Base readies for kid’s day of fitness and fun

Janet Taylor-Birkey

Children and their families are invited to take part in Cannon’s Sports and Fitness Day beginning at noon on Saturday. The day will feature attractions such as carnival games, a bouncy castle, sports events and prizes.

All events will be at the Youth Center, unless otherwise noted.

Schedule:

Armed Forces Kids Run

The Armed Forces Kids Run starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the base track. Participants get a free t-shirt and lunch. Participants can register at the Central Community Center or at http://www.americaskidsrun.org.

Family Fun Basketball

A 2 – on – 2 basketball tournament at 5 p.m. Saturday with half - court play and double elimination. The age categories are 10-12, 13-15 and 16-18.

During the tournament, a parent may only score six out of a possible 11 points. Each basket is worth one point, three pointers are worth two points. Referees will call all fouls.

Free throw contest

Start time is 4:30 p.m. Kids have one minute to hit as many free throws as possible.

3K Family Walk or Run

Start time is noon. This is a family event, where families can either walk or run around the base.

50-Yard Dash

Start time is 1 p.m.

Kids compete to see who can run the 50 - yard dash in the shortest possible time.

Long jump

Start time is 1:30 p.m.

Kids jump as far as possible.

440-Yard Relay Race

Start time is 2 p.m. Teams for the 440 yard race are made up of four kids or two parents and two kids for the relay. Fastest time wins.

Pitch, Hit, Run challenge

Start time is 2:30 p.m. Kids can showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities.

Pitch: Throw pitches at a designated “Strike Zone” target.

Hit: Hit from a stationary tee for distance and accuracy.

Run: Kids run from second base to home plate for time.

Throwing contest

Start time is 3:30 p.m. Kids throw a football for distance.

Punt, Pass and Kick

Start time is 4 p.m.

Kids will punt for distance, pass at a target and kick at a field gold.

Flag Football Tourney

Start time is 4:30 p.m. Kids can show off their football skills during flag football competition after the punt, pass and kick contest.