#worcester railers

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[prismhockey]

The Worcester Railers announced that they have signed Blade Jenkins.

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Photos by Dylan Foran: here and here. More photos available at those links as well.

Mariah Fujimagari served as EBUG for the Norfolk Admirals (ECHL) for their January 12, 2024, game against the Worcester Railers!

[msmargaretmurry]

Matthew curls/slutty collarbone-appreciating anon again - BOSTON!!! Home of another rat king! My home! (Not living there at the moment, but I miss it so, if you’ve seen Letterkenny/that one episode with the two dudes from Newfoundland getting all melancholy and homesick when Newfoundland is mentioned, that is me rn. No hard feelings re: Ratthew et al. knocking out Boston, though, I was still cheering for my slutty rat boy in the final.) I hope you and all of the other scholars are having an excellent time! Are you attending/watching any games? Don’t know if the Bruins are home or away tho, I haven’t been to the Garden in years, it’s such a fun venue. Bummed the PWHL team won't be able to play there, but I get it, schedule's packed. (Much as I love Boston, I will readily admit that the fans are… eh. Basketball is probs the best of the bunch.)

Matthew is only escalating his slut phase and I am living for it, that French girl lounging, Matthew is not beating those submissive and breedable accusations (or at least the breedable ones, he’s down for a fight first, if someone wants to wrestle him down and sink their teeth into the back of his neck and hold him there he/I will not be opposed, you know.) And you know, in a post-trade Matthew/Leon scenario, what’s a rat boy to do when he’s surrounded by men who want to fuck him up/probably also fuck him, when his former ?? hookup/fuckbuddy/fuckenemy/boyfriend/baby daddy (????) is all the way in Edmonton, not flirt with them? And of course when you’re a bitchy tank who only gets to play his… whatever Ratthew is to him, best not to think about that, twice a year, you’re not gonna not seize the opportunity/nearest storage closet to chew him up a little. It’s just not done.

I am very here for this vampire AU and neck/throat appreciation/biting. I am also generally here for Matthew the problem child and/or Matthew the generally good and together child whose one moment of rebellion is bringing home a nightmare boyfriend and/or Matthew with daddy problems or at least an adrenaline/danger kink whose constitution is incapable of not goading hot vampire into trying to bite him. And hot vampires cannot be blamed, he is flashing an irresponsible amount of collarbone as is.

hello again anon! yay boston!! absolutely one of my favorite cities. i am home now and even though i love home i am missing it already. just a lovely place to spend a lovely long weekend with lovely friends (whom i also miss already 😭😭😭). i am, i'm sorry to tell you, anti-boston sports (me being an east coaster NOT from boston, i feel like this shouldn't be a surprise), but y'all do always seem have a handful of players i love anyway, and even i must admit fenway is one of the most fun ballparks i've ever been to. the bruins sadly were not in town, but we went to the bc vs. denver game on saturday, and on sunday we schlepped out to worcester for a railers game, and both of those were very fun 💞

but onto the more important topic: our beloved rat boy. a concept related to your original ask i am currently mulling over is one where they are Totally Just Frenemies Who Occasionally Sleep Together (they used to be rivals who occasionally slept together but leon is not going to call anyone who plays in florida a "rival") which means that matthew can fuck whoever he wants. and does. and tells leon all about it while they hook up, and for some reason comes out of these hookups looking like leon tried to eat him alive. perhaps he will need to invest in a tshirt that he hasn't mutilated so that he can talk to the media in the days afterward without showing off all the teeth-shaped bruises he seems to have acquired. surely this all means nothing. 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

i have a couple of other asks about the vampire leon extended universe so i am going to save my thoughts about THAT for answering those so i can stick them all in their own tag 😅 thank yoooouuuu for the ask though!! 💖

[miguel222]

been thinking about that worcester railers picture

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BLOOMINGTON BISON NAME TEAM CAPTAINS

