Sports & Recreation

Holy Innocents' Skye Bolt drafted by Oakland A's

Submitted by peggyshaw on Tuesday, June 16th, 11:09 am

By Dunn Neugebauer

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School alum Skye Bolt ‘12, who practically rewrote the Golden Bear record books during his four-year high school baseball days, has been drafted in the fourth round by the Oakland Athletics. Overall, he was the 128th pick.

Bolt, after graduating from HIES, has starred at UNC as an outfielder, where he has continued to garner honors for his stellar play.

He just finished his third year at UNC where he remains a starter and one of the leading hitters on the squad. As a freshman, he hit .321 and was named Freshman All-American and Second Team All-ACC. After his first UNC season, Bolt made the 24-man roster on the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team.

His sophomore year saw him start 60 games and tie for first on the team in homers. This past spring, as a junior, Bolt was the fifth leading hitter at .259 and started in 55 of the 56 games he played in.

Skye Bolt just finished his third year at UNC.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Fulton County 4-H accepting applications for summer camp

Submitted by AprilMajors on Monday, March 9th, 10:21 am

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. -- Fulton County Cooperative Extension is accepting applications for its 2015 4-H Summer Camp. 4-H Summer Camp is something to consider for your kids to experience creative fun and memories without heating up your wallet or credit card bills.

“Our 4- H Summer Camp has an exciting program for every age,” states Menia Chester, Director of Fulton County Cooperative Extension. “From the Clover Leaf Camp to the Senior Camp, students will enjoy the activities, make friends and create lifetime memories.”

Summer Camps:

Cloverleaf Camp is for grades 5th-6th. It will be held June 29-July 3, 2015 at Rock Eagle in Eaton. The cost is $295*. Participants will experience Pioneer Camping.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, February 9th, 2015, 12:31pm

(WXIA) -- Registration for the 2015 AJC Peachtree Road Race opens Sunday, Mar. 15 (Sunday, Mar. 1 for Atlanta Track Club members).

Most runners will undoubtedly want to be placed in the highest possible time group. The best way to do this is to enter a finish time from a USATF-certified race (5K, 8K, 10K, 15K, 10-miler or half marathon).

A number of official Peachtree qualifiers will be held in the coming weeks. Here are a few of them:

Saturday, Feb. 14
Mardi Gras (5K), Marietta
Location: Marietta Square
Cost: $30
Supports: Junior League of Cobb-Marietta
More information: marietta5krun.com

View Comments | Post a Comment

Seniors enjoy water aerobics at Benson Senior Multipurpose Complex

Submitted by FeleciaChurch on Friday, May 23rd, 11:27 am

Fulton County seniors enjoy getting fit during a water aerobics class at the Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Complex, which is located at 6500 Vernon Woods Drive in Sandy Springs, GA. Benson, along with the H.J.C. Bowden Senior Multipurpose Facility, the Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose Facility and the Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose Facility offer a variety of classes including:

• Water aerobics
• Fitness classes
• Health and chronic disease management classes
• Arts classes such as painting, ceramics and jewelry making
• Computer courses
• Financial planning

For information on classes offered at the senior multipurpose facilities, please call the STARline at 404-613-6000.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, May 15th, 2014, 11:39am

Mellow Mushroom hosting Sports Authority shopping spree contest

(WXIA) -- In honor of its role as sponsor of the 2014 AJC Peachtree Road Race, Mellow Mushroom is hosting a contest for the runners, athletes and weekend warriors in metro Atlanta.

The Atlanta-based pizza chain has debuted its Mellow Sports Sweep contest. Based on the old game show "Supermarket Sweep," the contest will give two lucky winners the opportunity to go on a 90-second shopping spree at Sports Authority.

To enter, create a 15-second Instagram video using #MellowSportsSweep explaining why you should win the contest.

The grand prize includes two race entries into the 2014 AJC Peachtree Road Race, one night at the W Atlanta - Buckhead, dinner for two at Mellow Mushroom and, of course, the Sports Authority sweep.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014, 12:15pm

Atlanta Track Club launches scholarship program

(WXIA) -- Youth running groups, rejoice -- the Atlanta Track Club has created a scholarship program just for you.

The Peachtree Jr. Participant Challenge will award scholarships to the three organizations that have the most children registered for the 2014 Peachtree Jr. or Lil' Peach Dash.

The first place team will be given a $1,500 scholarship, a $1,250 cash donation from the Atlanta Track Club and $250 in Sports Authority store credit. Two runners-up will each get $750 scholarships, $500 donations and $250 in Sports Authority credit.

"Through the Peachtree Jr. Participant Challenge, we are able to give back to organizations that share our goal of inspiring children to be healthier and more active," Atlanta Track Club Executive Director Rich Kenah said in a release. "Atlanta Track Club is proud to partner with Sports Authority to offer these scholarships to provide extra motivation to keep kids moving."

View Comments | Post a Comment