Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The event is the first interscholastic competition created specifically for special education student-athletes in the Bay Area.
Special education student-athletes from Dougherty Valley High and a number of local schools traveled to Acalanes High School in Lafayette Tuesday to compete in the Bay Area Games, the first interscholastic competition created specifically for special education student-athletes in the Bay Area. In total, 330 students, representing San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda and Contra Costa counties competed in three different track and field disciplines. The events began at 10 a.m. with opening ceremonies, featuring a performance by the Meher Children’s School Chorus, a parade of athletes with representation from each of the 21 schools, and the running of the Flame of Hope by law enforcement and Special Olympics athletes. “Today was a great day for …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
The world-famous basketball tricksters will be at 24 Hour Fitness on June 29.
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will be teaching some of their basketball tricks to San Ramon kids at 24 Hour Fitness on June 29. It's part of the Globetrotters summer 24 Hour Fitness Tour. The basetball entertainers are going to 40 different 24 Hour Fitness locations across the United States. The skills clinic is designed to take fans ages six to 14 behind the curtain to see the magic behind the Globetrotters’ electrifying basketball skills and tricks, participants will also learn about the importance of staying active and eating healthy. The clinic will be conducted by current Globetrotter players and there will be two, three-hour clinics in San Ramon. The first goes from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and the second will begin at 2 p.m. …
Friday, April 27, 2012
Monte Vista has one of its own at the helm of the Golden State Warriors as alum Bob Myers was recently appointed GM of the NBA team.
Bob Myers, who graduated from Monte Vista High School in 1993, is now the main man for the Golden State Warriors. After spending the last year as the assistant general manager (he joined the organization in April, 2011) for the Oakland-based team, Co-Executive Chairman & CEO Joe Lacob has named the 37-year-old its new general manager. Warriors.com, April 24: “We’re extremely pleased to announce Bob’s promotion as we conclude the 2011-12 season,” said Lacob. “We are confident that he is the right person to guide our Basketball Operations Department into the long-term future and, similarly, through a very important time for this franchise as we begin to prepare for next season. As we acknowledged a year ago, we think his potential as a young…
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
A NY Times article explores the era of the $250 baseball bat
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Tuesday, April 24
Have you bought a baseball glove for your Little Leaguer lately? Did you pay more than $100 for it? How about a $250 bat? A New York Times story headlined "Big Price Tags Attached to Even the Littlest Leagues," looks at the big business of equipping youngsters for participation in youth baseball and softball leagues, quoting those costs and more. "A batting helmet protects tiny heads for $39.99," the Times reports. "A pair of Nike Jordan Black Cat cleats will make your child fast and fashionable at $51.99 until he or she outgrows them." So what do you think? Has the cost of bats and gloves taken our kids too far from the simpler days of sandlot and playground ballgames? Or have you had better luck finding more modestly-priced equipment for…
Monday, April 23, 2012
Cal and Stanford women's soccer teams played an exhibition game at Dougherty Valley High on Saturday to support a 10-year-old San Ramon girl who has been diagnosed with cancer.
"Today we're out here for Breezy." That's what one Cal women's soccer player said, but it might as well of come from any of the 3,500 people that were at Dougherty Valley High on Saturday. Last fall, Brianne "Breezy" Bochenek was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. To show their support for Breezy and to raise funds for other children battling Osteosarcoma, friends of the Bochenek family organized a chaity soccer game between Cal and Stanford in San Ramon. Event organizers estimated more than 15 local soccer clubs attended the event and it raised more than $8,000. You can read a full story on the event here. ------ Follow San Ramon Patch on: Facebook — facebook.com/SanRamonPatch Twitter — twitter.com/SanRamonPatch You can …
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
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Thousands came out to Dougherty Valley High on Saturday to watch two great college soccer programs and to show support for kids battling cancer. The event was organized by friends of the Bochenek family, whose 10-year-old daughter Brianne (who goes by "Breezy") was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma last fall. Stanford beat Cal 1-0 in the exhibition game, but more importantly the event raised more than $8,000 for kids battling Osteosarcoma. You can read more about the event here.
Event organizers estimated about 3,500 people attended and more than $8,000 was raised for families affected by Osteosarcoma.
There was a soccer game Saturday afternoon at Dougherty Valley High. Stanford and Cal's women's soccer teams competed hard. The Cardinal nicked a goal and thousands of fans were entertained. But what made the warm spring day in San Ramon special was the community and it's support for three kids who are facing a difficult opponent — cancer. The exhibition soccer game was the highlight of an all-day event at Dougherty Valley to raise money for kids with Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. The event was organized by friends of the Bochenek family, whose 10-year-old daughter Brianne (who goes by "Breezy") was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma last fall. Since, she has gone through chemotherapy cycles and had her left leg amputated in her fight to …
More than 1,000 participate in a variety of runs on Mount Diablo
More than 1,000 runners hit the trails on Mount Diablo on Saturday morning, participating in one of four different races on the state park's trails. Entrants in the 5k, 10k and half marathon races all started and finished at Castle Rock Park on the mountain's Walnut Creek side. The hearty participants in the 50k (31 mile) race began their trek at Round Valley on the mountain's eastern slopes. They finished at Castle Rock Park. The event raised money for Save Mount Diablo. Officials at the organization say the races also help raise awareness of the mountain and its scenic beauty. More information on the race, including results, can be found on the group's website. Saturday's race was held in sunny, 80-degree weather. It was in contrast to …
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
The charity game will take place at Dougherty Valley High School on April 21. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m.
The University of California and Stanford are heated rivals in women's soccer, but later this month the two teams will come together in San Ramon for a cause more important than wins or losses. The two elite women's soccer college programs will play an exhibition game at Dougherty Valley High on April 21 at 5 p.m. Proceeds from the game will go to the family of 10-year-old Brianne “Breezy” Bochenek and other children who have been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. Bochenek, who was a competitive soccer player, was diagnosed with the cancer last fall and has since aggressively fought the cancer, with chemotherapy and support from family and the San Ramon community. In January, Bochenek had her left leg amputated. "Well, I …
Thursday, April 5, 2012
The Major League Baseball season officially kicks off today. Honor your favorite team by voting in our poll and explaining your pick in the comments.
The Major League Baseball season officially opens today. What better way to lead it off than with a friendly fan poll on Patch? If you want to attend the home openers, the A's play the Mariners Friday night at 7:05 p.m., while the Giants take on the Pirates April 13 at 1:30 p.m. We'd also love to see any photos you have showing your team spirit. (A little face paint wouldn't hurt either.) Click the green "add" button to post them here. Explain your vote in the comments below. Friendly heckling allowed. For a Giants schedule, click here. For the A's, click here. Both schedules are attached as PDFs. You can also download schedules directly into your online calendar program from the team websites. Play ball!
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5:18 pm on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Thank you, George - very informative and inspiring post. more ›