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SPORTS BACKERS EVENTS:
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Following is a list of major sporting events taking place in the Richmond area over the coming months. The column on the left indicates Sports Backers owned and/or managed events.


Fit For Life Youth Running Program

The Fit For Life Kids Challenge is a free incentive-based fitness program for elementary school-aged children throughout the metro Richmond area. The program will encourage youth to run 26 miles over the course of a 10-week period.
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CAA Youth Basketball Tournament
March 6-7, 2010

The Colonial Athletic Association will be hosting its second annual youth basketball tournament in conjunction with the CAA Men’s Basketball Tournament March 7-8, 2009. The Colonial Athletic Association Youth Basketball Tournament is inviting 10u, 11u, 12u, and 13u girls and boys teams to play in this unique tournament.
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Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k
March 27, 2010

Enjoy the rockin’ music and imaginative cheers from the Spirit Groups along the scenic, tree-lined medians. Soak in the cheers from thousands of partying spectators. Celebrate people watching at its best as costumed runners and walkers mingle among the 30,000 participants. It’s all part of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k, voted the best road race in the southeast!
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National Duathlon Festival
April 24-25, 2010

Richmond offers the traditional on-road national championship race as well as off-road events—all on one action-packed weekend! With no qualifying requirements it’s a chance for anyone to try duathlon for the first time and a great opportunity for experienced multisporters to compete for a national championship title.
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Dominion Riverrock
May 14-15, 2010

Dominion Riverrock unites the community through a unique mix of sports, music and fun, set against the backdrop of Richmond’s downtown riverfront. The party begins on Friday with a live performance by Rusted Root…a Mud Run...and an acrobatic freestyle bike competition. Then, join in the fun Saturday as athletes from around the region square off in high-adrenaline activities both in and around the river—like the James River Scramble trail run, mountain biking, kayaking and much more. With additional musical performances, spectator water sports like the highflying water dogs, food, exhibits, a downtown Bar Crawl and more, Dominion Riverrock is sure to make a splash as Richmond’s premier river event. Details.

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Cougar 7 v 7 Outdoor Field Hockey Tournament
May 29-30, 2010

Games will consist of a 7-v-7 competition format, six on the field and one goalie. Each game will last 25 minutes and will be on a central, running clock. Teams will be guaranteed four games throughout the weekend. The Cougar 7 v 7 Outdoor Field Hockey Tournament should prove to be a great way to enhance your outdoor season! Details.

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Anthem Stride Through Time
June 5, 2010

Come out and join us for Anthem Stride Through Time.  While being healthy and active walking this 10k you’ll have a chance to explore all the history downtown Richmond has to offer.  There are surprises around each turn including live music, costumed interpreters and more.  It’s historical entertainment you won’t want to miss! Details.

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Sports Backers Marathon Training Team
May 30 - November 14, 2009

Have you ever thought about running a marathon – that’s 26.2 miles – but didn’t know where to start? Look no further than the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, designed to motivate and train individuals to run the SunTrust Richmond Marathon on Saturday, November 14, 2009.
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U.S. Army 3 on 3 Summer Hoops
July 24-25, 2010

The U.S. Army 3 on 3 Summer Hoops provides a playground not only for the die-hard basketball player, but also the weekend warrior. Basketball is the main attraction, but the interactive area, music, food, and a festival set up adds to the enjoyment for participants and spectators alike.
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Anthem Moonlight Ride
August 21, 2010

Howl at the full moon and celebrate the joy of cycling at the inaugural Anthem Moonlight Ride. Let your wild side show by decorating your bike and winning the best bike costume award. There will also be prizes for the best decorative lights for your bike.
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HALF Marathon Training Team
August 8 - November 14, 2009

Step up to the challenge of the McDonald’s Half Marathon by joining the Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team!  The program is designed to train and motivate individuals for the McDonald’s Half Marathon, The 14-week program will provide you with a day-by-day approach to achieving an incredible personal goal – running 13.1 miles! What better way to train for a half marathon than to run as part of a team with other motivated individuals and an experienced coaching staff? Details.

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Henricus Dauber Dash
August 7, 2010
Get down & dirty! The Henricus Dauber Dash showcases the rugged beauty of Dutch Gap and the historical splendor of Henricus Park.  Just like the Daubers that built the mud walls and houses of the Citie of Henricus, you have a chance to relive your childhood with plenty of messy mud on hand.
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Patrick Henry Half Marathon
August 28, 2010

Named for Hanover County’s famous Colonial-era patriot, Patrick Henry, who proclaimed the Revolutionary War’s rallying cry, “give me liberty or give me death,” the 13.1-mile race starts and finishes in Poor Farm Park in Hanover County, traversing both rolling countryside and Ashland’s scenic railroad district.
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U.S. Army X-Country Festival at Maymont
September 25-26, 2009

Maymont provides a spectacular setting for one the premier running festivals in the country.  You’ll run in the shadow of the opulent 1893 Maymont House, over tree-lined hills and fields and past wildlife areas filled with bison, deer and other animals.  Along with the 5k and Half Marathon divisions for participants of all ages and shorter distance events for Elementary and Middle School kids, the event will also feature high school teams. Details.

