WINTER BASKETBALL
We heard there was some great basketball being played this past weekend as GVBL opened its preseason.
Our main goal since September has been to, as quickly as possible, get the kids out onto the court playing basketball. Since there are so many families involved across all divisions, and so many things to accomplish, it's tough to fit the whole process into such a short timeframe. So please follow along on the website, in the GVBL app and on our Around The Rim constant contact weekly updates.
We did hear that there were some challenges with teams still getting organized but overall the games moved forward. Again, we puposely do not keep standing in the 3rd-8th grade divisions until further into the schedule; no standings ar kept for the 1st/2nd grade divisions. This gives everyone a chance to acquaint themselves with the new season.
I received the following message from the GVSD:
Keith,
I hope this season starts off well and is successful. Part of the rental agreement during the current COVID situation is for all visitors entering any of our schools, must wear a mask. This is not an option but a requirement. See below for a snap shot of this announcement on the District Web Site:
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Some of our building staff have noticed parents and coaches without a mask. Please pass this info on to all the coaches and parents.
Thanks for your understanding in this matter,
Great Valley Facilities
I think that health and safety is everyone's objective. As much of an annoyance that I am sure that it is for some, we continue to ask that everyone remains masked while participating with our GVBL winter basketball program. We are hoping with some of the recent news from the state/CDC that there is "light on the horizon" with the mask requirements imposed on all of our lives. I ask that everyone be thoughtful and mindful, and consider everyone involved, as we work our way through this Covid situation.
Thanks
Keith Walsh
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Use it or get left behind on important GVBL Winter League info
- Schedules
- Rosters
- Season updates
- Weather outtages
Get it in the App Store
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Entering and Exiting the gyms at the Phelps School
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GVBL Boys High School Basketball League
Open to Great Valley resident boys in grades 9-12 in September 2021.
Teams have only games and no practices
Below is the preliminary schedule for Grades 9-12
· 11/29: Games begin and run until the first week in March.
· No games will be played from Dec. 23rd through Jan. 2nd.
Players must be Great Valley Residents: Register
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Fall Crew
Congratulations to our Great Valley Crew Team! Our Mens 8 got 3rd place & Womens Nov 4+ got 1st place at the Braxton Regatta on Nov. 14.
Congratulations GV Crew Women’s Novices:
8+ 3rd Place, Quad 2nd, and the 4+ 1st place!!
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Thanks so much to all who donated for our Cradles to Crayons Drive. The donations are very appreciated. |
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GVCO Community Partnership |
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Philadelphia is the nation's poorest big city with nearly 300,000 children living in poverty across the region. Cradles 2 Crayons Philadelphia has a reach that goes well beyond the borders of the city itself.
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Chester County, including the Malvern area, is included in the region in which C2C is having an impact. GVCO is once again partnering with C2C, hosting our 3rd Annual Donation Drive. Reaching out to our Great Valley community in an effort to help those right here in our area.
Part of C2C's mission: "Our whole focus is to make our collaborative process as easy and streamlined as possible. This helps us to empower the children we serve collaboratively — at home, at school, and at play — by providing the everyday essentials that match their individual needs." GVCO's reach here in the community, coupled with C2C's ability to reach those in need is the perfect partnership for our GVCO Caring Hands foundation.
Childhood poverty is a serious nationwide issue and the local area is not immune. Without adequate and appropriate clothing, children face unfair barriers and participate in life on an unequal playing field. Cradles to Crayons uses the term “Clothing Insecurity” as part of our efforts to formally recognize the issue, and increase awareness on this hidden basic need.
GVCO is proud to be partnering with such a worthy organization in helpng C2C reach its inspiring mission and goals.
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We are on our way...
to a world-class community resource that delivers a broad range of sports, educational, arts, recreational and senior programs that address key community needs.
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The time is NOW.... Together we can make it happen!
We need your help to finish what we've started! We will not get the necessary financing to complete the project without raising additional funds.
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Tom Farrelly
Daughter:`Hey Dad",
Me, "Greatest thing I'll ever be"
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What GVCO provided for me and the girls CAN NOT be overstated. Picking them up after school, getting to practice/games, out to eat, hanging with other parents, etc. We got to interact/experience a bit of actual day/day life on life's terms. Nothing takes the place of being there and for sure some things would have been different. So many experiences, "Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want". I got to play Dad and coach...and the girls had a role model.
Know that GVCO has made a difference in the lives of my daughters and myself. That is very noble.
-Tom Farrelly,
GVBL Ref & GV Dad whose daughters are GVSD graduates and GVBL participants.
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GVCO was recently nominated and awarded a $1000 contribution from the Mattioni Cares Program.
For over seventy years, Mattioni Plumbing, Heating & Cooling has proudly served the Chester County area. Not only do they provide professional services, but they genuinely care about the community they serve. The Mattioni Care’s Program was started to recognize local organizations, charities, and youth sports programs for the excellent work they do in the community. Mattioni Plumbing, Heating & Cooling knows that this type of programming helps positively impact the community and, in turn, wants to reward those groups for the good that they do.
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More Ways to Support GVCO |
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Vote for us and help direct Target’s giving to benefit GVCO!
For full program details and restrictions visit Target Circle.
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Do You Match?
It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project.
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Use code #47309 for GVCO! |
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