Thursday, May 17, 2012
Community-focused Bears start season Thursday night against Worcester Tornadoes
The Newark Bears had one final tune-up Wednesday afternoon before Opening Day and the start of their 15th season. The opponent however wasn't another team of professionals or a future opponent in the CanAm League the Bears participate in. Instead, it was the baseball team of Newark Tech High School. While it was merely an exhibition, the event was just the latest example of how the Bears are not just trying to be a winning team on the field but a part of the Newark community. "I think it's very important," said new Bears manager Ken Oberkfell about having that relationship with the city. "You want to meet as many people, as many organizations, as many businesses as you can. It promotes the team, it gets people into the ballpark. We're here…
Rising Columbia freshmen are invited to meet fall sports coaches
Columbia High School invites eighth graders to "Meet the Coaches Night." This is a chance to learn about fall sports opportunities and pre-season gatherings. When: Monday, May 21, 7 p.m. Where: CHS Auditorium Who: Incoming ninth graders who intend to play the following fall sports: Cheerleading Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Volleyball Field Hockey Cross Country Tennis Gymnastics Why: Students will hear about rules, regulations, pre-season info and expectations.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
After lengthy discussion, the Board of Education voted to uphold current policy
After considerable discussion and listening to a member of the public speak, the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education voted 5-3 to uphold current policy prohibiting home-schooled students from competing on district-sponsored sports teams. In considering the issue, the district joins others around the state. Caldwell-West Caldwell in Essex County votes this month on revisions to the district’s policies that would prevent home-schooled students from participating in interscholastic sports. The proposed policy changes come as a result of a November 2011 change to the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (NJSIAA) bylaws that state home-schooled students may participate in interscholastic sports if the district allows. …
Camp will be held at South Mountain Annex this summer instead of Jefferson.
Patch received the following letter from the South Mountain YMCA: Hi Sports Galore Parents, We have been informed by the Board of Education that after several summers at Jefferson Elementary School our Sports Galore camp will have to move to a different school this summer. This is due, among other things, to asbestos abatement at other schools which necessitated consolidating and moving other district summer school programs to Jefferson. The Board has moved us to South Mountain Annex Elementary School at 112 Glenview Road, South Orange. Interestingly this is where we started Sports Galore camp and where it spent its first few years. We hope that since the Annex school is not very far from Jefferson that it does not present any additional…
Friday, May 11, 2012
A look at this weekend's schedule for the 35th annual Essex County Softball Tournament.
The 35th annual Essex County Softball Tournament continues this weekend with the quarterfinal round. Last week, Newark Academy, ranked 15th in the tournament seeding, upset #2 Nutley, sending the defending champions home following a 6-4 loss. Other results last week included: #9 West Orange defeated #8 Bloomfield 8-0 #7 Caldwell defeated #10 Verona 4-2 #6 Montclair defeated #11 Belleville 4-0 #5 Cedar Grove defeated #12 Montclair Kimberley 10-4 #4 West Essex defeated #13 Glen Ridge 3-0 # 3 Mount St. Dominic defeated #14 Columbia High School 8-0 #1 Livingston defeated #16 Newark East Side 13-0 The winners of the first round games will head to the quarterfinals on May 12. The scheduled matchups for that round include: The winners of the …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The discount ends on May 15
Take advantage of lower fees and avoid long lines by purchasing your 2012 Baird ID Badge now! The membership fee through May 15th is $30 per person with a maximum family fee of $120. Beginning Monday, May 16th, the fee will be $35 per person with a maximum family fee of $140. Residents wishing to renew a Village I.D. must provide 2 forms of identification verifying South Orange residency. Acceptable forms of I.D. include a valid driver's license, car registration/insurance and a current utility bill (less than 2 months old). The name of the resident and their current South Orange address must appear on each form of identification. NEW I.D. CARDS ARE NOT NEEDED FOR ALL RESIDENTS IN 2012 ! While residents must renew their membership …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
About 13,000 racers participate in 2012 race.
The many changes to the 2012 New Jersey Marathon including a new starting location and time, did not stop a huge number of runners and spectators from flocking to Oceanport and Long Branch on Sunday. About 13,000 participants enjoyed a perfect day and raced through the streets of several local towns as they raced to a finish on the Promenade in Long Branch. The race's new starting location of Monmouth Park eased parking and some traffic concerns for participants, and a shuttle service to and from the race track helped tired runners and spectators reach their destinations. Jason Page, of Durham, N.C., won the full marathon with a lightning fast time of 2:33:13. He finished first in a group of 2,304 runners. The half marathon, which traveled…
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Come one, come all to learn more about tryouts and the team selection process
The Cougar Soccer Club will hold a parent meeting on Monday, May 7 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the Maplewood Middle School cafeteria. Coaches are invited to come at 7:00 pm. This meeting will educate the parents on the tryout process and goals of the CSC.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
A summer camp aims to teach girls lacrosse and build self-esteem. Scholarships are available.
Getting and keeping kids involved in team sports is a challenge for many parents — and even more so for parents of girls. "Researchers have found that anywhere from 30-70% of kids drop out of sports by the time they are 13 years old, and the number one reason why they quit is that they aren't having any fun," notes Dr. Richard D. Ginsburg, sport psychology consultant. Laura Gump, the co-founder of Sum It Up For Girls Lacrosse — based in Summit, NJ — started the company in 2007 to offer summer camps and clinics that would encourage teamwork and promote positive self-esteem among young girls. Above all, her emphasis is to teach the skills of lacrosse through games and activities designed to remind the girls that sports are supposed to be …
Columbia High School baseball and softball athletes train for season.
The following article appeared in the March, 2012, volume 100, issue 3 edition of The Columbian, the student newspaper of Columbia High School. By David Ferruggiaro - Sports Editor Page Designer – Matthew Michaels, junior In the world of sports, the top athletes always shine when the pressure is greatest. When their teammates rely on these players to step up and make a big play when it counts, they perform at the highest level. Despite differences in sport and position, these athletes all share one thing in common: a dedicated work ethic. The time and effort they put in during the off-season is often overlooked by their in-season performance, however, the off-season workouts and training are what makes them the best. Jimmy Murphy, ’12, is …
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Lauren Melton
6:39 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
I've been a fan since the first day! I was disappointed last night to see that the crowd was sparse at the opening game. It is a fun, inexpensive way to entertain the family. The team really played! They won 9-2 and it looks like a great team. Come on Newark and surrounding areas . . . . . . . . . support your hometown team!!!!!!! more ›