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DISCOVER DISCOVER LIBERTY LIBERTY UNIVERSITY! UNIVERSITY! It is my privilege to welcome you to the 2018 Virginia Commonwealth Games at It is my privilege to welcome you to the 2018 Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University. We consider it a great honor to host and sponsor the largest annual Liberty University. We consider it a great honor to host and sponsor the largest annual multisport festival in Virginia. multisport festival in Virginia. If this is your first visit to our campus, or if it has been a while since you were here, I If this is your first visit to our campus, or if it has been a while since you were here, I invite you to explore everything that Liberty has to offer. Our nearly $1 billion campus invite you to explore everything that Liberty has to offer. Our nearly $1 billion campus transformation is almost complete. This major investment in world-class academic, transformation is almost complete. This major investment in world-class academic, athletic, and residential facilities, as well as state-of-the-art resources, is ultimately an athletic, and residential facilities, as well as state-of-the-art resources, is ultimately an investment in the lives of our students, and we are delighted to share it with you. investment in the lives of our students, and we are delighted to share it with you. Stop by the Hancock Welcome Center to schedule a campus tour and learn more about Stop by the Hancock Welcome Center to schedule a campus tour and learn more about who we are. Also, make plans to come back in the fall when university activities are in who we are. Also, make plans to come back in the fall when university activities are in full swing. You can attend our popular College For A Weekend event or join us at an full swing. You can attend our popular College For A Weekend event or join us at an exciting athletics home game or theatre production. exciting athletics home game or theatre production. We are excited to have you on our campus. We are excited to have you on our campus. Enjoy your visit, Enjoy your visit,

Jerry Falwell Jerry Falwell President President

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CONTENTS

Thank You

Valued Partner of the VA Commonwealth Games

Welcome: Liberty University

Welcome: United States Olympic Committee

Welcome: Virginia Amateur Sports Board of Directors

Sponsors

Virginia Amateur Sports Board of Directors, Staff, Local Organizing Committee and Interns

History of the Games

Athlete Profile

Map: Liberty Univeristy Event Venues

Map: Lynchburg Event Venues

Sports at a Glance

Sports Event Information

States Games of America

Guest Speaker: Buddy Lee

Restaurant Guide

Athlete Tailgate Party & Opening Ceremonies

Please check to confirm time and date of your event on the website. Virginia Amatuer Sports has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information within this publication at the time of printing. Information regarding events, dates and times or changes in circumstances after the time of publication my impact the accuracy of information contained within. Virginia Amateur Sports does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss, damage or disruption caused by errors or omissions.

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May 30, 2018 Dear Participant: On behalf of the United States Olympic Committee, I am pleased to welcome you to the State Games. Since its inception, this festival has not only raised awareness of Olympic sports, but also spread the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect. The State Games are designed to encourage a healthy physical and mental lifestyle and to bring out the best in young athletes, like yourself. Many U.S. Olympians and Paralympians were inspired to become elite athletes because of their participation in community-based programs such as the State Games. These programs play an important role in enhancing a passion for sport and the dedication it takes to achieve the dream of representing Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Your journey starts here. The USOC wishes success to all competitors. The sportsmanship, fair play and respect that you demonstrate during competition will set a positive example for future athletes in your community. May you find joy in the game, give your best effort and continue to be a champion, both in sport and life. Best regards,

Susanne Lyons Chief Executive Officer

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July 2018 Greetings Athletes, Coaches, and Friends, As Chairman of the Virginia Amateur Sports Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to welcome you all to the 29th year of the Virginia Commonwealth Games. This is our third year at Liberty University and we are excited to have you all here in Lynchburg, Virginia, competing in what will be the best Commonwealth Games yet! Along with Liberty University, the City of Lynchburg, and our sponsors, everyone at Virginia Amateur Sports has planned a weekend full of fun and excitement. Liberty University has opened the doors to their world-class facilities to create an atmosphere that mimics the Olympic Village. We aim to foster an environment that promotes the best of competition and sportsmanship during the Virginia Commonwealth Games. Athletes, Coaches, and Parents - My friend and college teammate at VMI, Jamaal Walton, is the Associate Athletic Director at College of Charleston. He lives by the saying lift as we climb. This simple yet profound saying could have a great impact if we choose to implement it into each of our lives. Athletes: this means as you work to better your skills, bring your teammates along. Help your fellow teammates be the best they can be! This will help the entire team grow to be better athletes. Coaches: lift your players both mentally and physically. If everyone works toward a larger common goal, the results will be unparalleled. Parents: lift and support your sons and daughters in their journey to become the best they can be. As a society, if we can all lift others up as we continue with our own successes, we can make a powerful positive change for everyone we encounter along the way. Finally, a HUGE thank you to all the coaches, oďŹ&#x192;cials, and volunteers that have come together to make these Games the best yet! Sincerely,

