ERT Foundation hosts Olympic event to promote unity and wellness

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Elizabeth River Trail (ERT) Foundation is holding it first ERT Olympics on Saturday to celebrate the summer Olympic games.

ERT hopes to promote community connection, health and wellness, and environmental stewardship while celebrating all abilities through the event.

“We wanted to celebrate the unity of the Olympics in a real field-day style event for all ages and abilities. We’re excited to show off the trail to people who may not have experienced all it has to offer. We’re hoping for some friendly competition and are particularly excited about our communities representing their neighborhoods or countries of origin through the bib decorating,” said Kindra Greene ERT Foundation Executive Director.

Everyone is invited, whether you want to participate or just kick back and watch. Each park has multiple activity stations. Participants will earn a star sticker for every station they complete. Each park has a unique ERT Olympics Commemorative Button that can be earned by completing activities.

Event Highlights:

Jeff Robertson Park (9 a.m. – 11 p.m.)

• Opening Ceremony – Torch bearers and national anthem
• Bib Decorating – Hosted by Creative Re-Use Center – Represent your zip code, neighborhood, or country of origin and pin it to your shirt to be an official participant
• Spectator Noise Makers – Hosted by Keep Norfolk Beautiful
• Hula Hooping
• Sack Race
• Walk/Run/Roll (ADA-accessible) – Hosted by Tidewater Striders
• Kids Obstacle Course
• Sensory Station (ADA-accessible) – Norfolk Therapeutic Rec Center
• Soccer Challenge Course
• Capoeira

Plum Point Park (9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

• Disc Golf
• Norfolk Boxing Workshop
• Kids Obstacle Course
• Teen/Adult Fitness Course Challenge
• Jump Rope
• “Equestrian” Course – Gallop around a course on giant stuffed horses
• Archery
• Yoga

Water Street Open Space (10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

• NSU Volleyball team demonstrations
• Vendors and Food Trucks
• Music
• Bike Norfolk – Track stand challenge
• All abilities bike rides from Spinclusion
• Closing Ceremonies at 12:00
• Olympic Podium Photo Station

For more information about the event click here .

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