Cecil County Sports Weekly Vol 3 Issue 17

LEANNA ROGERS BREAKS 41 YEAR OLD SCHOOL RECORD

By: Katie Callaghan

UCBAC Championship took place on May 3rd and 4th last week, and there were many incredible performances by athletes. This was the first two-day meet for most teams. A total of 15 teams came to compete at Perryville High School in this prestigious event, where competition was heightened

and records were set. The Rising Sun Girls Team placed highest of all Cecil teams and won 2nd place (87 points), followed by North East Girls in 5th (54 points), Bo Manor in 7th (46 points), and Elkton in 10th (22 points). Perryville Boys earned 5th (54 points), followed by Elkton Boys in 7th (47 points), Rising Sun Boys in 8th (38 points),

North East Boys in 11th (29 points), and Bo Manor Boys in 12th (22.5 points).

Two athletes performed outstandingly at this meet, with Leanna Rogers and Caroline Mercer each taking home 3 UCBAC Champion titles. North East’s Leanna Rogers won 1st place in the 800m, 1600m, and 3200m, even taking home a school record in the 3200m with a

“We do not lose on our Senior Night” - Bohemia Manor Eagles come back to geta walk off victory in the eighth inning. - See page B6

time of 11:29.91. Rogers is currently a sophomore at North East High School. When asked about her performance, Rogers attributed much of her success to her supportive team. She said, “I am really proud of myself, my coaches, and all of my teammates for helping me get this far … My teammates and I push each other every day at practice to bring

out the best of each one of us”. Rogers has many goals for her running career but ultimately hopes to break school records in the 1600m and 800m and take home a medal from the MPSSAA 2A State Championships. Rogers also noted, “I would like to shout out how awesome my teammates have been throughout my high school career. I can

always hear them cheering for me to do my best while I run, not only me but all of our other athletes. Everyone retains a positive attitude no matter if it was a bad day or not. I have the best coaching staff ever on our team. Coach Sprout, Decker, and Purner all push me to be the best person and athlete I

SYDNEY PHILLIPS

Sydney Phillips is the Indoor State Shotput Champion so it is

LEANNA ROGERS

Leanna Rogers has earned back to back Athlete of the Week awards for her fantastic performance at the UCBAC Track Championships this past week.

Leanna won all three of the distance races setting PRs in the process. She also broke the North East High School Record for the 3200. The previous record was set in 1981.

Leanna’s Track Coach wasn’t even born yet when that record was set and Athletic Director Gary Brown was a freshman in College.

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could be. Even the throwing coach, Coach Westbrook motivates me every day.” North East must be incredibly proud of Rogers and her future in track and field.

Caroline Mercer of Rising Sun also took home 3 gold medals after UCBAC Championships, earning first in the Shot Put, Discus, and her team’s 4x400 Relay. Mercer is currently a junior at Rising Sun High School. She said she is incredibly proud of her performance at UCBACs this year and feels motivated by her accomplishments to continue her success in the future. Mercer also noted that “Watching demonstration event videos outside of practice definitely helps me focus in on what I'm doing when I have the chance to practice on the track”.

Mercer also has many goals for her future in track and field, including breaking 60 seconds in the 400m, throwing over 130ft in Discus, over 35ft in Shot Put, and running under a 27-second 200m. Mercer also wanted to thank her 4x400 team including Kaitlyn Martin, Bella Chavis, and Katie Callaghan for support coming into the event and their hard work on the track.

Cecil County athletes accounted for 11 UCBAC Championships titles this meet. Rocky Ramsland won

the 100m Dash with a time of 11.11 seconds, taking home the win for Perryville. Elkton’s Boy’s 4x100 team of Solomon Pope, Isaiah Huffstutler, Allan Tate, and Joshua Brill won 1st with a time of 43.91 seconds. Sydney Phillips of Perryville brought home gold in the Shot Put, throwing 47' 7. Jakob Blankenship of North East threw 130' 6 in the Discus to capture 1st place. Risings Sun’s Girl’s 4x400 of Kaitlyn Martin, Bella Chavis, Caroline Mercer, and Katie Callaghan ran a time of 4:16.16 to earn first place. Brin Khanjar of North East also won the High jump, jumping 5ft to win.