Adam Peters, CFPÂŽ Chairman of the Virginia Amateur Sports Board of Directors

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SPONSORS THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE GAMES

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Retired Parks & Recreation Director

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LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Mickey Guridy Sen. Associate Athletic Director (Liberty University)

VIRGINIA AMATEUR SPORTS INTERNS

David Beyer Games

Timothy Foutz Presidential

Emily Fulton Operations

Laura Kempf Marketing

Noah Lauridsen Operations

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Colleen McNamara Volunteers

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Liberty University

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Longwood University

Liberty University

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How they got started In 1989, the Governor's Commission on Sports & Physical Fitness passed an endorsement that Virginia Amateur Sports (VAS) would serve as the state organization to hold the State Games of Virginia. In 1992, the Games were officially named the Commonwealth Games of Virginia. In 1990, the initial Games drew 4,400 athletes competing in 29 sports. More than 245,000 athletes, their families plus spectators have participated during the past 28 years. Credentials VAS is a member of the National Congress of State Games (NCSG) and is sanctioned and recognized by the NCSG, the Virginia High School League (VHSL), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and by the United States Olympic Committee as a member of their USOC multi sport organizational council. Funding In 1990, when the Games started, VAS had secured a $175,000 grant from the state to launch the Games. By 2001, VAS lost all state funding. Despite the loss of state funding, VAS perservered and expanded its staff and programs. With zero funding from the state, local governments increased their financial support in addition to providing fields and facilities. VAS tries to keep the cost to participate in the Games minimal, with the majority of funding coming from sponsors. The Games have had four title sponsors in their history Cor-East, Southern Health/Coventry, Subway and now Liberty University. Support With its dedication to a tradition of excellence & with a staff of four, VAS relies heavily on outside support. That support includes over 1,000 volunteers, 60+ volunteer sport coordinators, a volunteer local organizing committee made up of individuals from supporting localities, other business professionals, volunteers from the medical profession field, security and police departments, and the VAS board of directors. The Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University Going into its 29th year, the Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University, this annual event is held in July (for most sports) and is open to all ages and skill levels. From archery to wrestling, this event offers sports competition venues for 55+ different Olympic, Pan American, and recreational sports. The Games represent the true spirit of amateur athletics. For some, this celebration of sport is a stepping stone for following the dream of representing the United States in the Olympic Games. For others, the Games are a place to compete in a favorite pastime. Regardless of the age or skill of the athlete, the Games provide the pure pleasure of competing for the love of sport. The Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University are more than sports events; they go much deeper. The Games teach values such as teamwork and good sportsmanship, which are important components of everyday life. The Games encourage athletes to develop and improve their physical talent and competitive abilities. Lastly, the ideals of the Games promote physical fitness and encourage Virginians to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The success of the Games is immeasurable, in today's semantics - priceless

