VOLUME XXXV, ISSUE 2
Dedicated to guidance, sportsmanship and fun
www.playcbaa.com
April 2008
Central Bucks Athletic Association Newsletter Spring for CBAA is a very busy time. Lacrosse has its annual Irish Skirmish the weekend of 4/26 and the travel soccer program will be hosting the Spring into Summer tournament the weekend of 6/7. Good luck to all of the CBAA teams that will be participating. The basketball program has just finished another highly successful season and is already gearing up for their outdoor season at Herbst. There are approximately 2,200 children enrolled in our spring activities this year. Every park and school field is needed to schedule practices and games. CBAA is very grateful that Central Bucks School District and Buckingham Township Parks and Recreation Department have been so generous with their field space. It also takes hundreds of volunteers to coach, line fields, do repair work and staff the tournaments. We would like to take this time to thank each of you for your efforts. CBAA is successful because of the fabulous volunteer base in this community. We have kicked off the Capital Fund Drive. The proceeds from this endeavor will be used to build a clubhouse at Herbst Complex. Plans include an indoor area large enough to provide space for basketball, lacrosse, and soccer practices. The clubhouse will also have a meeting room and storage garage. Information regarding this fund drive can be found at our website www.playcbaa.com. If you would like to be a part of this committee, please contact us. CB Lightning Lacrosse has a New Look in 2008 with Warrior – Go GREEN!!! The CB Lightning Lacrosse program continues to provide recreational opportunities for boys and girls of the Central Bucks area to play youth lacrosse. The Lightning Lacrosse program has over 450 players participating this season. The season got its official start with a spaghetti dinner at CB East the night before the season opener, March 28th. The dinner, served by the coaches, was attended by over 550 players and families. The players and coaches are ready to tackle another great lax season. Intramural Soccer Registration Begins May 1st Online registration begins May 1 at www.cbaasoccer.com Open House/walk-in dates: • Saturday, May 17 from 9 - 12 pm • Wednesday, evening, May 21, from 6 - 8 pm The location will be the Lahaska Room located in the lower level of the Buckingham Township Building. Buckingham United Soccer Tryouts start Apr. 28 Travel Soccer will be holding tryouts for the Fall 2008 Season beginning April 28th. Travel Soccer is a competitive and fun at the same time. Travel eligibility begins at the U-9 level! See page 5 for schedule and information. Check out BUSC’s website: WWW.BUCKINGHAMUNITED.COM
Inside this Issue
News from the Chairman Intramural Soccer Travel Soccer Basketball Lacrosse Our Sponsors
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The 2008 CBAA Board
Executive Committee
Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer Recording Secretary
Corresponding Secretary
Dale Herbst Robert Law Doris Dowdy Bonnie Gepner Frank Moldovanyi Manny Garcia Maggie Snow Brian Zappala Matt McGahran
Program Presidents
Basketball Intramural Soccer Lacrosse Travel Soccer
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News from the Chairman I’d like to take the time to share the history of the Central Bucks Athletic Association, as it is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. The association was founded in 1973 as the Buckingham Athletic Association. It was affiliated with the Buckingham Park and Recreation Board. In 1982, BAA became an independent, non-profit organization with a 501-c3 tax exempt status. The association’s roots began with ninety children playing basketball at the Central Bucks School District Schools. Soccer followed in the fall with a U-12 program. We have come a long way since our early beginnings. Of course, over the years CBAA has experienced tremendous growth in the youth participation of all three sports and has reached a point where available facilities are insufficient to accommodate the demand. Anticipated population growth in the Central Bucks Community will only exasperate this challenge. CBAA and the Executive Board are committed to fulfilling the CBAA Motto: guidance, sportsmanship, and fun. We are committed to this motto! Dale
CBAA COMMENT ON LAWSUIT OVER SOCCER NOISE