Along with many firstplace wins, Cecil County athletes had many more podium finishes. In Boy’s events, 8 Cecil County athletes placed 2nd or 3rd in their events. John Ferry of Rising Sun placed 2nd in the 3200. Teammate Matthew McKay placed 3rd in the 1600m. Ty Stiffler of Perryville placed 3rd in the 110m High Hurdles. Jaden Nichols of Elkton threw into 2nd in the Shot Put and was followed by Jacob Blankenship of North East in 3rd. Jared Adams of Elkton placed 2nd in the High Jump, and Andrew Lenz of Bo Manor placed 2nd in the Long Jump. Placing 3rd in the Triple Jump was Mekhi Lockhart of Elkton.

Five Cecil County Girl’s

athletes also placed 2nd or 3rd on the podium. Sage North of Elkton earned 2nd in the 100m High Hurdles and was followed by Katie Callaghan of Rising Sun. Katie Callaghan also went on to earn 2nd in the 300m Intermediate Hurdles. Rylee Lenz placed 3rd in the Discus, and Briana Poullard earned second in the Long Jump.

Elkton’s Girls 4x100 relay of Shadai Givens, Myracle Miles, MyAven Ewing, and Sage North earned second. Rising Sun’s Girls 4x800 also won second place. Their team consisted of Anna Callaghan, Isabelle Griffith, Katelyn Lacey, and Amanda Callaghan.

Perryville High School did a wonderful job hosting this year's UCBAC Championships, and their facilities were beautiful and wellkept. Athletes performed at extremely high levels and spirits were certainly high leaving the meet after the final day of competition. A huge thank you to all the coaches and athletes!

photos by Chuck Auer

photos by Chuck Auer

photos by Becky Young

photos by Becky Young

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MOMENTS IN TIME

The History Channel

* On May 27, 1679, the Habeas Corpus Act passed, strengthening an individual’s right to contest unlawful arrest and imprisonment. The act is considered one of the most important rulings in English constitutional history.

* On May 24, 1887, President Chester A. Arthur and New York Gov. Grover Cleveland opened the Brooklyn Bridge. At the time, it was considered engineering’s greatest achievement, with a span of 1,600 feet, which made it the longest suspension bridge in the world.

* On May 22, 1906, Wilbur and Orville Wright were granted a patent for their “flying machine.” Their first application was rejected, and the overall process took three years, after which they sold the patent to the newly formed Wright Company for a sweet $100,000, 40% of the company’s stock, and a royalty of 10% on all aircraft sold.

* On May 23, 1962, 12 doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston performed the first successful reattachment of a human limb -- the severed arm of 12-year-old Everett “Red” Knowles. After four years of recovery, he had regained complete mobility and use of it.

* On May 26, 1993, Major League Baseball’s Jose Canseco and the Texas Rangers were playing against the Cleveland Indians when the latter team’s infielder, Carlos Martinez, famously hit a fly ball that bounced off Canseco’s head. All ended well, however, in a home run and no injuries, as well as some astonished laughs.

* On May 25, 2011, “The Oprah Winfrey Show” came to an emotional end after 25 years and 4,561 episodes, with its longtime host telling her audience, “You and this show have been the greatest love of my life.” It remains one of the highest-rated daytime TV talk shows in American entertainment history.

* On May 28, 2016, a gorilla named Harambe was relaxing inside the Gorilla World habitat at the Cincinnati Zoo when a 3-year-old boy climbed into the enclosure and fell into the moat. While it seemed that Harambe was protecting the boy from drowning, zoo officials decided to shoot the animal as they feared he might accidentally kill the child.

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Mage Caps Magical Kentucky Derby

By Scott Serio

LOUISVILLE - Mage ran into the history books winning the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday, but the annual Run for the Roses was more than just a horse race. As the sesquicentennial running approaches next year, here is a look at the pageantry and scene at the race that draws roughly 150,000 fans each year.

Given the name thanks to his sire Good Magic, Mage cast a spell on the field. Bolting to the lead off the turn for home, he earned an upset victory at odds of 15-1 and got the Derby win his sire couldn’t get. With the heavy pre-race favorite scratching, the win for Mage sets up a potential rivalry with Forte in the Preakness on May 20th. The pair only finished a length apart in their last start in the Florida Derby.