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Peaksview Park gets additions for the Games! The City of Lynchburg Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with Virginia Amateur Sports to host the Virginia Commonwealth Games. One of our department’s goals is to promote Lynchburg as a great place for athletes and their families to live, work and Play. Over the past two years we have welcomed thousands of visitors to our city from across the state to our parks and athletic facilities. We have demonstrated our commitment to the success of the Games through continued investment in our parks and athletic facilities which our residents are able to enjoy year-round. The kindness and support of our residents, and our continued commitment to recycling and utilizing our best resources, has helped make these renovations and improvements possible. This year we are extremely excited to bring adult rugby to Peaks View Park. Over the last six months crews have been working hard to make Peaks View field #10 Lynchburg’s first official Rugby field. Thanks to the kindness of one special city resident, Mr. Moomaw. He allowed the City to install a 1500 ft. access road across his property on Irvington Road over to Field #3. The access road was then used to haul approximately 500 truckloads of fill material and topsoil to be used to build the field. The soil for this project was recycled from Lynchburg City Stadium when the Lynchburg Hillcats renovated their baseball field. The new grass Rugby/Football field includes a new irrigation system and the sod is scheduled to be delivered in May in order for the field to be ready for play during this year’s Commonwealth Games! Those athletes whom have participated in the past Commonwealth Games Adult and Youth Softball Tournaments also have something to look forward to this year. We installed a brand new batting cage next to Field #4. The batting cage will be available for athletes and coaches to use to warm up or practice in while at the park, and residents and local teams will have access to the batting cage year-round.

In addition to the improvements to our fields, a major renovation to the Ardmore Drive access bridge was completed. This bridge will allow food trucks, vendors, and maintenance crews’ better access to the park to provided quality services to the hundreds of families and athletes that will visit Peaks View Park as they compete in athletic tournaments and events. Families will no longer have to leave the park to get something tasty to eat while waiting for their next ballgame. Each year we love hearing from visiting families about how much they have enjoyed visiting Peaks View Park, because it has something for everyone to enjoy. We wish all the athletes the best of luck in the Games and we hope you and your family enjoy your visit to Lynchburg and Peaks View Park!

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ATHLETE PROFILE FROM THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES TO A NATIONAL STAGE:

Athlete of the Year Spotlight by N'taezha Davis

In addition to winning the Athlete of the Year for the state of Virginia in the Male Youth - Under 18 category, Daylin Toms was also awarded the National Youth Male Athlete of the Year award by the National Congress of State Games. Heileigh Vencill, from Gundy, Virginia, was awarded the Athlete of the Year for the Female Youth-Under 18 category. Heileigh plays basketball for the Grundy Gladiators and was nominated for her outstanding work on and off the court. (Not pictured)

(above: Lee Beaumont with his past VA Commonwealth Games medals.)

The Athlete of the Year Program recognizes outstanding athletes from the Virginia Commonwealth Games. Athletes of the Year are chosen based on the following criteria: participation in the VA Commonwealth Games and medals won, sportsmanship, attitude and effort, and more. After the 28th Annual Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University, Daylin Toms, Heileigh Vencill, and Lee Beaumont were awarded this prestigious accolade. Daylin Toms, a West Virginia native, has been wrestling since the age of 4 and was considered one of the best in his age division. He handled every match before him as a test to be passed, unknowing of the one soon to come, this one outside of the mat. At the age of 13, it would be discovered that Toms had contracted Encephalitis, a disease which symptoms heavily mirror the flu. He was told by neurologists that he would have to relearn every piece of information he had ever known and could rule sports out of his future forever. After moving and switching neurologists, his new doctor ordered him to slowly immerse himself in the sport he once loved. Toms would start competing again locally, gaining his confidence along the way. This past July, Toms competed in the Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University. He used his moves to pin all of his opponents to walk away with a gold medal. After accomplishing such a feat, he was then nominated by his high school coach, Anthony Shrewsberry, for the VA Commonwealth Games Youth Male Athlete of the Year award in which he won. 2018 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH GAMES at Liberty University

Lee Beaumont, a hometown hero hailing from Lynchburg, Virginia, was awarded the Athlete of the Year for the Male 18 Years & Older category. He competed in powerlifting, indoor triathlon, and track and field. Beaumont trained relentlessly for his events and is a big fan of the games.

(above: Daylin Toms (right) is pictured here with his mother, Tina Crook (center) and Dan Foutz (left) President of Virginia Amateur Sports.)