CBAA Board had an opportunity to review the allegations made in the Complaint and believes the claims made by the Stellars are meritless. CBAA will request the court to dismiss the Complaint. The basis of the lawsuit is that sounds that emanate from spectators and participants at soccer games and practices organized by CBAA and played at Holicong Middle School are a violation of Buckingham Township's noise restrictions. The specific sounds are clapping, instructions to players, whistles and cheering. Under the Buckingham Township Noise Ordinance, in an Institutional District, the maximum daytime decibel level is 65 decibels, however, that level is increased by an additional 20 decibels higher for any sound source that emits “impulsive” sound. “Impulsive” sound is any sudden and spontaneous incitement to any unpremeditated action. That would include spontaneous cheering, whistles and instruction, whether at games or practice, none of which is premeditated, but the normal reaction to events when children get together for fun. Consequently, the spontaneously emitted sound levels would have to exceed 85 decibels for a violation of the Township’s Noise Ordinance. During 5 separate time periods, (totaling 1 hour and 40 minutes), when sound levels were measured, (Saturday midday & Thursday late afternoon), at no time did the levels exceed 85 decibels, and on approximately 2 dozen instances did sounds levels exceed 65 decibels, and in those instances, the duration was no more that 1-2 seconds. Essentially, in 1¾ hours, at the most, there was a total of 30 seconds when sound levels exceeded 65 decibels. CBAA sincerely appreciates the cooperation from the Central Bucks School District for stepping forward to make their fields and other facilities available for community youth sports and activities. By the way, these are the same youth who are students of Central Bucks School District, and utilize the same fields and facilities for their school-related sports and activities. What is all the more incredible is that the Stellars allege that they wanted the Buckingham Police to enforce the Noise Ordinance against the youth playing soccer, and to the Police Department’s credit, the Department declined to do so. The CBAA Board has instructed its counsel to file the appropriate motion with the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas to dismiss the action.
Sports Can Have Its Comedy………..
Join your fellow CBAA members for a night of comedy at POCO’s. Comedian, Joe Conklin will be performing. Get a group together, and plan on a night of fun. Tickets are $25, show starts at 9pm. Order your tickets by emailing info@playcbaa.com.
CBAA Flea Market
When: Saturday, May 17th 2008
(Rain date Sunday the 18th)
Time: 10am to 2pm Where: Doylestown Airport (During their annual Community Open House) Old Easton Rd, Doylestown, PA Cost: $25 for a 4 foot spot; additional spots each $25; bring your own table/s. We have a very limited number for renting at an extra $15 a piece. All spaces are outside.
For more information or to register please contact: Becky Barlow at barlowfam@verizon.net or 215-489-6146 Online brochure, payment and registration available at www.playcbaa.com
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U.K. Elite Residential Camps
38 Residential Dates at 14 locations in NJ, PA, MD, NY & VA. Why not spend the week with us this summer? Be part of the Ultimate Soccer Experience! Experience the Brazilian technical curriculum - SOLD OUT ‘07 Learn the English Premier League (EPL) way - NEW for ’08.
U.K. Elite Soccer Summer Camps
Code Location 208C Herbst Field 208 E208 Herbst Field Herbst Field Dates July 14-July 18 Aug 20-Aug 24 Aug 20-Aug 24 Times 9am-12pm 9am-12pm 5pm-8pm Ages 5-16 5-16 Teams Price $145 $145 $145
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CBAA Capital Fund Drive Raffle, Sponsored by Keenan Motors
Grand Prize-2008 Mercedes Benz C-Class Car (650-750 tickets sold) Or $20,000 Cash Prize 50/50 Cash Prize (400-649 Tickets sold) 2nd prize: $1,000 Cash 3rd prize: $500 Cash Tickets are $100 each or 3 for $200
Raffle runs through November 11, 2008 Fill out order form below. Your raffle ticket will be mailed to you.
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Questions? Contact Donna DeStefano @ 215-766-0858
Order & pay on-line by visiting www.playcbaa.com Or
Mail in order form with check made payable to CBAA Car Raffle, P.O. Box 111, Buckingham, PA 18912
Amount of tickets purchased _______ * tickets will be mailed to you.