By: Andy Zilch, Bloomington Bison Bloomington, Ill. - Bloomington Bison General Manager and Head Coach Phillip Barski announced today that Eddie Matshushima has been named captain, and Jonny Evans has been named assistant captain.   Matsushima, 30, played the previous three seasons with the Tulsa Oilers, leading the team in goals in the last two seasons. Last season, he skated in two games for the San Diego Gulls, making his AHL debut on March 6 vs. Coachella Valley. “Eddie exemplifies what we expect from this organization and aligns with our values and culture that we are building. We are proud to name him the first captain in franchise history,” General Manager and Head Coach Phillip Barski said. “He has the utmost respect for the game, cohesive attitude towards his teammates, and demands the best from him and others around him. He will not only be a strong leader for our team but be an outstanding member to the community of Bloomington.” The Verona, Wisconsin native has earned 68 goals, 72 assists (140 points), and 133 penalty minutes in 190 career ECHL games with the Oilers, Orlando Solar Bears, Maine Mariners, and Worcester Railers. In 2022-23, he set career highs in points with 47 and games played with 65 while representing the Oilers in the ECHL All-Star Classic. “I am honored to be named the inaugural captain of the Bison,” said Matsushima. “I want to thank Coach Barski and the Hallett family for their belief in me. We have a wonderful group of players, and I look forward to working hard together to achieve our goal of success.” The 5-11, 185-pound forward appeared in 67 career SPHL games with the Pensacola Ice Flyers, collecting 24 goals and 39 assists (63 points) and 53 penalty minutes. In 2020-21, Matsushima helped the Ice Flyers clinch the organization’s fourth President’s Cup Championship. He also earned SPHL Second All-Star Team honors.  Evans, 27, played the previous three seasons with the Stingrays, amassing 34 goals and 54 assists (88 points) in 105 career ECHL games. His 45 points last season ranked fourth on the team. “Since the first conversation I had with Jonny, I found maturity, responsibility and a deep care for what he brings to the rink on a day-to-day basis,” Barski continued. “His voice and ability to lead by example will provide a great culture to our locker room and younger players. I couldn’t be more thrilled to not only have him apart of this franchise but as a leader for our club.” The Delta, British Columbia native played four seasons at the University of Connecticut, totaling 37 goals and 42 assists (79 points) in 106 collegiate games. “I’m grateful to be named to the leadership group of the Bison,” Evans commented. “I understand it is a privilege to wear a letter and the responsibilities it comes with. I am prepared to help our group work as one to become the best athletes and members of the community.” Single game seats are on sale now as the Bison welcome the Toledo Walleye for Opening Weekend on Saturday, October 19, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 20, at 3 p.m. For more ticket information, visit bloomingtonbisonhockey.com, ticketmaster.com, or call (309) 965-HERD to purchase Opening Weekend tickets. Sign up for the newsletter on the Bison webpage to receive all the latest Bison news. BLOOMINGTON BISON HOWLINGS Read the full article

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Wheeling Nailers Announce 2024-25 ScheduleWheeling

