Sports & Recreation

Gwinnett Braves to Host High School Showcase

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Monday, March 4th, 2013, 12:07pm

Gwinnett Braves to Host High School Showcase

Ten area powerhouses set to battle in five weekend games at Coolray Field

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves open the International League season on April 4, but fans don’t have to wait that long to catch great baseball action at Coolray Field. On March 8 and 9, the home of the G-Braves will host ten of the top high school baseball teams in Gwinnett County for a first-ever showcase event. The games will mark the first played at Coolray Field in 2013, its fifth season of existence.

Coolray Field has opened its doors to many high school games in the past, however, this two-day event is an expanded showcase packed with powerhouse teams and players. Six of the ten teams featured on the bill made the playoffs last season, while two of those six made it to their respective state finals game.

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Swimming class to host tribute to veterans

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, October 22nd, 2012, 1:15pm

Swimming class to host tribute to veterans

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- The young synchronized swimmers at Collins Hill Park Aquatic Center are getting ready to host their fourth annual performance for veterans and military families.

The patriotic show will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3.

The synchronized swimming group is made up of girls ages 8-14 who love to swim and are interested in honing their water skills in a creative way. Their Nov. 3 show is free and will be followed by a short reception.

For more information, visit gwinnettparks.com. Collins Hill Park is located at 2200 Collins Hill Road in Lawrenceville.

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Run a holiday race

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, 2:08pm

ATLANTA -- It still feels like summer outside, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start thinking about a holiday-themed race.

In fact, many of the runs are happening sooner than you may believe.

Take a look at some of the upcoming 5Ks, 10Ks and more in metro Atlanta. Many of them raise money for worthwhile seasonal causes.

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Falcons prepare for Minicamp

Submitted by Sam Crenshaw, 11Alive Sports Anchor

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012, 9:49pm

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga -- The OTAs are winding down at the Atlanta Falcons' headquarters in Flowery Branch. The voluntary off season workouts have been well attended and the participation looks to be paying off.

With new Offensive and Defensive Coordinators, the team has spent the past few weeks digesting changes that are being put in place for the 2012 season. Wide receiver Harry Douglas is glad the changes are taking place this year rather than last summer, when the NFL teams were locked out. Douglas has spent time working special teams as a punt returner during OTAs and says "I did it some during my roookie season and fell in love with it." It will be something to watch for during training camp.

Meanwhile, Head Coach Mike Smith was pleased with the level of participation and what the team has accomplished during the OTAs and says the upcoming Minicamp will be a continuation of what has been taking place the past few weeks.

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Win a 1-year membership to a Canongate Golf club

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, June 11th, 2012, 12:56pm

Win a 1-year membership to a Canongate Golf club

ATLANTA -- On Monday, Canongate Golf rolled out an initiative to get Georgians to go outside and play -- preferably on the links -- this summer.

This "Play" platform encourages metro Atlanta residents to spend some time outdoors, now that summer break is in full swing. The movement centers around an Environmental Protection Agency statistic, which says that Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors.

"At Canongate, we believe that golf can truly have a positive impact on the quality of life and have seen its effects firsthand through our members," Canongate Golf president and CEO Joe Guerra said in a statement. "We have challenged ourselves to create an array of programs and packages that make the sport more accessible and enjoyable for the entire family."

To celebrate the Play program, Canongate is giving locals a chance to win a free one-year membership to any of its 23 clubs throughout the metro area.

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Upcoming races, from 5Ks to triathlons

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, March 26th, 2012, 3:15pm

ATLANTA -- The winners of the 2012 AJC Peachtree Road Race participant lottery were announced Monday.

If you weren't chosen, you still have plenty of other opportunities to run, jog, walk and enjoy a race day in the next few months.

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GEHC extends run of space station-inspired exhibit

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011, 11:43am

GEHC extends run of space station-inspired exhibit

BUFORD, Ga. -- Living in Space, a popular exhibit at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center (GEHC), has extended its run until Mar. 3, 2012, the museum announced Wednesday.

The exhibit allows visitors to become crew members aboard the International Space Station, engaging in a series of astronaut activities. It resembles the look and feel of the actual space station.

"The Living in Space exhibit has been extremely popular with visitors and school groups," said Jason West, GEHC director of development. "The staff is excited to be able to continue to offer it as a part of the GEHC's traveling exhibitions for an additional two months."

Living in Space was created by the Children's Museum of Memphis and is sponsored locally by Cisco and the GEHC Foundation.

For more information, visit www.gwinnettehc.org.

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