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CASTING FOR NEW GOLF COMPETITION ON ABC

Introducing MEGA MINIATURE GOLF, a fun and physical TV competition from the network that brought you WIPEOUT! MysticArt Pictures is casting nationwide for golfers and passionate mini golfers 18+ who want to take on the world’s biggest miniature golf course and have the chance to win a big cash prize! The show is filming in the Greater Los Angeles area in February/March 2019, with auditions taking place through the end of November. All applicants must complete an audition and submit golf footage as detailed on www.minigolfcasting.com, golf photos, and fill out the Mega Mini Golf application on www.minigolfcasting.com.    

THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO AUDITION:

1. Attend the Mega Miniature Golf Los Angeles Open Call on November 10th at Golf N Stuff Family Fun Park – Norwalk. To register for a VIP audition time, email [email protected] with the subject “Open Call – First Tee” and include your name and phone number.  Please also copy Sara Henika at [email protected] on your email.  A member of the talent team will reach out to help you secure a time. There will be an opportunity at the open call to demonstrate golf skills and complete your golf footage in person! 2. Audition via Skype from anywhere in the country!  If you would like to audition via Skype, the Director of Casting can help fast track you through the audition process. Please reach out to [email protected] with your name and phone number, and she will connect you with a member of the talent team to schedule a Skype. Please also copy Sara Henika at [email protected] on your email.

2017 video

  Highlights of First Tee – Roanoke Valley in 2017.  Enjoy!

AJGA Intership program

The American Junior Golf Association would like to partner with you to share opportunities with individuals interested in a career in the golf and/or sports industry. By working together, we can provide growth within the industry, create a diverse community and help each other succeed.

The backbone of the AJGA is its internship program. Each year we employ 100 interns to help us run our junior golf tournaments and/or work in-house at the AJGA National Headquarters. Our internship program is an excellent training ground for tournament operations and media relations. We hire and train hard working, motivated and positive problem solvers who make a difference in our organization and the industry.

The AJGA is committed to helping our interns further their career goals both within our organization and with our partners within the industry. We would love for you to share our internship opportunity to any individual you feel would be interested. Applicants may visit www.ajga.org/careers for the online application.

A few important items to note:

  • We are looking to fill our summer internship only.
  • Applicants must be 21 years of age by the start of the internship (dates are on the website).
  • Deadline Dates: Summer Internship – January 10 – The sooner an application is submitted, interviews and decision making process can begin.
  • The application is open on our website currently.

If you would like to learn more about our internship program, please check out these videos:

Lauren Shelly, Director of Recruiting & Special Events American Junior Golf Association 1980 Sports Club Drive Braselton, GA 30517 (770) 868-4200 (o) | (770) 298-4411 (m) [email protected]

May we count on you?

                                          It’s always exciting at First Tee – Roanoke Valley! Coach Bill, along with his talented staff and dedicated volunteers, has the pleasure of witnessing excitement every day at First Tee – Roanoke Valley.  A high five from a child who has been selected for a once –in-a-lifetime trip to Pebble Beach; the pride of an 8th grader for making the high school golf team; the joyful leap of a child after sinking a putt for the very first time.  This excitement comes from the reward of perseverance, a feeling of accomplishment, a sense of discovery.  These are the daily lessons – and rewards for participants at First Tee – Roanoke Valley. Since opening in 2005, First Tee – Roanoke Valley has touched many young lives each year.  To date in 2017, we have served over 7500 participants through programs conducted at our facility, through partnerships with Boys and Girls Club, The YMCA Magic Place, the W.E. Skelton 4H Camp, and in area public school PE classes.  Participants from our chapter are selected annually for multiple national opportunities, including The Pure Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach, a PGA Champions Tour event; First Tee Scholars Program; and for camps, tournaments, leadership training and various other opportunities around the United States. First Tee – Roanoke Valley continues to make a huge impact on the children we serve – and we couldn’t do it without you.  May we count on your support?  Gifts of appreciated stock are also accepted. Your gift to The Junior Golf Foundation of Virginia will support First Tee – Roanoke Valley as well as The Scott Robertson Memorial Junior Golf Tournament.  Our organization relies on financial contributions to cover 75% of our costs, which includes providing scholarships for children who benefit from (but cannot afford) our classes as well as salaries for the outstanding programming professionals who teach all of these children each year.  Your support will help ensure that the programs we provide to the children of our community can grow and expand.  Programs that focus on teaching life skills as well as golf; reward participants, as well as the coaches; and brings excitement to the lives of those involved. Thank you! for your consideration, Tom Robertson, Board Chair The Junior Golf Foundation of Virginia and First Tee – Roanoke Valley are projects of The Scott Robertson Memorial Junior Golf Academy, a 501©3 not-for-profit organization.

Thank you Delta Dental State Open of Virginia for your support!

Thank you to the 2017 Delta Dental State Open of Virginia players, sponsors and committee for the generous support of First Tee – Roanoke Valley.  We so appreciate you!

