By Sunny Smith Lined up at the edge of the pool, hearts pounding, legs shaking, and butterflies in your stomach – the race begins. The Third Annual MWR Youth Triathlon series gets underway on Saturday, March 27, 9 a.m., at Dolan Indoor Pool. The triathlon is an event for children/youth in grades 1 – 12. The idea of participating in the triathlon is not to declare a winner, but to develop lifelong athletes, and to encourage the participants to do their best. MWR Aquatics, Outdoor Recreation, and Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) partner for this event. The triathlon at the end of March is a great way to kick-off April’s Month of the Military Child events. What a fantastic way to celebrate being a Military Child! The distances vary in each of the
races in the series. They range from a 30 - 90 meter swim, to a one mile run, and a two mile bike ride. Each participant is timed with their actual start and finish time, and they are encouraged to try their best, do what they can, and have fun. The idea of the series is that they participate, and try to improve their time and technique each time they race. If participants are nervous about the swimming portion of the course, lifeguards are in the water to support and help if needed; kickboards are available. It is a supportive and exciting atmosphere with all of the parents and staff cheering each participant to the finish line. The children compete with looks of determination on their faces, much like
those on the faces of Olympic athletes! They know they can do it! Parents are able to run and bike with their children, making the event a Family affair. By the time each of the participants crosses the finish line, they have done more on their Saturday morning than most kids their age will do all day long! To prepare for the triathlon, MWR has posted a triathlon training schedule at www.fortcampbellmwr.com. The training schedule is also available at the Taylor Youth Center. Start preparing now for the March 27 event! Registration is open until March 19, and all participants must be registered with CYSS. For CYSS registration, please contact (270) 798-0674. For more information regarding the MWR Youth Triathlon, please contact Sunny Smith at (270) 798-6548.
Here are the top 10 reasons why you should play Texas Hold’em at Sportsman’s Lodge!
By Keri McPeak Texas Hold’em came to Fort Campbell in January 2009, and has been such a hit that it is continuing for 2010. The hands are played following “Robert’s Rules of Poker,” a common set of poker rules and etiquette recognized by all major Texas Hold’em tournaments. No gambling is involved, which means no risk of losing any money. Chips are provided for play to be used as each player sees fit, so some players play it tight while others play aggressively. The tournaments are run on a point scale, with 20 qualifying spaces ranging from 20 points for the person who finishes 20th, to 500 points for the person who wins that game. All participants must be at least 18 years of age to play. All of the fun and excitement of Texas Hold’em can be found at Sportsman’s Lodge every Thursday evening where there
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are games played at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. The more you play, the more points you can earn. Every three months, the top 100 point earners for that quarter are granted a seat at the Main Event. The next Main Event is March 27. Prizes will be presented to top point earners, as well as the overall winners seated at the final table of the tournament. First place is a prized valued up to $500, $250 for second place, and $100 for third. The actual prizes vary from tournament to tournament. For more information about the weekly Texas Hold’em events or to find out how you qualify for the Main Events, please call MWR Public Relations at (270) 798-7535.
1. The people - fantastic, friendly, and fun! 2. The food - Sportsman’s has great “munchies,” and full menu from which to order. 3. The beverages - Sportsman’s has a good selection of your favorite adult drinks, at prices that will not break your budget. 4. Improve your game - the more Texas Hold’em you play, the better you get. 5. Great environment - enjoy the Texas Hold’em atmosphere. 6. Socialize - great way to spend a Thursday night. 7. Support MWR - showing your support allows MWR to do more for Soldiers and their Families. 8. No gambling involved - you can walk in with a certain amount of money in your pocket, and walk out with the same amount, unless you buy refreshments. 9. Good service - Sportsman’s Lodge and Texas Hold ‘em Staff make you feel welcome. 10. It’s FREE - who says you cannot get anything for free these days! Come play!
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