Attendance was up, the Mint Julep’s were flowing, fancy hats were in abundance, and the crowds seemed generally ecstatic with near perfect weather for this year’s Derby. From 17 state representatives of the Miss America pageant to a bomb-sniffing dog with a horse toy as his jockey, the sights around the track were plentiful. From children from Airdrie Stud farm saying a prayer for King Russell before the race to trainer Gustavo Delgado exulting in his first Derby win, this year’s edition was memorable.

photos by Scott Serio

photos by Scott Serio

Sports Quiz

By Ryan A. Berenz

1. Name the New York Mets relief pitcher who tore his right patellar tendon while celebrating Puerto Rico’s win over the Dominican Republic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic?

2. What 2000 Kentucky Derby winner was sold to a breeder for a record $70 million?

3. Name the left-footed punter who played for the Green Bay Packers (198384) and Minnesota Vikings (1987-89).

4. Racecar driver, designer, engineer and inventor Bruce McLaren hailed from what country?

5. In 1919, the Houston Buffaloes became the first minor league team to affiliate with a Major League Baseball club when they made ties with what team?

6. What boxing manager and trainer handled the careers of champions Floyd Patterson, Jose Torres and Mike Tyson?

7. What trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding college football player who began their college career as a walk-on?

Answers

1. Edwin Diaz.

2. Fusaichi Pegasus.

3. Bucky Scribner.

4. New Zealand.

5. The St. Louis Cardinals.

6. Cus D’Amato.

7. The Burlsworth Trophy.

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TIGERS PITCHERS SHUT OUT COBRAS ON SENIOR NIGHT

CALVERT - Rising Sun’s three senior pitchers didn't allow a single hit on Senior Night, as the Rising Sun Tigers defeated the Harford Tech Lady Cobras 7-0 on Wednesday. Cadence Williams struck out Abbey Reed to get the last out of the game in front of a home crowd under the lights at Rising Sun High School.

Rising Sun got things moving in the first inning when Josalyn McMillan drove in one on a single.

Senior Kelsey Barks led

things off in the circle for Rising Sun. The fireballer played two innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out three and walking one.

Senior Faith McCullough took over in the circle in the third inning for her Senior Night appearance. The future Towson Tiger allowed zero hits, no walks and struck out all six batters she faced.

In the fifth inning it was Senior Cadence Williams in the circle to close out the

game. Williams struck out eight of the 10 batters she faced allowing no hits and walking one.

Mikayla McJilton started the game for Harford Tech. The hurler went six innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits and striking out two.

McMillan led Rising Sun with two hits in three at bats.

Jordan Lynch and Catharine Meadows led the Lady Tigers in steals with two each.

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TRIVIA TEST

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MOVIES: Which animated movie includes the line, “Fish are friends, not food”?

2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the “Sesame Street” Muppet who lives in a trashcan?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest country geographically in Africa?

4. ANATOMY: What is complete heterochromia?

5. U.S. STATES: Which two states don’t recognize Daylight Savings Time?

6. LITERATURE: Which best-selling novel (1989) is set in Clanton, Mississippi?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the national dish of Spain?

8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of leopards called?

9. HISTORY: Which two Greek city-states fought the Peloponnesian War?

10. AD SLOGANS: Which company once urged customers to “reach out and touch someone” by telephone?

Answers

1. “Finding Nemo” (Bruce the Shark).

2. Oscar the Grouch.

3. Algeria.

4. When someone’s eyes are two different colors.

5. Hawaii and Arizona.

6. “A Time to Kill,” by John Grisham.

7. Paella.

8. A leap of leopards.

Sparta and Athens.

Broderdorp’s Walk-off Picture Perfect Ending on Senior Night Victory

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CHESAPEAKE CITY - It came down to the wire on Monday, with the Bohemia Manor Eagles taking the victory on a dramatic walkoff fielder's choice in the late innings that sealed their win over the Perryville Panthers on Bohemia Manor’s Senior Night. The game was tied at five with Bohemia Manor batting in the bottom of the eighth when Taegan Spier induced Alissa Broderdorp to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored.

Perryville opened up scoring in the first inning, when Briana Rebman singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

In the bottom of the seventh inning, the Eagles tied things up at five. Bohemia Manor tallied three runs in the seventh inning. Gwen Ayers, Camille Mattucci, and Temperance Fitzimmons each had RBIs in the frame.

