Event Date
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Location
Start/Finish: Columbus Hall
GPS Address: 703 Columbus Rd, Wallis, TX 77485
Event Schedule
6:45 AM – Rider check-in & day-of registration begin
7:30 AM – Pre-ride ceremony begins
8:00 AM – Ride begins for all routes
Route Options
12 miles – view route
23 miles – view route
42 miles – view route
63 miles – view route
All courses are subject to change. Final queue sheets will be available the morning of the ride. Courses have fully supported rest stops and SAG support. All cycling levels are welcome, but please know your personal limits and register accordingly.
TxGC TEAM Registration Information (or Donate)
Please join us for a day of golf, friendly competition, networking, lunch, and camaraderie.
~ Date & Time~
VETERANS DAY
Friday, November 10, 2017
Arrive NLT 7:30 AM
8:00 a.m. – Tee Time – shotgun start
12:30 p.m. – Lunch & Awards
Private room, sports TV, drinks until whenever
(i.e no ending time)
~ Venue ~
Hermann Park Golf Course
2155 N. MacGregor Way
Houston, TX 77004
(Near Texas Medical Center)
(713) 526-0077
www.hermannparkgc.com
~ Format ~
- Two man (Pair scramble). Army or Navy Pairs.
- Each foursome will consist of two pairings – one Navy and one Army.
- The pairings will compete within their foursome as well as overall
- Bogie is your friend
- Pairings and pairing opponents are established for fair competition via handicap calculation by Rick Bush USNA ’69 (rpb2801@att.net or 832.282.7512)
- Pairings per balanced handicap is designed to foster networking and camaraderie. Meet someone new! However, If you have a preferred pairing partner, feel free to request him/her.
~ Awards ~
- Longest Drive = 2 chances to win
- Closest to the Hole = 2 chances to win
- Army vs Navy Winner will be determined by # of Navy pairings wins vs. # of Army pairings wins. Winning Society will hold the trophy until next year.
- Low Pair Score Overall = 1 winner and holder of trophy until next tournament Second and Third Low Pair Winners
~ Registration ~
Register as an Individual = $75.00
Lunch ONLY, NO GOLF = $20.00
~ Sponsorships/Donations ~
Sponsor a Hole for $250.00
Sponsor the Tournament for $500.00
(includes one green fee)
Donations for door prizes welcome!
~ Hosted by ~
USNA Alumni Association, TXGC Chapter
West Point Society of Greater Houston
All proceeds from this event will be split equally to each society’s foundation to further their missions.
~ Registration Deadline ~
Tuesday November 7th, 2017
USNA-AA TxGC Runs the 9/11 Heroes Run
POSTPONED to Veterans Day 11/11
Join our chapter in running, volunteering, or donating to the 9/11 Heroes Run… CHAPTER MEMBERS RECEIVE 10% OFF 5K REGISTRATION PRICES
- Discount code sent to all TxGC members via email
- Not a member? Join today, and we’ll provide you the discount code
- Member, but didn’t get the code? Email John Augusto
- Register to run here
- Thank you to Bret Leach ’07 for adding our own TxGC running group to the event. Join us! Select to join USNA TXGC. Also use our discount code (sent via member email) for 15% off registration.
Run, Volunteer, Donate, Cheer…but most of all: HONOR. THE 9/11 HEROES RUN UNITES COMMUNITIES INTERNATIONALLY WITH THE GOAL TO NEVER FORGET THE SACRIFICES OF THE HEROES OF SEPTEMBER 11TH AND IN THE WARS SINCE: VETERAN, FIRST RESPONDER, CIVILIAN, AND MILITARY. JOIN US TO RAISE AWARENESS AND HONOR THE FALLEN.
The 9/11 Heroes Run 5k +1M fun run/walk welcomes runners and walkers of all levels and of all ages. Events take place all over the world, on or near September 11th, and are 100% organized by local community volunteers. It is the perfect opportunity for your community to personally come out and thank your local veterans, their families, and first responders in an annual, fun, and family friendly environment!
*Please note not all race locations include a 1 mile fun run/walk
Registration Pricing & Timeline (TxGC CHAPTER MEMBERS GET 10% OFF w/ CODE)
- Discount code sent to all TxGC members via email
- Not a member? Join today, and we’ll provide you the discount code
- Member, but didn’t get the code? Email John Augusto
- Register to run here
- Now – July 31 @ 11:59pm
- 5K Individual Registration: $35
- 5K Wheeled Division Registration: $35
- Family Pack of 4 Registration: $100
- 5K Active Duty Military or First Responder : $31.50
- 10% discount – will be required to show valid government ID when picking up packet of active duty status
- August 1 – August 22 @ 11:59pm
- 5K Individual Registration: $37.50
- 5K Wheeled Division Registration: $37.50
- Family Pack of 4 Registration: $110
- 5K Active Duty Military or First Responder : $33.75
- 10% discount – will be required to show valid government ID when picking up packet of active duty status
- August 23 – Online Registration Closure
- 5K Individual Registration: $40
- 5K Wheeled Division Registration: $40
- Family Pack of 4 Registration: $120
- 5K Active Duty Military or First Responder : $36
- 10% discount – will be required to show valid government ID when picking up packet of active duty status
NOTE: if you are not registered by 11:59pm EST on August 31, you are not guaranteed a race shirt or participant memorabilia
- Race Day (if applicable)
- 5K Individual Registration: $45
- 5K Wheeled Division Registration: $45
- Family Pack of 4 Registration: $135
- 5K Active Duty Military or First Responder : $40
- 10% discount – will be required to show valid government ID when picking up packet of active duty status
Official USNA Tailgate, hosted by North Texas Chapter
- Tx Gulf Coast Chapter will have bus trip/road trip details and sign-up soon for those interested from the Houston area
- More info coming soon
- ALL INFO BELOW IS FROM NTX Site (http://www.usnaaa-ntx.com/article.html?aid=554)
- Details subject to change; please review NTX site for latest details
Tailgate Food: Full meal, desserts, drinks, beer, water
Tailgate Location: SMU Boulevard
Tailgate Prices: $25 adults, $15 age 6-11, $5 age < 6
Game Tickets: NTX provided group tickets (NTX sections 221 & 222)
Ticket Prices: $25 each (regular price $35)- allotment of only 1200 tickets (first come, first served)
Hotel Package: Park City Hilton, Dallas
Hotel Prices: $177/night plus tax; $15/night parking (50% discount); $10 breakfast buffet Sunday (45% discount) – allotment of 40 rooms for Fri & Sat night
Reservations: Sign up online via link, or call hotel directly at 214-368-0400, using code USN group code
- 65 years & older: $6 Per Person
- Child 5 – 11 years old: $3 Per Person
- Child 4 years & under: Free
- Military (Active & Retired): Free
TxGC Foundation event.
Please join the TxGC Family as we sponsor our first ever SeaPerch Regional Competition. This is an underwater robotics challenge designed to engage elementary, middle, and high school students in STEM activities. We are looking for your support to attend the event and cheer on the teams and help us promote interest in applying to USNA.