George Fox University Athletics and Chehalem Parks and Rec are excited to announce the sixth annual Bruins Sports Days and the first sports day since 2019. Girls and boys entering 2nd-8th grade in the fall will have the opportunity to pick one of twelve sports to participate in an afternoon clinic, free of charge. The afternoon will be spent learning basic skills from members of the George Fox athletic teams and coaching staff. Come and enjoy a fun-filled day on the beautiful campus of George Fox University.
Here's what to look forward to:
- Spending time with George Fox athletes
- Learning from college coaches
- A chance to play in a college facility, the same location where the Bruins play
- Take pictures and get autographs
- Learn skills and have fun
Details
- August 22nd, 2023 (Tuesday)
- 12:30-3:00pm
- Girls and Boys entering 2nd-8th grade in the fall
- Check in begins at 12:30pm at the site of your sport
- FREE-- sign up soon because space is limited
- Participants may only register for one sport
- Register in advance
Registration Information:
Pick one of the following sports to participate in.
Click the link below the sport to register online. Links will be up shortly!
Baseball
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Boys/Girls Cross Country
Boys/Girls Esports
Cheer & Stunt
Football
Girls Soccer
Boys Soccer
Girls Tennis
Boys Tennis
Volleyball
All registration needs to take place prior to August 20th. You can register online by clicking on one of the links listed above or in person at the Aquatic and Fitness Center:
1802 Haworth Ave, Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-7454, (503) 537-2909
Fax: (503) 538-6397
Participants may only select one sport and must stay with that sport for the entirety of the event. Limited spots are available for each sport but if space runs out, it is likely that another sport may have openings.
Check-In Information:
Check-in will begin at 12:30pm at the site of your sport on August 22nd, 2023. You should receive confirmation after you register; it is always a good idea to bring a copy of that confirmation.
Participants should not arrive earlier than 12:30pm and must be picked up by a parent/guardian, promptly at 3:00pm. George Fox student-athletes and coaches will begin their practices immediately following Sports Day and will not have the ability to provide supervision after 3:00pm.
Check-In Locations:
- Baseball: Morse Athletic Complex - Baseball Field, 1504 Fulton St, Newberg, OR 97132
- Girls & Boys Basketball: Wheeler Gymnasium (park in lot and walk across the bridge and around front to top-floor entrance), 1504 Fulton St, Newberg, OR 97132
- Cheerleading: Stoffer Family Stadium (in the end zone on scoreboard side), 1150 Fulton St, Newberg, OR 97132
- Girls & Boys Cross Country: Wheeler Lobby (park in lot and walk across the bridge and around front to top-floor entrance), 1504 Fulton St, Newberg, OR 97132
- Football: Stoffer Family Stadium (in the end zone opposite scoreboard), 1150 Fulton St, Newberg, OR 97132
- Girls & Boys Soccer: Austin Sports Complex, 2200 N Center St, Newberg, OR 97132
- Girls & Boys Tennis: Multi-use Tennis Facility (new!), 1953 N Center St, Newberg, OR 97132
- Volleyball: Wheeler Gymnasium (park in lot and walk across the bridge and around front to top-floor entrance), 1504 Fulton St, Newberg, OR 97132
- Esports: Esports Arena (park in lot and walk across the bridge and around front to top-floor entrance), 1504 Fulton St, Newberg, OR 97132
What to Wear:
No matter what sport you choose, come ready to run around and have fun! Participants should wear athletic shoes and clothes that they feel comfortable running and being active in. If the sport requires extra gear or equipment, please bring it (see the list below), but make sure it is marked with the participant's initials. If you do not own the gear or equipment for your sport, that's okay! Come anyways. See the list below for suggested equipment:
- Soccer: shin guards, socks – no cleats
- Football: athletic clothes – no cleats, no helmets, no shoulder pads
- Cheerleading: athletic shoes
- Basketball: athletic shoes
- Softball: bat & glove
- Baseball: bat & glove
- Tennis: racquet
DO NOT WEAR CLEATS OR SPIKES – TENNIS SHOES ONLY
Participants who wear cleats or spikes will not be allowed on the turf, grass, or track surfaces. Normal athletic shoes will work great for the day.
What to Bring:
- Please arrive ready to participate in physical activity. Wear clothes and shoes that you can run in and will be weather appropriate. It could be very warm, or it could be raining.
- Water bottle with participant's initials
- Do not bring your own ball. We will provide footballs, soccer balls, baseballs, softballs, and volleyballs.
- Softball and baseball participants should bring their own bat and glove if they have one, if not, extras will be provided.
- Tennis participants should bring their own racquet if they have one, if not, extras will be provided.
- Lacrosse participants should bring their own stick if they have one, if not, extras will be provided.
If you have any questions please contact Chehalem Parks and Rec at 503-537-2909.
