Section: Croton-on-Hudson Sports & Recreation
December 13, 2007
Ex-Croton Local Boy Makes Good—25 Years Later
Crotonblog has a confession to make. While we were busy covering the chemical additives controversy, we neglected to bring readers a pleasant little success story about a local individual. That story concerns Montrose resident Jeff Scott, who placed second in an Olympic weightlifting competition at the Lost Battalion Hall in Rego Park, Queens, on November 10 and 11. Memorializing an incident from the First World War, the Lost Battalion Hall is also home to a team that won the Olympic Weightlifting team title that same weekend.
The competition, the American Masters Olympic Weightlifting Championships, brought 134 weightlifters from all parts of the country to Rego Park to compete for titles and awards. “Masters” are lifters over 35 years of age who compete in groups delineated by age and the competitor’s body weight. Classical Olympic weightlifting events, in which an athlete raises a barbell from the floor to over his head, should not be confused with power lifting events, in which movements are shorter, the weights are even heavier, and success is achieved mostly by sheer brute strength.
Jeff Scott executes the snatch smoothly, lifting 93 kilograms (205 pounds).
In Olympic weightlifting, two events, or lifts, comprise the sport. One is the snatch in which competitors must lift the barbell over their heads from the floor in one continuous movement. The other is the clean and jerk in which competitors first “clean” the barbell from the floor to an intermediate position, “racking” the bar in a front squat, then standing up, and finally “jerking” the barbell to a position above their head. In both events, for a successful lift, competitors must hold the bar steady above their heads, with arms and legs straight and motionless.
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October 28, 2007
Video: Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger 10k Race
Run on a beautiful October day with sunny skies and temps in the mid-seventies, the Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger 10k race started in front of the Croton Harmon High School and finished in the same spot only 33 minutes later for winner Conor McGee of Woodside, New York.
The following video includes the 10k race start and action at the finish line for every runner that crossed in less than 70 minutes time.
View the official race results from the Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger, held on October 21, 2007, in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.
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August 30, 2007
It's Time to Gear Up for the Chapin 'Run Against Hunger'
Limited edition iris print by Jerry Pinkney.
The 27th Annual Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger is set for Sunday, October 21, 2007, at 12:00 PM. The event seeks to focus attention on hunger and poverty issues and raise money for hunger relief both locally and overseas with a competitive 10K race and a community oriented “Fun Run” for children and families. Additionally, as a special treat, New York City Marathon winners Tegla Loroupe and Paul Tergat will be in attendance this year.
For more information about the upcoming race, please call Walt or Shirley Gillis at 914-271-5309 or visit the Run Against Hunger website. Race registrations and donations can be sent in advance to:
The Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger
17 Old Post Road South
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
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July 19, 2007
Top 25 Summer Vacation Spots in North America (Outside Croton...)
Flying through the air on zip lines is one of Park City Mountain Resort’s thrills—no wings necessary. Photo: Concierge.com, “Step Into Summer: North America Travel Guide.”
Still thinking about where to go for a summer getaway or vacation? Check out a photo slideshow of some of North America’s best places to soak in the sun (and yes, New York City is included!) from travel website Concierge.com. They say, “Most of us have a laundry list of countries we’d like to visit, but sometimes we forget about all the miraculous places right outside our own doorsteps. There are probably thousands of worthwhile destinations in the U.S. and Canada you haven’t experienced—and what better time to do some than summer, when the days are long and the light is as bright as the locals’ dispositions.”
Crotonblog’s pick… Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. What’s yours?
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July 17, 2007
Aspiring Sand Castle Builders... Please Report to Croton's Silver Lake Park
Set for Tuesday, July 17, 2007 is the annual Silver Lake “Sand Castle Building Contest,” sponsored by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Department of Parks and Recreation.
Beginning at 11:00 AM, participants can start building their sand castle entries and continue until 5:00 PM—when judging begins. The panel of judges will award medals to first, second and third place winners in four age categories: 5 years and under, 6 to 10 years, 11 to 15 years, and 16 and up. Sand castle builders can work alone or together as a group.
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June 29, 2007
New Public Skate Park Opens in Rye
While the sold-off remnants of SK8 Croton rot away next to a big pile of mulch in Croton’s Municipal Place gateway, the town of Rye and Westchester County are set celebrate the grand-opening of a new skate park.
On Monday, July 2, 2007 at 6:00 PM, dozens of area children will show off their ollies, railstands and other tricks when they try out the newest Westchester Legacy project—the all-new Skate Park—as part of the grand opening celebration, at Rye Recreation Park in Rye (download the event flyer). County Legislator Judy Myers and County Parks Commissioner Joseph Stout will represent County Executive Andy Spano, joining Rye City Mayor Steven Otis and other officials and guests.
