My View of Life on the Dock
Lowell Peabody writes-
Joey,
Don’t see this everyday! Oar snaps at the start of the Final of the Masters Dory Race in Gloucester. Apparently race is restarted if something like this happens within the first ten strokes of the race. New oars were brought out and the race went on. Canadiens won this one. You can see the initial crack in the first photo.. — atGloucester Harbor.
The Old Man’s Still Got Some Power I’d Say 
“Roland was a three sport star at Brewster Academy during the 1965-1966 school year excelling in football, basketball and lacrosse. After Brewster Roland would go on to Heidelberg College in Ohio where he played football before becoming a football coach, track coach and athletic director at Gloucester High.”
See full story in Gloucester Times
Robert Roland has been part of athletics in Gloucester for decades and continues on the committee of Renewal Newell Stadium.
Check Out The International Dory Race Website Here
Hey Joey, Corey and I took these this morning from a secret spot. I know there is a lot, we took several hundred and this was the best. I hope you can use some or at least one? Thanks, Violet
Check Out Violet and Corey’s Tour Business Sweet Shots Secret Spots Here
click for the video-
David Ortiz consoles Molina of the Rays after his foul-tip hits him square in the face mask and then motions for the trainer to come help… then later in the game laces a line drive to bring in a run…just before the three hour rain delay.
After some exciting elimination races last week the stage is set for Gloucester to host our Canadian challengers in the 61st annual International Dory Races. This is an exciting week for dory racing enthusiasts, dory committee members, and the general public to witness tradition, skill and athleticism wrapped up in the friendly competition of dory racing between 2 nations. Saturday’s festivities will start with a pancake breakfast at 8AM followed by the dory races at 10AM. Competitors from Nova Scotia , Canada will come to Gloucester to compete in 5 divisions of 2 person team dory racing: Juniors (18 & under), Mixed Doubles, Women, Men Over 40, and Men Open. This is a great family event unique to Gloucester and Lunenburg NS that shouldn’t be missed. The 2013 IDRC Races will be dedicated to 3 members who recently passed away. Robert “Woody” Greeke, Fred Purdy Jr., and George Dearborn were all involved in the IDRC in different ways, but shared a passion for dory rowing that will live on in dory rowers for years to come.
Please find attached a schedule of events for the upcoming week. I hope all of our members and friends will make every effort to attend this week! Those who would like to volunteer to help out Gina Lampasi with the Awards Banquet, please email ginarow@gmail.com .
Anneliese Brosch and her dog in Gloucester Harbor.
Dominic and Anne from Cape Ann SUP are the new sensations in Gloucester Harbor.
Contact Gloucester’s Marcy Plante mplante@manchesterathleticclub.com for more info
Happy Spring Everyone!
The summer months are almost here! And if you haven’t heard, there is a great new summer opportunity for our local athletes! Sports Performance Training Classes are designed for athletes ages 10-18 who are seeking excellence at the next level of performance. This is an intense hour-and-a-half session, meeting up to three times per week. Each session focuses on mastering key athletic movement patterns which will support the development of strength, power, speed, agility and flexibility. Most importantly, these athletes will decrease their risk for injury, and build confidence to meet the demands of their specific sport.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be in the best shape of your life this fall, by training with us this summer!
From what we have seen and heard, there are amazing kids in the local area who are interested and crave this program! With the right instruction, these athletes will step out onto the fields and rinks this fall better than ever before! And with your help, by letting any friends/ kids/ athletes/ coaches, etc. know about this program, we can help develop even stronger athletes!
We hope that you, or someone you know, will take part in this program. If you have any questions, We would love to answer them, as we are extremely excited about what we can do for our aspiring athletes.
Our Personal Best,
Nan & The NSSPI Coaches
For more info or to Register Contact: nangorton@gmail.com
Hi Joey!
I thought I would share some photos from the (always) fabulous Gloucester Gig Rowers 7:30AM row today.
We are based from the Maritime Gloucester and welcome new members of every rowing level.
Check us out at gloucestergigrowers.com.
We hope to see you on the water real soon!
Best-Janet
3 races, winners
Masters over 40 Erik Dombrowski Glenn Harrington
Men’s open
1st heat Joe Cominelli Ray d’Amico
2nd Heat Jimmy Tarantino Tom Jarvis
These two face off Monday night at 6 PM Niles Beach to determine US team for Open category.
Even on a foggy, raining, windy morning on Niles Beach, The Dory races go on. Within an hour, the sun came out and it is turning out to be a beautiful day.
Elimination races to qualify to represent the US against Canada in the International Dory Races will take place this Saturday June 8th, 9:00 AM at Niles Beach in East Gloucester. Racing teams must sign up Friday night 6:00 PM at St. Peter’s Square in Gloucester or email me before the 6:00 PM sign-ups to register (must be a member to compete). We are hoping many teams will compete for the titles of Junior (men 18 and younger), Mixed Doubles (1 man/1 woman), Women (2 women), Masters (men over 40), and Men Open. If you have never seen the dory races, please come down and check it out. The last few years we have had very competitive races and some photo finishes. If you are a former competitor and not racing, we could use some help timing, starting races and coordinating on the beach so please let me know if you can help out.
Best of luck to all competitors!
Erik
By Conor Walsh Correspondent
For Gloucester’s Thom Falzarano, it all started with an idea.
For The Entire Story at The Gloucester Daily Times click here
What a successful season!
The CAYL Adaptive Lacrosse Program is the first of its kind in Massachusetts and is open to all communities. It is designed to provide girls and boys with physical, learning and/or cognitive disabilities the chance to learn the game of lacrosse in an appropriate environment. The program is open to participants ages 8-14. This program offers a way for kids with physical and developmental disabilities to enjoy the sport in a non-competitive and adaptive environment. Coaches and organizational participants will emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and skills development on an age and ability appropriate basis.
The program is structured to have middle and high school lacrosse players from local communities teamed as a “buddy” or “mentor” for each adaptive participant. These buddy coaches assist in adapting the skills and teaching methods to the needs of each participant’s ability and specific requirements. Equipment and rules are modified as necessary to meet participant’s needs while maintaining the overall fundamental lacrosse team experience.
Good Morning Gloucester 