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Waterloo Optimist Club 5k Run

 

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255 South

Route 3 South

Left on North Market

Left on East 1st St.

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of used running shoes for our collection efforts.

We will be donating to the less fortunate.

   Thank you,

  The Waterloo Optimists

The Waterloo, IL Optimist Club 16th Annual

5K Competitive Run & 5K Fun Walk

Friend   of Youth

Serving the Community Since 1954

 

Date:  August 25, 2018       Place: Rogers Elementary School

Start Time:  8:00am                        200 N Rogers St

                                                          Waterloo, IL 62298

 

Divisions for Male & Female participants:

 

Age: 14 & Under 25-29 40-44 55-59 80-89 90 & Over
15-18 30-34 45-49 60-69   Heavy Weight 225 LBS +
19-24 35-39 50-54 70-79   Wheelchair

 

Entry INFO:
 
  • $20 registration if postmarked by August 18th
  • $25 registration if postmarked after August 18th 
  • Race T-shirts guaranteed for those postmarked by Aug 18th 
  • Register online at http://www.waterlooiloptimist.org/
  • Send Checks To: Waterloo Optimist Club, c/o Trevor Gahn, 1714 Ontario Drive, Waterloo, IL 62298.  
  • Make checks to: Waterloo Optimist Club
 
Race Director:  Trevor Gahn (618) 560-8657 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Assistant Race Director:  Brad Karn (618) 604-2322 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Race Day Registration:  6:45-7:30AM   (Packet pickup at check in/registration)
Proceeds:  All proceeds will benefit local youth programs
Refreshments:  Provided before and after the race
Bathroom and Changing Areas:  Available at Rogers Elementary School
5K Course:  City streets with rolling hills, out and back
Race will be held regardless of the weather, delayed start for dangerous weather
Awards Presentation and Attendance Prizes at the completion of the event
Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers, plus 1st overall finishers for men and women
 
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HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE / WAIVER & RELEASE FROM LIABILTY

 

Please read this form carefully and be aware that in registering and participating in this event you will be waving all claims for injuries you might sustain arising from this event.  As a participant in the Waterloo Optimist Club 5K Run/Walk Race for Youth, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risk of physical injury and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss which I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected and associated with such event.  I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have as a result of participating in the event against the Waterloo Optimist Club and its members.  I do hereby fully release and discharge the Waterloo Optimist Club and its members from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damage or loss, which I may accrue due to my participation in this event.  I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend the Waterloo Optimist Club and its members from any and all claims resulting from injuries, including death, damages and losses sustained by me and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the event.

 
 
 


 

 

 

2018 Waterloo Optimist Bull Ride

Tuff Hedeman, 4 time World Champion Bull Rider, brings his BREAKOUT TOUR, MIDWEST SERIES into Waterloo Illinois and the Monroe County Fairgrounds Saturday September 15th7:00pm.

 

Over 2&1/2 hours of edge of your seat, intense earth pounding action!

 

Horseback rides for the kids before event, Meet and greet after event party for Autographs from Tuff and the rest of the cowboys. Live music for dancing.

 

Gates open at 4:00 pm, food & beverages available on the grounds, please no coolers allowed in on fairground property.

 

Tickets in advance $15 / $20 the gate. Children 10 years and younger free with paying adult.

 

Click HERE  to buy Bull Ride tickets online with PayPal!

 

 

 

 

OR Get Tickets:

 

Waterloo Rural King

First National Bank of Waterloo all branches

Wm. Nobbe & Co. John Deere

Waterloo Schnucks

JVs Bar & Grill

Outsiders Bar

Red Bud Car Star Collision Center

 

 

Plan to come out to Waterloo Rural King , Saturday morning of September 15th, meet Tuff get his Autograph and purchase your tickets for the show.

 

For more info go to www.waterlooiloptimist.org or by calling 618-477-7240

 

Waterloo Optimist Club Helps Send 4th Grade To State Capital
Pictured, far right is teacher Kathy Reifschneider receiving a $500 check from Waterloo Optimist Club president Jim Probst, for her class and all the fourth grade classes at Gardner Elementary School. The Optimist Club donation was made to help offset the cost for the 210 Gardner fourth grader’s who will be traveling to Springfield in May to visit the state capital and museums during their annual field trip. (Kermit Constantine photo)
 

Waterloo Optimist Club Youth Bowling Tournament Raises Money For Shcools
Pictured, from left WHS athletic director Mitch North receives a $1000 donation from Waterloo Optimist Club president Jim Probst. Coaches and teachers from the district recently participated in the annual Optimist Club bowling tournament and money raised is donated to school programs.  (Kermit Constantine photo)
 
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