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 Jan 19, 2012 Article contributed by George Rogerson and Mark Busser PHOENIX, Ariz. – USA National Field Hockey Festival is the biggest amateur field hockey event in the world. There were 147 U19 teams playing in 21 pools and 49 U16 teams playing in 7 pools at this year’s Festival representing 29 states and 4 countries, which resulted in a high level of competition and entertainment for over 3,500 athletes and their families. For the past 27 years, athletes, parents and college coaches have foregone the traditional Thanksgiving celebration of… Continue » Trim the Turkey 5K set for Nov. 26 Nov 16, 2011 by Korey Hughes Want to enjoy a filling Thanksgiving feast this year without worrying about your waistline? Then, you might make plans to participate in the Trim the Turkey 5K and Kids’ 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, Nov. 26 at Midlothian Athletic Club to shave off some of those extra calories. 2011 is the inaugural year for Trim the Turkey, but longtime Chesterfield residents may remember the Turkey Trot wellness event that Midlothian Athletic Club sponsored in previous years. According… Continue » King of Diamonds play benefit game for Miracle League of Richmond Oct 24, 2011 The popular softball exhibition team King of Diamonds, formerly the King and His Court, came to Chesterfield County, Sunday, Oct. 23 and played a benefit game for the Miracle League of Richmond. The four-man team took on a local nine-person team at the L.C. Bird High School Sports Complex, including Todd Parney, Vice President and COO of the Richmond Flying Squirrels and Holly-Thomas Stargardt of Cosby High School. The King and His Court include Mark McQueen, University of Richmond… Continue »  Jun 14, 2011 By Jim Ridolphi It’s not hard to find inspiration on a hot Saturday morning, if you know just where to look. Eight teams from the Challenger League gathered at the Atlee Youth Sports Complex on Whippoorwill Road this past weekend for its first annual tournament. Four games were played with teams from all across the region. The Ashland Challengers squared off with the Tuckahoe Reds. The Atlee Nationals took on the Mechanicsville Cubs, while Chesterfield entertained the Tuckahoe Yankees. The… Continue » JR lacrosse places seven on all-district May 26, 2011 In a rebuilding year for the James River Varsity Lacrosse team, the Rapids were honored with seven players making the VHSL Western Valley All-District team. With first-year coach Rob Helsley leading the program the Rapids struggled early in the season to find their form. Teamwork brought the players together to finish strong, beating Mills Godwin in the season finale to make the district playoffs. The Western Valley District was formed to accommodate new lacrosse membership to the… Continue » Pickleball and Survival Boot Camp at Rockwood Park May 18, 2011 The Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering two opportunities for adults to get moving at Rockwood Park this summer. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-11 a.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. (weather permitting), come out and try pickleball. This popular sport combines tennis, badminton and ping pong, and is played on a badminton-sized court. Interested players should meet at the Rockwood Park Tennis Complex, courts 7-9. For more information, contact Linda Scott, (804) 683-8481 or pickleball4all@aol.com,… Continue »  Mar 22, 2011 The Evergreen Eagles Boys Minors Division B team won the regular season title – suffering its lone defeat by just one point in a game in which it played most of the fourth quarter with only three players – and also claimed the Chesterfield Basketball League A-B Tournament championship. Team members are (kneeling): Frankie Falchi, Zach Ritter, Aaron Shrewsbury, BJ Beckwith and Rayyan Hasan. (Standing): Jacques Boyd, Jaewan Boyd, Jaleel Lang and Enrique Gomez. Back row: Assistant… Continue »  Mar 22, 2011 The Evergreen Eagles girls Intermediate Division A basketball team completed a second consecutive undefeated season by winning both the regular season and tournament championships in the Chesterfield Girls Basketball League. Team members are (Front row): Kaylee Jones, Zhara Tannor and Brittany Beckwith. (Back row): Madison Carney, Kirstyn Hall, Brooke Smith, Madison Steele and Taylor Kotait. Not pictured: Head Coach Mike Steele and Assistant Coach Jim Barrett. Continue »
Nov 03, 2010 Cheerleaders representing Weaver Athletic Association recently won two trophies at the 24th annual Chesterfield Cheer League Spectacular held at Meadowbrook High School. Weaver’s combined Junior/Senior team, coached by Sallie Levitch and Valerie Crowder with help from teen coaches Ellen Sowder, Sammy Barock, Melanie Cooper and Mary Swagger, took first place in the AA Division. Members of the team are: Katie Bauduc, Charlotte Bernard, Stephanie Billings, Apryl Bradt, Caitlan… Continue » Dodgeball tournament will benefit charities Oct 21, 2010 It’s time for Richmond-area residents to once again duck and dodge to raise money for great charitable causes and to win prizes – such as free Chick-fil-A food for one year – at the Sixth-Annual Chick-fil-A Charity Dodgeball Tournament. This year’s event takes place in the Stuart C. Siegel Center on Saturday, October 30 and will benefit Special Olympics Virginia Area 6 and The Schools for Niger, Africa Fund. Last year, the event raised more than $30,000 and this… Continue » |
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