Event Information
The Carolina Panthers and Lowe’s, in partnership with Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation and Veterans Bridge Home, held a ceremonial groundbreaking in November 2019 as part of the NFL’s Salute to Service initiative to launch a unique fitness project designed to honor veterans and provide a new-style fitness resource for the community. On July 14-16, the partners will assemble to construct a new Fitness Court at Veterans Park in Charlotte’s Plaza-Midwood neighborhood. The Fitness Court is a first-of-its-kind in Charlotte “outdoor gym” consisting of dynamic fitness stations which will provide a large variety of workout options for veterans, as well as the broader community. The installation is designed to give veterans a unique gathering space to share fun, fellowship and fitness.
Event Timeline
(Tuesday, 7/14 – Thursday, 7/16): 7:00AM-7:30AM – Build and check-in set-up 8:00AM – (6) Shift one volunteers arrive for check-in 8:30AM – Introductions by Riley Fields (Panthers), Marcel Solomon (Lowe’s), and Craig Ausrud (ENG Install) 12:00PM – (6) Shift two volunteers arrive for check-in 12:10PM – Shift one volunteers tidy up stations 12:30PM – Introductions by Riley Fields (Panthers), Marcel Solomon (Lowe’s), and Craig Ausrud (ENG Install) 4:30PM – Clean-up
Volunteer Activities:
Day 1 (Tuesday, 7/14) Laying out chalk lines on concrete Trawling adhesive onto concrete Placing 2’x2’ rubber floor tiles Day 2 (Wednesday, 7/15) Installing wall units Hanging wall brackets Day 3 (Thursday, 7/16) Assembling floor equipment Day 4 (Friday, 7/17) – Weather make-up day
Volunteer “Survival Kit”:
Upon arrival, volunteers will receive a “survival kit” swag bag with the following items: o Branded bag, sun screen, hand sanitizer, individual wipes, banded hats/visor, ear plugs, mister fans, bandana, mask, work gloves, and Panthers/Lowe’s/American Flag cookies
Food & Beverage o Grab-and-go breakfast provided to shift one volunteers o Grab-and-go lunches provided to shift two volunteers o Water and Gatorade provided in coolers throughout the day
