July 11, 2022
2022 GVBL Summer League
As we enter July, the summer basketball league is now in full swing! Make sure to stay up to date with the program and check back here weekly to see if you've been featured!

Be sure to download the GVBL App for schedules, rosters, locations, standings, and more!
Please note that the decision to cancel a game or games is made solely by the GVBL Directors. Look for notifications about cancelled and rescheduled games from Jareth Schmehl, GVBL Summer League Director.
Division Pictures and Standings:
Take a look at our Girls 1-2 Division!
Take a look at our Boys 1-2 Division!
Girls 3-4:
  • Jellyfish (4-1)
  • Clown Fish (3-2)
  • Dolphins (2-3)
  • Otters (2-3)
  • Pelicans (2-3)
  • Sea Turtles (2-3)
Boys 3-4:
  • Seagulls (6-0)
  • Manta Rays (6-1)
  • Pirates (4-2)
  • Slugs (4-2)
  • Manatees (4-2)
  • Guppies (3-3)
  • Ducks (3-4)
  • Piranhas (2-4)
  • Wolverines (2-4)
  • Starfish (1-5)
  • Tornadoes (1-5)
  • Sea Lions (1-5)
Girls 5-6:
  • Water Buffalo (4-1)
  • Snails (2-2)
  • Sharks (2-2)
  • Riptide (2-3)
  • Seals (1-3)
Boys 5-6:
  • Thunder (4-1)
  • Vikings (3-1)
  • Hammerheads (3-1)
  • Barracudas (3-1)
  • Cobras (2-1)
  • Swordfish (2-2)
  • Sea Dogs (1-4)
  • Tsunami (0-3)
  • Lobsters (0-4)
Girls 7-8:
  • Spiders (3-2)
  • Wasps (3-2)
  • Yellow Jackets (2-3)
  • Mosquitos (2-3)
Boys 7-8:
  • Missiles (4-0)
  • Raiders (5-1)
  • Hurricanes (4-1)
  • Alligators (3-1)
  • Sea Wolves (3-3)
  • Marlins (1-3)
  • Captains (1-4)
  • Rapids (1-4)
  • Serpents (0-5)
Boys High School:
  • Killer Whales (4-0)
  • Armada (3-0)
  • Frogs (2-1)
  • Torpedoes (2-1)
  • Kraken (1-3)
  • Sea Hawks (0-3)
  • Tidal Wave (0-4)
Our Social Media
Visit our socials for news, information, cancellations, and more!

Stay connected and keep up to date with all of our programs. See the links along the bottom of this section for our social media pages and website!

Also be sure to check out our new YouTube videos, "What's for Dinner GVBL" and "Do's and Don'ts of Summer League" to the right!
Tonight's Games
Find all of this information and more in our GVBL app!
Boys 5-6
  • Lobsters v. Hammerheads at 5:30pm at GVHS Outdoor Court 1
  • Vikings v. Barracudas at 6:30pm at GVHS Outdoor Court 1

Boys 7-8
  • Marlins v. Missiles at 5:30pm at GVHS Outdoor Court 2
  • Raiders v. Alligators at 6:30pm at GVHS Outdoor Court 2
  • Sea Wolves v. Rapids at 7:30pm at GVHS Outdoor Court 1
  • Captains v. Serpents at 7:30pm at GVHS Outdoor Court 2

Sign Up for Caring Hands this Fall
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 the 2022-23 school year.
Fall Cheer
Flag Football Cheer for Grades K-1

Flag football cheer 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 Flag 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 Gr. 2-6 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;

  • 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
Steps 4 Hope 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 for $25
·    Price increases after July 31st.
·    Virtual participation is $30 until October 9th at midnight
·    Day of registration: $30.
·    T-shirt guaranteed with pre-registration until 9/22/2022.
When and Where?

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

Visit www.Steps4Hope.org for more information.
Community Partnership
Cradles to Crayons Giving Spot Hub
 
Coming soon 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.
 
More Ways to Support GVCO
Do You Match?

Did you know your employer might have a Matching Gifts program?

It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project.
Shop at https://smile.amazon.com/ch/26-1139318 and Amazon donates to Great Valley Community Organization.​
Use code #47309 for GVCO!