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SunTrust Richmond Marathon
McDonald's Half Marathon, HCA Virginia 8k &
Richmond Times-Dispatch Kids Run

November 14, 2009

Why run Richmond? It’s the little things that add up. Course amenities, like junk food stops and wet washcloths. Friendly and courteous volunteers who treat you like more than just a bib number.
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2009 Event Calendar
  Nov. 7-8 Capital Fall Classic (soccer) –Strikers
  Nov. 14 Sun Trust Richmond Marathon, McDonald's Half Marathon, HCA Virginia 8k & Richmond Times-Dispatch Kids Run 
  Nov 14 VHSL Cheerleading Championships (Siegel Center)
  Nov. 19-21 VHSL Volleyball Championships (Siegel Center)
  Dec. 12-13 Sports Backers Indoor Hockey Qualifier (Convention Center)
  2010 Event Calendar
  Jan. 16-18 Monument City Classic, Girls Volleyball Tournament (GRCC)
  Feb. 21-27 Davenport Company LLC North American Open (Squash)
  Feb. 27-28

Kicker's Club Invitational (Soccer)

  March 5-8 CAA Men's Basketball Tournament (Richmond Coliseum)
  March 6-7

CAA Youth Basketball Tournament (GRCC)

  March 6-7 Chesterfield Icebreaker Soccer Tournament
  March 9-13 VHSL Boys & Girls State Basketball Championships (Siegel Center)
  March 12-14

Jefferson Cup Boys Soccer Tournament

  March 19-21

Jefferson Cup Girls Soccer Tournament

  March 25-26 Anthem Health & Fitness Expo/Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k Packet Pickup
  March 27 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k
  April 17 James River Regatta (Robious Landing Park)
  April 24-25 National Duathlon Festival
  May 1 Crown Royal Presents the Your Name Here 400
  May 6-9 Virginia Senior Games
  May 7 Southern Track Classic (Sports Backers Stadium)
  May 8 Capital to Capital Bike Ride
  May 14-15 Dominion Riverrock
  May 15 James River Scramble 10k
  May 15 Urban Assault mountain bike race
  May 21-23 Swift Creek Lacrosse Summer Slam Tournament
  May 29-30 Cougar 7 v 7 Field Hockey Tournament
  May 29-30 Colonial Cup Kickers Soccer Tournament
  May 29-31 Boys' East Coast Championships (volleyball at GRCC)
  May 29-31 South Atlantic Championships (Girls volleyball tournament)
  June 4-5 Sun Cup (soccer) - FC Richmond
  June 4-5 VHSL AAA State Outdoor Track & Field Championships - Sports Backers Stadium
  June 5 Anthem Stride Through Time 10k
  June 7

19th Annual Times-Dispatch Sports Backers Scholar Athlete Dinner (The Jefferson Hotel)

  June 12 Rocketts Landing Sprints Regatta
  July 22-31 Triple Crown Sports Summer Nationals Baseball (16U, 17U, 18U)
  July 24-25 U.S. Army 3 on 3 Summer Hoops
  Aug. 7 Henricus Dauber Dash mud run (Henricus Historical Park)
  Aug. 21 Anthem Moonlight Ride
  Aug. 28 Patrick Henry Half Marathon
  Sept. 3-4 Virginia Volleyball Showcase
  Sept 4-5 Richmond Cup (soccer)—FC Richmond
  Sept 4-6 Strikers Labor Day Friendlies (soccer)—Strikers
  Sept. 11 Chevy Rock & Roll 400
  Sept. 18-19 Heart of Virginia Century Ride
  Sept. 24-25

U.S. Army X-Country Festival at Maymont

  Oct. 9-10 Columbus Day Invitational (soccer) - Kickers
  Nov. 13 Sun Trust Richmond Marathon, McDonald's Half Marathon, HCA Virginia 8k & Richmond Times-Dispatch Kids Run 
  Nov. 13 VHSL Cheerleading Championships (Siegel Center)
  Nov. 13-14 Capital Fall Classic (soccer)—Strikers
  Nov. 18-20 VHSL Volleyball Championships (Siegel Center)
  2011
  April 2 Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k
  Nov. 12 Sun Trust Richmond Marathon, McDonald's Half Marathon, HCA Virginia 8k & Richmond Times-Dispatch Kids Run
 
 


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