Summer is the season for grilling. Food just seems to taste better when it's cooked outside and hot off the grill. When you're camping, you might cook every meal on the grill! But what many people forget is that grills can be dangerous and destructive if they're not used safely. Each year there are over 8,800 grill fires in the US that cause over $96 million dollars in property damage and hundreds of injuries! To avoid injury and damage, follow these grilling safety tips and enjoy that summer barbecue!

    Grill outside and away from your house, porch, or play areas.
    Always lift the lid before igniting the flame.
    Keep your grill clean by removing any grease and build up.
    Always keep a 3 foot area around the grill clear of any items or plants.
    Designate someone to stay with the lit grill at all times.
    Use soap to check for bubbles or leaks in gas hoses and bottles.
    Always remember to shut the gas off after grilling and let the grill cool with the lid open.
    For charcoal grilling, make sure to deposit cooled coals in a metal container with a lid.

Happy Camping!

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Congratulations to everyone who participated and especially the winners!
Preschool: Rebekah Hall and Daniel Dalton

6 & 7: Caroline Queenan and Jared Cook

8 & 9: Hannah Rogge and Joseph Quinn

10 & 11: Stephanie Mauro and Nate Casey

12 & 13: Olivia Williams and Aiden McCarty

14 & over: Lauren Ragone

 

On August 1st 2014 at 2pm Hosted by Dennis Lynch & Dylan McManus
Normandy Farms will be holding a BMX competition at the pump track located in Safari 4.  A demonstration will be held at the beginning of the event where riders from the local BMX community perform stunts and put on a show for the guests and contestants. Following up the demo will be a wall ride contest on the pump track's featured curved wall, and a speed and style jam. Music will be played, spectators and riders of all skill levels are welcome to watch and compete. Hope to see you there!

WALL RIDE CONTEST
6-12years Longest/Highest wins
Teen & Adult Longest/Highest wins
Rules: each rider gets 2 attempts
Prize: NFCG Just Won It T-shirt

SPEED & STYLE JAM
6-12years  Heat
Teen & Adult Heat
Riders will compete for fastest time around the track while being judged on tricks, style, and flow of track.
Each heat will have a 15 minute non-stop session with all riders trying to get as many runs in during the 15 minute period.
The riders final score will be based on their best run.
The winner is selected for the fastest time around the track along with style and tricks.
THE FASTEST TIME DOESN'T NECESSARILY WIN
Prize: 6-12 Animal Edwin Grips
Prize: T & A Pair of Fly Ruben Tires
*ALL RIDERS MUST BE WEARING A HELMET AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE CONTEST*