Aug. 1, 2024 --  We may all be basking in the glow of summer, but Heights Athletic Boosters is already looking ahead to the start of the fall sports season. With a record-breaking football team about to return to the gridiron, and new coaches at the helm of several other fall sports teams, the possibilities are endless.

To kick off the season, Heights Athletic Boosters will host a carnival on Saturday, Aug. 3, at Heights High. While the cross-country team will be running miles from 7 a.m. that morning until 7 a.m. the next, in the team’s annual 24-hour relay, events for the public will take place between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Community members will have the chance to meet Tiger athletes, enjoy games and activities, compete at various sports, and prepare for the upcoming school year.

There will be a variety of activities to appeal to all age groups, from a Home Run Derby to bounce houses to face painting. Some activities, such as photo booths, giant board games, and a visit to a city fire truck will be free; others will require the purchase of tickets. Food trucks will be available as well, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Boosters will also be collecting donations of new and used athletic gear and equipment to launch a Coaches’ Closet, available to youth, middle and high school coaches to meet the needs of their athletes. Everything from cleats and shin guards to softball bats, golf clubs, and lacrosse sticks are welcome. Used equipment should be clean and in working condition. 

Check out www.heightsathleticboosters.org or follow the Boosters on Facebook and Instagram throughout the summer to learn more about the Carnival and other endeavors.