Sports and Recreation
Update: Barron Stadium closing Thursday-Saturday for track meet
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is closing Barron Stadium and Maddox Track for the Mid-South Conference Championships, hosted by Shorter University. The track will close Thursday, Apr...
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CRBI hosting Earth Day weekend paddle on the Etowah
The Coosa River Basin Initiative (CRBI) will host a pair of canoe/kayak paddles on the Etowah River, giving participants a chance to explore a 17-mile section of the river in Bartow County to celeb...
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Swimming lessons and public swim at Northside Swim Center
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is now registering for Swim Lessons offered at the Northside Swim Center. The best thing children can do to stay safe in and near the water is to l...
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Forum about tennis courts lighting draws crowd
Jerry Lee, chairman of the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority, thanked the crowd for not bringing their pitchforks Wednesday night. Thirty-three tennis players — including namesake Bill Th...
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Registration open for 2nd annual Jogging for Justice 5k and Health Walk
The Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia will be hosting their second annual Jogging for Justice at Shorter University on April 14, hoping to raise awareness of their mission and help con...
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Rome Velo Cycling Team to host Fouche Gap Road Race Saturday April 7, 2012
The Rome Velo Cycling Team will host the first-ever Fouche Gap Road Race this Saturday. The race is a USA Cycling Sanctioned event and is expected to draw 200 cyclists from the region to compete ...
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Registration begins for Rome Braves Miracle Field
The Atlanta Braves Foundation, Rome Braves, and Rome-Floyd Parks & Recreation Authority are currently accepting registration for athletes at the new Braves Miracle Field of Rome. Registration forms...
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Challenger Miracle League Baseball Clinic cancelled
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority has cancelled the Challenger Miracle Baseball Clinic and League Registration scheduled for this Saturday, March 24 due to weather. Participants ma...
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Barron Stadium closed until Saturday March 24 for track meet
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The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is closing Barron Stadium and Maddox Track for a Shorter University sponsored track meet. The track will close tonight, March 22 and will reopen after ...
Parks and Recreation authority plan town hall meeting to discuss lighting at Alto and Etowah parks
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The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is hosting a public forum to explore ideas on scheduling light usage at Etowah Park and Alto Park Tennis Courts. The forum will be held at the Thornto...
RFPRA Girls Spring Softball – registration extended until Monday
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The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority has extended registration for Spring Girls Fast-Pitch Softball until Monday, March 12. Age divisions are: 7-8 (machine pitch), 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 (...
RFPRA Open Select League Baseball registration
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The Rome Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is now offering an Open Select League for Spring Baseball in 2012. The league will be divided into two age groups consisting of 14 & Under and 12 & Und...
RFPRA Adult Softball Spring League registration open
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Registration is now open for the Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority Adult Softball Spring League. Team fee is $305 and player fee is $20. Leagues are forming for Men’s Open, Men’s Church and...
Tough Mudder 2012: Pushing through the brain freeze
by John Bailey, Web Editor
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You've had brain freeze from a cold drink before? Think of that pain compounded with burning and shaking racking your whole body - your brain starts to shut down and everything gets foggy. I pulle...
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is opening registration for several youth spring sports starting Monday, February 6
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RFPRA Spring Baseball – Registration Opens Monday The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is registering for Spring Baseball and T-ball starting Monday, February 6. Age divisions are: 4-5 ...
Registration open for Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and 2 Mile Health Walk
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The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is registering for the first annual Leprechaun-a-thon 5K and 2 Mile Health Walk to be held on Saint Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, 2012. The 5...