{"id":1259,"date":"2015-08-04T12:15:09","date_gmt":"2015-08-04T12:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartcoos.com\/blog\/?p=1259"},"modified":"2019-11-17T15:09:12","modified_gmt":"2019-11-17T15:09:12","slug":"lake-lure-olympiad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartcoos.com\/blog\/lake-lure-olympiad\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a Competitive Kid? Then the Junior Olympiad Competition Is For You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/smartcoos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_JrOlympiad.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1269 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcoos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013_JrOlympiad-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"2013_JrOlympiad\" width=\"300\" height=\"234\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>by: <a href=\"https:\/\/smartcoos.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smart Coos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After proposing the question, \u201cAre you a Fitness Mom\/Dad that works out with your kids?\u201d, we were pleased to receive a submission about Lake Lure Olympiad.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakelureolympiad.com\/junior-olympiad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lake Lure Olympiad<\/a> is a three-day sports festival located in scenic Lake Lure, North Carolina. It\u2019s most well known for its \u201cThree Races in Three Days\u201d challenge, but one of its best-kept secrets is the Junior Olympiad, which gives kids the chance to compete, earn medals and have as much fun being active as their parents. It\u2019s truly a family-friendly weekend that encourages fitness, ambition and best of all, self-esteem in children, all along the shores of Lake Lure and the peaks of Chimney Rock State Park!&nbsp;<\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lakelureolympiad.com\/junior-olympiad.html\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9289218266222230\" data-ad-slot=\"2581675933\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">On the night of Friday, August 14th, the opening ceremonies start at 6 pm and include really exciting, fun and family-friendly events. Some of these events include the lighting of the torch, a tasty beach BBQ, and a spectacular water-ski show!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Junior Olympiad then begins on the beach of Rumbling Bald Resort on Saturday, August 15th from 9 am-11 am and is $10 per child (ages 4-14). There will never be a dull moment as the days are packed with energized and exciting events like an obstacle course, basketball shoot, 40-yard dash, standing broad jump, soccer kicks and many other games. The Junior Olympiad is sure to be a blast!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Every year, the Lake Lure Olympiad attracts tons of parents who bring their kids who are equally as excited. &nbsp;Leah Schram and daughter Lilly compete together annually in the 2 Mile Couch to Cart Path Run.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">See a breakdown of all the fun events that will take place during this spectacular weekend.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">&nbsp;<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>DAY 1: Friday, August 14th<\/strong><\/span> (9am &#8211; 11am)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/smartcoos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012Olympiad_Di_03-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1263\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcoos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012Olympiad_Di_03-1-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"2012-Lake-Lure-Olympiad\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Lighting of the Torch<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Lake Lure Olympiad&#8217;s signature Lighting of the Torch always brings a lump to the throat and a swell of pride as the National Anthem is played. Many thanks to Lake Lure Olympiad Co\u00adFounder Doug Long for lighting the 2014 Olympiad torch.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Tasty Beach BBQ<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A traditional southern\u00adstyle barbecue complete with hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks. Later that evening, enjoy FREE ice cream sundaes on the Beach at Rumbling Bald Resort at Lake Lure!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Spectacular Water\u00adSki Show<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Get energized as you watch the dynamic Lake Lure Ski Club perform high\u00adflying wakeboard flips, ski pyramids, water ballet, barefoot skiing and more at the Lake Lure Olympiad&#8217;s Opening Ceremonies. Come and be wowed! www.lakelureskiclub.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">After an exciting first day, the second day is even more exciting!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>DAY 2: Saturday, August 15th<\/strong><\/span> (9am &#8211; 11am)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Events include:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Obstacle Course<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">A fun and easy timed skill event of running, jumping, climbing, sliding and crawling through a series of obstacles. A must for any competitive lad or lass!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Basketball Shoot<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Sink as many of your 10 shots as possible. A standard height hoop used for older kids (8 years and up) and lower height hoop for younger kids. Ties broken by shoot\u00adoff.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Baseball Throw<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">See how many baseballs you can throw through the target!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>40\u00adYard Dash<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">What else? A race against the clock!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Standing Broad Jump<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">See how far you can jump from a standing position.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>Soccer Kicks<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">How many goals can you score? Test your soccer skills and see.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">PLUS<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Games (frozen t-\u00adshirts, water balloons, limbo, sack races,hula hoop) and a medals ceremony<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Contributed by Katie Gladstone<\/em><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">More Information<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Website link:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakelureolympiad.com\/junior-olympiad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.lakelureolympiad.com\/junior-olympiad.html<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Youtube Channel:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC2O3lbV-Zj8ENDBVe0Sij3w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC2O3lbV-Zj8ENDBVe0Sij3w<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Events Schedule:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakelureolympiad.com\/uploads\/4\/7\/4\/0\/47408331\/2015-llo-schedule.gif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.lakelureolympiad.com\/uploads\/4\/7\/4\/0\/47408331\/2015-llo-schedule.gif<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lakelureolympiad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lakelureolympiad<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\">Email address: lakelureoympiad@gmail.com<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Media contact: jordan@mcconnellgroup.biz<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/smartcoos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-1435-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-1266\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcoos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-1435-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Lure Olympiad, North Carolina\" width=\"620\" height=\"412\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"https:\/\/smartcoos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013JrOlympiad_MYelton_20-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-1264\" src=\"https:\/\/smartcoos.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013JrOlympiad_MYelton_20-2-788x1024.jpg\" alt=\"2013 Jr Olympiad\" width=\"620\" height=\"805\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9289218266222230\" data-ad-slot=\"2581675933\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; by: Smart Coos &nbsp; After proposing the question, \u201cAre you a Fitness Mom\/Dad that works out with your kids?\u201d, we were pleased to receive a submission about Lake Lure Olympiad. 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