FORT BENNING
will host the seventh annual Fort Benning Field Day for Tri-Community Exceptional Children April 23 on Main Post. This is an opportunity for the community’s exceptional children to experience a day of fun, food and interactive sporting events and activities celebrating each child’s unique abilities. The event is held on York and StewartWatson Fields and at Smith Fitness Center. Participants include students from Fort Benning Schools, Lee County, Fort Benning Homeschoolers, Chattahoochee County, Phenix City,
Russell County, Muscogee County and Harris County. Approximately 1,200 student athletes and 1,200 volunteers will attend this event, which starts at 9am and ends at around 1pm. Each athlete will receive a medal and will go home with a happy and smiling face. Activities include (subject to change): ATHLETES 7 AND YOUNGER
ATHLETES 8 AND OLDER 100 Meter Race, 50 Yard Race, Standing Long Jump, Tennis Ball Throw, Soccer Shoot, Lawn Bowling, Bocce Ball, Home Run Derby, Football Field Goals, Football Quarterbacking WHEELCHAIR EVENTS (Smith Fitness Center) 25 Meter Dash, 25 Meter Kickball Carry, Bowling, Bean Bag Target Toss
25 Meter Dash, Tennis Ball Throw, Basketball Shoot, Lawn Bowling, Home Run Derby, Football Field Goals, Inflatable Obstacle Course
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