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BOWLING…It Takes “PIN” Point Precision
Bowling is a great sport that has a long and full history. Today, bowling is one of the most popular sports in the world and is the most participated recreational sport played in the United States. However, Bowling can be traced back as far as 3200 BC. A crude form of the game was […]
Nyack Racewalks… No Walk in the Park
SUFFERN — “I’m going for a walk” never sounds as impressive as “I’m going for a run.” But then, the average person doesn’t walk like Dan Serianni. The 22-year-old from upstate Genesee Junction circled the Nyack High School track 25 times Sunday in 47 minutes to win the open 10,000 meters (6.2 miles) at the […]
A “Steep” Climb to Independence
In a day and age when all too often we can witness people everywhere trying to take a short-cut to success, whether in business, school, and unfortunately sports, one has to wonder if such a prevailing attitude stems from low self esteem, fear, irresponsibility, or a lack of education as to what it takes […]
Pedro’s Judo Challenge
Jimmy Pedro is one of Empire State Sports Council’s very latest partners. We are heading to Wakefield, MA to attend his annual Judo Tournament. He is planning on bringing several of his students to the 2013 Liberty Games Judo Event on July 13, 2013. Pedro’s Judo Challenge is an annual USA Judo Tournament. It offers […]
A New Sandbox: ES Sports Provides UAlbany With Fresh Sand
From the time most children can walk, the Sandbox is usually a perfect place for meeting new people, developing friendships, and making clothes dirty in an effort to put pressure on the laundry detergent to prove its worth. In some cases, the little tykes never outgrow this adventure, and the draw to the Sandbox […]
Back On Track! America’s #1 Sport for Participation
It is unlike any other sport, even those that are also considered “Individual” Sports such as Swimming, Wrestling, or Tennis. It is a rare occasion that you might ever see a true Shot Putter that will also compete in the 800m Run, or a 1500m Runner that will also contest the Pole Vault. There […]
Martial Arts Opens Your Mind
A New Concept For A New State Games Many Events exist for athletes of specific styles of Martial Arts, but very few events bring athletes of different training backgrounds together. Open Tournaments have been around for years, and after spending time with Master Adam Grogin (Sport’s Chair for Martial Arts), it is very easy to […]
Baseball Hits A Three Run Homer
America’s Pastime Comes Home to the Liberty Games One might think that because Baseball has been considered for quite some time as America’s Favorite Pastime, that organizing such an event would be the easiest to do. There is quite a lot of interest, and there are certainly thousands of teams, if not tens […]
Pickleball…It’s All in the Name!
If you are like me, your first reaction when you see this name, “Pickleball”, you are likely pondering several thoughts. 1) Is this an actual sport? 2) What is a “Pickleball”? 3) How is it played? 4) What kind of name is Pickleball for a sport? These are all very good questions, but […]
Stars & Stripes Forever
For more than 200 years, the American Flag has been the symbol of our nation’s strength and unity. It’s been a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens. And the American Flag has been a prominent icon in our national history. Below are some of the highlights of its unique past: […]