Val Courtney served over 20 years in Law Enforcement where he eventually retired as Chief of Police from Centre, AL in 2011. Val also served on the Alabama State Defense Force. Prior to Law Enforcement, Val was a Body Guard for dignitaries, celebrities and executives. Val earned a Black Belt in various styles of Martial Arts and was the founder of UKENDU Self Defense for women. He was also a Golden Gloves Boxer and held the title for the State of Alabama Bench Press. Val graduated from JSU with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and was pursuing his Master's. Val encouraged young people to follow their dreams by furthering their education and going to college. He was the Crossing Guard at Centre Elementary School where he always gave safety tips to the children and also taught a Stranger Danger Program. Val passed away suddenly from an allergic reaction on July 26, 2013. He enjoyed his very short retirement by working out at the gym with his friends, riding his Harley Davidson, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Annually, odyssey fitness hosts our "Val's Ride Motorcycle Ride & Rally" and "Run 4 Val 5K Run/Walk" to raise money for Victims of Domestic Violence. This year, we've decided to have these events on the same day and ADD EVEN MORE!
RUN-4-VAL color run 5K (run or walk)
Women's Self-Defense Course
April 24, 2021
Sign In / Late Reg: 9:00 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Place:
Odyssey Fitness
1199 Chesnut Bypass
Centre, AL 35960
Entry Fee: $25
(includes t-shirt if registered and paid by March 24)
All proceeds go to victims of domestic violence by way of the Val Courtney Memorial Fund.
Early online registration available now!
OUR CAUSE:
The Val Courtney Memorial Fund
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
APRIL 24, 2021
Stayin' Alive Odyssey Olympic Carnival
Val's Ride MotorcycLe rally
ENTERTAINMENT
TIM JOHNSON, KEVIN MINTON
CHAD STEED
LANCE DUBROC
AUSTIN BISHOP
HWY 77
SHIELDS RHODE
EVENTS
RUN 4 VAL COLOR RUN 5K RUN/WALK @ 8 AM
VAL'S RIDE MOTORCYCLE RIDE & RALLY @ 10 AM
WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE COURSE @ TBA
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT @ 11 AM UNTIL
FOOD
SHELL'S DOWNTOWN OF PIEDMONT will be offering wings, ribs, bbq, and more!
SNOBIZ OF PIEDMONT will be offering snow cones, cotton candy, funnel cakes, nachos, and many other carnival foods!
April 24, 2021
Sign In / Reg: 6:45-7:45 AM
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location:
CENTRE CITY PARK
635 Armory Rd.
Centre, AL 35960
Entry Fee:
$25 in-person, mail in, or phone registration
$31 online registration with CC
(includes t-shirt if registered and paid by 03/24/21)
All proceeds go to victims of domestic violence by way of the Val Courtney Memorial Fund.
Early online registration available now!
April 24, 2021
Start Time: TBA
Place:
Odyssey Fitness
Entry Fee: Free for Ladies
Donations are Welcome
Signups available at Odyssey Fitness.