Sports & Recreation

Cops on Top: NHCSO & WFD raise money for Special Olympics

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 8:10am

Cops on Top: NHCSO & WFD raise money for Special Olympics

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Members of the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and the Wilmington Fire Department will host a three-day fundraiser to raise money to help Special Olympics North Carolina.

They will be stationed on top of the roof of the Chick-fil-A restaurant on Oleander Drive Friday and Saturday to encourage customers to donate to the Special Olympics. Uniformed deputies stationed around the restaurant will be accepting the donations. Customers can also participate in a silent auction.

The Wilmington Fire Department has a variety of events planned during the fundraiser, including a cow drop and fire truck tours.

“We are honored to support our New Hanover County law enforcement officers and our Wilmington Firefighters in their effort to raise money for them,” said restaurant operator Mike Perdue in a press release.

They will be stationed on top of the roof of the Chick-fil-A restaurant on Oleander Drive Friday and Saturday to encourage customers to donate to the Special Olympics.

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Olympic news already buzzing on WECT.com

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Saturday, April 28th, 2012, 3:34pm

Olympic news already buzzing on WECT.com

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The 2012 Olympic Games don’t begin until July 27, but there is already plenty of London news over at WECT’s 2012 Olympics page.

Our Olympic Zone page highlights athletes with connections to North Carolina and features exclusive video and slideshows.

You can also relive the 2008 summer games that Michael Phelps dominated, read about the top five U.S. newcomers, meet the Olympic pets and find out what happened to legends after their big games.

WECT’s 2012 Olympics page will be buzzing throughout the games, so make sure you check it out!

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Glow in the dark 5K to be held at Hugh MacRae Park

Submitted by Sarah Crandall, Web Producer

Friday, April 27th, 2012, 1:49pm

Glow in the dark 5K to be held at Hugh MacRae Park

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Many people enjoy running races in the Port City, but few 5Ks offer participants the change to run at night, let alone with glow sticks.

Saturday night, Easter Seals will be hosting an illuminated 5K to raise money for local programs and services that help children and adults with disabilities and mental health challenges, according to officials with Easter Seals.

The race starts at 8:30 p.m. at Hugh MacRae Park, and an awards ceremony and costume contest will be held at 9:30.

Both the track and runners will be lit up with glow sticks and lights.

For more information on the event, click here.

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Slam basketball registration open until May 8

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012, 4:44pm

Slam basketball registration open until May 8

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Slam basketball registration will be open in Wilmington until May 8.

The cost to register is $10 and forms may be completed at the Martin Luther King Community Center, located at 401 S. 8th Street, according to an announcement.

Slam basketball is open to youth ages 14-18.

For more information, call 910-341-7866.

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Free physicals offered for prospective student athletes

Submitted by Ashley Barker, Community Web Producer

Friday, April 20th, 2012, 3:31pm

Free physicals offered for prospective student athletes

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Students who plan to participate in athletics in New Hanover County will need a mandatory physical examination.

Free exams are being offered at the New Hanover County Health Department, located at 2029 South 17th Street, for prospective student athletes.

Exams will be held on Thursday, May 24 for boys and on Thursday, June 7 for girls, according to a post on the New Hanover County Schools website.

Here are the times and dates students should show up:

Boys, May 24 at 6 p.m.

Noble Middle
Laney High
Trask High
Ashley High
Murray Middle
All private schools

Boys, May 24 at 6:45 p.m.

Williston Middle
Holly Shelter Middle
New Hanover High
Myrtle Grove Middle
Roland Grise Middle
Hoggard High

Girls, June 7 at 6 p.m.

Noble Middle
Laney High
Trask High
Ashley High
Murray Middle
All private schools

Girls, June 7 at 6:45 p.m.

Williston Middle
Holly Shelter Middle
New Hanover High
Myrtle Grove Middle
Roland Grise Middle
Hoggard High

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Special Olympic athletes compete for the gold

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012, 1:56pm

Special Olympic athletes compete for the gold

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Dozens of athletes put their game faces on Wednesday morning as they competed for the gold medal.

The Special Olympics Spring Games were held for athletes ages 8 and up at the UNCW track.

After the opening ceremonies, athletes went head to head in running and walking events, softball throw, long jump and standing long jump.

According to WilmingtonGivesBack.org, there are currently over 600 Special Olympic Athletes in New Hanover County.

The 2012 Olympics in London are only 100 days away. WECT has a special section on its website to bring you full coverage leading up to the games.

Athletes went head to head in running and walking events, softball throw, long jump and standing long jump. (Source: Moe Miller)

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Courts and Sports now open next to Avalon Apartments

Submitted by Robert Demetrious on Tuesday, April 3rd, 11:55 am

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – As the weather heats up, many will be ditching their shoes for a chance to hit the sand and have some fun. They're in luck, as one of Wilmington’s newest establishments, Courts and Sports, Bar and Grill, is now open.

Courts and Sports offers beach volleyball, dodgeball, cornhole and bocce ball.

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