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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Building upon 2012's inaugural season is the goal for the 2013 season for the Cedar Rapids Titans. That all starts with evaluating regional talent during the off season. The Titans announced Monday that the first open tryout for the 2013 team will take place on Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th. The tryout will take place at the Titan's multi-use sports facility, the Eastern Iowa Sports Complex located at 1100 N 18th Ave. in Hiawatha, IA. Registration and warm-up will begin at 2:00 pm with the tryout starting at 3:00 pm on Saturday. Tryouts will continue on Sunday beginning at 10:00 am and ending at 1:00 pm. All players trying out should be available both dates.
The registration fee to tryout is $65 (cash or credit card only) and includes a t-shirt. Housing is available for players traveling in from out of town at the Hometown Inn & Suites 3315 Southgate Ct SW in Cedar Rapids. The cost for housing is $25 per night and includes a continental breakfast.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and be prepared to be evaluated in the following drills: 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle, bench press, four cone drill, standing broad jump, agility drills, position-specific drills and 7-on-7. Kickers will be evaluated on kickoff and field goal proficiency.
Like tryouts in 2012 the Titan's expect players from around the region to attend. In 2012 several players were added to the team's roster from open tryouts including former Iowa State alum WR Nick Campbell and University of Dubuque QB Colton Hansen. The tryout will give Titans head coach Kyle Moore Brown and general manager Chris Kokalis an opportunity to address the needs for the 2013 squad. "Obviously we want to build on the 2012 team. We saw some positives from last season but always have room for growth," said Kokalis. "This is an opportunity for anyone who has ever dreamed of playing professional football to come out and see if they have what it takes."
The Indoor Football League is a nationally recognized developmental league that has helped its players take their game to higher outdoor levels including the Canadian Football League and National Football League. Notable players that have moved up from the IFL to the NFL include WR Anthony Armstrong (Washington Redskins), LB Maurice Simpkins (St Louis Rams), DL Adrian Awasom (Minnesota Vikings), and Coe College alum RB Fred Jackson (Buffalo Bills).
Those wanting to tryout can pre-register by visiting the Titans website www.cedarrapidstitans.com or by calling the Titans office at 319-730-6301. Players planning to pay by credit card should register no later than October 5th.
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Noelridge Farmers' Market
The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department will open the Noelridge Farmers’ Market on May 1. The Noelridge Farmers’ Market is located on the corner of Collins Road and Council Street NE. It is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. through Friday, October 18. (The Noelridge Market will be closed on May 27 and September 2.)
Plants, cut flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, doggie treats, kettle corn, meat, honey, baked goods and crafts are available at the market. The Noelridge Market is certified by the Iowa State Agriculture Department to accept IFMNP checks from the WIC Program and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. For information about Senior Farmers’ Market checks, call (319) 398-5559.
Call Teresa at the Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department, 286-5699, for more information.
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CRPD Youth Academy
The Cedar Rapids Police Department is pleased to announce they are taking applications for the Cedar Rapids Police Youth Academy. The Youth Academy will be held three times for different age groups. June 10 – 11, 2013, will be geared for children entering Kindergarten through 2nd Grades. June 25 - 26, 2013, will be for children entering 3rd through 5th Grades. July 8 – 9, 2013 will be for children entering 6th through 12th Grades. The cost of the Youth Academy is $25. Many fun activities are packed into the academy which runs from 9 am - noon. Take a tour of the CRPD! Topics include: Uniforms, Narcotics Division, K-9 Unit, Special Response Team, Crime Scene Unit, Physical Training and more.
Parental permission is required.
Class size is limited. Early registration is recommended.
*Youth that have not previously attended a Youth Academy will be given
first preference.
For more information or for an application, contact
Officer Shannon Stokesberry
(319) 286-5434 or
s.stokesberry@cedar-rapids.org
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Hard Charge
HARD CHARGETM Obstacle Running Event
Set For July 20, 2013 in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Jan. 16, 2013) — HARD CHARGETM is bringing its televised obstacle running series to Eastern Iowa on Jul. 20, 2013. The first-annual HARD CHARGE Eastern Iowa event will take place at Seminole Valley Park in Cedar Rapids. Registration is open to everyone at HardCharge.com/easterniowa. HARD CHARGE is partnering with local sponsors and charities for this annual community event.
Four and a half miles of unpredictable terrain and more than 20 challenging obstacles such as Abusement Park, Cargo Charge, No Holds Barred and Vertical Vengeance await HARD CHARGE Eastern Iowa participants. The obstacle mission is designed to be an intense, challenging and fun event for all fitness levels and consists of two primary heats: CHARGE for Fun and CHARGE for Glory. CHARGE for Fun participants are out to achieve the ultimate sense of accomplishment. They may take on the course at their own pace and choose to eliminate tougher obstacles. CHARGE for Glory heats are timed and marshaled, with top individuals and teams qualifying for the final, Televised CHARGE held later in the day.
Beginning in June 2013, HARD CHARGE televised series will be syndicated on networks around the country. The show focuses on the world’s fastest-growing adventure sport and the everyday competitors who qualify for the televised heat. Each episode highlights their journeys and personal stories as they work towards competing in a race testing their courage, strength and stamina.
HARD CHARGE Eastern Iowa kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with the CHARGE for Glory heats, followed by CHARGE for Fun heats at 11:00 a.m. The Televised CHARGE begins at 3:00 p.m. HARD CHARGE Eastern Iowa will also feature a post-race party with music, food and beverages, located at CHARGER Village inside the park. Spectators are encouraged to watch the CHARGE and attend the post-race party; both events are open to non-participants, free of charge.
Registration is now open and runs through Jul. 17, 2013. Early registration pricing, valid through March 20, is $56 for the CHARGE for Fun event and $76 for the CHARGE for Glory event. Additional details on HARD CHARGE Eastern Iowa, including the complete pricing schedule, are available at HardCharge.com/easterniowa.
HARD CHARGETM is the premier televised obstacle running series. Designed to challenge every fitness level, HARD CHARGE courses are four to six miles and feature various military-inspired obstacles. Furthermore, HARD CHARGE obstacle missions are divided into CHARGE for Fun and CHARGE for Glory heats. Participants may navigate the CHARGE for Fun course at their own pace, or choose to compete in the CHARGE for Glory heats where top performers will earn the chance to be featured on HARD CHARGE televised series. Every show highlights personal stories of these everyday athletes as they compete in the fastest-growing adventure sport in the world. HARD CHARGE events will be held throughout the country in 2013.
For more information, contact Lindsay Babb, HARD CHARGE director of PR and marketing, at 701.261.4440, email lindsay.babb@HardCharge.com<
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