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Middleton, Danvers Yellow Jackets facilities feature similar gymnastics, cheering opportunities
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Middleton, Danvers Yellow Jackets facilities feature similar gymnastics, cheering opportunities

Posted: 25 Aug 2010 06:36 PM PDT

Yellow Jackets Gymnastics has been synonymous for excellence on the North Shore over the years in the development of high school and college champion athletes in this most difficult of sports.

From its beginnings as the Danvers Y Yellow Jackets in 1975, Don and Joan Lothrop moved their club to a building now occupied by the Holten-Richmond Middle School on Conant Street in Danvers in 1985, where they stayed until 1998, when the business grew in popularity, and settled into its current location in Middleton off Route 114 on North Main Street, a 20,000 square foot facility that also plays host to many high school gymnastic competitions.

Today, Don and Joan also continue to operate the club's sister facility in their hometown of Danvers to accommodate the ever-burgeoning clientele. Yellow Jackets Gymnastics Too on Holten Street has been around the last eight years.

It offers pretty much the same programs as its Middleton counterpart. There are classes in tumbling, not to mention programs in competitive cheerleading, and for Levels 2, 3 and 4 gymnastics teams. For those who wish, there are also private lessons available. Each class lasts between 45 to 75 minutes, and they cater to parents with toddlers, as well.

The Lothrops wanted to return to their Danvers roots in order to bring the business back to their neighbors.

"It's a way for us to better accommodate the people of Danvers, and it's convenient for those who want to drop their kids off for classes, because they can then walk across the street to McKinnon's to do their shopping," Don said.

But it's also a place, where others might come from afar to enjoy its coziness. "We think it's more comfortable, especially for the little kids to learn the sport," added Don.

Bailey Denisco, a former Yellow Jackets participant, is the head coach at the Holten Street business, where she has worked since high school.

"I have been involved with the Yellow Jackets program since I was a youngster, and so I also knew about the Yellow Jackets Too facility," Denisco said. "When I was in high school, my friend, Samantha Murphy, worked there, and told me that I should apply. I did, and I have been working there ever since. I am now the head coach, and I accepted this position, because I absolutely love working with kids, and teaching them the wonderful sport of gymnastics."

Now 20, the Bishop Fenwick High School graduate is also a student at Merrimack College in North Andover, majoring in Business Management.

Getting hands-on experience coordinating the classes at Yellow Jackets Too, Denisco wants her students to have fun first and foremost.

"If a kid isn't having fun in gymnastics, or in another sport, then that sport isn't for them. They should find something that they love and stick to it," she said.

Denisco tries to limit the class size to eight students with one coach, and a typical session lasts 10 weeks on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. There are certain themes every week, one of which is "Bring A Friend Week," where each student is allowed to bring a friend to their respective class.

In June, there is also a "gym show," where the participants put on a gymnastics show for their family and friends.

Cheerleading classes are held Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Rita Mirandi, who has guided different age groups to national titles over the years, coaches them.

Gymnastics as a sport has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, and the Lothrops are doing their part to fulfill the dreams of young athletes around the North Shore right here in Danvers, as well as in nearby Middleton.

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Posted: 25 Aug 2010 10:44 PM PDT

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Golfers, sponsors needed for MHS football golf tourney

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.

Money raised will go directly to the program to provide proper training and equipment.

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.

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Posted: 25 Aug 2010 04:09 PM PDT

Tickets for games in the Kirk Herbstreit Varsity Football Series are on sale and can be purchased at www.herbstreitfootballseries.com.

The series is Sept. 5 and 6 at Ohio Stadium with doubleheaders taking place on both days. All four games will be televised live on ESPN or ESPNU. On Sept. 5, Dublin Coffman plays Westerville South in the first game and Huber Heights Wayne plays Canton McKinley in the second game. On Sept. 6, Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) William T. Dwyer plays Cleveland Glenville in the first game and Chesapeake (Va.) Oscar Frommel Smith plays Pickerington Central in the second game.

A new club hockey team is being formed for players from Columbus schools, private and parochial schools within Columbus, or those residing in Columbus.

Northwest Hockey Club was granted this area by the Greater Columbus High School Club Hockey League.