The Skate Park, which will be operated by the City of Rye Recreation Department and open to all Westchester residents, was partially funded by the Legacy program, which was created by Spano in 2001 to protect and preserve open space while enhancing opportunities for active recreation. The project also received city funding and support from the Friends of Rye Recreation Skate Park.
“It is wonderful to see how well received our Legacy baseball and soccer fields have been throughout the county. Skate Park represents an exciting, new and appropriate direction for Legacy funding, as it furthers our mission to promote fitness, especially in our young people,” Spano said.
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June 23, 2007
Free Fishing Days this Weekend in Croton
Fishing remider. New York State has declared the weekend of June 23 and 24, 2007, a “Free Fishing Days” weekend. Therefore, access to parks and conservation areas in Croton-on-Hudson cannot be denied to persons who desire to fish.
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June 1, 2007
12th Annual 'Fat Tire Festival' set to Roll on June 10
A “poker” bike rally, bike limbo kids’ races, guided trail rides, raffles, live DJ music will highlight the 12th annual Fat Tire Festival on Sunday, June 10, 2007, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill, New York.
The outdoor event is presented by Westchester County Parks and Westchester Mountain Biking Association (WMBA)—a mountain biking advocacy group dedicated to promoting the use of mountain bikes on trails in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. All proceeds from the day’s events will benefit the Friends of Westchester County Parks, Inc., a not-for-profit agency that supports Westchester’s parks, promotes their value to the economic, social and aesthetic vitality of the community, and stimulates public participation, interest and support in their preservation.
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May 26, 2007
Check the Croton Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser on June 8
Save the date to come on down to The Grandstand, located at 197 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, for the 2nd Annual Fundraiser to benefit Croton Youth Lacrosse for 3rd to 6th grade children on Friday, June 8, 2007 beginning at 7:45 PM. Admission to the event is $45 per person, paid at the door, and includes an open bar, dinner, and raffle tickets. Also, Croton Youth Lacrosse sportswear will be available for purchase.
So, throw on your old jeans and come on down for a casual night of fun. Once there, you can shoot some pool, play shuffleboard and listen to some good tunes—all in support of this fantastic sport for Croton’s youngsters. For more information, to help out or make a raffle donation please call 914-827-5055 or email LWend1@hotmail.com.
Fundraising supports insurance, equipment, training, etc. Croton Youth Lacrosse, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation and a member of the Hudson Valley Lacrosse Chapter of U.S. Lacrosse. Donations are tax-exempt.
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May 1, 2007
Make Some Healthy Strides at Upcoming River Walk Challenge
Facing to the northwest across the Hudson River from Half Moon Bay
The office of Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano has issued county residents and Crotonites alike a challenge: participate in the “Community Health Challenge” program. Locally, having been dubbed the “River Walk Challenge,” Croton will hold its outdoor event on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at 1:00 PM. Residents and friends are invited to join village officials, staff and committee members at the Half Moon Bay Marina parking area for the start of the a two-mile walk. For more information, please call the village offices at 914-271-4781.
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March 28, 2007
Team Croton Hoops Raises $800.00 for Malaria Prevention
Tom Moore Sr. reports that the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) recently raised $800.00 dollars for the “Nothing But Nets” program—a global campaign to save lives by preventing malaria, a leading killer of children in Africa—from the Croton Basketball community (team name: Croton Hoops).
Mr. Moore explains that “The initial outreach for ‘Nothing But Nets’ was accomplished through an article written by Sports Illustrated columnist Rick Reilly that was published on May 5, 2006.” He adds, “So far the entire campaign has raised $1.2 million—with more than 120,000 bed nets having already been delivered to Nigeria.” The outreach message calls on those who had “ever cut down a net, jumped over a net, watched the New Jersey Nets, worn a hair net, surfed the net, or thought of Angelina Jolie in fishnets to donate $10.00 to purchase insecticide-treated nets,” according to Moore.
For more information on the “Nothing But Nets” campaign, please visit www.nothingbutnets.net. To make a direct donation to Team Croton Hoops, click here.
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February 20, 2007
Croton Tigers Play Lincoln Hall in Sectional Basketball Tournie Wednesday
The Croton-Harmon Tigers Boys Varsity Basketball Team (14-6) is set to square off against Lincoln Hall (12-8) in a second round bout in the Section 1 Class B Playoffs. The Tigers got a bye to the second round while Lincoln Hall arrives after beating Bronxville by 71 to 52. The game will be played at Croton Harmon High School on Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 7:00 PM. To see the Section 1 High School Championship Brackets, click here.
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