Do you know an athlete deserving of this award? To submit a nomination for Athlete of the Year, visit:

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Aquathon - Indoor

Liberty University Natatorium & Indoor Track Complex

February 11

Archery

Liberty University Lower Soccer Practice Fields

July 26-29

Archery-3D

Liberty Mountain Gun Club - Rustburg

August 3-4

Archery- Indoor

Sweet Briar College

July 28

Baseball - All Star

Liberty University

July 20-22

Baseball - USSSA (8U-13U only)

New River Valley

June 16-17

Baseball - USSSA (14U - 18U only)

Liberty Univeristy, Liberty Christian Academy, Lynchburg College & Lynchburg City Schools Fields

July 27-29

Basketball

Liberty University & Liberty Christian Academy (LCA)

July 27-29

Billiards

The Clubhouse - Lynchburg

July 27-29

Bowling

NRV SuperBowl - Christiansburg

July 27-29

Chess

Liberty University - Demoss Hall 4162

July 28

Disc Golf

Liberty University

August 4

E-Games

Liberty University - Demoss Hall 4152

July 28

Equestrian

Liberty University Equestrian Center

July 28-29

Figure Skating

Liberty University - LaHaye Ice Center

July 20-22

Fitness Championship

Lynchburg CrossFit

July 28

Gymnastics

Pure Gymnastics - Lynchburg

July 28

Ice Hockey - Adult

Liberty University - LaHaye Ice Center

April 21-22

Ice Hockey - Youth

Liberty University - LaHaye Ice Center

September

Judo

Liberty University - Indoor Track Complex

July 28

Jujutsu

Liberty University - Indoor Track Complex

July 28

Karate

Linkhorne Middle School - Lynchburg

July 28

Lacrosse-Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Liberty University

July 28-29

Mini Golf

Putt Putt Fun Center - Lynchburg

August 5

Mountain Biking

Liberty University Camp Hydaway Trail

July 29

Paintball

Liberty University

July 28

Pickleball

LU - LaHaye Student Center

July 24-27

Powerlifting

LU Football Operations Center

July 28

Racquetball

LU - LaHaye Courts

July 26, 28-29

Rugby - Adult

Peaksview Park #10 - Lynchburg

July 21-22

Rugby - Youth

James Long Park - Haymarket

July 28-29

Run - 5K

Liberty University

July 21

Shooting - 3 Gun, Pistol, Rifle & Sporting Clays

Liberty Mountain Gun Club - Rustburg

July 26-29

Shooting - Trap

Izaak Walton Park - Lynchburg

July 28

Skateboarding

Liberty University Skate Park

July 28

Snowflex-Ski/Snowboarding

Liberty University Snowflex

July 28

Soccer-Indoor

LU - Thomas Indoor Soccer Center

August 3-4

Softball - Adult Slow Pitch

Peaksview Park - Lynchburg

July 21-22

Softball - Youth

Liberty University, Peaksview Park. Bedford, Forest, & Shrader Fields

July 28-29

Swimming - Adult

Liberty University Natatorium

August

Swimming - Youth

Liberty University Natatorium

June 22-24

Table Tennis

Timberlake Christian Academy - Lynchburg

July 28

Taekwondo

Liberty University Indoor Track Complex

July 29

Tennis - Youth & Adult

Liberty University

July 27-29

Track & Field-Outdoor

Liberty University

July 28-29

Track & Field-Indoor

LU Indoor Track Complex

December

Trail Race (1/2 Marathon, 5K)

Liberty University - Camp Hydaway

October

Ultimate Frisbee

Liberty University

July 28-29

Volleyball- 2 on 2 Grass

American Legion - Salem

July 28-29

Volleyball - Beach

Liberty University

July 28-29

Wing Racing

Liberty University Williams Stadium

July 28-29

Wrestling

Liberty University Indoor Track Complex

July 27

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AQUATHON - INDOOR

BILLIARDS

ARCHERY

BOWLING

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DISC GOLF

February 11, 2018 Swim & Run LIberty University Natatorium & Indoor Track Coordinator - Parker Spencer

July 26-29, 2018 Official Practice starts at 8am Scoring will begin at 8:30am LU - Soccer Practice Fields Coordinator - Lani Young

August 3-4, 2018 9:30am Friday and Saturday Liberty Mountain Gun Club - Rustburg Coordinator - Ian Rigney

July 28, 2018 First Flight begins at 9am Sweet Brier College Coordinator - Robert Shelton

July 27-29, 2018 The Clubhouse - Lynchburg Coordinator - Chris England

July 27-29, 2018 Friday - Seniors ONLY NRV SuperBowl - Christiansburg Coordinator - Amanda Collins & Terry Stike

