swim meet a success

Matthew Grant with a gold medal

Bryce Larsen in the backstroke

Nathaniel in the backstroke

Nathaniel in 25 freestyle

Matt in the 15 meter freestyle

Chad showing off his gold medal for the 25 freestyle

Posing before his swim

Nathaniel getting his bronze medal for the 25 meter freestyle

Bryce and Chad taking it easy

swimming area meet

The area meet for swimming will be held on September 26th, 2009 at the Lehi Legacy Center. Starting time is 9:00 a.m.
Those registered for this event are:

Nathaniel Blood
25 meter backstroke
25 meter freestyle

Chad Holman
25 meter freestyle

Matthew Grant
15 meter unassisted

Bryce Larsen
25 meter backstroke
25 meter freestyle

Dan Downey
15 meter unassisted

SWIMMING

This year swimming will be held in Santaquin at the Francom pool. The address is 251 east 200 south. We hope this will work out better for us. The pool will be reserved from 12:00 to 1:15 every Thursday starting JULY 9th. We will work a little bit on our swimming skills but want everyone to come and have fun as well.


first day of swimming July 9th 12:00 pm

area track meet

Matt getting the bronze medal in the 25 meter

just chilling

good times

Ricky in the 100 meter walk where he got the gold

Matt running

Barry showing why he earned the bronze

Kristine had a bad day!! Can you tell? She did get a gold medal in the 400

Bryce is always enthusiastic!!

Bryce enjoying his mickey D's

Good Job Everyone! It was a fun day!!

torch run

Thanks to those who participated in the torch run. It was a lot of fun.

Tomorrow May 15th, is the area meet at mountain view high school in Orem. It is on center street. Check in is 8:30 a.m.

We hope to see you there

Reminder

Track area meet is May 15th 9:00 a.m. at the mountain view high school track. I hope to see everyone there!!!

state bowling a success

Everyone had a great time at state bowling. This year the Nebo Athletes had 2 Unified teams and 4 individuals who made it to state.

Final results from state

Dan Downey received a gold medal.

Mike Lewis received a gold medal.

Barry Blackburn received a gold medal.

Nathan Henrichsen received a bronze medal.

Teams

Team super Awesome which included Shilo Smith, Chad Holman, Briana Hiatt andRachelle Whatcott, placed fourth

Team Hot Shots which included Barry blackburn, Ricky BlackBurn, Colby Skinner and Liz Bateman, placed third and received a bronze medal.

Good Job Everyone!!

A big thanks to Judy Skinner for being the only coach that went to state. Thanks for all you do to make the Nebo Athletes a success. You are awesome!!!!

Also, Thank you Rose Nyman for taking pictures. you always do such a great Job.

coaches

We are looking for more dedicated individuals to coach special olympics. This is a volunteer job. that will only require 1-2 hours a week for most of the year. Our team is getting quite big. We want to make sure that Special Olympics continues to be a positive experience for everyone. Therefore we need more help to keep up with our growing team. If you know anyone who would like to volunteer. Please contact me in one of the following ways

email: stephaniejo84655@yahoo.com
cell: 801-404-9657 or
leave a comment on this blog.

kick ball

Are there any athletes interested in playing kick ball this summer? santaquin city is starting a special needs league. If you are interested send me an email or call me or leave a message on this blog.
Thanks,
Stephanie

Track

Track and Field will start April 2nd 2009 4:00 p.m. at Payson High Track. Track practice only lasts about 40 minutes.

Don't forget

Saturday, March 14th at 9:00 open bowling competition at Jack and Jill bowling in American Fork.

The Awesome Nebo Athletes

We are proud of all of the athletes. Those who receive gold medals will be going to state on March 27th in SLC. Super Guys and Gal used their super powers to win the gold! (missing: Nikki Newell)

The high rollers in silver

The incredibles looking incredible in their shiny silver

the razzle dazzle rollers dazzling the crowd with their fourth place ribbons

Team Super awesome got the gold. That is awesome!!

Team Perfect Score, scored big!!

Team fast and furious!! I hope they weren't furious they got the bronze

The strikers!! What a bunch of striking guys!

The crowd pleasers certainly pleased us with their bronze medals.

THe Fantastic Four, looking fantastic and fabulous with silver dangling around their necks

The Hots Shots looking hot in gold.

Team knock em down, with fourth place ribbons they knocked over pins and downed their drinks.

Good friends!

More news!!!

Hooray for competition day! I hope everyone does well and has a great time!!!

There will be no bowling on this Thursday march 5th.

Our pizza Party and last practice will be march 12th!!

Please check out our blog for your viewing pleasure and inquiring minds. We will have upcoming events and photos of competitions and other events posted on our blog. If you have access to a computer, please make your life and ours easier by checking the blog weekly.

upcoming events

dress code for bowling: No jeans! they will not let you bowl if you wear jeans. Khakis or black pants are acceptable. Unified bowling will be held on March 4th at 10:00 a.m at the Payson bowling alley.

open bowling will be on March 14th, 9:00 am. Jack and Jill Bowling located at 105 south 700 east American Fork.

Developmental bowling will be held on March 7th, at Miracle bowl 1585 south state street in Orem

Reminder all new athletes need medical forms completed to compete. If you need a form contact one of the coaches. the form must be signed by a doctor or nurse practitioner.

More pictures of practice!
Just a reminder that registration is due next week. If you have any concerns let me know before I register. I will send in the average score from practices.