The Wheeling Nailers, proud ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, have announced their schedule for the 2024-25 season - the 33rd season of professional hockey in Wheeling. Throughout the years, the Nailers have prided themselves on having a schedule that caters to families, and that will once again be the case in 2024-25, as 34 of the 36 home games will be played on weekends or holidays. The only two outliers are Education Day games, which will take place in November and March, with the puck hitting the ice at 10:45 a.m. Home game times will remain the same as they have been in previous seasons, as Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday games will begin at 7:10, Sunday games will begin at 4:10, and New Year's Eve will begin at 6:10. One of the biggest adjustments for the coming season will be a change in divisions, as Wheeling has been shifted to the North Division, where it will join Adirondack, Maine, Norfolk, Reading, Trois-Rivières, and Worcester. While the Nailers will play 31 of their 72 games against that division, they will also maintain their geographic rivalries from the Central Division, as that group of teams makes up 33 of the 72 games on the docket. The remaining eight contests will feature a mix of the South and Mountain Divisions. The most frequent opponents are Reading (11) and Cincinnati (9), while Bloomington and Trois-Rivières will be first-time match-ups. The first five games will be played on enemy ice, as Wheeling will serve as the opposition for three teams' home openers. The season begins in Portland, Maine with a two-game series against the Mariners on October 18th and 19th. The following weekend will be significantly closer to home, as the Nailers will battle Reading on October 26th and 27th. The final tilt in that stretch will be November 1st in Toledo. For the second straight season, the home slate will begin in November, and fans will get an early look at one of the league's expansion clubs, as the Bloomington Bison will come to town for the home opener on the 2nd. The following weekend will feature the first ever trip to the Friendly City for the Trois-Rivières Lions on the 8th and 9th. Fort Wayne will be the first Education Day opponent on the 12th, before the Indy Fuel make their lone visit to Wheeling for a couple of playoff rematches on the 15th and 16th. Toledo is the Thanksgiving Eve opponent for the second year in a row on the 27th, which leads into a home-and-home series against Cincinnati to close out the month. The Black Friday road game in Cincinnati will be a 1:35 start time. December has an even split of six home games and six road games. Kalamazoo makes its lone trip to WesBanco Arena on the 6th, before Reading's first of seven visits on the 8th. If anyone has hockey on their list for the holidays, the Nailers have the perfect gift in mind, as they will play seven games in 12 days from the 20th-31st. Four of those take place on home ice, starting with the first of a home-and-home set against Toledo on the 20th. Next up on the home docket will be the only two clashes with the Iowa Heartlanders on the 28th and 29th. 2024 concludes with the annual New Year's Eve game, which will feature Reading as the opposition for the fifth time. With the exception of one contest at the end, the entire month of January will be played in series. The month begins with the only two meetings between Wheeling and the Norfolk Admirals on the 3rd and 4th at Norfolk Scope Arena. The following week, on the 8th and 10th, the Nailers will play a familiar foe in the Indy Fuel, but will do so in a new venue, as Fishers Event Center is set to open in December. The team will then sprint back home to Wheeling, where the Worcester Railers will be waiting for them on the 11th and 12th. That will turn into a four-game home-and-home series between the Nailers and Railers, who will play the other two matches in Massachusetts on the 18th and 19th. The home portion of the month concludes with the second ever visit from the Western Conference Champion Kansas City Mavericks on the 24th, 25th, and 26th. January ends and February begins with a good old fashioned 3-in-3 in three different cities, as Wheeling will bounce from Cincinnati to Fort Wayne, and then on to Toledo. A quick trip over to Indy the following week leads into a home clash with