Category: Gloucester Sports

Not Without Heart and Soul

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The GHS Girls Basketball team season came to an end with loss to Danvers in the 1st round of the playoff’s.  These young ladies play the entire season with their HEARTS & SOULS.

15 Days Til The 2013 GMG/ Farm Bar and Grille Bikini Speedo Dodgeball at Spindrift!

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Ryan Cox (AKA Mr Bentley) from Last Year’s Farm Squad Ass With Class Getting Lean For This Year’s Tourney!

Free Entry for Gloucester Fool’s Dual Road Races

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hey Joey –
We’re gearing up for our Fool’s Dual Road Races in Gloucester on April 7, 2013.
The response has been great and registrations are pouring in.
We jumped at the chance to support the Gloucester Police and their Fitness Challenge.
Participating GPD staff earn a free entry into the race AND we are sponsoring their weight loss as well.
We’re now recruiting volunteers to help support the runners. Any chance you could help spread the word?

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the YuKanRun.com Road Races. 

Today, we are offering a FREE race entry to reward the folks that jump in and help out.

Volunteer and earn a FREE entry for your favorite runner.
There’s no better way to support your friends and family!

Don’t miss your chance!
Free entries for volunteers are available for a limited-time on a first come, first served basis.
Visit YuKanRun.com and complete your entry form today!

It’s so easy for volunteers to get involved and get in on the action.
Whether sharing a smile at the registration table, handing water to grateful and thirsty runners
or presenting awards at the finish, there’s so many ways to help.
Thanks so much for your help. This is going to be great!
– Rich

YuKan Sports, LLC | P.O. Box 780 | Rockport | MA | 01966

Dylan Maki starts in Exhibition game against the Red Sox

Posted on by David B. Cox

Congratulations to Northeastern University Baseball Captain Dylan Maki former GHS Student Athlete for his performance in an outing, pitching against the Boston Red Sox last week.  (story in Gloucester Daily Times)

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This photo was taken during the playoff game his senior year at Gloucester High School in which he threw 173 pitches to defeat St John’s Prep.

Going On Right Now-Johnny O’Hara is Competing in the World Stand-Up Paddleboard Championships in Peru Watch It Live

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Don’t know if you’re interested in posting this on the blog…Johnny O’Hara is competing in the world stand-up paddleboard championships in Peru right now.

Check out Cape Ann Y member John O’ Hara competing in the world paddleboard championships in Peru today at noon! He’ll be wearing bib #18.
http://irishsupteam.com/live-show/

Click to watch these guys digging that water, sick!

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Chris Erbland
Membership Director
Cape Ann YMCA

Big Mike’s Bikes Getting Bigger New Shop In The Works!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Hey Joey!
Good news! After months of cramped quarters overstuffed with bikes, we moved into the space directly next door that was Miguel’s and before that, Enterprise Car Rental. So our address and everything is staying the same. How easy is that? We’re going to have 3 times our original space. Now we’ll have far more space for used bikes on display, and we can carry a more varied range of accessories and even basic bicycle repair classes. We’re also going to start stocking used sporting goods like ice skates, roller skates, hiking backpacks, etc – why go all the way to Wenham or even Reading for a pair of used ice skates? Ain’t nobody got time for that.
Here’s some pictures of the space coming together.
Look at all this empty space! I could’ve set up a roller rink.
Here’s the new repair station. Now we can double our output.

We have a lot of stuff to put away, but we’re open in the new spot on Tuesday!
Thanks!
Kathleen
Big Mike’s Bikes
http://www.bigmikesbikes.org

Meet The Trainer: Peg Harmony

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

If you would like to train with Peg her contact info is below. For more information about joining the Manchester Athletic Club and training with Peg call 978-526-8900.

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Name:

Peg Harmony  pharmony@manchesterathleticclub.com

Area of training expertise:

Functional Training

Why workout?:

To feel better about yourself both physically AND mentally.  To help you deal with and relieve stress whether it be personal or work related.