Kendel Leonardi earned the victory in the pitcher's circle for Bohemia Manor. The righthander lasted eight innings, allowing 13 hits and five runs.

Spier took the loss for Perryville surrendering five runs on eight hits over seven and a third innings, striking out four.

The Eagles racked up eight hits. Broderdorp and Ayers each collected multiple hits for Bohemia Manor with two hits each to lead the Eagles. Bohemia Manor was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Ayers made the most plays with seven. Perryville totaled 13 hits. Jocelyn Rebman, Riley Jackson, and Spier each managed multiple hits for the Panthers. Jocelyn Rebman went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Perryville in hits.

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* Do you like to shop at IKEA?

You might be interested to know that the “IKEA bias” makes you place a disproportionately high value on things you partially assemble yourself, regardless of the end result’s quality.

* An attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the world’s most expensive cocktail sadly proved futile after a customer dropped and broke a bottle of cognac worth $77,000.

* Upon hearing of the 9/11 attacks, the Maasai tribe in Africa gifted 14 cows to America.

* In 1987, a 93-gram radioactive device was stolen from an abandoned hospital in Brazil. After it was passed around, four people died, 112,000 people had to be examined, and several houses had to be destroyed.

* Gal Gadot trained for nine months to gain 17 pounds of muscle for the movie “Wonder Woman.”

* Elevator operator Betty Oliver survived a 75-story fall from the Empire State Building in 1945 when a B-25 crashed into it due to fog. Three crewman and 11 people in the building died, but Betty, who died in 1999, still holds the Guinness World Record for longest survived elevator fall.

* A cat named Barsik, in Barnaul, Siberia, won a mayoral race with more than 90% of the vote. Notwithstanding that fact, and his clever campaign slogan -- “Only mice don’t vote for Barsik!” -- he was, alas, not allowed to actually take office.

* While John and Clarence Anglin, two of the only three men who ever escaped from Alcatraz, were officially reported to have drowned in the bay, their mother received flowers anonymously every Mother’s Day until she died, and two very tall, unknown women were said to have attended her funeral.

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Taylor Young

PNC ACHIEVER

On April 25th, 2023, Taylor Young, a Senior at Perryville High School was awarded the PNC Achievers Recognition. The PNC Achievers program identifies and recognizes outstanding student-athletes across the state of Maryland. Taylor was highlighted on air with 105.7 FM The Fan for her leadership in the classroom, on the field and in their community. The pro gram aims to highlight students who not only dominate the game, and excel in the classroom, but also those who impact their community by vol unteering for youth groups, leading a school club, or shoveling an elderly neighbor's driveway.

Taylor has participated in multiple sports at Perryville High School, includ ing Cross Country, Indoor Track and been on the Varsity Lacrosse Team for four years, serving as a Team Captain in both her Junior and Senior year. Taylor has excelled in the classroom, maintaining a 4.87 GPA and being a member of both the BioMedical and the STEM program. Taylor has actively served her community being a student leader for the Drug Free Cecil program and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

RE/MAX VISION HOLDS GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SOURCE

ELKTON - REMAX Broker Bill Heath and his team at REMAX Vision put together a very successful golf tournament at Patriots Glen Golf Course on Friday May 5. The tournament named REMAX says YES was to benefit the Youth Empowerment Source.

Youth Empowerment Source

(YES) is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing critical supports to children, youth and families in Cecil County, MD. With a strong focus on prevention and education, YES equips youth and families with the tools young people need to reach successful adulthood.

“The tournament was a huge success” said Tournament committee member Josh Dowlin, “we exceeded our goal of what we hoped to raise but will not know the official total until later in the week”.

The tournament was put together by Josh Dowlin, Bill Heath, Bill Coutz, Linda Meffley, and Jack Schammel.

In total approx 80 golfers participated in the tournament including several Sports Weekly sponsors like Alina Rodek of Rodek Dental Arts, Phil Davis from Guild Mortgage, Dale and Joanna Crouch of Crouch Automotive, and Realtors Tracy McCullough and Annie Barker.

Sports Weekly fielded a team in the event consisting of Rising Sun High School Senior and All County Golfer Tyler Hogue, All County Golfer and top high school female golfer in the County Karina Serio, Jay Combs and Chris Felix.

