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- Youth sports roundup: Robin takes silver medal in gymnastics
- Sports and Recreation Bulletin Board
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| Youth sports roundup: Robin takes silver medal in gymnastics Posted: 30 Aug 2010 06:04 PM PDT Alec Robin, a senior at Calabasas High and a student at Newbury Park's Victory Gymnastics Academy, took the silver medal in vault competition at the USA Gymnastics VISA Championships in Hartford, Conn., in August. Robin, now 16, competed in the 14-15 age division. It marks the first time a locally trained gymnast participated in this national competition. Robin also finished sixth in the floor competition. Robin had to beat out thousands of gymnasts to compete in the VISA Championships. "He qualified in state competitions and then in regional competitions," said Ray Jiang, his Victory Gymnastics coach and a former member of the Chinese National Team. "Alec then went to the Junior Nationals in Knoxville, Tenn., where he was one of only 18 gymnasts selected to compete in nationals. He represents the elite of the elite in today's gymnasts. Kids in older age groups at the national level are selected to the National Team representing the U.S. at the coming World Championships." Robin can be seen practicing at Victory Gymnastics at least 20 hours each week. He credits his coach for his success. "I see Coach Ray a lot like a father," said Robin. "I couldn't imagine anyone else but him as my coach." Jiang began coaching Robin when Robin was four. "My mom signed me up for gymnastics when she noticed I would watch TV upside down on the couch and was always tumbling," said Robin. Robin hopes to attend the University of Michigan or Ohio State on a gymnastics scholarship. "Both have very strong gymnastics programs," he said. "Not everyone will be as successful as Alec," said Jiang. "But the benefits that gymnastics bring to those who participate are tremendous. Balance, coordination, agility and flexibility are just some of the physical benefits. Concentration, confidence and mental toughness are the mental and emotional rewards." Next up for Robin and the rest of the Victory Gymnastics' boys team is the West Coast Team Challenge in January in Bakersfield. Victory is the three-time defending champion. Victory's girls team will see its first action of the season at a preliminary meet Sept. 11 in Chatsworth and again Septe. 25 in Culver City and Oct. 9 in Santa Clarita. Information: Victory Gymnastics at 76-9059 or http://www.victory-gymnastics.com. BASKETBALL OXNARD GIRLS ENJOY SUCCESS The third- and fourth grade Lady Jagz and the fifth- and sixth-grade team went undefeated to win Oxnard City summer league and final summer tournament. The third- and fourth-grade players are Bryanna Celaya, Alexa Gonzales, Shelby Apostol, Shiara Coleman, Savannah Faalevao, Kenya Henderson and Faith Hotchkiss. The fifth-and sixth-grade players are Samantha Abarca, Kelsea Illengo, Bridgette Smith, Olivia Benson, Jasmine Savannah, Demiah Washington, Alliah Saunders, Faith Williams, Nani Nallira, and Kaitlyn Childs. Lady Jagz finished as a finalist in the Hardcore Hoops Los Angeles tournament this weekend, The players are Kelsea Illengo, Kenya Henderson, Alexa Gonzales, Shelby Apostol, Savannah Faalevao, Bridgett Smith, Samantha Abarca, Bryanna Celaya and Shiara Coleman. The coaches are Lawrence Badgett, Dave Cates, Shelby Babcock and Eric Davis. In other news, Dajyanah Vines, a former Lady Jagz star, will be attending Cal State Bakersfeild. VOLLEYBALL FOUR TEAMS PLAY IN STRONG FIELD Four Ventura County high schools participated in the competitive Queens Volleyball tournament in Anaheim at the American Sports Center on Saturday and Sunday. It is a preseason tournament . Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park and La Reina were entered in the 48-team Division 1 portion of the tournament. St. Bonaventure was entered in the 32-team Division 2 tournament where small school varsity programs and junior varsity programs compete. Thousand Oaks advanced to the 16-team championship bracket and finished in fifth place overall with victories over tradition rich programs Long Beach Poly and Redondo Union. La Reina finished 36th, while Newbury Park finished 44th out of 48 teams. St. Bonaventure finished 12th in the small-school varsity/junior varsity bracket. Other top schools in attendance were Dos Pueblos, Harvard-Westlake, Corona Del Mar, Orange Lutheran, Edison, Redlands East Valley and Laguna Beach. FLAG FOOTBALL RAIDERS, AZTECS WIN The Raiders stayed unbeaten through five Oxnard Recreation and Community Services Summer Passing League games with a 35-0 decision over the winless Sharks. The Aztecs (4-1) beat the Trojans 22-14. The Trojans are . 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 |