Favorite exercise:

Kettlebell Swings

Favorite easy to cook recipe:

Broiled scallops with sweet lime sauce 

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Serves 4

Ingredients

    4 tablespoons honey
    2 tablespoons lime juice
    1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
    1 pound bay or sea scallops, rinsed and patted dry
    2 teaspoons grated lime peel
    1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Directions

Preheat the broiler. Position the rack 4 inches from the heat source. Cover a broiler pan or cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Spray generously with cooking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice and oil. Add the scallops and toss gently to coat with the honey mixture.

Arrange the scallops in a single layer on the prepared broiler pan or baking sheet. Broil until opaque throughout when tested with a tip of a knife, about 5 minutes. Turn the scallops over and broil for another minute.

Divide the scallops onto 4 warmed plates. Pour any juices from the broiler pan or baking sheet over the scallops. Sprinkle with grated lime peel and serve with a lime wedge.

2013 GMG/ Farm Bar and Grill Bikini Speedo Dodgeball Tournament Teams- It’s Comin Baby! March 16th

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

BAC in Black
Ass With Class
Red, White and Blueballs
Formerly American Bacon
Canadian Bacon
Blinded By The White
Muff Riders
Speedo Cops: The Long $#@! of the Law
Power Snatch
Pistol Whip
Mamie’s Dodgefathers
The Rough Putters
Jungle Fever
Krazy Ivan’s
BAC in Action
Great Balls For Hire
The Dirty Luchadors
Scared Hitless
Dont Neglect the Balls
Swiss Farmy Knives
Barely Legal

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Gary’s Chocolate Drizzle Bourbon Pecan Pie At Stones Pub Went Right To My Hips Yesterday

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

So I figured I’d get to the gym. 

Do you see yourself as one of these types?

I saw a couple of glimpses of me at the gym in there and I’m not proud.

Meet the Trainer: Mary Grazen-Browne

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

If you would like to train with Mary Grazen-Browne her contact info is below. For more information about joining the Manchester Athletic Club and training with Mary Grazen-Browne call 978-526-8900.

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Name:

Mary Grazen-Browne MEd. RHNP      mgrazenbrowne@manchesterathleticclub.com

Area of training expertise: 

Background as a Physical Education and Health Teacher in Gloucester and Manchester Public/Private Schools.  Expertise, Registered Nutritionist, certified Wellness coach, Pre-diabetic/Diabetic Educator  assisting individuals in prevention of age related disease through healthy lifestyle choices.

Why opt for a healthier lifestye? 

Lifestyle is a combination of eating whole balanced foods, exercising and stress reduction.  Understanding and keeping these in balance will prevent disease, increase your energy, help reduce or eliminate medications and more, as well as give you a greater quality of life!

Favorite exercise:

I love to exercise- mostly outdoors in activites that I enjoy- biking, walking, kayaking.  When the outdoors isn’t available I like Zumba, Group Fitness class, yoga.  I practice eating well , avoiding sugar and processed white flour, indulging once in a while- all in moderation.

Favorite easy to cook recipe:

I like to keep it simple, with an occasional all out complicated recipe. 

Here are some of favorite staple ‘go to’ recipes which really don’t need any directions to follow. 

Eggs whites plus one whole egg ,fresh/ frozen organic broccoli and onions,tomato for breakfast

lunch organic black bean soup or homemade chicken sausage/lentil/kale soup,  (sautee in EVOO, cut up mild/or spicy chicken sausage and chopped onion,  add organic low salt chicken broth, cup of lentils, torn up kale pieces  simmer about 30-40 minutes) 

dinner stir fried green veggies(broccoli, asparagus, beans etc), onions,celery, garlic, chicken breast and hoisin sauce-

Community Stuff 2/17/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

TaiChi At The Rocky Neck Cultural Center

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WHAT IT IS:        A soft, flowing, meditative Martial Art form

WHERE:        The Cultural Center, Rocky Neck – 60 Wonson St., Gloucester

DATES:               Every Sunday morning, beginning March 10 – May 26
 
TIMES:                Class would begin at 10 am, and end at 11 am. As students want more practice time, and new students join, we will offer practice from 9:30 to 10 am.

COST:         $10 per person, per class

SIGN UP:        Sign up by emailing Betty: 18730@comcast.net
We can accommodate 15 people. You will be notified if you are among the 15 or on a waiting list.

