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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 17th Annual

5K Competitive Run & 5K Fun Walk

Friend   of Youth

Serving the Community Since 1954

 

Date:  August 24, 2019       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 17th
  • $25 registration if postmarked after August 17th 
  • Race T-shirts guaranteed for those postmarked by Aug 17th 
  • 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.

 
 
 


 

 

2019 Waterloo Optimist Beer-B-Que Competition, Waterloo, IL
 
 
What goes better with BBQ than beer?!?! What goes better with beer than BBQ?!?!?
 
The Waterloo Optimist Club has teamed up with The Ferm Homebrew Club to throw our first Beer-B-Que Competition! This will be a rain or shine event held on Main Street at the Monroe County Courthouse in Waterloo, IL on May 11 from 11 AM-4 PM. Tickets are on sale now at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4094862 . Combination armbands start at $35 during our online pre-sale. We hope you can join us to either compete in our backyard amateur BBQ competition (see link below) or to come and enjoy delicious BBQ and homebrewed beer! Must be 21 to taste beer; commemorative glass with the Beer B Que logo is included with a beer tasting pass! All proceeds from the day will go to the Waterloo Optimist Club.
 
 
The Waterloo Optimist Club is a youth fundraising organization that focuses on helping out the youth of Waterloo, IL and the surrounding areas. 
 
The Ferm Homebrew Club is a not for profit organization that focuses on the education, tasting, and furthering of homebrewing as a hobby in the Monroe County, IL area.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Students, 

Thank you for your interest in the Waterloo Illinois Optimist Club Academic Scholarship!

Please complete the following application.   

Complete all entries of online form, and PRINT the application for submission.    Attach the following documentation to the application:

  1. Verification of admission for the next academic year
  2. Transcript of High School Grades
  3. Letter of Acceptance from institution of higher learning
  4. Letter of recommendation (one only) from principal, counselor, or department head.
  5. Personal letter from applicant setting forth reasons you are applying and your future plans.

 

Submit the completed application with all documents specified to your High School Counselor's Office no later than Friday, April 12, 2019.

Good Luck!

- Waterloo Optimist Club

 

 

 

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Students, 

Thank you for your interest in the Waterloo Illinois Optimist Club Vocational Scholarship!

Please complete the following application.   

Complete all entries of online form, and PRINT the application for submission.     Attach the following documentation to the application:

  1. Verification of admission for the next year
  2. Transcript of High School Grades
  3. Letter of Acceptance from institution of higher learning
  4. Letter of recommendation (one only) from principal, counselor, or department head.
  5. Personal letter from applicant setting forth reasons you are applying and your future plans.

 

Submit the completed application with all documents specified to your High School Counselor's Office no later than Friday, April 12, 2019.

Good Luck!

- Waterloo Optimist Club

 

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