Name _________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________ e-mail address _________________________________________________ Phone___________________________________________________
Persons must be 18 years of age to participate / Raffle open only to legal residents of Pennsylvania. CBAA Board Members are ineligible to participate/ CBAA shall solely determine the validity of any ticket. CBAA is not responsible for lost raffle tickets / Winner is responsible for all taxes. Participants must present a valid raffle ticket to claim prize
Volume XXXV, Issue 2 CBAA Intramural Soccer News
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Spring season is off and running with a big kick with over 1200 community youth participating in our Spring Intramural soccer program. We are meeting our goals by fielding 90 teams from age 5 to age 18 years old. Smart Soccer led by the one and only Neil Smart himself is starting our youngsters off right in the age 5 and 6 year old groups every Saturday morning at Herbst field. The U7 and U8 groups are benefiting from UK Elite trainers once a week before our own talented volunteer parent coaches get hold of them to throw in their wisdom. The U10 boys and girls are tearing it up at Herbst field all week with nary a goal kick to spare. Our intrepid U12 group is getting its direct and indirect kicks playing this Spring. Last, but not least, our co-ed senior league is making the most of this beautiful spring weather to forward their game down the field and score. CBAA is very grateful to all of the many volunteers that make us tick every season from the league coordinators, coaches, sponsors, field personnel, capital campaign, and one hour volunteers. We are also indebted to the tireless work of our Registrar, Karen Smyth, and our Scheduler, Richard Crawford. We are an organization run and defined by our dedicated volunteers, drop us an email at info@cbaasoccer.com and let us know how you can help! Fall sign-ups begin on-line May 31st, 2008 at www.cbaasoccer.com. We will have walk-in registration at the Buckingham Township Building Lahaska room on Saturday May 17 from 9am to noon and again Wednesday evening May 21st from 6-8pm. Be part of our winning team!!! Buckingham United Travel Soccer News
Buckingham United Soccer Club 2008/09 Team Tryout Schedule
ALL TRYOUTS WILL BE HELD FROM 6:00PM UNTIL 8:00PM
Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in.
AGE/GENDER UNDER-09 BOYS UNDER-09 GIRLS UNDER-10 BOYS UNDER-10 GIRLS UNDER-11 BOYS UNDER-11 GIRLS UNDER-12 BOYS UNDER-12 GIRLS UNDER-13 BOYS UNDER-13 GIRLS UNDER-14 BOYS UNDER-14 GIRLS UNDER-15 BOYS UNDER-15 GIRLS UNDER-16 BOYS UNDER-16 GIRLS UNDER-17 BOYS UNDER-17 GIRLS UNDER-18 BOYS UNDER-18 GIRLS Tue, 5/20 Tue, 5/20 Mon, 5/19 Tue, 5/7 Tue, 5/20 FIRST NIGHT Mon, 5/5 Wed, 5/7 Tue, 4/29 Mon, 5/12 Tue, 5/13 Mon, 5/12 Mon, 5/5 Mon, 4/28 Mon, 4/28 Tue, 4/29 COLD SPR#1 COLD SPR#2 COLD SPR#1 CB EAST HERBST #4 HERBST #2 HERBST #4 COLD SPR#2 HERBST #3 HERBST #6 SECOND NIGHT Wed, 5/7 Fri, 5/9 Fri, 5/2 Wed, 5/14 Fri, 5/16 Thu, 5/15 Wed, 5/7 Thu, 5/1 Thu, 5/1 Wed, 4/30 COLD SPR#1 COLD SPR#2 COLD SPR#1 CB EAST HERBST #3 HERBST #2 HERBST #4 COLD SPR#2 HERBST #2 BUSH #4
CBAA / Buckingham United Night at the Red Bulls – July 19, 2008
Tickets are on sale now for the next CBAA/Buckingham United Night at the Red Bulls when they host David Beckham, Landon Donovan and the rest of the L.A. Galaxy team on Saturday, July 19, 2008. Tickets are $24.00 each. Buckingham United will coordinate bus transportation to the game. The bus will leave from our Herbst Field Sports Complex. We expect that the bus tickets will cost approximately $17.00 each, but the actual price will depend on the number of people who sign up for the bus. Good seats are going quickly, so order right away. Go to www.tcteams.com/redbulltx to buy now.