Certified Instructors: Betty Pijut and Taunyee Robbins

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Sargent House Museum is looking for volunteer readers for its annual “Judith Speaks” program to be held in May.  All ages are encouraged to apply. 

“Judith Speaks” brings alive the words of Gloucester native, Judith Sargent Murray, one of the nation’s first feminists.  As a letter-writer, essayist, poet, novelist and playwright, Judith Sargent Murray wrote tirelessly on behalf of women’s right to an equal education, an equal place in marriage, and a voice in the new republic.  The writings she left behind are inspiring, poignant, wry and funny. 

To volunteer or to learn more, contact Daniel Sargent Weir at dsweir@live.com

MyZone Fitness Challenge- Muffy Pulls Ahead With Another Psycho 2 Hour Session

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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I pulled within 4 MEPs of her yesterday but when I got to The Manchester Athletic Club she had just finished a 2 Hour session in which she amassed a 300 point lead over me before I cut that lead in half.

She’s a beast. But I’m more consistent.  We will see who out perseveres who by the end of the month.

I will say this- there is without question a fire that burns with this whole MZone thing and it’s because of the accountability in the reporting of my workouts.  I don’t  take breaks when I’m working out because I know that it will affect my score.  It pushes you to keep on pushing throughout the entire workout.

It’s Muffy vs your boy Joey C- who ya got?

BOSTON DERBY DAMES 2013 SEASON OPENER MARCH 16

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BOSTON DERBY DAMES 2013 SEASON OPENER MARCH 16

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Get ready for another year of exciting flat-track action! The Boston Derby Dames, Massachusetts’s premier WFTDA-sanctioned roller derby league, launches its 8th season of roller derby with a season opener on March 16, 2013 at Shriners Auditorium, 99 Fordham Rd in Wilmington, MA. The doors for this double header open at 4PM with Boston’s B Party taking the track at 5PM to face off against the Montréal Sexpos. And at 7PM, watch Boston’s internationally-ranked travel team The Boston Massacre take on Montréal’s New Skids on the Block. $16/$12 ages 6-13. For tickets and more info visit bostonderbydames.com.

Big Mike’s Bikes Water Bottles- Finally!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Big Mike’s Bike’s writes-

Hey, Joey!
I wanted to let your readers know we finally got a shipment of Big Mike’s Bikes water bottles in! A lot of people asked for them last season, but we were so busy with tune-ups and service we didn’t get to ordering them until after the holidays. They are BPA free, are made and printed in the USA, and have a nifty little rubber gasket and spout so you don’t have to gnaw on plastic to get them open. They’re $3.99 here at the shop at 50 Maplewood Ave. Right now we’re on winter hours, so Tue-Thu 10-6 and Fri-Sat 10-3, but we’ll be back to 7 full days a week when the weather gets nice.

Thanks!
KT
Big Mike’s Bikes
978-222-3737
http://www.bigmikesbikes.org

Pedal To End Cancer March 3, 2013 At The MAC

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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On March 3, 2013, we will be joining over 85 clubs across New England hosting the American Cancer Society’s 9th annual Pedal to End Cancer event. In the last eight years, Pedal to End Cancer has raised over $2.2 million to benefit the American Cancer Society’s programs of cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

I hope that you will support our effort with a donation – making a financial contribution, or an in-kind donation of a product or service that we can either use in our raffle, award to one of our top fundraisers, or simply distribute to all of our participants.

Approximately 60 people are registered to participate at our club location. Every participant has his/her own reason for joining us as we pedal towards a world with more birthdays. Some have watched a love one battle the disease, while others have struggled with it themselves. Whatever their reason for participating, each is working to raise funds for a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

We want to show our support to those who work tirelessly to raise the funds that are vital to a mission that is important to all of us. The American Cancer Society is fighting to save more birthdays but they can’t do it alone. I do hope you’ll consider sponsoring our event and helping us in the fight against cancer!

Sincerely,

Lindsay Mzaouakk

Group Fitness Director and Volunteer Club Manager, American Cancer Society Pedal to End Cancer

Manchester Athletic Club

(978) 526-8900 Ext. 358

(978) 525-6140 Fax

www.manchesterathleticclub.com

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