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Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad
A Sports Festival for All Ages

SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, Sept. 4th - Sunday, Sept. 7th
Chimney Rock & Lake Lure, NC

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Carolina First Bank contributes $10,000 to the Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad. Pictured above: Carolina First VP Gary McCall, Olympiad Chairman Bob Keith and Olympiad Sponsor Chairman Skip Marsh.

 

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Welcome to the official website of the Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad  

We hope everyone is as excited about the 2008 festival as we are at the Olympiad headquarters.  Plans are underway and this year's Olympiad promises to be bigger and better than any before. 

For starters, many thanks to Carolina First for its generous contribution of $10,000 making them the first official "Presenting Sponsor" of 2008.  The financial institution's continued support and commitment to our organization is immeasurable.

Also, be sure to visit our events page to see some of the new additions including a cheerleading competition and 3x3 soccer tournament.

We are so grateful for all the support and enthusiasm the members of our community and beyond have shown the Olympiad.  Help us keep the momentum going and tell everyone you know to save the date for 2008!

Let the countdown begin!

Sincerely the 2008 Olympiad Board of Governors:

Chairman Bob Keith, Co-Chair Kay Dittmer,
Treasurer Woody Turner, Secretary Monica Geyer, Tommy Hartzog, Valerie Hoffman,
Skip Marsh, Joe Sommers, Michelle Yelton

Evolution of the HNG Olympiad

From just a dream that evolved over a cup of coffee a few years ago, the HNG Olympiad has quickly grown from a five-town community festival to a countywide celebration that draws athletes and spectators from around the country.

In it’s most succinct description, it is a wonderful example of the human spirit at play.

Our sincere thanks and appreciation go out to our athletes, sponsors and volunteers for making the Olympiad what it has become.

The number of event registrations almost tripled over 2005. The triathlon attracted athletes from 10 states.

Since the first event back in 2005, the Olympiad has given back $84,000 in net charitable contributions.

With each passing year, it will take you, the sponsor, volunteer and athlete to help make the Olympiad Western, North Carolina’s premier sports festival.
       
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