Area 8
Area 8 is made of the following counties: Botetourt, Craig, Franklin, Roanoke and the cities of Roanoke and Salem
Contact Us
In Person
1100 South Main Street Suite B
Blacksburg VA 24060
Blacksburg VA 24060
By Phone
540.951.2918
540.951.2979 (fax)
540.951.2979 (fax)
Online
Upcoming Events in Area 8
Little Feet Meet-Roanoke College
Roanoke College, Alumni Field
“Feet Meets” are a way for schools to engage students with and without intellectual disabilities. Students practice the sports stations at their schools for six - eight weeks in preparation for the culminating Feet Meet.
Feet Meets are school events that occur during the school day. Schools participating are from Craig, Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke Counties, as well as, Roanoke and Salem Cities
A fun filled day for Elementary Age, K-5th Grade students. High School and College Students along with community volunteers will host the event stations. Volunteer check in begins at 8:15. Volunteers sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/LittleFeetVolSignup
Feet Meets are school events that occur during the school day. Schools participating are from Craig, Botetourt, Franklin and Roanoke Counties, as well as, Roanoke and Salem Cities
A fun filled day for Elementary Age, K-5th Grade students. High School and College Students along with community volunteers will host the event stations. Volunteer check in begins at 8:15. Volunteers sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/LittleFeetVolSignup
Sports Offered
Basketball
Winter
Bowling
Fall
Roller Skating
Fall
Soccer
Fall
Softball
Spring and Summer
Swimming
Winter, Spring, and Summer
Track & Field
Summer
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