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Practice Updates
First Regatta - March 20
Carpool Info
Regatta Dates
Yard Sign Fundraiser - Deadline March 27!
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Practice Updates
Thank you for your patience with recent cancellations. Early season weather is always a bit iffy, but the next week is looking better!
We've also had an equipment issue with partial sets of riggers gone missing over the winter break that have put 3 boats out of commission. We are in the process of looking for replacements to accommodate all rowers.
AND we can start having later practices after daylight savings time this weekend. Starting Monday, practices will go until 6:15.
Practice this week
Friday 3/11 - 3:45-5:30
Saturday 3/12 - 10am-1pm
Monday 3/14 - 3:45-6:15
Wednesday 3/16 - 3:45-6:15
Friday 3/18 - 3:45-6:15
Saturday 3/19 - 10am-1pm
If you have to miss a practice for illness or unavoidable previous commitment, please text Coach Ryan through REMIND or text him directly at 610-721-0480.
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Manny Flick #1 Regatta - March 20 |
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Our first regatta is coming up fast! Manny Flick #1 is on Sunday, March 20.
While all rowers are expected to attend, even if they are not competing, we understand that there may be previous commitments that may cause you to miss a regatta. Be sure to complete the Regatta Availability form to let the coaches know if you have any conflicts. Regattas are also social events and we are always looking for help with the Hospitality Tent. Please take a look at the spreadsheet for the hospitality tent and volunteer if you can.
To prep for the upcoming regattas, we need all families to fill out these two spreadsheets:
Take a look at your calendar and let us know of any conflicts.
*8th graders can row in the Schuylkill Regatta.
Sign up to share hosting responsibilities for the GV CREW Hospitality Tent. The Hospitality Tent is the hub for our team and provides snacks and midday meal for rowers and their families.
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CARPOOL INFORMATION
Participation in carpool is OPTIONAL. The deadline to join was Feb. 9, however if you still wish to join you will need to complete the GOOGLE FORM ASAP and then also contact Brenda at thorpebrenda@icloud.com so she can add you into your group and alert others in your group.
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The following are the dates for POSSIBLE regattas. Regattas may be added or cancelled depending on a number of factors. We know that this makes it feel impossible to plan other things, but all we ask is that you pencil them in and try to work around them as much as possible. If you need to miss a regatta, please let Coach Ryan know in advance. We will also start a new availability calendar this spring so please fill that out when we have that ready to go.
Manny Flicks - Schuylkill River
March 20
March 27
April 3
April 10
April 24
City Championships - Schuylkill River
May 7-8
Upper Schuylkill Regatta - Upper Merion Boathouse
May 15
Stotesbury Cup - Schuylkill River
May 21-22
SRAA Championship: May 27 & 28
Cooper River
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Please help spread the word to any GV Seniors and their parents.
We would love to see these signs all over the district!
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As you may know, we need "all hands on deck" to keep GV Crew "afloat".
All puns aside, please consider where you may be able to help. Below is a list of volunteers. Though the bigger roles are filled (Yay!), we will still need all families to contribute from time to time.
Program Director: JOHN BREWER - gvcrewpd@gmail.com
The program director works closely with the coaches and the GV Crew Board of Directors to see that everything runs smoothly for GV Crew.
Marketing/Communications: ROBIN BREWER - gvcrewm@gmail.com
Sends newsletters, emails, and oversees social media and REMIND text messages.
Treasurer/Uniforms/Spirit wear: LINDA McCARTHY - mcpip516@gmail.com
Keeps track of income and expenses and reports back to program director and GVCO. Also orders/sells uniforms and spirit wear. Thank you to previous treasurer, Pat McDonald!
Hospitality Coordinator: Vacant
Coordinates refreshments and hospitality tent for regattas. Also, helps plan other team events like start-of-season/end-of-season picnics.
Carpool Coordinator: BRENDA THORPE thorpebrenda@icloud.com
Helps to connect families to carpool to and from practices.
Fundraising: THERESA FRIEDMAN AND ? Looking for a Co-Chair
theresadfriedman@gmail.com
This is a group effort. Theresa is looking for a co-chair but you won't do all of the work, everyone chips in for fundraising!
Oversees several fundraisers for the team, including annual Blue Jean Ball.
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If you will be missing a practice, please text Coach Ryan directly using the REMIND app. |
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Get Text Updates with REMIND |
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REMIND is the #1 way to stay on top of what is going on
in GV Crew.
Besides reminders for certain events, this texting service is used by the coaches to give updates if a practice needs to be changed or cancelled on short notice.
Join the GV Crew REMIND group for Crew updates
& reminders via TEXT
To join, send @hfdbb to the number 81010
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Would you like an additional email to receive our newsletter or would you like to unsubscribe? Email Robin at gvcrewm@gmail.com |
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Questions about GV Crew? Contact John Brewer at gvcrewpd@gmail.com
For additions to the newsletter: Email Robin Brewer at gvcrewm@gmail.com
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Elementary School Flag Football Bowl
The Flag Bowl will be held at Great Valley Middle School from 1-3PM on March 26th. Divisions are first, second and third grade and there is no cost! All teams will play a minimum of 2 games following the USA Flag 5v5 standard in a tournament format.
