Who: Kids age 5 and up who live in the Greater Hockessin – Greenville area
What: A friendly competition between neighborhoods in three events: relay races, softball toss and long jump.
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5 reasons to go, even if you’re not competing 1. The kids are up anyway – why not let them burn off some excess energy so they might take a nap after the parade? 2. You can pass the time while you’re waiting for the charcoal to heat up. 3. Get your long jump fix now; the next Summer Olympics isn’t until 2012. 4. The Phillies and Mets don’t play until 4:05 p.m. 5. Meet the neighbors – nothing brings a development together like friendly competition. |
Where: Hockessin Library and Piedmont fields on Valley Road
When
7:30 a.m. arrival begins
7:45 a.m. parade of neighborhoods
8 a.m. national anthem
8:20 a.m. fun run for ages 5 and under
8:25 a.m. competition begins
10:45 a.m. fun run for ages 18 and older
11 a.m. awards ceremony
Why: Bring glory to your neighborhood and have a chance to dethrone perennial relay champion Stenning Woods. Plus, it’s free fun for the whole family.
How: Visit hgrotary.org/July_4.html to download a team entry form. Email forms to july4th.info@gmail.com.
Not enough kids for a team? Individual "free agents" can be placed on other neighborhood teams the morning of the relays.