The program is for high school, middle school or elementary school students. Tryouts for junior varsity and varsity programs will be held at the end of the summer for the 2010-2011 season. For more information, contact coach Greg Hall at mediadistributors@rrohio.com or 614-325-8383.

The following schools are seeking coaches:

Dublin Scioto — Gymnastics. Contact athletics director Kip Witchey at (614)764-0690.

Johnstown-Monroe — Junior varsity softball, eighth-grade softball, seventh-grade softball. Contact athletics department at (740) 967-2721.

Olentangy — Girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse. For more information, send e-mail to athletics director Jay Wolfe at jay_wolfe@olentangy.k12.oh.us.

•To add to this list, contact ThisWeek at (740) 888-6069 or sports@thisweeknews.com.

The third annual Gridiron Classic has announced the matchups for this season. On Friday, Westerville North plays at Worthington Kilbourne at 7 p.m. and Hilliard Bradley plays at Dublin Scioto at 7:30 p.m. Westerville South plays at Groveport at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. On Sept. 3, Hilliard Darby plays at Dublin Jerome at 7 p.m. and Brookhaven plays at Hilliard Davidson at 7:30 p.m.

Galena United Methodist Church (GUMC) members are organizing the "Moving with the Spirit" 5K Race/Walk event to raise money to benefit local mission projects.

GUMC and other sponsors are encouraging runners and walkers to join them for a 5K (3.1 mile) run/walk on Saturday. There is also a kids race.

The event will start at the church, proceed through a gated community and finish at the church. The 5K event starts at 9 a.m. and the kids event starts at 10 a.m. Participants may pre-register online at www.galenachurch.org or in person on race day from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. The first 100 registrants will receive a pair of Ecco socks. All participants will receive a race packet and each child will receive a race number and a winner's ribbon.

For more information, e-mail movingwiththespirit5K@gmail.com or call (740) 965-8789.

The Columbus Coralina Synchronized Swimming Club is offering a Try Synchro for Free Day from 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 25 for ages 7 and up at New Albany High School Natatorium, located at 7600 Fodor Road, New Albany. There's no cost to participate, but registration is requested. Participants must be able to competently swim a pool length.

For more information and to register, contact Hayley Head at timhayley@sbcglobal.net or visit www.coralinas.org.

Three senior softball leagues for players 60 years and older, 65 years and older and 70 years and older are underway at Berliner Park and McCord Field in Worthington. To join, call Bill Voisard at (740) 549-4020 or e-mail pbvoisard@aol.com.

The Ultimate Sports Center in Grandview is holding several volleyball events this summer, including camps and clinics, leagues and private lessons for boys and girls of varying ages. For more information, visit www.ultimatesc.com or e-mail info@ultimatesc.com.

Margaret Hofmann, a Columbus resident, has created www.femaleathletesfirst.com, a website designed to serve the female athlete exclusively by providing functional strength and conditioning programs, online coaching and relevant health and wellness information.

There are articles, handouts and resources on just about every topic relating to women's needs as athletes. Female athletes also can purchase and download a sport specific exercise program to get started on improving conditioning. For more information, e-mail Hofmann at margaret@femaleathletesfirst.com.

The Mid Ohio Jets Football Club is looking for players and coaches for full-contact football. Apply online at www.midohiojets.com or call Same Husein at (614) 580-2135.

Has your uncle coached basketball at Gahanna Jefferson Junior High for the last 20 years? Did the Grove City football fan you sat next to claim he has not missed a Dawgs home game since 1971? Is your father credited for starting the lacrosse craze in Upper Arlington? Is your brother a driver at Scioto Downs?

ThisWeek is in search of people like that for a series called "Community Profiles."

Contact ThisWeek at sports@thisweeknews.com with the names of people you think have interesting stories. Unfortunately, not all submissions can be used.

The Positive Coaching Alliance, a non-profit organization based at Stanford University, offers a free Internet-based course on how to develop and promote positive youth sports programs for youth coaches, parents and league administrators. The program's goal is to raise the level of sportsmanship in youth sports.

For information, call (650) 725-0024, send an e-mail to pca@positivecoach.org or visit www.positivecoach.org.

The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the number and severity of injuries young people sustain in sports and fitness activities. For more information, visit www.nyssf.org.

