TIME OF CHANGE IN NEVADA COUNTY

Graduation is said to be a time of closure, but we all know, when one door closes, another opens.

Many parents will feel excited as well as saddened this June as they watch their child walk across a stage, where they will be presented with their traveling papers (diploma). This emotional moment is a time to recognize your graduate's achievements and dedication to their future, as well as recognizing your own achievements.

Regardless if your child is leaving Nevada County to go off to a college located in an exciting far away land, attending Nevada Union, Bear River High School or one of the many county middle schools, there is an open door awaiting each of us.

Each door in life presents an emotional challenge that comes with change, due to the unknown. The door that closed, can not be re-opened, but it can be remembered fondly. How each parent and graduate handles the changes and challenges that have been presented can only be determined by ones-self, over time.

Embrace the experience, as the only constant in life is change.

BASKETBALL CAMPS

FROM: BRRPD

The following BB Camps are being offered for spring and summer - don't miss the fun and skills. Register today! And for something different - our Summer Flag Football League - coed, five weeks, 5 practices and games, Mondays through Fridays, morning or evening practices available -  at the MSC Gary Clarke Synthetic Turf Field. Visit our website for more information and registration forms ,www.brrpd.org.

NEW! Freshman Boys Basketball Clinic

Incoming BRHS freshmen boys don't miss this clinic! Athletic Director and Coach Duwaine Ganskie will facilitate this development camp. BRHS basketball staff and players will coach and instruct. Friday, June 1, 3:30pm-5pm; and Saturday, June 2, 9:00-Noon. $25.00.   

Session 1: June 1 and June 2

JUNE! BRHS Youth Basketball Camp

Jeff Bickmore & team will instruct. Players will gain ability and confidence in shooting, passing, ball handling and more. Don’t miss out on these four FUN basketball days! BRHS Super skills and drills youth basketball camp at Bear River High School. BRHS t-shirt included. Fundraiser for BRHS Girls Basketball Team. Coed; Grades 2-8; Bear River High School Gyms. $75.00 (siblings $50.00 each)

Session 2: June 25-28, Monday-Thursday, 9:00-Noon

JULY! Middle School Basketball Advanced Skills Camp

Dave Pistone, Bear River Recreation & Park District Winter Rec BB League Manager, will coordinate four days, six hours each of advanced basketball skills. This camp is for girls & boys in middle school who possess fundamental skills and want further development to compete at school or club level.  Focus also on the mental and competitive aspects of the game. Instructors include former and current players from the local high schools, camp size is limited for instructor/participant ratio. Be prepared to work hard and improve. Non-scuff shoes mandatory. Bring water, lunch. Register by June 30th. Magnolia Big Gym, July 9-12, Monday-Thursday, 9:00-3:00 p.m., $200.00

            

Session 3: July 9, 10, 11, 12; 9:00-3:00 p.m.

BR COACH COACHING NU PLAYER AT ALL-STAR GAME

The Sacramento Bee is reporting (click here) Bear River's Matt McDonald will coach and Cindy Harrison will assistant coach the girls' North volleyball team for The Sacramento Evening Optimist Club which will hold it's boys and girls all-star volleyball games on Friday at Capital Christian High School.


Girls North Team - Iona Lofrano, Colfax; Megan Hentschke, Tatum Jungsten, Del Oro; Nicole Hareland, Natalie Riddering, El Camino; Lindsey Nelson, Granite Bay; Madison Heppe, Nevada Union; Michaela Leonard, Gabby Orteza, Placer; Ariana Garner, Rio Americano; Katelyn Ivy, Cailyn Prewitt, Rocklin; Kaylin Squyres, Whitney.

Also participating are DT Grininger, Roman Seghezzi both of Nevada Union High School will play on the boys' North team which is being coached by Bruce Honberger, Granite Bay, and John Kirk, Rocklin.

Congratulations and good luck.

d more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/preps/archives/2012/05/optimist-all-st-1.html#storylink=cpy

Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/preps/archives/2012/05/optimist-all-st-1.html#storylink=cpy

Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/preps/archives/2012/05/optimist-all-st-1.html#storylink=cpy

Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/preps/archives/2012/05/optimist-all-st-1.html#storylink=cpy

BEAR RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, ALL SPORT PHYSICAL NIGHT

If you, your son, or daughter plans on playing a high school sport in the 2012-13 school year, please read below. 


