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The Virginia Hornets

Thursday, June 30th, 2011
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“One Team…One Mission”

 

 

 

 

Ever heard of the Virginia Hornets? Established in 1994, The Virginia Hornets are Richmond’s only Major League Football team. They have had two UFL Super Bowl Championships and in 2007, won the Metro Bowl National Championship.

 

This season is especially exciting for the Hornets as they will play their home games at the Richmond City Stadium. Also this season the team introduces their very own cheering squad named The HONEY. 

 

The Virginia Hornets are unique in that they have a strong focus on their community they serve. The team values their motto, “One Team…One Mission.” They stress the importance of family values and the need to make a positive impact on the lives of youth in the community.

 

Many of the Virginia Hornets are high school and college standouts or players that have faced setbacks in their path towards success. The opportunity to be a part of this special semi-pro football team gives the players a chance to play the sport that they love.

 

For a complete look at the Virginia Hornets’ schedule, check out their website. Support our local team!

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Summer Sports Camp Guide

Monday, June 27th, 2011
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Parents and kids alike know that summertime means school is out and summer sports camps are in session! Throughout the Richmond area thousands of children are headed off to perfect their favorite sport. Area sports complexes, clubs and local universities host these various camps as coaches and players come together to share and learn while growing in the sport.

 

University of Richmond hosts some of the best-attended and respected summer camps in the area. With camps offered in almost every sport, the university lends its players, coaches and their top of the line facilities to help aid youngsters while they attend camp. Take a look!

 

Disco Sports offers all of your equipment needs for the summer season! Before sending the little one off to camp, make sure they are prepared and come stop by to check out what we have to offer.

 

Check out some of the sports camps going on around town and in VA. Make sure you sign up soon as registrations for these camps can fill up quickly!

 

Some options for sports camps around the Central Virginia and other outlying areas include,

UVAs baseball camp runs in various sessions ranging from June 27th through July 24th. Visit www.uvabaseballcamps.com for more details!

 

Saint Gertrude Gator Camp specializes in basketball and is a day camp running through June, July and August. The cost is $180 for each individual session. www.saintgertrude.org

 

Former VMI starting point guard Adam Lonon is instructing his own basketball camp hosted at The Steward School with three separate sessions offered in July. Register at www.adamlononbasketball.com

 

The Mike London Football Camp will be putting on various sessions for different ages throughout July. Contacts Steve Atkinson at (434) 243-5478 or email uvafootball@virginia.edu

 

Robins Junior Golf Program is run through the Independence Golf Club for children and teens aging from 6 through 17. The program offers half day, full day and overnight camps. Call (804) 897-8641 ext. 112 or check out www.independencegolfclub.com

 

Hampden-Sydney is hosting Elite Soccer Camp for kids in ages ranging up through 9th grade during the week of July 17th through the 20th. The cost is $385. Check out the event to find out how to apply.

 

Is your child a swimmer? Avalon Swim and Racquet Club Gator Camp has four swimming camp sessions throughout July and August going from 9am-1pm. To register visit www.avalonclub.org. The cost is $125 per week for members and $175 per child and week for non-members.

 

Weinstein JCC will be hosting multiple camps this summer ranging from Gymnastics, Flag Football, Dance, Kung Fu, and Tennis. Contact Scott Katz at skatz@weinsteinjcc.org or 804-545-8644. Sessions run in July and August and all camps are day camps.

 

 

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Nike Tempo Dri-Fit Running Shorts

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
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We just received a new shipment of these popular track shorts.  Just in time for camp.  Girls and Ladies sizes available.  And we can customize them with your team’s logo!  Also great for swim team!

According to Nike:

“Outfit her with the best in the Nike Tempo Girls’ Running Shorts, an essential design that offers maximum range of motion and expert ventilation.”

  • Dri-FIT fabric to wick sweat away and help keep you dry and comfortable
  • Elastic waist
  • Contrast mesh panels at side seams
  • Contrast trim at hem
  • Fabric: Dri-FIT
  • 100% polyester
  • Machine wash

 

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Disco Sports Video Profile: Locally Owned Since 1970

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
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At Disco Sports, we’ve spent most of our lives serving the Richmond team sports community.  Whether it’s your first baseball glove, new ballet shoes, or team jerseys for your son’s first soccer team, we’ve helped people from all over Virginia find the right products for the right price for as long as we can remember.  Chances are we’ll even remember your name.  Throughout this time, we’ve remained keenly focused on service, quality, and community to grow our family of customers.