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Chazy modified soccer practice starts Wednesday

CHAZY — Chazy modified soccer will start practice 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. The girls will be at the Chazy Rec park, and the boys will be at the Chazy school.

For any questions, contact Brian Norcross at 846-6069.

PHS sports meeting, modified dates announced

PLATTSBURGH — There will be a mandatory meeting for all JV and varsity fall athletes, coaches and a representative parent/guardian Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

The meeting will involve a short overview of the revised Code of Conduct Policy, and specific meetings with all coaches will follow. It will also afford the parent/guardians and student-athletes the opportunity to meet with their respective coaches.

This meeting does not include modified teams.

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Stafford Middle School Fall Sports Clearance Schedule

Wednesday, August 25

Interim Histories At Stafford Middle School

8-10 a.m.: Modified Football, 10 a.m-noon: Modified Volleyball.

Thursday, August 26

Interim Histories At Stafford Middle School

8-10 a.m.: Girls Modified Soccer, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Gymnastics & Cross Country, 1-3 p.m.: Boys Modified Soccer, 2-3 p.m.: Girls Modified Swim.

Friday, August 27

8 a.m.-noon: Physical Exams at Stafford.

Bow-Hunter course Aug. 26-28

PERU — A Bow-Hunter Education Course will be offered Aug. 26-28 at the Peru Town Hall. Call Kit Twetan at 643-9638 to pre-register.

TGIF bowling meeting Aug. 27

PLATTSBURGH — The TGIF Seniors bowling meeting will be held Aug. 27 at 12:30 p.m. at North Bowl Lanes. Bowlers ages 50 and over are welcome.

For more information, call Morna at 643-8283 or North Bowl Lanes at 561-1690.

Weekenders Mixed league meeting Aug. 28

PLATTSBURGH — The Weekenders Mixed Bowling League will have a meeting Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at North Bowl Lanes. All team bowlers are asked to be present.

Call Brenda at 651-6962 for more information.

NAC modified practices announced

ELLENBURG — Modified volleyball practice at Northern Adirondack will be held on Monday, Aug. 30 from 9-11 a.m. in the elementary gym. Modified football practice will be on Monday, Aug. 30.

Football players are asked to be at the school for 1:45 p.m. to catch the 2 p.m. bus.

Peru fall ball begins Aug. 29

PERU — Peru fall baseball for players in grades 3-6 will run from Sunday, Aug 29-Oct. Sessions will be held at Laphams Mills field No. 1.

For more information, contact Matt Crowley at kcrowley@charter.net or by phone at 643-7173.

Monday Women's League begins Aug. 30

PLATTSBURGH — Registration is open for the Monday Night Women's League.

To sign up, call Mary Anne at 563-6024 or North Bowl Lanes at 561-1690. The league begins Aug. 30. Teams consist of three women apiece.

Old Timers final game postponed to 2011

PLATTSBURGH — Due to scheduling conflicts, The Old Timers Final Game, which was re-sceduled for Aug.28 at the American Legion Post 1619, will be postponed until next year. For more information call Chuck Depo at 493-6075.

Disc Golf Play Day to be held Sept. 18

PLATTSBURGH — The Town of Plattsburgh Employees Heartwalk Team is sponsoring a Disc Golf Play Day at the Cadyville Disc Golf Course Sept. 18. Those interested are encouraged to attend and play a round or two for a donation of $5 per person for ages 10 and older.

Players under 10 can play for free. All funds raised will go towards the Team donation to the American Heart Association. Discs will be available to use on the course, and the event will take place from 1-3 p.m.

For more information, contact the Recreation Department at 562-6860, or visit www.townofplattsburghrecreation.com.

Galm wins women's club championship

LAKE PLACID — Lynn Galm won the Ladies Club Championship at Craig Wood Golf Course, shooting rounds of 80 and 73. The 1-over-par round of 73 included two eagles on the par-5 sixth hole and par-5 ninth hole.

Sheila Preston was runner-up with rounds of 84 and 81.

The net winner of the tournament was Cheryl Pfeifer with a total of 142, and runner up was Peg O'Grady with a 152 total.

Gymnastics Sports

Wednesday, August 25, 2010