July 28, 2018 10am-8pm Liberty University - DeMoss Hall 4162 Coordinator - Mike Hoffpauir

August 4, 2018 8am Liberty University Course Coordinator - Steve Bowman

BASEBALL - ALL STAR

E-GAMES

BASEBALL - USSSA

EQUESTRIAN

July 20-22, 2018 First game begins at 6pm on Friday Liberty University Baseball Field Coordinator - Wally Beagle

June 16-17, 2018 - (8U-13U ONLY) July 27-29, 2018 - (14U-18U ONLY) June - New River Valley July - Liberty University, LCA, Lynchburg City & Lynchburg College Coordinator - Rusty Lambert & Mark Sisson

BASKETBALL

July 27-29, 2018 Various Times Liberty University & Liberty Christian Academy

July 28, 2018 Liberty University - Demoss 4152 Coordinator - Justin Arroyo

July 28-29, 2018 Show will start at 8am each day Liberty University Equestrian Center Coordinator - Suzanne Flaig

FIGURE SKATING

Juy 20-22, 2018 Official Practice starts at 8am LU - LaHaye Ice Center Coordinator - Dawn Harter

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FITNESS CHAMPIONSHIP

ICE HOCKEY (YOUTH)

GYMNASTICS

JUDO

ICE HOCKEY (ADULT)

JUJUTSU

July 28, 2018 9am Crossfit Lynchburg Coordinator - Jerrod Ruhl

July 28, 2018 9am Pure Gymnastics - Lynchburg Coordinator - Tim Kapple

April 21-22, 2018 LU - LaHaye Ice Center Coordinator - Ben Hughes

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September LU - LaHaye Ice Center Coordinator - Ben Hughes

July 28, 2018 Juniors - 10:30am Seniors - 1pm LU - Indoor Track Complex Coordinator - Tarek Moneir

July 28, 2018 LU - Indoor Track Complex Coordinator - Tarek Moneir

KARATE

POWERLIFTING

LACROSSE - MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S

RACQUETBALL

MINI GOLF

RUGBY (ADULT)

MOUNTAIN BIKING

RUGBY (YOUTH)

PAINTBALL

RUN - 5K

PICKLEBALL

SHOOTING SPORTS

July 28, 2018 Competition begins at 11am Linkhorne Middle School - Lynchburg Coordinator - Kim Magruder

July 28-29, 2018 Official Practice starts at 8am LU - Mens Lacrosse Fields- East Campus Coordinator - Mike Zumpano

August 5, 2018 11am Putt Putt Fun Center - Lynchburg Coordinator -Clayton Craft

July 29, 2018 11am Liberty University - Camp Hydaway Trail Coordinator -Dave Hazlegrove

July 28, 2018 Event starts at 8:30 LU - Liberty Paintball Facility Coordinator - Brian Davidson

July 24-27, 2018 LU - LaHaye Student Recreation Center Coordinator - Judy Bowman

July 28, 2018 8am LU - Liberty Football Operations Center Weight Room Coordinator - Johnny Layne & Bryant Lewellyn

July 26, 28-29, 2018 4pm on Thursday, 8am Saturday & Sunday LU- LaHaye Raquetball Courts Coordinator - Daniel Rodriguez

July 21-22, 2018 Peaksview Park #10 - Lynchburg Coordinator - Josh Sutton & Adam Evans

July 28-29, 2018 Haymarket, VA Coordinator - Jon Jacobs

July 21, 2018 8am Liberty University Coordinator - Jeff Fedorko

July 26-29, 2018 Events: 3 Gun, Rifle, Pistol & Sporting Clays Liberty Mountain Gun Club - Rustburg Coordinator - Brad Butler & Joesph Webb

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SHOOTING - TRAP

TABLE TENNIS

SKATEBOARDING

TAEKWONDO

SNOWFLEX-SKIING/ SNOWBOARDING

TENNIS - YOUTH & ADULT

SOCCER - INDOOR

TRACK & FIELD - INDOOR

SOFTBALL - ADULT SLOWPITCH

TRACK & FIELD - OUTDOOR

SOFTBALL - FASTPITCH

TRAIL RACE

SWIMMING

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

July 28, 2018 Shooting Starts at 9:30am Izaak Walton Park - Lynchburg Coordinator - John Neil

