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Fitness challenge 5K coming to Kennesaw

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 9:45am
Fitness challenge 5K coming to Kennesaw

KENNESAW, Ga. -- If a plain old 5K is no longer challenging enough for you, the Bunz & Gunz Fitness Challenge gives you the opportunity to take it up a notch.

This enhanced race includes obstacles like overhead squats, medicine ball tosses, tire flips and jumps, and weighted pulls -- all while running a 5K.

A Bunz & Gunz Fitness Challenge will be held this Saturday, May 25 at the School of Hardknox gym in Kennesaw.

Learn more at bunzngunz.com.

School of Hardknox is located at 1719 North Roberts Road.

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Improving your golf game could change a child's life

Submitted by Melissa Mack, 11Alive Producer
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 6:14am
Improving your golf game could change a child's life

ATLANTA -- You can help a child recover from abuse and neglect, just by playing a round of golf.

Camp Horizon, a non-profit organization, is holding a golf tournament to benefit children who are in foster care, recovering from abuse.

The Hope on the Horizon golf tournament takes place at the Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw Monday, Apr. 22 at 10 a.m. There is an entry fee of $125 per player, or $500 per foursome. Participants need to register by Apr. 8.

Organizers say the round of golf will make a big difference. Camp Horizon leaders say 40,000 children in Georgia are victims of abuse; every 13 minutes, a child is victimized. And children who are harmed are six times more likely to continue the cycle of abuse.

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KSU launches website to promote football program

Submitted by Atlanta Busines... on Tuesday, March 5th, 9:07 am
KSU launches website to promote football program

KENNESAW, Ga. -- The Kennesaw State University Department of Athletics has launched a website -- kennesawstatefootball.com -- to provide details on the school's new football program.

RELATED | Regents approve football for Kennesaw State

The site introduces fans to a new Priority Seating program developed by The Owls Fund for Fifth Third Bank Stadium, according to a statement on the site.

The main goal of the seating plan is "to achieve an equitable distribution of seating" to the 8,300-seat facility, which will host the inaugural Owls football game in the fall of 2015, according to the statement.

Visitors to the site can also buy Owls fan gear and see a stadium seating chart.

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Cobb Summer Camps approaching registration

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer
Friday, March 1st, 2013, 2:11pm
Cobb Summer Camps approaching registration

COBB COUNTY, Ga. -- Registration will soon be open for Summer Camps in Cobb County. 

An official for Cobb County said camps this summer will cover a variety of interests, including arts and performance, recreation, tennis, golf, and therapeutics for those with special needs. Registration start dates and times vary across programs. A list is provided below.

Art Camps:

The Art Station - Big Shanty - March 14 - 9:30 a.m.

The Mable House Arts Center - March 12 - 9:30 a.m.

The Art Place - Mountain View - March 13 9:30 a.m.

Hyde and Seek - ARTventure Camp - March 13 9:30 a.m.

Art Performance Camps:

Jennie T. Anderson Theatre - March 26 - 9:30 a.m.

Recreation Center Day Camps:

Ron Anderson Recreation Center - April 15 - 6:00 p.m.

Fullers Recreation Center - April 16 - 6:00 p.m.

Fair Oaks Recreation Center - April 17 - 6:00 p.m.

Ward Recreation Center - April 18 - 6:00 p.m.

Tennis:

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Monkey Joe's holding birthday celebration

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Monday, February 18th, 2013, 10:48am
Monkey Joe's holding birthday celebration

ATLANTA -- Monday is the birthday of Monkey Joe, namesake of the popular indoor bounce house venues.

To celebrate, Monkey Joe's is offering plenty of family fun, including reduced admission prices, all day.

On Feb. 18, entry into every Monkey Joe's location is only $5. The first 100 children at each facility will be treated to a free pizza party, and the first 75 children will be given birthday party goodie bags.

"Monkey Joe's birthday party provides us an opportunity to thank our loyal customers for their continued support of Monkey Joe's locations across the country," Monkey Joe's brand manager Sonny Crumpton said in a statement. "As a way to honor the families that visit Monkey Joe's time and again, we wanted to show our appreciation with discounted admission and special treats and events, which we believe both children and their parents will enjoy."

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Former NFL star to hold football clinic

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer
Friday, January 18th, 2013, 10:18am
Former NFL star to hold football clinic

KENNESAW, Ga. -- A former NFL running back will hold a football clinic in Kennesaw this summer.

LaDainian Tomlinson, president of the LT Preparatory Academy, will bring his Elite Football Performance Clinic to Kennesaw Mountain High School in July.

The clinic is open to boys and girls in grades 1-11. Elementary school students will focus on teaching, technique, speed and agility, while budding athletes in middle and high school will work on drills and will receive information on playing sports in college and beyond.

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KSU football decision deferred by regents

Submitted by Associated Press
Tuesday, January 8th, 2013, 1:59pm
KSU football decision deferred by regents

KENNESAW, Ga. -- The Georgia Board of Regents has deferred any action on a proposal from Kennesaw State University to begin a football program and add a Title IX women's sport to its athletic program.

Al Barba, director of athletic communications at the school northwest of Atlanta, said Tuesday the regents indicated that the proposal will be studied further.

School officials were scheduled to meet with the regents at their meeting Tuesday. Kennesaw State officials have said the board's decision would culminate a six-year process involving studies, student voting and fundraising focused on launching a NCAA Division I football program.

The university competes in seven men's sports and nine women's sports in the 10-member Atlantic Sun Conference. With more than 24,600 students enrolled, Kennesaw State is Georgia's third-largest university.

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