| Sports and Recreation Bulletin Board Posted: 30 Aug 2010 03:52 PM PDT Basketball Fall Adult Self-Officiated League: For players ages 18-and-older, the league will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings beginning Sept. 23. Players call their own fouls in the single round-robin format league wich features Upper and Lower divisions. Cost is $115 per team, and registration deadline is Sept. 16. For details, call 442-5400. Kelso Fury tryouts: The seventh grade girls tournament team will hold tryouts at noon Sept. 18 in George Bales Gymnasium at the Rose Valley Friends Church. For details, call Mark Morgan, 423-5294. Start Smart Sport Skills Basketball Camp: The camp for ages 4-6 teaches skills instruction, teamwork, sportsmanship and the importance of having fun. Camps will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays during Oct. 7-28 at the McClelland Center, 951 Delaware. Cost is $30 for Longview residents or $35 for non-residents. For details or to register, call 442-5400 or visit the Web site www.mylongview.com/reconline YMCA Youth Boys: For boys in grades 3-8, the league will be held Nov. 6 through Jan. 15. Cost is $20 for YMCA members or $45 for non-members. Registration closes Oct. 9. For details, call 423-4770. YMCA Youth Boys and Girls: For boys and girls in grades 1-2 and girls in grades 3-8, the leagues will be held Jan. 29 through March 19. Cost is $20 for YMCA members or $45 for non-members. Registration closes Jan. 3. For details, call 423-4770. Bowling Beginning Bowling: Children ages 8-12 learn proper bowling skills. Classes will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays during Oct. 5-26 at Triangle Bowl. Classes are taught by Longview-Kelso Bowling Hall of Fame member Norm Strehle. Cost is $30 for Longview residents or $35 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400. Pee Wee Bumper Bowling: Introduces children ages 3-7 to bowling without throwing gutter balls. Classes will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays during Nov. 1-10 at Triangle Bowl. Classes are taught by Longview-Kelso Bowling and Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association Hall of Fame member Norm Strehle. Cost is $21 for Longview residents or $26 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400. Football Knights of Columbus Hamburger Feeds: The feeds will be served prior to Kelso's home football games at St. Mary's Church, 2200 Allen St. Meal time starts at 5 p.m. on Friday, and Sept. 17, Oct. 1 and 22. Patrons are invited to leave their cars in the church parking lot and walk to the game next door at Schroeder Field. Full Contact Alumni Football Games: A series of alumni football games from numerous Southwest Washington high schools are planned for September. The games feature full-gear and full-contact, and are 12-minute quarters complete with kick-offs, punts and high school rules. Teams are forming from Mark Morris, R.A. Long, Woodland, Kalama, Ridgefield, La Center, Hockinson, Washougal, Union, Camas, Heritage, Skyview, Battle Ground, Prairie, Hudson's Bay, Fort Vancouver, Evergreen and Mountain View high schools. Players can register at www.alumnifootballusa.com (Washington), call Darren Taylor at (877) 216-3747, or e-mail tackertay@yahoo.com Golf Patriot Golf Day: The event will be held beginning Friday through Sept. 6 at Three Rivers. Players are invited to make a $1 donation to match the $1 donation by the course for each round played during the period to the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Foundation provides post-secondary educational scholarships for children and spouses of military men and women killed or disabled while serving. Donations can also be made to www.patriotgolfday.com Youth and Adult Lessons: Classes are for youth and adults who are beginning golfers, or those who have not had lessons of proper golf swing technique. All equipment and balls are provided. You may use your own clubs if you choose. Lessons will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Sept. 14-23 at Mint Valley, with youth ages 9-13 to meet from 4-5 p.m., and ages 14-and-older to meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $50 for Longview residents, or $55 for non-residents. For details, register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline or call 442-5400. Moonlight Golf Tournament: The annual 9-hole scramble tournament for adults 18-and-older