“Gymnastics needs to remain in schools” plus 1 more |
| Gymnastics needs to remain in schools Posted: 19 Aug 2010 08:49 AM PDT EDITOR, The Sterling gymnastics team as been in existence since the 1970's. There are many people that have learned life long skills in this sport. With this sport, unlike others, it is possible for participants to earn scholarships as well. Although the competition season is short, the girls practice year round. Some of these girls have been training for years. Others that were new were able to qualify for state due to Rick's fantastic coaching. The recommendation is being made by the board to eliminate this sport. The details below show that this sports program can be totally self-sustaining. With these facts in mind, why is there still consideration to eliminate this sport? The sport of gymnastics, according to Tom Hessler the SHS director of athletics, spends — $1,600 per season on transportation, officials, and other related expenses. Gate receipts, depending on how many home meets are scheduled, would offset most of the expenditure listed, meaning that the program is run at no cost, or a very minimal cost, to the district. The program provides its own equipment and supplies, and uses the Tiger Den at SHS for practice and meets. Any cost savings would come through the elimination of the coach's salary. Dr. Summers and board members have been informed that Mr. Kaiser is willing to forego any coaching salary to enable the program to remain viable. Donors have come forward with a commitment to provide monies to keep the program viable. In addition, the team has been saving for such a rainy day and they have slightly over $4,000 available for needed expenditures. Dr. Summers, board members contacted in the hope that their support for keeping the program will enable it to be retained. Your support and presence at the board meeting on Monday night would be appreciated; however, we are also asking anyone willing to provide support to call each of the board members and provide your thoughts on this matter. If the program is run at no cost to the district, then eliminating the sport serves no useful purpose. It's time for the community to step up and make sure that your elected board and school administration truly have the student's best interest at heart. FROM Dana Sonnenberg-Harris and Jay Harris, Ruth and Mike Krehbiel, Ron and Makala Fleharty, Todd and Camellia Smith, Jeneen Rios, Stephanie Wetch, Denise Noe. Sterling Gymnastics Team Parents This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Posted: 19 Aug 2010 10:47 PM PDT Staff ReportsPublished:Golfers, sponsors needed for MHS football golf tourney Money raised will go directly to the program to provide proper training and equipment.The Maricopa Rams Football Booster Club invites you to participate in the First Annual Maricopa Rams Football Golf Tournament on Aug. 28 at The Duke at Rancho El Dorado. Tee times begin at 7:30 a.m., with check-in beginning at 6:30 a.m. Deadline to register is Aug. 21. Individual participants can take part for $65 each, with $260 covering a full foursome. Hole sponsorship packages are available for $500, which includes one full foursome, a company green sign, and one two-by-three banner that will be displayed at the MHS football field every game throughout the Rams' 2010 season. Driving range, putting green, and food sponsorships are available for $250 each, which also includes a company sign at the event and a two-by-three banner at home football games. Local organizations and businesses are also encouraged to donate items for the raffle and silent auction. To set up sponsorship opportunities or reserve your spot in the playing field, contact Mary Wilson at (602) 525-2494 or Marty Diehl at (520) 431-2485. City offers fall football, soccer, basketball programs The City of Maricopa is offering the following sports programs during the Fall and Winter seasons. NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass, Kick – Ages 8-15; Wedneseday, Sept. 8; Register for free on site; Youth Soccer – Ages 4-15; registration Aug. 16 through Sept. 17; season Oct. 30 through Dec. 18; $45 per child; Youth basketball – Ages 4-15; registration Oct. 18 through Nov. 19; season Jan. 15 through Feb. 26; $45 per child. For more information, contact community services at (520) 316-6964. Stagecoach Days 'Maricopa Mile & 5K' Chances for Children AZ presents the Stagecoach Days "Maricopa Mile and 5K," scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 10. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Legacy Traditional School, with the 5k run/walk event running $20 per racer, and the 1 mile kids run at $5 per participant.The event will also house a Family Fitness Fair, with all proceeds from the race benefiting Team Fit Kids Maricopa. For more information, visit www.maricopamile.com. Registration currently open for City fall, winter activities The City of Maricopa's Fall and Winter 2010-11 activity guide is now available online at www.maricopa-az.gov (under "Government," select "community services"). Activities available this fall/winter fall under the following categories: sports, health and fitness, dance and gymnastics, art and music, general interest and training and certification. In all, more than 65 activities are available for city residents to enjoy. Download an activity guide and learn which activities are age appropriate, costs, and signup dates. For more information, community services at (520) 316-6964. 'Relay for Life' coming to Maricopa The American Cancer Society's signature event – "Relay for Life" – is coming to Maricopa for the first time on March 25-26, 2011. As the world's largest grassroots fundraising movement, "Relay for Life" mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Maricopa will host the community's inaugural "Relay for Life" on March 25-26, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., at the Maricopa High School Football Stadium. For more information about the local event, contact co-chair Grace Gomez at (520) 568-9407 or Gwen Traylor at (313) 316-6761. For more general information about "Relay for Life," visit www.relayforlife.org/relay. Local team seeks sponsors, riders, for 'Tour de Cure' The WalMart/Sam's Club team, led by Maricopa resident and team captain Keith Monk, is looking for sponsors and riders for next year's American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, presented by Charles Schwab. The eighth annual race is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in North Phoenix. For more information on the race itself, call 1-888-DIABETES (ext. 7093) or go online to www.diabetes.org/tour, and for information on supporting or joining the WalMart/Sam's Club team, contact Keith Monk at (480) 980-3015. Submit your sports briefs to maricopa_monitor@yahoo.com today! Article Rating (4 * = highest)Reader CommentsThe following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of TriValley Central or any of its publications. To report abuse, email dcoop@trivalleycentral.com. Submit a CommentThis entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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