Four teams signed up for Community Olympics - there's room for more
Four teams are ready to go in this summer’s Bluffton Community Olympics and there’s room for your team to compete.
The Olympics is Saturday, July 30. Team sign-up is soon.
Teams already signed up:
• Bluffton Hospital
• Family Eye Care
• Citizens National Bank
• Ellerbrock Spine and Soft Tissue
Bluffton Family Recreation in cooperation with the Village of Bluffton and the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the Olympics.
Olympic events
It's easy!
The Olympics has eight events. From two to four team members participate in each event. The obstacle course at the conclusion of the Olympics will include all team members.
Morning events:
50-meter inner tube relay race
Corn hole tournament
Short trail run
Sand volleyball
Afternoon events:
Shuffleboard
Basketball H.O.R.S.E competition
Horseshoes
Obstacle course
Team details
Teams from businesses, organizations, families, neighbors or friends may enter. A 10-member team with five men and five women can enter for $350. Team members must be 18 or older. Proceeds from the Olympics will benefit the BFR’s new turf and equipment fund.
Partnerships available
BFR invites businesses, organizations and groups to become Olympic partners by contributing $500 or more toward the event. Partners may enter a team at no charge, will be recognized several ways and will assist in helping with the Olympics.
Sponsor invitations
BFR offers sponsors for the event. Sponsors will run specific events and judge the event. Sponsors will also award prizes representing their business to the top three place winners in their event.
Contact BFR for more information. BFR is at 215 Snider Road, Bluffton. Watch for addition details on The Icon.
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