In preparation for the 2012/13 sports seasons, Bear River High School will be holding their "All Sport Physical Night," at Bear River on Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30pm. The cost is $15 per physical. In past years Bear River has also offered an additional opportunity to get a sports physical in August, which they will not do this summer. This is the only Physical Night the high school will be providing. 


All athletes who plan to participate at the high school level must pass a physical. If you fail to attend the event, you will be required to see your doctor, which could be more expensive.


The school will send out an "all-call" the week prior to May 29 as well as put the information on the school's website click here. However, parents as well as players are the best source of communication to the athletes who will need a physical to start practice within the next school year. BRHS is asking for help to spread the word.

GOLD COUNTRY STAMPEDE LACROSSE

The Gold Country Stampede lacrosse team came into Friday night's contest in second place in league action had shot at knotting with the Sierra Foothill Eagles who entered the game one ahead in the loss column. The game could have been classified as a physical contest with the Eagle finishing on top 9-7. SF completed the game with seven penalties to the Stampede's one including one that caused the goal keeper to be sidelined. The Eagles finished the season with an overall record of 9-3 while the Stampede will be back in action tomorrow at Nevada Union High School against the Eagles of Pleasant Grove looking to improve on their 8-5 record. The Stampede fell behind 2-1 at the end of one but took the lead 4-2 going into the half only to fall behind 6-4 by the end of the third and failed to closet the gap eventually falling 9-7. Mid-fielder Ben Thill  and attacker Canyon Drake played a solid game while Mason Picard scored two goals and Peter McDonald led the team with five in the loss.

        The Stampede who are coached by Donn Demostene, Chris Drake and Dave Dupuis will travel to San Francisco next weekend to compete in a Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association contest at Treasure Island.

NFL PLAYERS HOLDING FLAG FOOTBALL CLINIC

On Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 am to noon where you will have the opportunity to meet Anthony Bell from the Oakland Raiders, Adrian Ross from the Cincinnati Bengals, and Mike Merriweather from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The location of the event is at the Bear River Parks and Rec. District's turf field on Combie Road adjacent to Magnolia Intermediate school, Ages 5-18. The clinic is open to ages 5-12, a portion of the $20 fee will go to the 2012 Odyssey of the Mind teams from Magnolia Intermediate and Bear River High School, which earned California State Champions status.


Call 530-268-7275 for more information.

LEAGUE DUAL MEETS END WITH A BRUIN SWEEP!

I received the email below from a Bear River Track and Field enthusiast....

 Congratulations to the Bear River Track and Field Team for pulling out victories in the Varsity Boys and Girls division at the Colfax dual meet yesterday.  The boys won 67-56 and the girls won 96-37.  Special recognition goes out to the 4 x 100m relay team of DeVaughn Lofton, Brad Botsford, Caleb Johnson, and Austin Dowling who set yet another school record with a time of 45 seconds.  Congrats to Jacob Robinson who won the pole vault by clearing 12 feet 6 inches and jumped himself into 2nd place within the Pioneer Valley League.  Thanks to Savannah Wells for her overall performance; 1st in the 100m and 300m hurdles and 2nd in the triple jump, which accounted for 13 points in helping the girls post a victory.  Next up is the Kays/Ostrom Nevada Union Invitational on Friday, May 4th.  This is a huge meet with 28 teams from across the northern section competing one last time before league finals start.  Go Bruins!  (Kevin Vasquez) 

BEAR RIVER GRADUATE CEO IS OUT

It is very difficult to obtain an NCAA division one scholarship. It is even more difficult to earn a starting position. Former Bear River standout Courtney Ceo did more than that. She not only made the team on scholarship, she was a team leader from the time she stepped onto the University of Oregon's softball field in Eugene. As a Freshman she led her team in many statistical categories as well as made the All-Pacific 10 Freshman team. Ceo's good fortune was halted on April 13 when she tore her ACL. The rest of the story is here.

Oregon coach Mike White told the Eugene Register-Guard the loss of Ceo was "devastating. She is not only a very, very talented player, but she was on the short list for national honors."

Bear River fans are pulling for a speedy recovery.

Read more here: http://sacbee.com/2012/05/03/4461403/catching-up-with-former-bear-river.html#storylink=cpyCeo's good fortune was halted on April 13 when she tore her ACL. The rest of the story is here. It is very hard to have worked so hard for, to be taken away.