AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Announced by organizers, Olympians Elizabeth Beisel and Rowdy Gaines will visit area youth for the 2022 “Make a Splash” tour presented by Phillips 66. Throughout Wednesday, the athletes will visit local elementary schools in Borger and Stinnett for student meetings and Q&A sessions.
Organizers with the tour described that Beisel and Gaines, two and three-time Olympic medalists respectively, will attend multiple events across Borger and Stinnett on Wednesday before completing their rounds by throwing the first pitch at a Sod Poodles game.
The schedule, as announced by event officials:
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Q&A with Olympians and assembly with K-5 students
- West Texas Elementary School
- 600 S. Stewart Ave. in Stinnett
- 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Q&A with Olympians and assembly with Pre-K-4 students
- Paul Belton Elementary
- 800 N. McGee St. in Borger
- 7 p.m. | Elizabeth Beisel meet and greet, opening pitch for Amarillo Sod Poodles vs. Tulsa Drillers
- 701 S. Buchanan St. in Amarillo