July 28, 2018 Competiton starts at Noon LU - Liberty Moutain Skate Park Coordinator - Sam Miller

July 28, 2018 Event starts at 1:00pm Liberty University - Snowflex Facility Coordinator - Ryan Leeds

August 3-4, 2018 8am-9pm both days LU - Thomas Indoor Soccer Center Coordinator - Jeff Alder

July 21-22, 2018 Peaksview Park - Lynchburg Coordinator - John Counts

July 28-29, 2018 Liberty University, Peaksview Park, Bedford, Forest & Shrader Fields Coordinator - John McPhail

Adult - August Youth - June 22-24, 2018 Liberty University Natatorium Coordinator - Elizabeth Creasy & Ryan Woodruff

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July 28, 2018 8am Timberlake Christian Academy - Lynchburg Coordinator - Dale Van Name

July 29, 2018 8am LIberty University- Indoor Track Complex Coordinator - Tom Childress

July 27-29, 2018 Liberty University- Tennis Courts Coordinator - Michael Jacobs

December 2018 LU -Liberty Indoor Track Facility Coordinator - Theo McIvor

July 28-29, 2018 8am Saturday, 7am Sunday LU - Matthis Hopkins Track Complex Coordinator - Theo McIvor

October 2018 Half Marathon- 8am-12pm 5k- 8:15am-11am LU - Camp Hydaway Coordinator - Michael Ellsworth

July 28-29, 2018 8am-5pm LU - Liberty Mountain Intramural Complex Coordinator - Brendan Phillips

VOLLEYBALL - 2 ON 2 (GRASS)

WING RACING

VOLLEYBALL - BEACH

WRESTLING

July 28-29, 2018 9am American Legion- Salem Coordinator - Basil Conner

July 28-29, 2018 9am start time, 8:30 check in LU - Liberty Sand Volleyball courts Coordinator - Kaleb VanDeperre

July 28-29, 2018 9am start time Liberty University Williams Stadium Coordinator - Jeremiah Guelzo

July 27, 2018 9am start time Liberty University Indoor Track Complex Coordinator - Jesse Castro

Be sure to check the website for updated event information as some things are subject to change. www.CommonwealthGames.org

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There is so much to LOVE in Bedford!

#LOVEBedfordVA Located less than 30 minutes from Liberty University via Rt. 460.

From the Peaks of Otter along the Blue Ridge Parkway to 500+ miles of shoreline at Smith Mountain Lake… we invite you to COME, STAY, EXPLORE! Two of Virginia’s top attractions are in Bedford – the National D-Day Memorial and Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest! Falling Creek Park, conveniently located off Rt. 460, offers mountain bike trails, disc golf, picnic areas, a playground and a world-class skate park!

Visit Bedford Area Welcome Center & Tourism 816 Burks Hill Road, Bedford, VA 24523 877-HI-PEAKS VisitBedford.com

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COMMONWEALTH GAMES & STATE GAMES OF AMERICA - FIRST IMPRESSIONS As Virginia Amateur Sports prepares for 2019 with State Games of America (SGA) to be held in Virginia for the first time in history, as well as the 30th anniversary of the Virginia Commonwealth Games, one tennis enthusiast reflects on being there for the inaugural year of both events. Susan Russell began playing tennis when it was introduced to her in the eighth grade at school in Houston, Texas and her love for the sport led her to play, compete, and coach at many levels. She became the first USTA verifier in the Roanoke area, and helped bring the sport of tennis to the very first Virginia Commonwealth Games in 1990. After supporting the grassroots efforts of adding tennis to the Commonwealth Games the first year, Susan also started competing in tennis in the Games, earning a medal and qualifying for the first State Games of America in 1999 held in St. Louis, Missouri. Susan and her tennis partners, Jim and Carol Johnson, wanted to be a part of the initial first State Games of America, to represent Virginia, and thought “What have we got to lose?” she says.

Pictured Above: Representing Virginia in tennis at the first State Games of America in St Louis (1999). Jim Johnson (left), Carol Johnson (right) and Susan Russell (middle).