Reading on the 8th. The Nailers will then get to enjoy some southern hospitality, as they will visit the South Carolina Stingrays on the 15th and the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on the 16th and 17th. When the squad returns, it will be greeted by Tulsa on the 21st and 22nd, as the Oilers visit Nail City for the second straight season. That weekend concludes with a Sunday showdown against Reading on the 23rd. One of the longest homestands of the season closes out February and kicks off March, as Wheeling will play three more home games on the 28th, 1st, and 2nd. Adirondack starts things off on Friday and Saturday, then Maine puts the bow on the weekend on Sunday. More Thunder will be in the forecast the next week, as the Nailers will face Adirondack for three on the road on the 7th, 8th, and 9th. The second Education Day game of the season will also be a lesson in French, as Trois-Rivières returns on the 12th. There will be three more home games that weekend - two with Fort Wayne on the 14th and 15th, then one against Cincinnati on the 16th. A three-game journey to Toledo and Indy leads into the final homestand of the regular season, which will be another six-game stretch spanned over two weekends. Cincinnati (28th & 29th) and Bloomington (30th) will be the visitors for the first weekend, then Reading is in the house for the back half on April 4th, 5th, and 6th. The last series of the regular season will take Wheeling out of the country, as the Nailers will visit the province of Québec for the first time to face the Lions on April 11th, 12th, and 13th. 2024-25 Opponent Breakdown11 vs. Reading - 7 home, 4 away9 vs. Cincinnati - 4 home, 5 away7 vs. Toledo - 2 home, 5 away6 vs. Indy - 2 home, 4 away6 vs. Trois-Rivières - 3 home, 3 away5 vs. Adirondack - 2 home, 3 away5 vs. Fort Wayne - 3 home, 2 away4 vs. Worcester - 2 home, 2 away3 vs. Kansas City - 3 home3 vs. Maine - 1 home, 2 away2 vs. Bloomington - 2 home2 vs. Greenville - 2 away2 vs. Iowa - 2 home2 vs. Kalamazoo - 1 home, 1 away2 vs. Norfolk - 2 away2 vs. Tulsa - 2 home1 vs. South Carolina - 1 away 2024-25 Schedule Fri. Oct. 18 at Maine, 7:15Sat. Oct. 19 at Maine, 6:00Sat. Oct. 26 at Reading, 7:00Sun. Oct. 27 at Reading, 3:00Fri. Nov. 1 at Toledo, 7:15Sat. Nov. 2 vs. Bloomington, 7:10Wed. Nov. 6 at Cincinnati, 7:35Fri. Nov. 8 vs. Trois-Rivières, 7:10Sat. Nov. 9 vs. Trois-Rivières, 7:10Tue. Nov. 12 vs. Fort Wayne, 10:45 a.m.Fri. Nov. 15 vs. Indy, 7:10Sat. Nov. 16 vs. Indy, 7:10Sat. Nov. 23 at Fort Wayne, 7:35Wed. Nov. 27 vs. Toledo, 7:10Fri. Nov. 29 at Cincinnati, 1:35Sat. Nov. 30 vs. Cincinnati, 7:10Fri. Dec. 6 vs. Kalamazoo, 7:10Sat. Dec. 7 at Cincinnati, 7:35Sun. Dec. 8 vs. Reading, 4:10Fri. Dec. 13 at Reading, 7:00Sat. Dec. 14 at Reading, 7:00Fri. Dec. 20 vs. Toledo, 7:10Sat. Dec. 21 at Toledo, 7:15Sun. Dec. 22 at Kalamazoo, 3:00Fri. Dec. 27 at Cincinnati, 7:35Sat. Dec. 28 vs. Iowa, 7:10Sun. Dec. 29 vs. Iowa, 4:10Tue. Dec. 31 vs. Reading, 6:10Fri. Jan. 3 at Norfolk, 7:05Sat. Jan. 4 at Norfolk, 7:05Wed. Jan. 8 at Indy, 7:00Fri. Jan. 10 at Indy, 7:00Sat. Jan. 11 vs. Worcester, 7:10Sun. Jan. 12 vs. Worcester, 4:10Sat. Jan. 18 at Worcester, 6:05Sun. Jan. 19 at Worcester, 3:05Fri. Jan. 24 vs. Kansas City, 7:10Sat. Jan. 25 vs. Kansas City, 7:10Sun. Jan. 26 vs. Kansas City, 4:10Fri. Jan. 31 at Cincinnati, 7:35Sat. Feb. 1 at Fort Wayne, 7:35Sun. Feb. 2 at Toledo, 5:15Fri. Feb. 7 at Indy, 7:00Sat. Feb. 8 vs. Reading, 7:10Sat. Feb. 15 at South Carolina, 6:05Sun. Feb. 16 at Greenville, 3:05Mon. Feb. 17 at Greenville, TBDFri. Feb. 21 vs. Tulsa, 7:10Sat. Feb. 22 vs. Tulsa, 7:10Sun. Feb. 23 vs. Reading, 4:10Fri. Feb. 28 vs. Adirondack, 7:10Sat. Mar. 1 vs. Adirondack, 7:10Sun. Mar. 2 vs. Maine, 4:10Fri. Mar. 7 at Adirondack, 7:00Sat. Mar. 8 at Adirondack, 7:00Sun. Mar. 9 at Adirondack, 3:00Wed. Mar. 12 vs. Trois-Rivières, 10:45 a.m.Fri. Mar. 14 vs. Fort Wayne, 7:10Sat. Mar. 15 vs. Fort Wayne, 7:10Sun. Mar. 16 vs. Cincinnati, 4:10Fri. Mar. 21 at Toledo, 7:15Sat. Mar. 22 at Toledo, 7:15Sun. Mar. 23 at Indy, 4:00Fri. Mar. 28 vs. Cincinnati, 7:10Sat. Mar. 29 vs. Cincinnati, 7:10Sun. Mar. 30 vs. Bloomington, 4:10Fri. Apr. 4 vs. Reading, 7:10Sat. Apr. 5 vs. Reading, 7:10Sun. Apr. 6 vs. Reading, 4:10Fri. Apr. 11 at Trois-Rivières, 7:00Sat. Apr. 12 at Trois-Rivières, 7:00Sun. Apr. 13 at Trois-Rivières, 3:00 Read the full article

