CRLS Diving Coach Needed

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         CRLS Looking to Hire Diving Coach Immediately
Cambridge Rindge & Latin School (CRLS) has an open position for Diving Coach starting immediately for the 2017-2018 winter sports season. CRLS Swim & Diving program has about 70 students and last year had the largest diving team in the state with a 24-student roster, several of whom competed in the state championships. Recent CRLS grad, Gabe Bamforth, a back-to-back state champion, is an All-American and among the top divers in the NCAA competing at Carnegie Mellon. CRLS Diving is an inclusive program with no cuts, no athletic fees for participants, and truly embodies the CRLS motto of “Opportunity, Diversity, and Respect.”

CRLS seeks competent, committed and dedicated candidates for the following position:
Assistant Coach – Diving (Stipend commensurate with experience, starting at $3,849)
Contact Director of Athletics, Tom Arria: tarria@cpsd.us
Apply directly: https://cpsd.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=64

FOCA Board Transition Announcement From Out-going President

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Dear Friends,

I am excited to share that as Roberta Goto and I step down on June 30th as FOCA Secretary and President respectively that we have a skilled and robust group of new and returning board members. To date these include:

Offering important continuity is Sean McDonnell returning as Treasurer

I’ll also extend tremendous appreciation for the contributions of At-large board members stepping down: Roxann Hymon, Gary Dougherty, Joe Avin, and Alice Heller.

There are still board openings – as well as many other ways to contribute so keep an eye out for further announcements – and please be in touch if you, or someone you know, may be interested in joining our efforts. I can assure you that the rewards gained from this volunteer endeavor will consistently exceed any seeming loss of family time, sleep, brain band-width etc…!

For me the past 5 years have been wonderfully full.…full of: inspiration from the friendships, satisfaction as we maintained a FOCA 18-year tradition supporting coaches and teams, learning as we improved our internal systems, curiosity as we explored and advanced many collaborations, and… challenges especially as we all grapple within a society/city still sorting out how to shift old school thinking about sports to a better integrated vision of athletics as an educative process for developing strong social competencies. Achieving this with greater consistency is one important goal that relies on broader engagement of families, school staff and the community. To that end FOCA events and activities will continue to serve as a significant support.

Though ‘aging out’ of this parent volunteer role while making way for new leaders I welcome your suggestion and participation in this important period of FOCA transition. Of course also feel free to contact Kevin and Nadia. You can also refresh your familiarity with FOCA by visiting our website.

In the spirit of learning and community,

Larry

Larry Childs, President

Friends of Cambridge Athletics

www.friendsofcambridgeathletics.org

Join/Support the 31st Annual Cambridge City Run/Henrietta’s Walk on April 2nd

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Marathon Sports Cambridge City Run, Danehy Park CourseJoin/Support the 31st Annual Cambridge City Run/Henrietta’s Walk on April 2nd – Please consider attending/supporting this Friends of Cambridge Athletics-coordinated event which attracts hundreds of runners/walkers from Cambridge, surrounding communities and CRLS sports teams.  CRLS Athletes through FOCA are the lead beneficiaries with proceeds supporting student scholarships and the needs of athletic teams. The City of Cambridge Recreation and Athletics Departments as well as Marathon Sports are co-sponsors. The Andrea Harvey Fund is another co-sponsor with some proceeds supporting their senior scholarships awards program and domestic violence awareness (Andrea was a CRLS graduate and East Boston High teacher). Notable changes this year are in the venue as it takes place at Danehy Park rather than Fresh Pond and the distance: It is 5k rather than 5 miles. To run, walk, volunteer and/or donate see information below. Click ‘Racewire’ and/or ‘Donate’ icons. Address questions about group discounts, sponsoring, or volunteering to: focacityrundirector@gmail.com!

Annual  Cambridge 5km City Run/ Walk
For our 31st year, a new Course and Distance: 5K in Danehy Park in Cambridge
The Cambridge City Run is only 1 month away! This flat, fast, 5k run & 5k walk course is on the picturesque foot paths of Danehy Park. Hurry, race t-shirts to first 500 only! Race Fee: $30, Students: $20, Under-18 free (Day-of: $40 / $25)
Proceeds fund college scholarships for CRLS student athletes, and the Andrea Harvey Fund to provide scholarships and raise awareness for domestic violence.
 Where?
Danehy Park, New Street, Cambridge
parking off street at lots on New Street, Blanchard Rd and Field Street
When?
April 2nd. Arrive starting at 8:30. Race starts promptly at 10:30am
Sponsored by Friends of Cambridge Athletics, the City of Cambridge and Marathon Sports

FOCA Winter Serve-a-thon and Fund Raiser

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nevillefootballservice-9-17-16-2After a successful conversion of the fall FOCA Walk-a-thon to Serv-a-thon, FOCA is coordinating a similar CRLS Winter Sports Teams Serv-a-thon. By sponsoring an athlete, donors help teams and FOCA raise additional funds required to meet important supplemental needs falling outside of the current school department budget. Meanwhile the athletes provide valuable services to our community, build relationships within the team and earn community service hours required for graduation. Some projects include coaching elementary school age youth during their respective after school and weekend programs, visiting elderly, and clean-up/maintenance of Danehy Park, Fresh Pond and Alewife Reservation. To donate one can respond to individual athletes as they seek support, hit the ‘Donate’ button on the FOCA website (note Serva-a-thon and team in the note section), or contact Larry Childs lchilds@comcast.net for further information.

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