Westminster "This Week in Athletics"

Welcome to this week in Westminster athletics. It is our goal to impact our students and community for God's kingdom through the pursuit of excellence in the athletic arena.

We are excited about all that is going on at our school, our athletic program and with our Booster Club. Be sure to pass the good news to your friends and families about the exciting opportunities at our school athletically, academically and in the fine arts. Below is a schedule of events that highlights the opportunities that you have to be part of our community in the next two weeks. Feel free to contact me with any questions concerning our athletic program at 706-731-7780 ext. 2320 or at mfreace@wsa.net. In addition, please direct any Athletic Booster Club questions to our Presidents Glen and Rhonda Barinowski at rhondabarinowski@bellsouth.net.

We appreciate your support of Wildcat Athletics and look forward to seeing you at the field, court, pool or course soon.

Mike Freace
Director of Athletics

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS

Athletic Booster Club  
Booster Memberships and Cat Cash
It is not too late to join the Booster Club and enjoy free admission to all home athletic contests for the rest of the year. Also, plan to take advantage of our new Cat Cash Cards.

These cards may be purchased at the concession stands for $10 and are accepted as payment at any concession stand throughout the year. Cat Cash cards will be punched in $1 increments, with change returned for purchases made under an even dollar amount.

Booster Volunteers Needed
If you would be interested in helping the Booster Club with varsity football parking and concessions, we would love to have you!  We are recruiting volunteers for set-up (beginning at 4:00 p.m.), parking (beginning at 5:30 p.m.), concessions (1.5 hour shifts beginning at 5:30 p.m.), and clean-up (immediately following the game). Please e-mail Elisabeth Robinson at ewrobby@comcast.net if you are willing to volunteer.  This is a great way to get to know other parents at Westminster!

Varsity Football   
The varsity football team opened their inaugural season against Curtis Baptist with a 17-15 victory. Congratulations to the boys on their first win in school history.

After this exciting win and an away game this Friday (9/3) night at David Emanuel Academy, we have another opportunity to support our Wildcats on Friday, September 10 as Memorial Day School comes from Savannah to play here at Westminster.

Kick-off will again be at 7:30 p.m., with gates opening at 6:00 p.m.  Concessions and hot food from the grill will be available at that time, so plan to make it an evening of tailgating with family and friends!

Middle School Football
The middle school football team will play its first game of the season against Augusta Prep on Thursday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m.  Booster Club members and all Westminster students enjoy free admission.  (Please bring your Booster Club card, Junior Booster Club card, or student ID to show at the gate.)

Admission is $4 for all other adults and $1 for students. This game is the  Middle School Football Frenzy so all middle school students are particularly encouraged to attend.  Come and join the fun and cheer on our Wildcats!

The middle school football team will also be in action at home next week on
Thursday, September 9th.  Our middle school Wildcats will play EDS with
kick-off at 6:00 PM. Plan to join the fun and cheer on the future of our
football program!

Cross Country
The varsity cross country team competed in their first meet of the season at Bulloch Academy. Senior Annie Speese came in first place in the girl's division, while freshman Michael Montesclaros finished third in the boy's division. The varsity cross country team is back in action on September 8 at Edmund Burke.

Also, join us in supporting the Westminster Cross Country team
as it hosts this very first home meet on the newly-completed cross country
trail. The First Annual WESTMINSTER FAST FIVE Meet will be held on Thursday
September 23rd at 4:30 PM. This unique and elite varsity race begins and
ends on the upper practice field, and winds two miles throughout the campus.  An exciting event is expected, with several local teams already committed to compete. The Trail Dedication Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting will be held immediately prior to the race.  Come and be a part of a new Westminster tradition!