend" post to help us in the planning of the
meal.
Opening Ceremony Group Photo will be taken at 1:30
p.m.
We will keep you informed here on the event page as more plans are
made so please check back periodically.
Parking coordinates are: N29 30.537 W095 07.944 and N29 30.485
W095 08.111
PLANNED SCHEDULE
12 Noon-1:30 p.m. Time set aside to eat and visit
1:30-1:45 p.m. Group Picture
1:45 p.m. Opening Ceremony - Where Jim will explain the games, have
participants sign up representing their home town, give a timeline
of events, and when the awards will be given out.
2:00 p.m. Ammo Can Shot-Put, (Men's, Women's, Young Adults)
2:30 p.m. Bicycle Sprint (Men's, Women's, Young Adults)
3:00 p.m. Baton Relay (Team of Two - any mixture but must be able
to find waypoint two on own)
3:30 p.m. Film Canister Discus (Everyone lines up and throws at
once) Three furtherest win Gold, Silver and Bronze.
3:45 p.m. Or when games are over, Awards will be presented.
4:00 p.m. Everyone can go find the rest of the caches in the
park.
WEATHER NOTE:
The weather reports are placing a 50% chance
of rain Sunday but the sun is out for a nice time at the
park.
We hope to see you there.
And, there are a ton of caches in this park for you to go
after.
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