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Jonathan Jemison, 15, of Marietta serves in his singles match at the Southern Closed 16 Championship at the Rome-Floyd County Tennis Center, June 18, 2013. (Brittany Hannah/RN-T)
Players continue vying for titles as Closed tournament nears finish
The tennis courts around the Rome area were once again filled with some of the best young players in the nation on Tuesday as play continued in the Southern Boys’ and Girls’ 16 Closed tournament. ...
Jun 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Matthew Flowers of the Armuchee Indians concentrates on a pitch against the Armuchee Warriors in the 9-year-old division at Riverview Park, May 16, 2013. (Brittany Hannah/RN-T)
Youth Baseball: Tournament seeds up in the air for YAI teams
Most of the hardware has been handed out “behind the levee.” But for a few teams, the pursuit of a tournament title has yet to begin. The teams in the Rome YAI’s 13-14-year-old age division have no...
May 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Youth Baseball: Eagles, Lions crowned champions
Two more Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority baseball teams were crowned champions after the 12-and-under Lions and the 14-and-under Eagles won out in their divisions at North Floyd Park. Th...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 16 16 recommendations | email to a friend
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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 | 17 17 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 | 18 18 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 | 12 12 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 | 13 13 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 | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend
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Gymnastics: Rome Aerials headed to nationals
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Apr 19, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Model, Adairsville riders dominate show
Apr 07, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
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 ...
HOMETOWN STANDOUTS: Burnette wins state title
Apr 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Gymnastics: Rome Aerials earn five state titles, four regional qualifiers
by Staff reports
Mar 28, 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 in Kennesaw. Among the eight o...
Rome Aerials Gymnastics brings home 5 state champions
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Mar 27, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 34 34 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 | 14 14 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 | 10 10 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 | 10 10 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
    02.27.13 - 10:12 am
  • RFPRA prep baseball games canceled for today
    by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority reports
    02.26.13 - 12:48 pm
  • Youth Basketball: Local team close to state tourney bid
    by Staff reports
    02.20.13 - 09:00 pm
  • RFPRA hosts Roman Team Challenge
    01.06.13 - 12:33 am
  • Roman Team Challenge gymnastics meet this Saturday
    by Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority reports
    01.03.13 - 03:08 pm