NEWS! From The First Tee of Roanoke Valley March 2017

REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING! The 2017 schedule for classes at First Tee – Roanoke Valley has been posted on our website; including classes offered in Roanoke and Rockbridge County. Spring classes start in mid-March. If you are not sure which class your child should be enrolled in, please email or phone Coach Bill. We generally follow the national age standards where 7 is the minimum age for PLAYer, age 9 for PAR; age 11 for BIRDIE, and age 13 for EAGLE. Children ages 5 – 7 are eligible for our chapter program, Tiger Paws. All participants who are new to First Tee should plan to start in either the Tiger Paw or Player classes. Register on-line today! MARCH 9 FAMILY OPEN HOUSE  Families: drop by First Tee – Roanoke Valley facility on Thursday March 9 anytime between 3pm – 6pm to take a swing at Golfzilla and have a cookie (or two)!  Invite a friend! and learn more about First Tee program.  Please email Coach Bill if you plan attend  [email protected]. MARCH 15th is Roanoke Valley Gives Day!  YOU can schedule a gift now! and help First Tee – Roanoke Valley raise funds and win cash prizes on the big day! MEDIA INTERN NEEDED  During the Scott Robertson Tournament May 19 -21.  This is a great opportunity for a College student or High School student who is interested in working with the media.  (Or a seasoned professional who really loves great golf!)  Contact Jennifer Blackwood for more details.  [email protected] VOLUNTEERS NEEDED First Tee – Roanoke Valley needs you to volunteer!  Help with a tournament, get involved on a committee, serve as a mentor, help with our raffle.. there’s so many ways for YOU to make an impact on the deserving kids in our community. Click here  to sign up for opportunities throughout the year! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!   The 34th annual Scott Robertson Memorial Junior Golf Tournament, sponsored by Kroger, is May 19-21 at Roanoke Country Club. Greenbrier Classic Youth Day July 4th Delta Dental State Open of Virginia Youth Day July 19; tournament 20- 22 The 6th Annual Parent Child Golf Tournament is set for September 23 & 24th, 2017. Your Donations Directly Benefit Our Participants  More happens at First Tee – Roanoke Valley because your donations directly impact programs being delivered to each and every student. Every participant matters—and every gift, no matter the size, matters.   Class fees only cover a small percentage of the cost to run our programs; the rest depends on the generosity of people like you.   Donate Now! IT’S TIME TO RENEW YOUR KROGER COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION!! Please register and/or renew your Kroger Plus Card to benefit First Tee – Roanoke Valley. Community contributions are essential to First Tee – Roanoke Valley. Follow these easy instructions and your grocery shopping will benefit our programs: 1. Go to www.kroger.com/communityrewards 2. Click on “Create an Account” 3. Fill out information and click “Create Account” 4. Fill out information and include your Kroger Plus Card number* 5. Under “Community Rewards” select “Enroll” 6. Fill out information 7. Select our organization – 83330- Scott Robertson Memorial / 1st Tee Rke Valley 8. Click on “Enroll” 9. You will receive a confirmation email 10. You will see Scott Robertson Memorial/1st Tee Rke Valley listed under Community Rewards on your Account Summary page. Every time you swipe your Kroger Plus Card at the register, First Tee – Roanoke Valley benefits. It is that simple! *Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 800-576-4377, select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.      Thank you for your support of First Tee – Roanoke Valley