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NHL's Johnny Gaudreau Dies at Age 31; Brother Matthew Gaudreau Dies at 29

Adam Wells August 30, 2024

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, died Thursday.

The Blue Jackets confirmed the deaths of both men in a statement released Friday morning.

Per ABC 6 in Philadelphia, New Jersey state troopers confirmed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were killed when a vehicle hit them while they were riding their bikes around 8:30 p.m. local time on Thursday night.

The driver of the vehicle "is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash," police said, according to ABC.

The Calgary Flames originally selected Gaudreau in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL draft. Gaudreau made his NHL debut with the Flames on the final day of the 2013-14 regular season. He became a full-time player in 2014-15, earning a spot on the All-Rookie team in his first full season.

After spending the first nine seasons of his career with the Flames, Gaudreau signed a seven-year contract with the Blue Jackets as a free agent. He appeared in 161 games over the past two seasons with Columbus.

Gaudreau appeared in a total of 763 games over 11 seasons in the NHL. He scored 743 points, with a career-high 115 coming during the 2021-22 campaign.

Matthew Gaudreau was a professional hockey player in the ECHL. He most recently played for the Worcester Railers during the 2021-22 season. He also played one season for the Reading Royals.

The tragedy struck one day before the Gaudreau brothers were set to take part as groomsmen in their sister Katie’s wedding to hockey player Devin Joyce in Gloucester City, N.J.

Oh my god it’s true

[goalhofer]

2023-24 Ontario Reign Famous Relations

#9 Cole Krygier: Son of Grand Rapids Griffins assistant coach Todd Krygier & brother of Worcester Railers D Christian Krygier. #34 Taylor Ward: Son of former S.C. Rapperswil-Jona RW Dixon Ward & nephew of former Belfast Giants LW Colin Ward. #25 Samuel Helenius: Son of Jääurheiluseura Haukat head coach Sami Helenius. #10 Tyler Madden: Son of Arizona Coyotes assistant coach John Madden. #12 Steven Santini; Jr.: Son of New York Apple Core owner Steve Santini. #14 Akil Thomas: Son of former Greenville Swamp Rabbits assistant coach Kahlil Thomas & nephew of former Macon Mayhem head coach Leo Thomas. #15 Alex Turcotte: Grandson of former Nanaimo Islanders GM Réal Turcotte, son of former Arkansas GlacierCats C Réal Turcotte; Jr. & nephew of former Daytona Beach Sun Devils C Jeff Turcotte.

[mr-fent]

There's honestly nothing that makes me laugh as much as the bizarre names that minor league (NA) sports teams have. Here are a few choice excerpts from minor league and junior league hockey:

ECHL:

Worcester Railers (so oddly sexual)

Florida Everblades (ah the pun)

Savannah Ghost Pirates (too many living pirate teams)

Wheeling Nailers (I hope they regularly play the Railers)

LNAH (Quebec)

Saint-Georges Cool FM 103.5

WHL (Canada)

Brandon Wheat Kings

I don't know who's naming these teams, but I wish the major league teams had as many silly names.

