BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Area youth are invited to a fun, free event on Saturday, August 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. as the Birmingham Bowl will host the Birmingham Bowl Youth Combine presented by Alabama Power in conjunction with Legion Field’s 90th Anniversary Celebration.
Youth, age 8 to 13, can participate in various physical fitness categories including: Obstacle Course, 40-Yard Dash, Standing Broad Jump, 5-10-5 Run, and Football Throw. There will be prizes awarded in each age group for all categories.
Registration will take place at Gate 7, beginning at 3 p.m. A waiver will be provided at registration and must be signed by a guardian. The first 300 Youth will receive a T-shirt, Powerade and a ticket to the 12th annual Birmingham Bowl.
“We are excited to partner with Alabama Power to celebrate Legion Field’s 90th Anniversary and offer area youth an opportunity to participate in this fun event! We look forward to a great turnout,” said Mark Meadows, Executive Director of the Birmingham Bowl.
For additional information, contact the Birmingham Bowl office at (205) 733‐3776, ext. 103.
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