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2018 Empire State Corporate Challenge
IT IS OFFICIAL! The Schedule of Events for the 2018 Empire State Corporate Challenge are now Officially Released! Dodgeball is up first on Saturday April 21st, so be sure to get your Team(s) organized and Registered! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2018 April 21st Dodgeball Woodland Hill Montessori May 12th […]
FUNDRAISING 101
Being a talented Athlete isn’t always glamorous! Getting the Gold Medal in the 100m or the Long Jump ends with the conclusion of the meet, most of the time. In order to advance to the Regional and National levels often takes the work of Fundraising. Unfortunately, many Athletes like to avoid such, thinking that someone […]
GUARDIANS of the RING!
It has been stated over the years that Track & Field is the “Ultimate Cross Training Sport”. This is derived from the fact that Track & Field has a foundation of working and training the three (3) Basic Motor Skill Movements, which are Running, Jumping, and Throwing. In fact, it is likely that if you […]
LEAPING LIZARDS!
Depending on the generation from which you come, or your love of quality Musicals, it is likely that you recognize the phrase “Leaping Lizards” from the Broadway hit Musical “ANNIE”, which became a Blockbuster hit at the Theater starring Carol Burnette as Miss Hannigan, the operator of the Hudson Street Orphanage where Annie stays, and […]
A COMBINATION of TALENTS
In a time when Parents and Coaches tend to want to place Athletes in a box, especially at a young age, and encourage them to invest all of their time into just one activity, being one dimensional, it is exciting to see some Athletes break away from such narrow thinking, and train to become talented […]
BOLTS STRIKE @ the PRESIDENT’S OPEN!
It was the 13th Annual President’s Open, but there was nothing unlucky about the Track & Field performance by the Norwich Bolts! On the heels of a dripping Constitution Classic, the President’s Open was overwhelmed with Sunshine and Warm Temperatures that made for an ideal day for competition. Eager to prove their prowess as first […]
CONSTITUTION CLASSIC SUCCESS….800 Reasons (Meters) Why
One of many things I can remember hearing from adults during the Spring, was the phrase, “April Showers Bring May Flowers!” It is now JUNE, and the Capital District of the Empire State, has received an incredible amount of RAIN ever since April came onto the 2017 scene! After a near washout of […]
1st PLACE HAS IT’S REWARDS!
It was not an easy task, as they began the 2016 Liberty Tour Track & Field Series at a deficit, trailing by more than 100 points. By the time they completed the President’s Open, the Country Mills Eagles managed to win their first meet, but still lagged in the scoring by almost 80 […]
SWEPT IN A NY MINUTE!
It was the 13th Annual Liberty Tour Track & Field Series being kicked off by the 13th Patriot’s Invitational! Some might suggest, if they were superstitious, that the number 13 is an “unlucky” number. I have always maintained that when it comes to Athletic Performance, luck is NEVER part of […]
PATRIOT’S INVITATIONAL 2017!
It is almost here! Can you smell it? Can you hear it? Can you feel it? The 2017 Patriot’s invitational is now less than two (2) weeks away! The Empire State Sports Council is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Liberty Tour Track & Field Series! As always, it will begin with the Patriot’s Invitational […]