[k12academics]

Providing summer day camp experiences for over 60 years! It's time for Endless Summer Fun at Camp JCC! The non-stop excitement returns to JCC summer camps! From incredible elective classes to sports specialties, campers will be kept engaged and enriched all summer long, and create life-long memories. Campers will participate in themed programming and activities and learn about different cultures. Our camp staff is trained to work with various age groups and meet the needs of all children. Each child is provided with individualized attention in a safe and caring environment. We pride ourselves on the delivery of the highest quality programs and fun all summer long! Camp programming is designed so that families receive the high quality care and value they deserve. Campers in our Preschool Summer Camp, Day Camp, and Sports Camps enjoy the use of the JCC's well-equipped 80,000-square-foot facility, including indoor and outdoor pools, full-size gym, outdoor fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, art studio, and more! Children are provided with a camping experience that is rich in athletics, swimming, arts, and culture. Travel camps take teens to amazing places in New England. How to Register for Camp via CampDoc What is CampDoc? CampDoc.com is a leading, electronic, easy-to-use web-based solution for camp management, online camp registration, health form management, medications/allergies and health logging for camp throughout the summer. This will decrease the time and energy spent during initial camper check-in, reduce risk and liability, and help keep safety in the forefront of camp operations. How do I register for Camp? Go to www.worcesterjcc.org and click on "Register for Summer Camp" which brings you to the CampDoc page. Create a username and password and log-in. A one time fee of $15 per child is required to process the registration. You will then be able to continue the registration process quickly and easily! How do I pay for Camp? CampDoc will take payments for your deposits ($75 per camp week) and create a payment plan for you from the online portal. Can I go back into CampDoc and see what I registered for? Once you create an account, all your information will be saved and useable for future registrations. No need to re-fill out important paperwork. You can log in anytime to review your registrations.

Daily Scrimmages / Contests

Instructional Videos

Swim Option

Camp T-shirt / Basketball

Offensive/Defensive Fundamentals

Grouped According To Age & Skill Levels

Grades 3 & Up: Basketball-Specific Strength Training/ Conditioning / Concepts led by Roberto Fuentes; Certified Functional Strength Coach

All Sports Camp - Grades 1 - 9 Campers receive instruction in a variety of sports. Skill sessions, contests and scrimmage games while making friends throughout the summer. Baseball, basketball, floorball, soccer, gaga, team handball, pickleball, flag football, whiffle ball, capture the flag are just some of the sports to choose from during All-Sports Camp. Daily swim option plus elective periods during the week allow campers time to focus on the elective for each particular week. Elective Activities PICKLEBALL A sport combining ping pong, tennis and badmitton. FLOORBALL Floorball promotes end-to-end plays with quick transitions and fluid game play. It's great training for hockey players. Trax (Railers Mascot) and a Railers staff member will visit camp to referee a competition. FITNESS FUN A combination of sports and fun fitness challenges throughout the week TEAM HANDBALL The object is to throw a ball past a goalkeeper into a net for a goal -- worth one point -- using good teamwork and passing. DISC GOLF (grades 3-9) Play daily disc golf contests as we turn our field into a disc golf course. Special Guest; Ben Tucker; Prodigy Disc Golf Battalion Team Leader. FRISBEE GOLF (grades 1 & 2) Similar to disc golf, players will aim and throw frisbees to a targeted basket or hoop as they participate in various contests throughout the week. Week 7 FLAG FOOTBALL Campers will play this fast paced, fun filled game of 5 on 5 flag football. Rich Gedman Baseball Camp - Grades 1 - 7

