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Catcher Braiden Parris of the Coosa Eagles runs to the ball as his helmet flies behind him in a game against the Johnson Wildcats at North Floyd Park in the RFPRA Single Elimination Tournament 8 and under division, May 17, 2013. (Brittany Hannah/RN-T)
Youth Baseball: Postseason games bring out intensity for players
Postseason baseball — at virtually any level — is almost guaranteed to feature drama. That was the case on Friday night at North Floyd Park, where a pair of Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authorit...
May 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
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Barett Cowan (right) of the Rome Red Sox stretches up to make a catch as Patrick Cromer looks on in a game against the Rome Longhorns in the 8-year-old division at Riverview Park, May 16, 2013. (Brittany Hannah/RN-T)
Youth Baseball: Rome YAI teams vying for trophies
For many players, the road to high school baseball — and perhaps even college ball and beyond — begins behind the levee. The multi-field venue, officially known as Riverview Park, buzzes with acti...
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
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Ty Kendrick swims to the finish line during the RACE Darlington Tri for the Kids Triathlon at Darlington School Sunday. (Lisa Hall, RN-T.com)
Tri for Kids Youth Triathlon pushed back to June 23
The fifth annual R.A.C.E. Rome Youth for the Kids Triathlon , which was scheduled to take place Saturday at Darlington School, was postponed because of rain that poured on Floyd County. With mo...
May 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
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Connor Mason with the St. Mary's Knights pitches against the Texas Valley Twisters at North Floyd Park, May 2, 2013. (Brittany Hannah/RN-T)
Youth Baseball Report: Dragons put forth strong effort in wins
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority 13- and 14-year-old Dragons defeated the Knights, 9-3, behind the pitching of Bruce Anderson. Anderson also aided his win with a double and a run scor...
May 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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FILE - Hannah Everest rides her bike during the RACE Darlington Tri for the Kids Triathlon at Darlington School in 2012. (Lisa Hall, RN-T.com)
Tri for the Kids takes place Sunday at Darlington
The fifth annual R.A.C.E. Rome Youth for the Kids Triathlon will take place Sunday at Darlington School. More than 250 kids are expected to compete in the event which benefits the Boys & Girls...
May 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Chloe Schuttinga (second from left) and Tabatha Pearson (second from right) qualified to compete in the Eastern National Championships. They are joined by Rome Aerials head coach Matt Zollitsch (left), Kendall Arasmith (center) and coach Rana Pyle.(Contributed photo)
Gymnastics: Rome Aerials headed to nationals
The Rome Aerials recently had two Level 9 gymnasts qualify to the Eastern National Championships which will take place in Battle Creek, Mich., May 1-5. In the Regional Championships held in Jackson...
Apr 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Emma Barge, a junior at Model High, daughter of John and Loraine Barge, qualified for district competition during a horse show in Adairsville Saturday. Barge hopes to ride competitively in college. (Doug Walker)
Model, Adairsville riders dominate show
Riders from Model Middle, Model High, Adairsville Middle and Adairsville High dominated a horse show at KTR Farms in Adairsville. Ribbon winners qualified for the Riders Interscholastic Federation ...
Apr 07, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kameron Burnette (Contributed)
HOMETOWN STANDOUTS: Burnette wins state title
Eight-year-old Kameron Burnette, a Chattooga county resident, recently won the state championship in her division in a tournament in Duluth. Kameron won each of her matches with first-round p...
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Gymnastics: Rome Aerials earn five state titles, four regional qualifiers
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Mar 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 26 26 recommendations | email to a friend
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority Rome Aerials Gymnastics Team had a successful weekend at the USA Gymnastics (USAG) Georgia State Optional Championships in Kennesaw. Among the eight o...
Rome Aerials Gymnastics brings home 5 state champions
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Mar 27, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 30 30 recommendations | email to a friend
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority Rome Aerials Gymnastics Team, had a successful weekend at the USA Gymnastics (USAG) Georgia State Optional Championships held in Kennesaw, Georgia. Out...
Seven local swimmers have strong showing at Georgia Tech
Mar 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 8 8 recommendations | email to a friend
Seven swimmers from Rome’s Three Rivers Swim Club recently competed in the Georgia 14 and Under Short Course State Championships at Georgia Tech. They led their club to a 19th place finish in the ...
SOFTBALL: Xplosion wins Cold Weather Classic
Mar 11, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
Rome Xplosion 12 U battled the freezing temperatures and snow to win the Cold Weather Classic in Cartersville.
RFPRA Hosting USA Gymnastics (USAG) State Meet – Sponsorship Opportunities
by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority reports
Mar 07, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority (RFPRA) has been awarded hosting rights for the USA Gymnastics Georgia Compulsory State Meet scheduled for May 4-5, 2013. The meet will be held at The ...
RFPRA Spring Sports registrations
by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority reports
Feb 27, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
RFPRA Spring Sports Registrations The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority is registering for Spring Baseball, T-ball and Girls Softball. RFPRA Spring Baseball The Rome-Floyd Parks and Re...
RFPRA prep baseball games canceled for today
by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority reports
Feb 26, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
Tuesday, February 26 RFPRA prep baseball games are canceled for today, February 26. They have been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb 27, same time, same field.
Youth Basketball: Local team close to state tourney bid
by Staff reports
Feb 20, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
The Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority’s 8-and-younger boys all-star basketball team will play Thursday night in Dalton for a chance to play in the state tournament. The team is 2-0 and is c...
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