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Golf Team: Tyler Hogue, Jay Combs, Chris Felix, Karina Serio

Mike Pace, Bob Meffley, Bill Coutz and Paul Applegate Joanna Chaffee, Tanya Luckenbill, Jenny Barker, Annie Barker

Ryan Wilson, Rich Snyder, Will Davis, Phil Davis Bill Heath, Rob Alt, Dan Bailey, Drew Gee

Linda Meffley, Alina Rodek, Candy Bathon, Wendy Gray Kyle Naylor, Wayde Naylor, Dale Crouch, Joanna Crouch

North East ends season with Senior Night and 15-3 Record going into Playoffs

NORTH EAST - The North East Indians Baseball Fans watched the game slip away early and the Indians couldn't recover in a 10-6 loss to cross county rival, the Rising Sun Tigers on Friday. Rising Sun scored on a walk by Dillon Goodwin, an error, an error, a sacrifice fly by Cam Klotz, and a single by Aiden King in the first inning.

North East collected ten hits and Rising Sun had ten in the high-scoring affair.

The Tigers got on the board in the first inning

when Goodwin drew a walk, scoring one run.

Luke Crowl led things off on the hill for Rising Sun allowing seven hits and three runs over five innings, striking out five.

Nick Stevens was on the hill for North East. The righty allowed five hits and eight runs over two and a third innings, striking out three.

Landon Knaub and Mason Newton entered the game from the bullpen, throwing four and a third innings and one-third of an inning respectively.

The Indians scattered ten hits in the game. Knaub and Ethan Flaugher each had three hits to lead North East.

The Tigers also had ten hits in the game. Dylan Schriver and Layne Hull each had multiple hits for Rising Sun.

Before the game the Indians recognized the Class of 2023 Seniors.

FLASHBACK

By Mick Harper

1. Which group released “If You Leave Me Now”?

2. Name the ABBA song that was chosen as the “Best Studio Recording of 1975.”

3. Which duo released “Do That to Me One More Time”?

4. Name the singer who released “Slave to the Rhythm.”

5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “I thumbed my way from LA back to Knoxville, I found out those bright lights ain’t where I belong.”

Answers

1. Chicago, in 1976. The song topped the charts in both the U.S. and the U.K., as well as Ireland, the Netherlands, Canada and Australia.

2. “Fernando.” The song hit No. 1 in over a dozen countries, but not, astonishingly enough, on the Hot 100 chart in the U.S. It’s been used in several films and TV shows.

3. Captain & Tennille (Daryl Dragon and Toni Tennille), in 1979. The song was the second No. 1 hit for the husband and wife duo.

4. Grace Jones, in 1985. It was taken from her album of the same name.

5. “Smokey Mountain Rain,” by Ronnie Milsap, in 1980. The song, telling of a man’s trip home to find the woman he left behind, became Tennessee’s eighth state song in 2010 by order of the state’s General Assembly.

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Perryville JV Girls Lacrosse finishes season with only two games

FALLSTON - Perryville High School’s JV Girls Lacrosse team traveled to Fallston High School on Wednesday to take on the Cougars in their home stadium. The final score of 16-2, favoring Fallston, was not at all an indication of the level of play that the Panthers demonstrated. This was the second and final game of the season for Perryville’s JV team due to the lack of junior varsity teams in Cecil County. Throughout the season, each JV player was pulled up to varsity for a few games to receive some playing time and learn positioning by being in real games. For only having played one game together as a team prior to this one, the Panthers held their own against a strong Fallston team. Perryville started the game off strong by scoring two goals.

and Nadelie Adams each scored a goal for the Panthers. The game was controlled by Fallston, but that didn’t stop Perryville from hustling to get ground balls and pressuring Fallston’s attack. Perryville’s defense was able to make accurate passes to their midfielders who could transition and bring the ball to the attack. The entire team’s effort and good sportsmanship from the Panthers is to be commended in this tough game.

Scoring for Fallston was Abby Howes (5), Violet Clough (3), Ella Litz (3), Alex Croucher (2), Ruby Reddel (1) and Delaney Whitlington (1).

Perryville’s goalies tried hard and didn’t give up. In the first half, goalie Audree Hamson had 13 saves and in the second half, goalie Aubree Neel had 4 saves. Fallston’s goalie had 2 saves.