will be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Mint Valley. Cost is $35 for Longview residents or $40 for non-residents, and includes green fees, two moonlight glow balls and prizes. Pre-registration is required. For details, call 442-5400. Skyline Golf Course: The Men's Club meets at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at the course in Cathlamet. For details, call Don Conway, 849-4386, Terry Bonny, 795-3371, or Danny Fey 849-3442. Gymnastics Tiny Tumblers Gymnastics: Children ages 4-6 learn to improve their balance and coordination with focus on rolling, jumping and skipping. Children will learn basics of various rolls, headstands, work on flexibility, and more. Classes will be held from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturdays during Sept. 25-Oct. 16 or Oct. 23-Nov. 13 at Youth and Family Link, 907 Douglas St. Cost is $32 in-city or $37 out-of-city. For details, call 442-5400 or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline Head over Heels Gymnastics: Children ages 2-3 learn body awareness and listening. Child should be walking independently. Skills include jumping, balancing, taking turns and following directions. Classes will be held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. or 10 to 10:45 a.m. during Sept. 25-Oct. 16 or Oct. 23-Nov. 13 at Youth and Family Link, 907 Douglas St. Cost is $32 in-city or $37 out-of-city. For details, call 442-5400 or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline Gymnastics, Beyond Beginning: For children ages 5-8 who have beginning skills can build upon the basics. Children will learn cartwheels, round offs, back walk-overs, back-handsprings, and more. Prior gymnastics experience recommended. Class will be held from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Saturdays during Sept. 25-Oct. 16 or Oct. 23-Nov. 13 at Youth and Family Link, 907 Douglas St. Cost is $32 in-city or $37 out-of-city. For details, call 442-5400 or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline Martial arts Beginning and intermediate Taekwondo: For ages 6-and-older, the classes are designed so the entire family can enjoy martial arts together. Continous training for beginners to black belts, and uniforms are available to purchase. Classes will be offered from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during Sept. 7-30, Oct. 5-26 and Nov. 2-23 at the Youth and Family Link, 907 Douglas St. Cost is $30 for Longview residents or $35 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400. Kung Fu Lessons: This class will give your children the skills and confidence to deal with self defense situations effectively. Children will learn "KidSafe" skills to deal with abduction from an adult as well as "BullyProof" skills to deal with assault from other children. Classes are held from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on Fridays during Sept. 10-Oct. 1 or Oct. 15-Nov. 5 at Academy of Kung Fu, 1236 14th Ave. Cost is $29 for Longview residents or $34 for non-residents. For details, call 442-5400. Middle school sports Monticello: All athletes must have a signed physical card, signed code of conduct, current emergency release form and meet local district and state academic requirements. For details, call 575-7041.
Outdoors Mount St. Helens Guided Climbs: The Mount St. Helens Institute is offering guided climbs of Mount St. Helens on Friday and Saturday. Cost is $150 per person. For details and to make reservations, visit the Web site www.mshinstitute.org Playful City USA Playday: The free event from 10 to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 in the Hemlock Plaza area of Lake Sacajawea will be held in conjunction with the Fishing Kids event at Lake Sacajawea. For details, call 442-5400. Community Tribal Walk: The community is invited to join the Cowlitz Indian Tribe in a free walk to promote health and wellness in the community. The free event will be held from 10 to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at the Hemlock Plaza at Lake Sacajawea. Registration for the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. For details, call 442-5400. Mount St. Helens Hiking Club: The group holds several hikes each month. For more information, call the hike leader listed or visit the club's Web site at www.mtsthelensclub.org. Please notify hike leader in advance of your first hike, and for departure time and location. Degrees of difficulty are 'E' which is easier, shorter distances with relatively flat ground; 'M' is moderate distance with more elevation gain; 'S' is strenous long distances with significant elevation gains.