First Tee Check Donation

2017 Delta Dental of Virginia Sponsors
Presenting: 
Delta Dental of Virginia
Jefferson: 
Haley Toyota
Madison: 
Davenport & Company (Skip Hamilton, Billy Hendrickson and John Rader)
Willis Towers Watson
Tyler:
Fink’s Jewelers
Dr. and Mrs. John Mann
McNeil Roofing
Mitchell Building Company
Rutherfoord, a Marsh & McLennan Agency Company
Union Bank and Trust
Wells Fargo Bank
Woods Rogers PLC
Ambassador:
Pam and Jake Allison
Paula and Tony Anderson
Benefit Plan Administrators, Inc.
BNC Bank
ChemSolv
Shireen and Bill Kirk
Landscapes Unlimited, LLC
Dr. Sam Mitchener
Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Morgan
Sue and Tom Robertson
The Cadden Sizemore Group (Mr. and Mrs. Ken Sizemore)
Dr. and Mrs. Preston Waldrop
Mike and Danielle Wise

NEWS! from The First Tee of Roanoke Valley June 2017

 
WELCOME BACK CLINIC Get ready for summer golf at our Welcome Back Clinic on Friday June 9th.  Drop by First Tee anytime between 2:30pm – 5:30pm for special games, club fitting, summer sign ups and more.  Bring a friend!  Registration requested;  email Coach Bill [email protected] to register. GET READY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT! with our first-ever clinic series; the next clinic is Saturday June 10th from 9am – noon. First Tee – Roanoke Valley Drive Chip and Putt clinics are available to participants of any age and skill level in preparation for local qualifiers with an emphasis in maximizing scores or just to improve golf skills in all three areas.  The cost is $25. Register online: https://www.firstteeroanokevalley.org/register/ Area DRIVE CHIP AND PUTT qualifiers include: June 8 Farmington CC Charlottesville, VA June 14 Bryan Park Golf Greensboro, NC June 28 Lakeview Golf Harrisonburg, VA OR Find a location that fits your schedule at www.drivechipandputt.com SUMMERTIME IS HERE!  Register your kiddos NOW for fun at First Tee – Roanoke Valley! The 2017 summer and fall classes at First Tee – Roanoke Valley are posted on our website.  Summer classes start in June; camps start June 12;  August 14. 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 now! Please note:  As of April 5th,  First Tee – Roanoke Valley has a new online registration system.  If your child has attended classes in the past, please click here for registration instructions. WE OFFER CLASSES AT VISTA LINKS, too!  Thanks to Coach Scott Frasier, First Tee is offering entry multi-level summer classes at Vista Links.  Register on-line today! WE ALSO OFFER CLASSES AT THE WESTLAKE  Thanks to Coach Darren Doyle, First Tee is offering entry level classes in Franklin County this year.  Register on-line today! JOIN US FOR PLAY DAYS THIS SUMMER   Par and Birdie participants are required to play 9 holes of golf on a regulation golf course and score within an acceptable range.  The free summer PlayDay series are offered to help participants accomplish this goal as well as offer participants a chance to practice on the course.  The golf courses are set up at the appropriate yardages and First Tee Coaches supervise play.  Space is limited.  Register now! REGISTER NOW for the Archie Goode Memorial Golf Tournament, hosted by Brookside Par 3 Golf Course and benefiting First Tee – Roanoke Valley.  Call Milt Crandall at 366.6059 for details and to register.  The nine-hole tournament will be played June 24th. VOLUNTEER NEEDED!  Sign up now! to help with classes, serve on a committee or get involved at First Tee – Roanoke Valley.  We welcome you! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!   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. GO PLAY GOLF!  Junior Golf Specials in the area Big Lick Golf Driving Range | 4855 Hollins Rd • Roanoke, VA 24019 • (540) 563-4699 Tuesdays (10-4):         Seniors (55 and older) / half priced range balls Wednesdays (10-4):    Ladies / half priced range balls Thursdays (10-4):        Juniors (16 and younger) / half priced range balls Brookside Par 3 Golf Course | 6303 Williamson Rd • Roanoke, VA 24019 • (540) 366-6059 Daily: $8.00 Green Fees for juniors (and adult playing partners) Hanging Rock Golf Club | 1500 Red Lane • Salem, VA 24153 • (540)-389-7275 Daily: Half priced range balls for juniors (17 and under) Saturdays: Parent-child 18 hole specials after 12:00 pm Lakeside Golf Center | 400 Northern Dr. • Salem, VA 24153 • (540) 375-6708 Daily: Discount pricing on range balls for juniors (10 am – 6 pm) Salem Municipal Golf Course | 601 Academy St. • Salem, VA 24153 • (540) 354-3542 Daily: Juniors and Students $5.00 (unlimited play) The Westlake | 360 Chestnut Creek Dr. • Hardy, VA 24101 • (540) 721-4214 Daily: Free greens fee for juniors ages 17 & under *Call ahead for more information and availability WANT TO PLAY IN A JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT?  Click here to find opportunities in our area.  Pars and Birdies! 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!   Stay in the know!