“We didn’t prepare any differently, but I was more nervous because I didn’t know the competition, like the other tournaments in Virginia.” she says. Susan proclaimed the venues were impressive and competition was strong, and although they had some weather issues and had to move their tennis games to a different facility inside, they powered through to win the gold medal! “Going to the very first State Games of America, and then coming back to work the local tournaments helped me with encouraging others, especially kids, to do well and showing them with hard work, they can make it to the national level as well.” Susan continues to have a strong presence in the tennis community, and the Commonwealth Games, through working, volunteering and competing. 28

Pictured Above: Susan Russell poses at the Roanoke tennis courts with her multiple medals from the Virginia Commonwealth Games and State Games of America.

State Games of America The Olympic-style event features competition between medal winners from other State Games events throughout the country and will be held in place of the Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University in 2019. The State Games of America are held every two years. This is the first time Virginia has been selected to host the national festival, slated for July 31- 4, 2019. Like the Virginia Commonwealth Games, the 2019 State Games of America will also be a community effort including Virginia Amateur Sports, Liberty University and the City of Lynchburg. “The National Congress of State Games board is excited with the selection of Liberty University and looks forward to the athletes and families having the opportunity to see the wonderful world class, Division 1 facilities, and the enriched culture that Liberty University and the City of Lynchburg has to offer. The people at Liberty University and the City of Lynchburg are ready and willing to do everything in their power to make these the best games possible,” stated Dan Duffy, President of the National Congress of State Games (2017). Joan Foster, Lynchburg Mayor at the time of the Lynchburg SGA announcement said, “I think it proves that the City of Lynchburg is well-poised to host a national sports event like the State Games and that along with all of the other wonderful tourism assets in this region we can now add sports tourism to the list.” All Virginia athletes, regardless of winning a medal to qualify, will be eligible to participate in the 2019 State Games of America. For more information about the State Games of America visit www.stategamesofamerica.com 2018 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH GAMES at Liberty University

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Buddy Lee Anthony “Buddy” Lee will be the featured guest speaker at the 2018 Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University. Buddy Lee is a United States Olympian in Greco-Roman Wrestling, and has won titles in three styles of wrestling, to include Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Sombo. He is a 6-time World Military Champion, 13time World Medalist, 20-time USA & Armed Forces National Champion, and was twice voted Best US Marine Athlete of the Year. Lee was a 1996 US Olympic Torch Bearer and has also been inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Hampton Roads African American Sports Hall of Fame and the Old Dominion University Hall of Fame. Yet these accolades are just the platform to what he truly excels at. Buddy has fashioned a global reputation with his astonishing jump rope skills and incredible training system. Because jump rope was the key to his success in developing into an Olympic Wrestler, Buddy created a revolutionary jump rope system that develops superior fitness and improves sports performance while helping manage weight. Buddy is the president and founder of Jump Rope Technology, Inc. and the Jump Rope Institute. They have combined science and technology to redefine the jump rope for the modern century. Buddy is the author of the best-selling Jump Rope Training guide and the inventor of the world’s best and patented swivel bearing Speed Ropes,

used by anyone from U.S. Olympians and Professional Athletes, the US Government and Professional Fitness Models. As the former Jump Rope Conditioning Consultant to the U.S. Olympic Committee he trained over 25 Olympic sports teams with his Hyperformance Jump Rope System and Speed Ropes. Lee is an international motivational speaker and was the Spokesperson for the United States Army Get Fit and Be Strong Program for military children around the world, which was also in collaboration with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Initiative. He was also an Ambassador of Fitness to the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Recently he was appointed the CrossFit Jump Rope Subject Matter Expert and his jump ropes are co-branded with 9Round Fitness around the world. Rope to Success™ with Buddy Lee

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EAT AT THESE LOCAL RESTAURANTS THAT SUPPORT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES! Arby's We Have the Meats! 2806 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, (434) 237-4202 2500 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg (434) 846-7596 21717 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg (434) 582-1902

Jersey Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Subs

4783 So. Amherst Hwy, Madison Heights, (434) 528-3546

Made Fresh! Large box orders are perfect for teams!