Lower Columbia Flyfishers: Visit the Web site at www.lowercolumbiaflyfishers.org or contact Jerry Schroeder, 864-6960. Southwest Washington Canoe Club: The club has disbanded, but individuals are still organizing group events. New leaders desiring to revive the club can call Jim, 425-5123, Gordon, 425-3641, or Margaret, 423-4760. Running Border Crossers: The volkswalking club meets for walks at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays at Kessler Elementary School. For details, call Sam Korff, (503) 728-0400, ot e-mail korffs@wildblue.net Cowlitz Valley Runners: The nonprofit, all-volunteer club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Stuffy's. Fun/group runs are held at various locations weekly, all abilities are encouraged and welcome to attend. For more information regarding group runs, membership and the club visit the Web site www.cowlitzvalleyrunners.org
Soccer Start Smart Sport Skills Soccer Camps: The camps for ages 4-6 teaches skills instruction, teamwork, sportsmanship and the importance of having fun. Camps will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays during Sept. 14-Oct. 5 or Oct. 12-Nov. 2 at the McClelland Center, 951 Delaware. Cost per session is $30 for Longview residents or $35 for non-residents. For details or to register, call 442-5400 or visit the Web site www.mylongview.com/reconline YMCA Youth Soccer: The league for boys and girls ages 3 1/2 to 5 years and not in Kindergarten wil be held Sept. 18 through Oct. 30. Players must be age 3 by March 1, 2010. Cost is $20 for YMCA members or $45 for non-members. Registration closes Saturday. For details, call 423-4770. YMCA Indoor Soccer: The league for boys and girls entering grades 1-4 will be held Nov. 6 through Jan. 15. Cost is $20 for YMCA members or $45 for non-members. Registration closes Oct. 9. For details, call 423-4770. YMCA Kindergarten Indoor Soccer: The league for boys and girls entering Kindergarten will be held during Jan. 29 to March 19. Cost is $20 for YMCA members or $45 for non-members. Registration closes Jan. 3. For details, call 423-4770. Castle Rock/Toutle Lake Soccer Club: Visit the group's Web site at www.castlerocksoccer.org Kelso Soccer Club: Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Tam O'Shanter Park meeting room. For details, call 636-3284 or visit the Web site at www.kelsosoccerclub.com Longview Soccer Club: The group meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Frank Blondin Building at Seventh Avenue Park. For details, call 425-6381 or visit the Web site at www.longviewsoccerclub.com Rainier-Clatskanie Youth Soccer Club: Visit the group's Web site at www.rcysc.org Cowlitz Youth Soccer Association: Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month (except December) in the Frank Blondin Building at Seventh Avenue Park. For details, call 636-3284 or visit the Web site at www.cowlitzyouthsoccer.com Cowlitz County Soccer Referees Association: Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month (except July and December) in the Frank Blondin Building at Seventh Avenue Park. For details, call Harlan Cruser, 636-4219, or e-mail www.ccsraref.com Softball, Youth Washington Illusion 18 Gold: The team is looking for players for the 2010 fall season and the 2011 summer season. Team will be play in fall tournaments, 2011 college exposure tournaments and qualifying for the nationals in Irvine, Calif. Team is coached by Lower Columbia College assistant coach Brent Harris and Julie Harris. For details, call Julie Harris, (360) 957-0664, Brent Harris (360) 957-0668 or email juliebrentharris@comcast.net Swimming Southwest Washington YMCA: For details about swim programs, call 423-4770.
Other Lower Columbia Women's Pool League: Fall league registration deadline is Saturday for the 21-and-older league which competes in local taverns beginning Sept. 14. For details, call Leda Chandler, 578-2506, or league secretary Carol Edwards, 749-6277. The 21-and-over league competes at local taverns. Open Gym Volleyball: For ages 18-and-older, the sessions are held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays during Oct. 5 to Dec. 7 at Monticello Middle School. Cost is $4 per session. For details, call 442-5400. Cowlitz Table Tennis Club: Open play will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sundays at the Youth and Family Link, 907 Douglas St. in Longview. Cost is $5 for adults ages 18-older or $3 for children 17-younger for club members, or $7 and $5 for non-members. Membership is $20 annually. For details, call Vance, (503) 556-9135. Special Olympics: Longview Parks and Recreation sponsors the local Special Olympics program. For details, call 442-5400. The group is always looking for dedicated individuals interested in volunteering to coach. Interested individuals can call 442-5407 for details. Lower Columbia Pickle-Ball: Players can come to the Mint Valley Racquet Complex from 2 to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to play. Information is available by calling Bernie Altman, 577-5708. You can also check if there is pickle-ball scheduled for any day between noon and 3 p.m. by calling the Mint Valley Racquet Complex, 636-4770. 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 |
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