GVBL Summer League 1st/2nd Grade Division

June 16, 2022

2022 GVBL Summer League Tonight

1st/2nd grade Clinics Begin at the Phelps School this Evening

Thank you all for participating in the 2022 GVBL Summer League. Since its inception in 2001, GVBL has been involved with successfully teaching basketball to the youngsters here in our community. It is being done by a great number of volunteers each and every year. As we mentioned at the skills assessment sessions, GVBL is going back to holding clinics for the first two sessions of the 1st/2nd grade summer league. Many of the kids have never played before and some have limited experience. We will be having the 1st/2nd grade teams get together tonight on at the Phelps School Athletic Center. Please check the schedule on the GVBL app to see when your team is scheduled to play.

We have found these clinic sessions are the best way to begin the summer league season. We will try to get all the kids initially comfortable and go over some of the basic basketball fundamentals in preparation for these young players to have fun and learn how to play basketball.

Coaches will meet with their teams and hand out jerseys early in the session. Players should wear shorts and sneakers; basketball equipment will be supplied. We will spend the first two sessions of the season in a clinic style with multiple teams involved learning some basic fundamentals. After the first two clinic sessions we will be following the game schedule outlined on the GVBL app.

Looking forward to this evening and another successful GVBL Summer League season.

Thanks

Gary Taiariol, GVBL Director

Jareth Schmehl, GVBL Summer League Coordinator

Keith Walsh, GVCO

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Caring Hands is a student-led volunteer group that supports the community through various activities. Students in grades 7-12 and their parents can sign up for the Constant Contact Caring Hands News distribution list for 2022-23. Read more about other Caring Hands events.

Summer Conditioning & Fall Cheer

Conditioning Choreography Clinics

The summer conditioning choreography clinics are for all athletes who are interested in training and enhancing their strength in anticipation of the fall sports season. These clinics are not inclusive of only cheerleaders, but for all boys and girls who want to get back outside and work out with other athletes. There will be a focus on exercises and drills for strengthening muscles used for cheer, but also benefits all athletes.

The clinics will be held on Thursday evenings and Sunday early afternoons in June and July 2022. The location will be within Great Valley School District.

Registration is open.

Flag Football Cheer for Grades K-1

Flag football cheerleading is an introduction to GVCO cheer. Athletes will learn cheers, dance and jumps and cheer during the flag football games and perform at half time. Each week, there will be a one hour practice at a location within the Great Valley School District.

The season starts in early August and goes until the last flag football game of the season. Games are typically held on Sunday mornings GVCO, 51 N. Bacton Hill Rd., Malvern.

Registration for Fall Cheer is open. Questions can be sent to Cheer@GVCO.org

Fall Cheer for Grades 2-6

The Junior Patriots Cheer Program for grades 2-6 combines sideline cheer for football and basketball with competitive cheer where the athletes will compete in competitions in the local area. The athletes will spend time on the fundamentals of stunting, learn a competition routine, condition, work on tumbling and learn cheers for football and basketball.

Each week, there will be a two hour and a half long practices at a location within the Great Valley School District between August and early November. The season starts in early August. The athletes will cheer at home tackle football games during the fall, which are typically held on Sunday mornings through the last weekend of October. There will be approximately two competitions during the fall on the weekend.

Once football games and competitions are over, the athletes drop to one practice a week to continue to work on stunting and learn basketball cheers. They will cheer at GVBL tournament team games. During basketball season, the schedule is significantly reduced to allow for the cheerleaders to also play for GVBL or other winter sports. The cheer season will wrap up in February.

Registration for Fall Cheer is open. Questions can be sent to Cheer@GVCO.org

Fall Flag & Tackle Football

K-1 Flag Football

Registration is open for K-1 Flag Football. Our K-1 Flag Football program is open to all students in and around the Great Valley School District. Students from all schools are welcome.

This league is run internally with all GVFL flag teams playing each other. The season begins in mid-September and lasts until early November. Games are one hour long and will be played on Saturday mornings at GVCO, 51 N. Bacton Hill Rd., Malvern.

Fall Tackle Football

Registration is open for Fall 2022 Tackle Football for Grades 2-6.

The Great Valley Junior Patriots is an instructional youth football program for kids within the Great Valley School District and surrounding communities in grades 2-6.

The Junior Patriots will provide all tackle players a helmet, chin strap, shoulder pads, and practice jersey for use during the season. These items must be returned at the close of the season. This year, registration costs also include a required personalized game-day jersey and game-day pants - includes padding. Players will own/keep these items at the end of the season and can reuse for future seasons, if they choose. Equipment hand-out and uniform sizing dates will be communicated by your head coach.

High School Internships

High School Interns

Fall 2022 - Spring 2023

GVCO is looking for several high school juniors or seniors to assist with programming and administrative responsibilities during the 22-23 school year. Hours would be 2 to 5 hours per week between 3pm-5pm Mondays through Fridays.

GVCO will work with you to create flexible scheduling around academic and extracurricular responsibilities. Compensation is $10 per hour. If interested, please complete the GVCO Internship Interest Form.

Community Yard Sale

GVCO Community Yard Sale

Save the Date:

September 10th, 2022 9AM-2PM

GVCO Community Center;

51 N.Bacton Hill Rd, Malvern

Yard spots for rental
Food, drink and activities
Sponsorship and vendor opportunities available
No rain date - sign-ups will be refunded

Steps4Hope

2022 Steps4Hope 5k Run/1 Mile Walk

Great Valley High School on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at 9:00AM

Proceeds from the race will help us continue to assist essential local programs, awareness and educational events, grief support and provide much needed resources for those in early recovery. Steps4Hope is committed to raise awareness, end the stigma associated with the disease of addiction, and save lives.

Registration:

· Register online now

· Registration fee is $20 for the walk or run until June 30th at midnight

· Price increases to $25 on July 1st.

· Virtual participation is $30 until October 9th at midnight

· Day of registration: $30.

· T-shirt guaranteed with pre-registration until 9/22/2022.

www.Steps4Hope.org

Community Partnership

Cradles to Crayons

Giving Spot Hub

Later this Spring, a Cradles to Crayons Giving Spot Hub is coming to GVCO.

Cradles 2 Crayons Philadelphia supports people facing clothing insecurity in the Philadelphia region including Malvern and Chester County. The hub will be a convenient year round location for donations and a focal point for the annual Caring Hands collection drive this Fall. We are looking forward an even greater partnership with this wonderful organization.