For each team, all players must be in the same grade and attend the same school. There is a minium of 5 players per team. A responsible parent or adult over the age of 18 must be registered with the team. For additional details and registration information, see the flyer.
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 purpose of the program is to create a fun experience for kids, playing and learning the game of football while competing with their peers in surrounding programs. We pride ourselves on creating a strong sense of community among our volunteers, parents and athletes and look forward to the 2022 season!
Early bird pricing ends March 31st at 11:59PM.
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.
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Winter GVBL is wrapping up its season. Congratulations to:
Girls 5th/6th Champion: Sky
Boys 5th/6th Champion: Bulls
Boys 7th/8th Champion: Rockets
Boys HS Champion: Purple
In BOTH the Girls and Boys 3rd/4th Grade Divisions, the teams that made it out of the loser's bracket came up with one point wins. The Buckeyes saw several opportunities just rim out in the end of the contest allowing the Spartans to a 26-25 victory. The Gators hit a foul shot with .8 seconds left on the clock to seal a 29-28 OT win against the Wildcats.
Since GVBL playoffs are double-elimination, there will be final championship games in both divisions. Stay tuned for game details via email and the GVBL App.
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Monte Carlo - Mar. 4th 6-11 PM |
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Monte Carlo Night
A BIG THANKS to everyone that came out to Monte Carlo Night on Friday! It was a huge success and we can't wait to do it again next year! Jareth Schmehl will be in touch with all of the raffle and auction winners this week for pickup.
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Book Drives
We will be collecting all types of books in good condition to assist Books 4 Cause and their African Library Project or Bernies Book Bank. More details are coming in March.
Good Works
During the weekends of March 19th and 26th, we will be assisting Good Works of Chester County. This organization provides home repair for low-income families. Additional details are coming.
Join Us
We're looking for volunteers in grades 7-12. With multiple events, volunteers can give an hour or give more. All new student volunteers must sign up.
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Cheer Fitness & Choreography Clinics
The cheer fitness & choreography clinics are fun and high-energy workout sessions to increase endurance and strength. Each session is 1 hour; half is a workout class format while the other is learning choreography to music that includes exercises and dances. This is all with the added fun of working out with pom poms!! Poms are included in the registration fee.
Athletes will be separated into two groups based on intensity level and age. Both groups will be at the same location and same time.
Sessions are on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30PM March 31st through May 26th; no session on April 14th. They will be held at the lower gym at General Wayne Elementary School, 20 Devon Rd., Malvern.
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GVCO Community Partnership |
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The Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology company located in Philadelphia which has a long history of supporting local communities. Their corporate giving program allows their employees the opportunity to support the neighborhoods where they live and work. Comcast stays true to its mission to connect people by educating, entertaining and empowering people to bring people together.
GVCO is grateful to Comcast and its employees for making a difference right here in Malvern. Through their corporate social responsibility programs Comcast offers a year-round Matching Gift Program which is designed to amplify employee impact in local communities by providing a company matching gift to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations following personal donations by employees.
Comcast Employees have been able to make an impact via the workplace which has benefitted GVCO’s programming and more importantly the new facility. Thank you to Comcast and your employees for being invested in the Great Valley Community Organization.
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GVCO is excited to announce that we have been awarded $750,000.00 of state funding to assist with the construction of our new GVCO Community Center. With the help of Senator Comitta to secure the funding, GVCO sees this as another milestone towards making this wonderful community asset a reality for Great Valley and the surrounding region.
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1st Phase of the new GVCO Community Center |
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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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The Barrow Family - Greg, Sandi,
Jack & Ryan
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Greg & Sandi both grew up in the area. Sandi is a proud GV alum. Greg owns an insurance agency, and Sandi is most proud of being a mom.
They first heard of GVCO when a little girl came to Jack’s preschool class with her Junior Hoopsters trophy. They knew immediately they had to get the boys involved, and it was love at first sight. The GVBL program was amazing & still is impressive today. Both boys played through high school. Ryan is still playing in the High School division.
In 2010 when GVCO started a youth football program with the Junior Patriots, Sandi & Greg knew their boys, 5 & 7 at the time, would be thrilled to jump on board. It was the best seven seasons ever with GVFL. Greg coached, and Sandi was a GVFL Board Member and League Representative for four seasons.
Not only playing the games & having fun over the years, but it is the life-long friends we have all made that are truly the magic of GVCO. It was essential to pass this spirit on to younger families by supporting GVCO and the new center.
We cannot wait to see all of the happy faces, young and old, at the new GVCO center.
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It's a great way to contribute and help GVCO complete the entire new GVCO Community Center project.
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