CONTACT COACH HERBST #4 BUSH #4 HERBST #3 Wed, 5/21 Thu, 5/9 Thu, 5/22 HERBST #4 BUSH #4 HERBST #3
CONTACT COACH HERBST #3 HERBST #4 Thu, 5/22 Thu, 5/22 HERBST #3 HERBST #4
CONTACT COACH CONTACT COACH CONTACT COACH
WWW.BUCKINGHAMUNITED.COM FOR DETAILS
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CBAA Basketball News
The CBAA 2007/08 Season came to an end on Monday, March 17th with the championship games of the boys Middle School and Senior Leagues. Congratulations to our league champs. This year CBAA had over 1200 players and 124 teams participating in our league. The CBAA Basketball Board wants to take this opportunity to thank all of those who made this season possible. From our players, to their parents, the school board, the schools, our head and assistant coaches, our refs and all of our sponsors. Thank you!!!! CBAA is looking to have another great season in 2008/09. We need your help, your time, and your efforts to do so. We need members of our community to volunteer and help us with picture day coordination, uniform distribution, coordinate leagues and more. If you are interested please contact us by going to our web site www.cbaabasketball.net As spring turns into summer some of us on the board will be taking time to re-energize for the fall and our new season. Others will be busy running our summer league which in its third season. For further information on our summer league please go to our web site. Space is available for teams and individuals. Yet others will be coordinating the two camps that we will have this year for the boys and girls of our community. Camp One is being run at our outdoor courts in Plumstead by Debbie and Barbara Black for girls in grades 2nd through 9th. The dates are June 23rd through the th 28 , 8:30-12:30. Cost for campers is $120. For further information please contact our Girls League Director Ed Petersen at 215-230-5303 or at ep23art@comcast.net The second camp, a boys, camp, is in the works for boys in 2nd through 9th grade. The camp will be held August 4th through the 8th at either a local high school gym TBD or at our outdoor courts at Herbst Field in Plumstead. Coach Kevin Boyle, the USA Today Boys High School Coach of the Year in 2007 and his staff from St. Patrick's of Elizabeth, NJ, will be running the camp. The cost is $220 per player and the camp runs 9:00-3:00. For additional information and to register please go to www.coachboylecamps.net The CBAA Basketball wants to wish you all a happy and healthy off season. See you in the fall!!!! CBAA/CB East Student Athletes Honored For Their Efforts
On Monday, March 17th, the Big Five Coaches hosted a breakfast to honor the efforts made in the Delaware Valley to fight the battle versus cancer. Four CBAA Basketball Alumnus and current students at CB East were honored for their work with the CB East Boys and Girls Basketball Teams to raise funds for this great cause. The girls fund raising efforts were recognized as the top school initiative in the Delaware Valley by Coach Phil Martelli.
Thank You Parents, Players, Coaches, Sponsors and Volunteers
Branchburg Tournament Champs Congratulations to CBAA's 9 Year Old Girls Travel Team for winning the Branchburg March Madness Tournament. The girls beat four very strong teams from New Jersey during the tournament. They won a hard fought championship game against much bigger team from Clark, NJ by playing a very aggressive defensive game.
Pictured: Temple University Head Basketball Coach Fran Dunphy, St. Joseph's university Head Basketball Coach Phil Martelli, Nikki Durkac, Tricia Reilly, Madge Ross, Morgan Staffaroni, Villanova University Head Basketball Coach Jay Wright, and Bob Buckanavage Executive Director of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Department Association.
Team Members from Left to Right, Front Row: Megan Cloran, Lucy Grierson, Katelyn Stout, Hannah McDonnell, Rachel Fife, Cate Law, Emma Loving, Taylor Lorio and Kellie Sheetz (missing from picture, Sofia Filippo) Back Row
Coaches: Kevin Sheetz, Joe Cloran and Yvette Bordeaux
2008 SUBURBAN TRAVEL LEAGUE CHAMPS
Congratulations to Coach John Parker, his assistant coaches and the girls of the CBAA 13 year old girls travel team. They are the 2008 Suburban Travel League Champs. Way to go ladies!!!!
SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPS
Congratulations to Team Green the 2008 CBAA SENIOR BOYS BASKETBALL LEAGUE CHAMPS. Team Green was sponsored by Mr. Greg Hayes of Concept 360 Exhibits. We thank Mr. Hayes for his support and we congratulate the boys and Coach McRae on a great season.
Pictured L to R: Joe Skowronski, Dalton Tallia, Kyle McRae, David Schwartz, Christopher Darrigo, Matthew Wallace, Scott Shields, Corbin Bird, Adam Schwartz and Coach Kevin McRae
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The ’08 Spring Season is underway!!!
Registration is done. Uniforms ordered and received. Evaluations complete, teams formed and the spring practices have begun. The numbers are in. The CB Lightning Lacrosse program has over 450 boys and girls playing. There are over 110 girls grades 2nd through 8th, and over 340 boys grades 1st through 8th signed up and playing lacrosse in 2008. CB Lightning Lacrosse continues to be one of the largest youth lacrosse programs in Bucks / Montgomery Counties. To maximize the benefits and enjoyment for each player, team sizes range from approximately 18 to 21 this season.
Third Annual Blue & Green Ball Enjoyed by All
The 3rd annual Blue & Green Ball was held on February 2nd at the Doylestown Country Club. Parents and coaches enjoyed an evening of spirits, food and music. There were raffles, dancing and entertainment throughout the night for all to enjoy.
Continue to Check Our Website for Information and Updates
The CB Lightning Lacrosse website (www.cblightninglacrosse.com) is constantly being updated to provide information on a timely basis. The site has information ranging from schedules and upcoming events, to suggestions for camps and clinics. Of particular interest is the equipment exchange link. With the cost of equipment and the ever changing needs (and sizes) of the players, the equipment exchange provides an opportunity to get equipment you need without breaking the bank. Simply go to the website, click in “Equip Xchge” on the left side of the Home page. This will bring you to the page with all of the details on how the exchange works.
Let’s get ready to Play Lacrosse
Opening Day for games was the weekend of March 29th and 30th. There are also several, great events already planned to keep in mind: • Season’s Eve Spaghetti Dinner: Held on March 28th where players, families and coaches gather for a traditional feast the night before the opening day. • Princeton Day: April 19th Princeton vs. Cornell with tailgating, game and meet some of the Princeton players • Irish Skirmish: April 26th and 27th at Herbst Sports Complex is a tournament hosted by Lightning Lacrosse • CB East vs. CB West Nights: Girls game May 6th and Boys game May 12th at War Memorial Field under the lights! CB Lightning Lacrosse players cheer on their local favorites in this traditional rivalry.
Keep up to date on all details for CB Lightning Lacrosse by checking our website at www.cblightninglacrosse.com.
Our Basketball Sponsors CBAA Basketball, its players, coaches, the board wants to thank all of our sponsors. Without your support we would have a very difficult time bringing this great game to the boys and girls of our community. Please support all of our sponsors by bringing your business to them. A. T. Chadwick Co. Allstate Insurance, Mike Mullen Agent B & B Beverages Bucks County Animal Opthalmology Bucks County Oral Surgeons Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce Central Bucks Urology Chef Ray's Catering Choppers All American Burgers Ciocca Dealerships Clear Point Business Resources Mazullo & Murphy, P.C. Medequip International Modell's Next Investments Peter J. Salmon Co. Ryder IP Law, PC S & L Glass Works Sneakers Plus Sportswear Plus STV Incorporated Sure Line Info TBP Converting.com Concept 360 Exhibits, Inc Debbie Dadey, Author Financial Focus Group GTA, Inc. Consulting Engineers Hieber Machine John Kennedy Dealerships (two teams) Lamborn & Associates Maple Hill Farm Mayfair Drug Store TECHTAG & LABEL UNIVEST. Net VOLVO CARS VOLVO XC90 Warrington Eye Care Warrington Eye Care West Pharma William E. Boger CPA Worth & Co., Inc.
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