 LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino 1 hour from Carrizo Springs. 43 miles West on Hwy 277, or from San Antonio Take I-35 south to exit 111 (Hwy. 57) Proceed on Hwy. 57 for 95.3 miles. When you get to Eagle Pass, turn right on Main St. Proceed for .7 miles then turn left on Veterans Blvd. Continue for 1.6 miles then turn left again on to "El Indio Hwy." (FM 1021). Follow "El Indio Hwy." for 4.3 miles to the casino marquee sign. Turn right and follow the casino signs for 2.2 miles. For More Information Lucky Eagle Casino Website PIEDRAS NEGRAS, MEXICO Walking distance from downtown Eagle Pass, across the Rio Grande, is the busy Mexican city of Piedras Negras; population about 173,000. Handicraft items at bargain prices in many shops and traditional Mexican market area. Restaurants and popular night clubs. For more information Travel Website on Piedras Negras |
1ST ANNUAL
TEXAS THROWERS INVITATIONAL
Meet Information:
When: June 6, 2009 Registration 9:00am Events Start at 10:00am Where: Carrizo Springs HS, 286 Highway 85 E, Carrizo Springs TX. Fee: Early Registration Up to May 30th: $25 for the first event $5 each additional event Fee: Late Registration: $30 for the first event $5 each additional event Medals: for top 3 places 4 throws each event Registration Form The members of the TexasThrowers.com network invite you to the First Annual throwers meet to be held at Carrizo Springs High School in Carrizo Springs Texas, home of Co-Founder Robert Rogers. Carrizo Springs High School is located apx 90 minutes SW of San Antonio. From San Antonio take I-35 South 60 miles to Dilley then 44 miles West on 85 to Carrizo Springs. Carrizo Springs has a couple of local accommodations. The recently renovated BEST WESTERN TEXAN INN located at 2300 N 1st St (830) 876-9090 in Carrizo Springs ($95/night), the WINTER GARDEN INN located at 2516 N Highway 83 Crystal City, (830) 374-0300 ($77/night), and for you guys traveling alone The CASA MONTE HUNTING LODGE Hwy 186 Carrizo Springs (830) 876-2271 has twin beds available for $35/night. At there is a wide variety of Hotels in San Antonio. We intentionally started the meet later in the morning to accommodate those who wish to drive in from San Antonio the same day. ** NOTE:You can get a 15% Discount at the Texan and Winter Garden Inns if you mention you are Throwing in the Texas Throwers Invitational. The proceeds for this meet will go to the TexasThrowers Assistance fund. This is a fund we are creating to help members and young athletes with costs associated with training and travel to premier meets. T-Shirts and Ball Caps will be sold at the meet. FRIDAY NIGHT THROWERS PACHANGA
Dinner: $10/person Mexican Style Food and Drinks
When/Where: Friday June 5th 7:30PM Casa Monte Lodge Carrizo Springs Come join us Friday Night before the Meet for dinner and drinks at the Casa Monte Lodge located 8 miles south of town on Highway 186 (5th St). Its $10 per person, drinks included. Send your $10/person in with your entry fee. It will be just us, enjoying good food, good drinks and great company. For More information on Casa Monte Lodge (better known to us as Camp Carrizo or Robert and Laura's Place) click on their website Casa Monte Website |