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SCENES FROM ELKTON vs NORTH EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY

Photos by Jacki Taylor

SCENES FROM PERRYVILLE vs NORTH EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY

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CECIL COUNTY PARKS & REC CALENDAR

Club Extreme

Get into the Club - Club Extreme will include such daily activities as Nerf wars, kickball, wiffle ball, dodgeball, obstacle courses, water play with a giant water slide and various sports. Best suited for the more active and competitive types. Club dates are August 7-11, daily from 9 am - 3 pm at the Cecil County Community Center, 17 Wilson Road in Rising Sun. Children must bring a lunch. All activities will follow recommended state Covid protocols at time/ date of Club

Registration is open to children 6-12 years old and there is a Club Fee of $125.00.

Soccer Camp Session 1

Soccer Camp at the Rising Sun Community Center with instructor Terry Tallman will run 9am to 12pm from June 19th to June 23rd focusing on skills, drills, and some fun along the way!

This camp is $100 for the week, which includes equipment and a tshirt.

Tennis Camp Session 1

Tennis Camp will teach tennis skills and techniques to help kids learn the game, as well as some break time antics to cool off and have fun like taking a ride on a 75 foot slip and slide!

Some loaner equipment is available, but campers are encouraged to bring their own if they have it.

Camp will be held July 17 - 21, from 9 am -12 pm at the tennis courts behind the Rising Sun Community Center.

The fee for the week long camp is $100, which includes a tshirt.

Track and Field Camp (Grades 6-8)

Come join us this summer for our Summer Track and Field Program. Camp begins June 22nd and runs through July 27th. This six week program is designed for beginner runners who want to learn something new and be active. The Track and Field program will be held on Thursdays for six weeks, meeting at the track at Perryville High School. Running heats, sprints, distance, long jump, softball throw and relays are some of the events focused on during the summer.

Time 7:30 - 8:30pm

Cost of the program is $45.

Meet will be held on last day of camp, July 29.

Track and Field Camp (K-5)

Come join us this summer for our Summer Track and Field Program. The program begins June 22nd and runs through July 27th. This six week program is designed for beginner runners who want to learn something new and be active. The Track and Field program will be held on Thursdays for six weeks, meeting at the track at Perryville High School. Running heats, sprints, distance, long jump, softball throw and relays are some of the events focused on during the summer.

Time 6:30 - 7:30pm

Cost of the camp is $45.

Meet will be held on, July 27 at the final practice.

Track and Field Pole Vault Clinic

Come participate in Cecil County’s pole vault clinic. These are learn-by-doing, interactive sessions for beginners through advanced vaulters that will build on each other every week. Participants will learn and improve proper technique, drills, and basic fundamentals to broaden knowledge and understanding of the pole vault all with safety as the number one priority. Athletes are encouraged to video themselves drilling and vaulting for analysis and feedback.

The clinic will be held at Perryville High School on Thursday nights from 6pm - 8pm and will last for six weeks, July 6- August 10. Cost of the clinic is $120. We have poles, but you can bring your own if you have one.

Velocity XPress Kickstart

Want to start your child in track & field but unsure if they’ll like it?

Then Kickstart is for you! VX Kickstart is an introductory sub-program of Velocity Xpress Track Club, designed to introduce track and field to children ages 10 and under. This six-week developmental program for track and field first-timers will introduce athletes to Track & Field by developing coordination and helping athletes recognize their strengths to prepare them for the AAU/ USATF travel team, Registration cost is $30.

Velocity Xpress Track Club Kickstart practices start on May 22, 2023 on Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays with the travel team at 5:30pm to 7pm. Meets are Wednesday evenings starting in June.

Team uniform running top or team t-shirt purchase is required and not included in registration. Check out our website for more info: www.velocityxtc.org.

Velocity XPress Track Club

Velocity Xpress is a developmental track and field travel team for youth 5-18 years of age. This program is designed to teach the fundamental concepts of running and field events to enhance the overall athletic performance. Velocity Xpress will teach and equip athletes with power, endurance, speed, and coordination while promoting character and integrity. Registration includes USATF & AAU membership - it does not include uniforms or meet fees.

Team uniform running top and shorts purchases are required at minimum and are the responsibility of parents/guardians. Most meets are held on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Check out our website for more info: www.velocityxtc.org.

Uniforms: https://trackbarn.com/collections/velocity-express

Practices will be held at the Elkton High School track Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 5:30pm to 7pm from April 3rd - mid July.

