President's Corner
A word from VAS President - Dan Foutz
To all our supporters, athletes, coaches, sponsors, and volunteers,
I hope you all are enjoying the cool nights and mornings as an indication that autumn is on the way. Fingers crossed for great weather for our annual memorial golf tournament on September 19th at Hanging Rock Golf Club. We will honor the life of Owen Grogan and former VAS employee and sports official. We have just a couple of foursomes left, so click here, to register your team and join the fun!
We have added competitive darts to the Games. This event will take place November 16th and 17th at the Lynchburg Armory. Cash prizes will be offered by our partners at Blue Ridge Darts, register here and bring on your darts game.
We have started organizing the Star City Half Marathon, 10K, and Kid’s Fun Run. This will take place on November 23rd at Rivers Edge North. We are seeing the registrations trending upward. The post-race party is a crowd-pleaser with music, hot food, and cold beverages. This race is the final leg of the Blue Ridge Triple Crown. Register and start your training for one of the oldest running events in the area.
In this newsletter we are spotlighting Jeff Reynolds. Jeff is involved in Campbell County with special needs sports. As our Able Games grow, Jeff coordinates our Able Fishing contest. His passion for helping our special needs community is amazing and his talents assist us by offering activities for all Virginians.
As always, we appreciate your support and participation. Continue to train, practice, and prepare and I look forward to seeing you all out there! Best wishes!
Dan Foutz
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Games Information
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Thanks for being a part of the 2024 Commonwealth Games!
We had a record number of participants this year!
Check out all the great photos on our Facebook page.
We have over 1,000 photos posted in the 2024 albums.
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Congratulations to our 2024
VA Commonwealth Games
Athletes of the Year!
Adult Athlete of the Year - Rives Hargis
Rives (age 21) is from Winchester who participated in the wrestling event. Rives nomination showcased his “Outstanding work ethic, admirable sportsmanship, and desire to become not just a better athlete but a better person. After battling back from injury, surgery, and not having competed in over a year he still went out and had a hard-fought tournament to earn a silver medal”.
Youth Athlete of the Year - Lamont Beverly
Lamont (age 9) is from Fredericksburg and participated in the Able Track and Field events. This was not only his first Commonwealth Games but also his first sporting event. David Fletcher, his coach and PE teacher, said “Watching him train and compete you’ll see a kid who loves life, supports and cheers for his teammates, tries hard, and never complains”. Lamont earned 2 gold medals and one silver.
The Virginia Commonwealth Games held the first Field Hockey Jamboree competition featuring 42 Varsity and JV teams vying for the gold, silver and bronze medals on August 24 at Gloucester High School.
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Save the Date for the 2025 Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University, Lynchburg – Main Games Weekend July 18-20
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Still time to get your 2024 Commonwealth Games Merchandise!
Get your Official Gear before it’s gone!
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Upcoming Special Events
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Registration is open for the Star City Half Marathon,
10K and Kids Miler
Saturday, November 23, River’s Edge, Roanoke
Roanoke’s longest-standing premier running event, part of the Blue Ridge Triple Crown Series. After party includes favorite foods from around Roanoke and beverage truck!
Click Here for More info!
DID YOU KNOW?
- The Post Race Party features local foods from around the Roanoke Valley including Texas Tavern, Canale’s BBQ, Montano’s and others
- You can participate in the race VIRTUALLY!
- All Half Marathon & 10K participants receive race-branded socks
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We are bringing back the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run!!
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by Chris Moody - VAS Contributor
Able Fishing Coordinator Dedicated To Providing Activity Opportunities
The thrill of reeling in a fish is a rush that has made anglers out of countless people over the years. For the second year, the Able Games, put on as part of the Commonwealth Games, has had a fishing tournament open only to those who have a physical or mental disability. 
Of course, medals are given out – gold and silver in the categories of biggest fish and most fish caught. Everyone gets a bronze.
On July 18, a group of 32 people, ages 5 through 75, caught fish from the pond owned by the Lyn-Dan Heights Ruritan Club in Campbell County. Moore’s Electric Co. of Altavista sponsored the event, supplying employees and family members to volunteer and participate in the festivities. Virginia Amateur Sports supplied snacks, drinks, and the most necessary items of all the worms.
Jeff Reynolds of Rustburg is the event coordinator. He has been running sporting events for special needs individuals for eight years, having been involved for 18 years. He coordinates t-ball, basketball, and fishing. Basketball, played in the winter in the gym at West Branch Elementary School in Campbell County, often it turns into whiffle ball or kickball for a change of pace. (Read More) |
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