Fundamental Drill Stations

Competitions and games

Professional Guest Instructors

Indoor/Outdoor Facilities

Instrasquad Games & Fun Contests

Camp T-shirt

Homerun Derby Elective

Swim Option

Agility and Speed Training

JAKE THE LION: WORCESTER BRAVEHEARTS MASCOT Jake joins campers in a home run derby contest. Program Coordinator; RICH GEDMAN: -2020 Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame Inductee -Two time American League All-Star -Worcester Tornadoes former Can-Am Manager of the Year -Boston Red Sox Triple A Minor League affiliate Worcester Woo Sox Hitting Coach -12 years of Major League experience; Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and St. Louis Cardinals Unit Head: Boston Red Sox Fantasy Camps Coach; DAVE SMITH: Worcester Tornadoes former Camp Clinic Coordinator and 3rd Base Coach Previous senior instructor for the Chris Corkum Baseball, Inc., Programs of Connecticut and Western MA WooSox Possible fieldtrip to see the new Worcester WooSox on July 28 at 12:15pm! WooSox vs. Buffalo Bisons Stay tuned! (Additional Fee TBA) TAF Junior Triathlon Camp - Grades 3 - 6 and Grades 7 - 10 REQUIRED PREREQUISITES! BIKE - Should be in good working condition. Parents are required to have the bike inspected by a bike shop and provide a note indicating the bike is safe to ride. NO HELMET, NO BIKE RIDE, NO EXCEPTIONS. Drop off campers and bikes at the JCC on Monday, July 12. Bikes will be stored for the week. SWIM - Child must have passed Red Cross swim level 4 AND: 7 - 10 year olds: Swim front crawl 100 yards (2 laps) Ages 11+: Swim front crawl 150 yards (3 laps). The program works on stroke mechanics and swim endurance and does NOT replace the instruction of a certified Water Safety Instructor. RUN - Sneakers should be in good condition. Head Coach; GABRIELA STOLPINSKI:

8 years of triathlon experience, including; 4 youth/junior national championships, 2 collegiate club national championships, junior state championship title in road racing, and has been assistant coach at the USA Triathlon Junior Skills and Elite Camps.

Assistant coach for TAF Racing High Performance Triathlon Team.

Asst. Coach, Program Director; MATT VALYO:

Regional Athlete Development Coordinator for USA Triathlon Northeast and the Team Director of the TAF Racing Junior Elite Race Team.

One of 5 coaches who run USA Triathlon's Junior Skills and Elite Select Camps as well as the Northeast Collegiate High Performance Camp.

Gymnastics Camp - Grades 1 - 4 This program provides interactive recreational gymnastics delivered in a fun, creative and safe environment. Incorporates tumbling, balance beam, spring board, dance and more. Perfect for first time gymnast. Quality instructors safely challenge the limits of individual abilities.

Tumbling and Dance

Swim Option

Camp T-shirt

Strength and Flexibility Skills

Wahoo Swim Camp - Grades 1 - 9 Noncompetitive technique based program focuses on building strong components of skills in all four racing strokes through drills and activities. Increasing strength and performance in swimming, flip turns, starts and fundamentals. Each day will be a new stroke with instructions through a drill circuit at the outdoor pool in the morning, dryland strength development, video analysis and discussion session, finished off with a swim team style practice to tie in lessons of the day together. Wahoo Swim Club coach; Roberto Fuentes and Aquatics Director; Kelly Sampson will be directing all activities and instruction. Swimmers must be evaluated by Ben Tucker in the 50yd Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and 25 Fly before registering. Day Camp Our program focuses on activities that enable children to grow, build relationships, and develop self-esteem throughout the summer. Sports, swimming, climbing tower, nature, arts and crafts and much more. Children are broken into separate units based on age. - Swim lessons taught by American Red Cross certified instructors - Maccabi games Week 9 - no electives - All campers receive a camp T-shirt - Daily free swim Off-Site Electives (Grades 3 - 8) - Archery - Exploring Botanic Gardens - Golf - Gone Fishin' - Hiking & Nature - Horseback Riding On-Site Electives (Grades 3 - 8)

Art Fusion

Basketball

Cake Wars

Court Sports

Camp Crafts

Delicious Dishes

Gaga

J Camps Got Talent

Life's A Bead!