Cost of the program is $65. After May 2nd, the cost will rise to $75.

Volleyball Camp Session 1

Volleyball Camp will focus on teaching and developing fundamentals to children ages 8-14, and will include some breaks in the action to cool off and enjoy the sun, like taking a ride on a 75 foot slip and slide!

The camp will run from 9 am - 12 pm every day from July 10thJuly 14th.

Campers will practice and learn the basics of the game of volleyball to introduce them to the sport in a fun and safe environment.

The camp will be held at the Rising Sun Community Center Park, drop off will be by the tennis courts. Cost of the camp is $100, which includes a t-shirt.

Arts and Crafts Camp

A 5 day program full of fun activities and crafts for your child to get creative and think up innovative designs. Each day we will bring a new theme to keep your child engaged within an enjoyable environment.

Camp will be located at the community center - 17 Wilson Road, Rising Sun from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Beginning June 26th through June 30th.

Ages: 5-9

Cost: $75

Calvert Soccer Camp

A fun, activity filled camp where children can learn the basics of soccer, and how to play the game. Each day will be focused on a new topic through offense and defense so beginners can be introduced to the game or advance the skills of already introduced players. It will be a new, exciting, and a great environment for kids to learn.

This camp will be at Calvert park turf from 9:00 - 12:00pm from July 31st to August 4th.

Ages: 5-10

Cost: $75

Calvert Girls LAX Camp

Girls Lacrosse Camp for all skill levels, improving stick work and learning the game of lacrosse.

This camp will be at Calvert park turf from 9:00 - 12:00pm from July 17th to July 21st.

Grades: 1-8

Cost: $75

Cecil Arena Cheer Camp

Participants will spend a week together to create a routine to showcase on the last day. The routine will consist of basic cheer elements; dance, cheer, jumps, and basic stunts and tumbling. It’s a good time to perfect the basics and show off skills. This camp is open for all levels.

Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothes; shorts, t-shirts, tank tops. No jeans or jewelry.

Camp will take place at the Cecil Arena July 24-28th from 9 a.m.12 p.m.

Cost: $75

Ages: 5-10

Multi-Sports and Activity Camp

CCPR Multi Sports Activity Camp. The sun will be shining and the fun never ends! Our camp is designed to keep kids active, engaged, and entertained with a wide range of activities, including dodgeball, tag, soccer, and basketball.

In our dodgeball games, campers will get to show off their throwing and dodging skills as they try to eliminate their opponents. They’ll have a blast strategizing with their teammates and ducking and weaving to avoid getting hit by the ball in 3 different modified games as well as regular dodgeball. These games are supervised by Dillon and will be a lot of fun.

Our tag games will have campers running, jumping, and crawling as they try to avoid being “it.” They’ll have to use their speed, agility, and quick reflexes to stay ahead of their pursuers and make it to the safety zone. Ben is the camp leader running the tag activities.

Camp location will be at Calvert park from 9:00am - 12:00pm and begins on June 19th through June 23rd.

Cost of the program is $75.

Ages: 6-12

Cecil Arena Cheer Camp

Participants will spend a week together to create a routine to showcase on the last day. The routine will consist of basic cheer elements; dance, cheer, jumps, and basic stunts and tumbling. It’s a good time to perfect the basics and show off skills. This camp is open for all levels.

Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothes; shorts, t-shirts, tank tops. No jeans or jewelry.

Camp will take place at the Cecil Arena July 24-28th from 9 a.m.12 p.m.

Cost: $75

Ages: 5-10

Photography Camp

This camp will provide multiple factors within photography for children to learn and enjoy. The camp will look at different effects the children can have on photographs. Pictures will be taken inside and out and will consider lighting, angles, distance and actions.

Camp will be located at the Cecil Arena 2706 North East Road, North east. 9:00am - 12:00pm. Beginning June 19th through June 23rd.

Cost: $75

Ages: 5-9

Music Camp

Each weekday, we will take a look at 2 pieces of music. These two pieces will fit the level of ability of the participants. Each day we will learn to perfect the pieces and then on Friday, we will showcase these pieces to the parents of participants.

Camp will be held at the Cecil Arena from August 7th-11th. *Please bring your instrument to work on your skills.

Cost: $75

Grades: 4-8 THANK