Wednesday, May 15, 2013
At this time of the year, North Shore residents flock to 'The Camp Lady' to help them find the right summer camp for their kids.
School is almost out. Have you found the right summer camp for your child? For this sometimes trying endeavor, many North Shore residents seek the expertise of "The Camp Lady," Enid Grabiner, of Northbrook, according to a story in Crain's Chicago Business. Grabiner has been matching kids and camps for nearly 30 years, taking meetings in her basement with parents and their children, reports Crain's. Read the full story here. Grabiner has a LinkedIn profile and is listed as a camp and teen travel consultant on Insider Pages. Read more on Patch: 2013 Summer Camp Guide for Chicago's North Shore
Monday, May 13, 2013
This is the team’s first trip to the state tournament since 2004.
New Trier High School’s boys water polo team won against Loyola Academy 11-9 at the sectional final Saturday. The Trevians will head to the state tournament, the first time since 2004, Northbrook Star reported. New Trier senior Dano Johnson scored all three of his goals in the fourth quarter and helped the Trevians win over the Ramblers, ending an eight-game losing streak in the sectional finals, Northbrook Star reported. For the full story, visit Northbrook.Suntimes.com
Thursday, May 9, 2013
The North Shore native and Loyola Academy alum has signed a multi-year agreement with the company through 2016.
Olympic gold medalist Conor Dwyer has signed a multi-year agreement with Speedo USA through 2016, according to a press release. “I am very excited to be a part of the Speedo family,” said Dwyer, who was born in Evanston and grew up in Winnetka. “Speedo is the top name in swimwear and I appreciate the brand’s support as I embark on my professional swim career.” The 24-year-old Loyola Academy alum joins teammates Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps on Team Speedo and has his sights set on the 15th FINA World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, where he hopes to represent USA in the freestyle and medley events and relays. Dwyer won a gold medal as part of the U.S. 800-meter freestyle relay team swimming with Phelps, Lochte and Ricky Bernes …
"These guidelines are based on the most recent scientific evidence, as well as the expertise of the coaches who will help implement them," said Dr. Preston M. Wolin, a member of the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.
The Illinois High School Association approved new safety rules Wednesday to limit tackling in youth football practice in an effort to reduce head injuries, reported the Daily Herald. In March, a controversial bill sponsored by State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) proposing to limit the number of days players could have full contact hitting practice (twice a week) failed in the House committee. The new IHSA policy calls for coaches to gradually increase the time players can participate in preseason practice, along with the number of protective pads they can wear. On the seventh day of practice, players can participate in five hours of full contact drills wearing full pads, according to the IHSA. However, no single practice can exceed …
Chicagoland Jewish High School edges North Chicago for semifinal win.
May 7 The Final Score: Chicagoland Jewish High School 4, North Chicago 3 Tigers’ Star Performer: Elizabeth Barras of Wilmette scored three goals. Other Notable Tiger Performances: Alana Spellman of Deerfield added a goal. Who’s Next: The Tigers host Woodlands Academy of Lake Forest at 4:30 p.m. today. The Bottom Line: Chicagoland Jewish advanced to the Illinois High School Association soccer final for the first time in school history. They play for the right to advance to the Sectional against Woodland of Lake Forest. Get local news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more and then "like" us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The New Trier High School Girls Softball maintained their top seeded spot in the south division after defeating rival Evanston.
The New Trier High School softball team maintained their top seed in the Central Suburban League South Division with a 14-3 win over the Evanston Wildcats on Monday, the CSL Insider reported. Abbey Boyd and Alexa Caruso got back-to-back homeruns in the third inning. Boyd leads the team in runs-batted-in and is close eto hitting .500 this season. "I wasn't thinking about hitting home runs today, I just like to hit line drives," Boyd told CSL Insider. "I never really think I need to go out and hit a homer. It's just that when you turn on a pitch, like I did, sometimes it just happens. It's exciting and it's crazy to be able to do it on back-to-back pitches like that. It was an inside pitch and I just turned on it. The wind's always weird at …
When you just need to get out, there's MapMyRide.
Now that spring is finally here, it's time to get out and enjoy what Wilmette has to offer outdoors. The website MapMyRide is a great tool for scouting out new routes or adding your favorite routes through Wilmette whether you're into walking, running or biking it. Tell us: Do you have a favorite path? Unless it's a secret, share it with your neighbors in the comments!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
North Shore Country Day School Assistant Coach Kevin Darling has been named the team's new head coach.
North Shore Country Day School has named Kevin Darling, who served as the assistant coach last season, the team's new head coach, an article by Wilmette Life states. Darling will be taking over the program from Jim Deuble and Fred Miller. Miller is leaving NSCDS to pursue coaching at the college or NFL level. Deuble, after 23 years, will be scaling back and working as an assistant coach. “I am looking forward to having the opportunity to have a positive impact on student-athletes,” Darling, works full-time as a personal trainer at Redefined Fitness and Physical Therapy in Wilmette, told the Wilmette Life. “I want them to have the same well-rounded experience as I had playing the game.” For more news on high school sports, 'like' the …
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Michael Harris finished the race approximately 45 minutes before the bomb went off as his wife, Lori Harris, watched him run past.
What is it like to stand 45 minutes and a few feet away from one of the nation’s most tragic moments? Michael and Lori Harris of Deerfield know the answer. Lori was a few feet away from the site of the second bomb explosion at Monday’ Boston Marathon as she watched her husband, Michael, run past on his way to crossing the finish line. Earlier: Three Deerfield Runners Finished Marathon Before Explosion “I was at the site of the second blast (when) I saw him (Michael) run by me,” Lori said. “I was so grateful I saw him. If you look away for a second you could miss.” He finished the race in 3:42.1 approximately 45 minutes before cheers turned into screams. After that they went through a very normal post race ritual. This was Michael’s fifth …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle took place on April 7 in Chicago.
Congratulations to the 118 residents who took part in the Bank of America Shamrock Shurffle 8k race in Chicago on April 7. The popular race started and ended in Chicago’s Grant Park and took participants through the city’s downtown. To see full race results, visit: shamrockshuffle.com. Have photos from the event? Add it to the article!
Brent Weiss
10:07 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013
While we also endorse Enid "the camp lady" They are a terrific resource. We can also suggest to search over 2400 summer programs go to http://find.acacamps.org/ more ›