We invite you to watch this short feature video about the company, our family-focused business, and learn more about what makes us tick.  In just a few short minutes, you’ll get to know our amazing Disco Sports crew and see how we have grown over the years.  We’re not movie stars, but we know sports.

- Gail and Lew Held

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Soaking up sun and savin’ lives

Monday, June 13th, 2011
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Throughout most of my life I have submerged myself in the sport of swimming. In my high school years it was obvious that my summers would be spent lifeguarding as the pool was an area I found myself very familiar with. Spending my past three summers as a lifeguard I was definitely able to walk away with some great memories.
Swim team has always been a very big sport in my neighborhood and it was an awesome opportunity to lifeguard many swim meets and continue my joy in watching the sport of swimming. Swim team is a great opportunity to come together as a community and allow kids to get exercise and meet other kids who have a passion for the sport in their area. Many of my close friends are former swimmers that I have grown up with. Take advantage of a swim team near you!

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Cheering 101

Thursday, June 9th, 2011
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We were watching some kids play some rec league soccer the other day and the seeming incessant chant from a group of nearby parents was, “Big Kick!  Big Kick!”  It seems that every other parent is a sideline coach and the message is not always helpful.

The actual coach stresses team play in his practices and pushes each player to make the most of his or her position.  The parents in question were encouraging their little Johnny’s and Jane’s to engage in a sort of soccer/volleyball hybrid with a succession of cross field kicks going back and forth between the two teams.  Maybe they should have let the coach coach.

We’ve all certainly seen the images of violence at youth sporting events so there is surely no need to discuss the importance of sportsmanship among the parents.  Knute Rockne said, “One man practicing sportsmanship is better than fifty preaching it.”  More important, perhaps, is discussing our role as parents and spectators.

We’ve talked before about the value of team sports.  Team sports for kids builds character, promotes fair play, builds self-esteem, and creates character traits that children will carry into adulthood.

Be a booster!  Celebrate victories and soothe losses.  Encourage gracious losing and congratulate the things that went well on the pitch today.  “You guys got in some great shots today!” or “you must have spent a lot of time practicing your passing!  It really showed!”

Remember, the shouted encouragement to “run faster!” or “catch it!” can often have a discouraging effect.  Your child is perhaps running as fast as he can and perhaps doesn’t yet have the hand/eye coordination to make the play you desire to see.

Most importantly, remember that you’ve chosen a “team” sport for your child.  Your kid is a member of a group with other kids.  Each of those kids has a parent who is a #1 fan.  Those kids are playing against another group of like-minded kids with another group of rabid fan-parents.  They all deserve our respect and our support.

Just maybe not our coaching help.  Leave that for the Coach.

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Not the Only Game in Town

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
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We’re sure that you’re aware of our commitment to Richmond’s Flying Squirrels.  We’re nuts about Nutzy and are so full of Squirrel pride that we gave him his own department here at the store:  Nutzy’s Nest!  But the Flying Squirrels aren’t the only game in town.

Richmond is the home of a world-class soccer club:  The Kickers.

The Kickers were born in May of 1993 and for the past 17 years have been racking up wins and fans.  They started their play at the University of Richmond and still throw down an occasional match at City Stadium but moved in August of 2010 to the 34-acre Ukrop Park in Chesterfield County.  Their players have represented Richmond with the Tampa Bay Mutiny, the Colorado Rapids and D.C. United.  They were recently proud to see defender Henry Kalungi called up for the Uganda National Team in the Africa Cup of Nations 2012 matches.

While the Kickers recently inked a deal with Union First Market Bank, which gives them naming rights to the facility, the name Ukrop isn’t far from the team.  Over an 11 year career, star forward Rob Ukrop racked up 222 appearances, 69 goals, and 29 assists for 167 points.  After retiring his jersey the Kickers were pleased to see him inducted into the USL Hall of Fame.  While retired from pro soccer Rob still maintains a high Richmond presence.

In addition to a great pro club the Kickers have a ton of affiliate clubs and programs.  They have a great program with the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, youth rec programs, and an after school program: the Little Kicks that starts youngsters striking and running as young as 2 years old.

The Kickers stay active in the community also.  They hosted a coaches meeting offering information on the dangers of concussions and they teamed up with Martin’s and the Central Virginia Food Bank to Kick Out Hunger in May.  They love to work with youth and have worked with the YMCA, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and spend a ton of time in our local schools.

Take a minute and check out some of their camps.  Stop by and see us for some cleats and shin guards and Get Kicking!

 

 

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