Paper Mache

Soccer

Sports Of All Sorts

Turf Games

Wall Climbing

Extreme Kids Lab is Back!

EXTREME Lego® Robotics

EXTREME Rocketry

EXTREME Keva® Planks, Structures, & Contraptions

EXTREME Crime Scene!

EXTREME Coding

EXTREME Photography Using digital cameras, campers will travel around the grounds of the JCC with a Professional Photographer learning the ins and outs of professional photography. Campers will learn how to use composition and perspective to "see" differently than they ever have before. Campers will be able to print and bring home their favorite photographs from their week at camp. Senior Campers - One Week Sessions As Senior Campers you'll have all the excitement of camp… weekly electives, community service mitzvah projects and help in the planning of camp wide activities. Discover hidden talents and build confidence in yourselves while making new friends and having loads of fun! Extravaganza This week will be an elaborate and spectacular celebration to the end of Summer! From sports to arts and crafts, extra swimming, to J's Got Talent! KARATE DEMO During the week there will be a demo highlighting traditional instruction in the Japanese art of Wado-ryu Karate. Run by Sensei Ron Teixeira and members of the JCC Karate Club. Maccabiah (Grades 1 - 9 Campwide!) A week long, camp-wide competition! Day camp will split into two teams, RED and BLUE, and will compete in various fun activities. Activities will include sports, games, water, art, team building, and most of all TEAM SPIRIT! Each team will create a team chant and a team banner representing their team name and spirit. Then let the games begin! At the end of the week we will celebrate with pride and good sportsmanship during the closing ceremony. Who's it going to be? RED or BLUE? Financial Assistance: A limited number of need based scholarships are available. For information and a scholarship application please contact the program registrar Erika Austin at 508-756-7109 x226, eaustin@worcesterjcc.org Click here for financial aid application. Please make sure you read the instructions for the application process so that all information is submitted in a timely manner. HOW TO REGISTER: Visit worcesterjcc.com and click on "register for summer camp". Important Reminder: MASSACHUSETTS MANDATES WE HAVE HEALTH FORMS FOR ALL CAMPERS THIS IS STRICTLY ENFORCED. If we do not have the forms prior to the first day of camp WE CANNOT ALLOW the child to join the JCC Camp until the form has been received. This policy will be strictly enforced.

[anyagee]

#banging my Worcester railers need pun shirts' drum extra hard

I brought up @tender-perennial's point about minor league hockey teams while talking about this last night 😂

Amtrak souvenir shirt that says I GOT RAILED ON THE NORTHEAST REGIONAL

[fromthe-point]

Worcester, MA – The Worcester Railers Hockey Club, proud ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, and Railers HC General Manager and Head Coach Jamie Russell officially announced today that the club has signed defenseman Chris Rygus to an ECHL contract for the 2019-20 season.

The 25-year-old enters his second pro season after spending last season in the ECHL with the Fort Wayne Komets and Jacksonville IceMen recording five points (1-4-5) along with 38 PIMS in 23 games.

Prior to turning pro, the 6-3 defenseman played college hockey for four seasons at St. Norbert College from 2014-18 recording 27 points (8-19-27) along with 120 PIMS in 117 games. He was a member of the 2018 National Championship team who beat Salve Regina in double overtime.

“We are happy to have Chris join the Railers this season,” Russell said. “He is a big steady defender who will add depth to our back end.”

The Railers now have 13 players signed for the 2019-20 season as Rygus joins Barry Almeida, Connor Doherty, Kyle McKenzie, Drew Callin, Ross Olsson, Bo Brauer, Ivan Chukarov, Kyle Thomas, Anthony Florentino, Henrik Samuelsson, Matt Schmalz, and Cody Payne as the signees.

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The ECHL team in my city did a paint night as a break between playoff games and just look at how cute they are! Some of them just look so proud of themselves and it makes me happy.