December 9, 2019
Don't forget to Shop for GVCO!
With the holidays upon us, just a quick reminder that you can donate to GVCO through your shopping on Amazon.

Just go to Amazon Smile and search GVCO in the Charity List to add us as your favorite charity! And then shop as you would normally.
GET THE GVBL APP TODAY!
It's easy to download and easy to use!

GVBL Schedules are posted on the website and on the new GVBL app!

GVBL is excited to announce that we now have our own App! Available and free to download on both the Apple App and Android Google Play stores.

GVBL intends to use this app as a way to efficiently communicate throughout the GVBL season with divisions, rosters, standings and even the playoff bracket!!

"Follow" your favorite team(s) by entering your cell phone number or email address for instant alerts and updates when scores are posted and when the next game is scheduled.

See schedules at News/Updates
GVBL REC LEAGUES
GVBL REC LEAGUE

Watch for Inclement Weather Updates on GVBL News/Updates.

GVBL Inclement Weather Policy and Schedules can be found at News/Updates :
Ivy Experience GVBL HS Division - Starts this week!
The Ivy Experience HS League season is off to a great start with 120+ boys in grades 9th-12th participating!

Look for roster and schedule updates on the GVCO Basketball News/Updates
Junior Hoopsters - Winter Season 1
14th Season of Junior Hoopsters is on!

Winter Season 1: 12/2/2019-1/21/2020
Winter Season 2: 1/27/2020-3/2/2020
Sessions:
  • Monday afternoons 1:00-2:15pm
  • Wednesday afternoons 1:00-2:15pm

All sessions will be offered at the GVBL Center.
For questions, please contact Steven Wei, Asst Program Director at  steven.wei@gvco.or g
GVBL Tournament Teams
4th Grade Boys - GREAT VALLEY REBELS
The Rebels will compete in the Malvern League this season.
4th Grade Girls - DIAMONDS
The team will focus on practicing and skills in the coming weeks.
5th Grade Boys - RAIDERS ~ KNIGHTS ~ DRAGONS
The Raiders and Knights will compete in the ICBA League and the Dragons will compete in the Malvern League.
5th Grade Girls - STORM
  The Storm began their Malvern league games this past weekend.  


6th Grade Boys - 2026ers
The 26ers played in their 2nd tournament this winter, competing in the ICBA King of the Court Tournament in King of Prussia. Three exciting games ensued, with the 26ers winning two. The only loss occurring with a last second play working against Great Valley and giving the opposition the win.
Going 2-1 was good enough to come in 1st place in the pool play and advances the 26ers to the Championship game next Sunday. Let's bring home the victory!

6th Grade Girls - LIGHTNING
The Lightning held their own against two very tough teams this weekend, ending with two stinging losses. They have a chance to improve their record with two more ICBA games and one Malvern League game coming up this weekend. The team is also participating in the Twin Valley Tournament coming up in two weeks.
7th Grade Boys - PATRIOTS 2025
Both the GV White and Blue Teams won their first Malvern League games on Sunday. The GV White Team defeated Aston 19-16. They hustled, played good defense and rebounded well. The GV Blue Team won their game,
 33-13.


7th Grade Girls - TITANS
The Titans opened their season with a 23-19 win over Somerton in the frist game of the ICBA King of the Court Tournament on Saturday.

8th Grade Boys - THE BLITZ
The Great Valley Blitz kicked off the winter season by playing in the ICBA King of the Court tournament this weekend. The games were against competition we will play this season in the 8th grade boys D2 division. While the Blitz ended up losing all three games, the games were very competitive and showed the Blitz will have a very challenging and fun season ahead of them.
GVBL TOSS & TAILGATE 2020!
Mark your calendar for the Annual GVBL Fundraiser!
Toss & Tailgate 2020
When: March 6, 2020
Where: The Desmond Hotel

More polls to come on Facebook!
Thank you to all that have voted on the polls so far. Please keep an eye out for more to come this month.

GVBL Upcoming Events

  • December 9th - Games Begin for GVBL High School League
  • March 6th - GVBL Fundraiser -- Toss & Tailgate 2020

GVCO Sponsors
Business $$$GiveBacktoGVCO $$$ Program
Dairy Queen - Frazer encourages you to enjoy an Ice Cream Cone in December!!

Dairy Queen - Frazer long-time partner and supporter of GVCO, promotes GVCO Caring Hands "Families in Need" initiative this December by donating coupons for a Free Cone for GVBL Rec League players.

Coupon for one FREE Small Dairy Queen Cone at Dairy Queen - Frazer. Limit one per customer.
Business $$$GiveBacktoGVCO $$$ Program
STATE FARM "QUOTES FOR GOOD"

State Farm Quotes for Good makes it easy to give back to GVCO. For more information about this unique partnership: State Farm Quotes for Good

The Chuck Barbera Team of REALTORS/ RE/MAX Partners with GVCO in “REALTORS Giving Back” Program
Over the next year, for anyone who contacts the Chuck Barbera Team at RE/MAX Fine Homes and signs them to serve in the purchase or sale of their next home, GVCO will receive 10% of the real estate commission received!

Just mention the "REALTORS Giving Back" Program and GVCO in order to qualify for this generous donation to GVCO. Refer friends and family to the Chuck Barbera Team at RE/MAX Fine Homes as well!

Let's DO GOOD TOGETHER!!!   
Great Valley Community Organization
Caring Hands Giant Nutcracker Auction - Dec 7- 15th
GVCO Caring Hands is auctioning a wonderful, 7 ft lighted, ceramic Nutcracker - who would welcome everyone into your home or corporate foyer in a big way!!

Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards the GVCO Caring Hands "Families in Need" initiative. Specifically this year, we will honor these Great Valley friends and families who have touched our GVCO community and need our love and support. 

The Giant Nutcracker auction will run from December 7th - December 15th.
Current high bid is $325!!  Please email your bids directly to community@gvco.org.

The current high bid will be posted on the gvco website each morning, feel free to increase your initial bid!

View in person next to the GVBL Snack Shack.
 
For more information about this initiative:   GVCO Caring Hands "Families in Need" 2019
New GVCO Community Center
SEE What The New GVCO Community Center Will Look Like - Inside & Outside
Give a little...GET A LOT!
GVCO has reached a major milestone & surpassed $2M raised for the new community center! The current total for the capital campaign is now $2,260,742 !