1202 E. Lynchburg-Salem Hwy, Bedford, (540) 587-6615

3919 D Wards Road Lynchburg (434) 582-1300

1325 Piney Forest Rd, Danville, (434) 836-3139 110 River Point Dr, Danville, (800) 599-2729

3901 Old Forest Road Lynchburg (434) 385-8100

1800 N Main St, Rocky Mount, (540) 489-1658 5442 Williamson Road, Roanoke (540) 362-8127 3944 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke (540) 725-5191 1401 Jamison Ave, Roanoke (540) 345-1152 685 Brandon Ave, Roanoke (540) 342-3292 2101 W Main St, Salem (540) 375-6608 2650 Market St, Christiansburg, (540) 394 - 4458 980a Memorial Blvd N, Martinsville, (276) 632-8504 1410 Durant St, Covington, (434) 836-3139 512 E. Nelson St, Lexington, (540) 464-6435 1318 E. Lee Hwy, Wytheville, (276) 228-2518 1120 E Stuart Dr, Galax, (276) 238- 3078 4675 Cleburne Blvd, Dublin, (540) 674-6144

Panera Bread We Deliver! 3911 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, (434) 239-6992 3901 Old Forest Rd, Lynchburg (434) 385-1979 Valley View Mall, Roanoke, (540) 366-3700 4202 Electric Rd, Roanoke, (540) 776-1001

Buffalo Wild Wings Great food & fun atmospere for the entire family & team! 3812 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, (434) 237-8111 4335 Starkey Rd, Roanoke, (540) 725-9464

Chick-fil-A Pre-order your meals! 405 Candlers Mountain Rd, River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg, (434) 237-5231 4003 Wards Rd, Lynchburg (434) 239-2557 (Closed July)

Famous Anthony's Family owned and operated. Great variety to choose from!

Papa John's Use online code CGAMES for 30% off your order! 2812 Old Forest Rd, Lynchburg (434) 384-3800 7703 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg (434) 239-8000 113 Seminole Plaza, Madison Heights (434) 528-1122 3109 Brambleton Ave, Roanoke (540) 772-6666 4513 Williamson Rd Roanoke (540) 362-5555 824 Jamison Ave SE, Roanoke (540) 343-3300 221 W 4th St, Salem (540) 387-1122

2104 Wards Rd, Lynchburg (434) 455-6950 Southwest Plaza- Grandin Rd, Roanoke, (540) 772-4913 1716 West Main St, Salem (540) 389-4502 2221 Crystal Spring Ave, Roanoke (540) 981-0200 3737 Challenger Ave, Roanoke (540) 977-2244 6499 Williamson Rd, Roanoke (540) 362-1400 323 E. Virginia Ave, Vinton (540) 343-0200

Homestead Creamery Look for our Ice cream truck on campus & inside the

The Great Room Inside the Kirkley Hotel, A Trademark Hotel Collection by Wyndham 900 Candlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg (434) 455-1301

LaHaye Student center during the VA Commonwealth Games! 7254 Booker T Washington Hwy, Wirtz, VA 2018 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH GAMES at Liberty University

Kick Off the Games with Us July 27th FREE to the Public

Athlete Tailgate Party ATHLETE TOWN FESTIVITIES: Noon - 5pm

Liberty University Campus wide events - Snowflex, LaHaye Ice Center, swimming pool, indoor rock wall & more All FREE to those with a Games Wristband!

ATHLETE TAILGATE PARTY:

presented by Grand Home Furnishings 4-6:30pm

Indoor Practice Facility - Liberty University Food, Games, Inflatables & More!! FREE to the Public!

Opening Ceremonies An Evening for the Entire Family! 7pm Williams Stadium - Liberty University The official kick off of the 29th annual Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University. As always, athletes are encouraged to come and be honored for their participation in the Games by taking part in the Parade of Athletes. There will be special entertainment including: Fireworks, Olympian - Buddy Lee, Lighting of the Cauldron. First 1,000 spectators through the door receive a $10 gift certificate to Dicksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sporting Goods! Participants marching in the Parade of athletes will receive a Free gift at Opening Ceremonies!

Our guest speaker this year will be Olympian - Buddy Lee