The Professional Bowlers Association Tournament of Champions begins Feb. 5-11, and all eyes will be on the record setting Australian Jason Belmonte. At 34, Belmonte has the chance to win his tenth major title of his decade long career. If he wins the TOC, he will tie Hall of Fame bowlers Earl Anthony and Pete Weber for the most all-time major wins with 10.
What exactly is a sulky? Dictionary.com defines a “sulky” as “a light, two-wheeled, one-horse carriage for one person.” In harness racing, according to Sallie Walrond, author of the book “The Encyclopaedia of Driving”, the carriages behind the horses are called “sulkies” because the drivers must prefer to be alone as if the drivers were sullen or gloomy. Sulkies (sometimes called bikes due to their wheels) are typically divided into two types for harness racing. Jog carts are used for training the horse, and they usually have larger seats and tend to have heavy wooden/steel frames…..
April has been declared Autism Awareness Month, and many autism organizations have been observing this annual celebration for nearly a decade. During the month, these groups along with parents and teachers will be holding a number of activities designed to teach those around them about this often misunderstood disorder. We at Hit Trophy wish to do our part in shining the light on autism by sharing information about the disorder and presenting ways that people can get involved in Autism Awareness Month.
Awarding someone the Key to a City is an act of friendship and trust. The practice dates back to the Middle Ages. Enclosed by walls and gates, towns used guards during the day and closed the gates at night for protection. By giving a person the key to the town, the leadership of that town allowed the recipient to freely travel within and without the town. Today, this act is largely a symbolic one, and it usually is used by city leaders as an act of appreciation or gratitude….
Do you know when National Little League Month is celebrated? Even though you may have played some form of little league in your youth, many people do not realize the month of September has been declared National Little League Month. If you guessed August is National Little League Month, you are not alone. Since the Little League World Series is played during August, many people make that assumption. Want a …
We know how important it is for you to receive your personalized gifts or engraved awards before Christmas and that’s why we’re laying out an easy guide for all you last minute shoppers. We’ve got you covered with this thurough breakdown of when you need to order and what shipping speed you need to select to get your items…