THE MICHAEL L. CARR ACATHLETIC® AWARD

Michael L. Carr             

      The Michael L. Carr Acathletic® Award was established to honor the former president and head coach of the Royal Knights Track Club of St. Louis, Missouri.   Michael L. Carr’s special love for youth led him in 1959 to create The Royal Knights Track Club of St. Louis, Missouri, where he served as the president from 1959 to January 7, 2003 when he left this life.  Michael L. Carr‘s dedication to young people went well beyond concerns for their athletic performance.  Mike knew the importance of educational, he continually encouraged young people throughout St. Louis to apply the disciple they learned through sports to their academic life. Michael L. Carr’s dedication to education and athletics and his commitment to the Memorial Day Classic is why this ward was named for him.

      Michael L. Carr’s legacy is great.  When we first told Mike about the emphasis The Memorial Day Classic would place on academics, Mike made a commitment to bring the Royal Knights to Kansas City every year to celebrate Acathletics. Michael L. Carr kept his promise; he attended every Memorial Day Classic until his untimely passing on January 7, 2003.  We hope that every young person who receives this award will honor Michael L. Carr by reaching academic height that he would be proud of.

The Award

Each track club is asked to nominate a female and male athlete from each age group for The Michael L. Carr Acathletic® Award.  The nominee need not be the greatest athlete on your team.  However, they demonstrate must that the disciple, commitment and goal setting necessary to be a successful athlete has been applied to make them successful students. The Michael L. Carr Acathletic® Award for each age group will be announced during The 2003 Memorial Day Classic

Qualifications

·         Nominees must be members of your track club.

·         Nominees must have a GPA of 3 or above. 

·         Nominees must have a demonstrated a commitment to educational advancement.

·         Nominees must demonstrate their community involvement.

Application Deadline

·         Applications must accompany The Memorial Day Classic’s entry form. .

 

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