Members of HELM will be in town for a youth soccer clinic and photo opportunity Friday and Saturday, May 20-21, as part of a fundraiser for Chattanooga FC Foundation.The Chattanooga Football Club has a big weekend planned with former Major League Soccer and U.S. Men's National Team stars coming to town for two days of clinics, raffles, a family fun run, autograph sessions and giveaways.
The event is presented by Humility, Education, Leadership and Motivation Elite Soccer. HELM was founded by Landon Donovan, Brian Ching and Stuart Holden, who will be here to conduct a youth soccer clinic. Proceeds from the event go to Chattanooga FC Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community through soccer.
Find out more at www.chattanoogafc.com.
SCHEDULE
* Youth Clinic: 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Chattanooga Christian School, 3354 Charger Drive. For boys and girls 9-17; limited to 50. Cost is $175 and includes Nike duffel bag with gear from the HELM organization. Registration closes at 5 p.m. today, May 19.
* Family Fun Run, 5K and Kiddie Walk: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 21 at Finley Stadium, 1826 Reggie White Blvd. $35 per runner ages 12 and up, $15 children 11 and under. Registration packets may be picked up 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 20.
* Photo Opportunity: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Finley Stadium. $85 for family photo, $55 for individual photo. Printed registration ticket required. Space is limited.
* Raffle: 5 p.m.-halftime of soccer match at Finley Stadium. Items include a signed jersey, ball and T-shirt to be raffled during halftime. Tickets are $10 for one, $40 for five and $75 for 10.
* CFC match: 7:30 p.m. at Finley Stadium. Chattanooga FC takes on Nashville FC. Admission is $7.