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Show Volume 11, Issue XIV THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 15 15 July 2000 This Year’s High Valley Shootout Provides Lots of Kicks The High Valley Shootout tradition just completed its eighth year. year’s local soccer This tournament ran from June 28 through July 1. Original tournament directors were former Valley residents Bob and Margaret Gubler, with Sue Fuller of Eden acting as region 422 Commissioner. Local soccer enthusiasts at the time envisioned soccer games being played at different fields throughout the Valley— players and families enjoying the rural atmosphere and soccer players enjoy- ing a fun tournament without having to travel long distances. Since the High Valley Shootout’s first season, other directors have been: Co-directors Susan Bingham, Liberty and Sue Fuller, three years; Sue Fuller, one year, Ron Haltli, Liberty, one year; and, again, Sue Fuller for the past two years. During the past eight years, there the awarding of trophies. note, the High Valley As a side Shootout known for its great looking shirts and unique trophies. Additional volunteers included Patti Child and Lisa Garrison, who ordered all the concession well stocked throughout teams from the Fremont, Weber, School areas. Those Layton, Bonneville, and Kaysville High hosting this year’s High Valley Shootout would liketo thank area businesses for their support: The Bden,_ General Store, Grass plus Landscaping, The Oaks, Outsource Receivables Management Systems, Radmall Dental Office, Valley Market, and Wadman Corporation. Also, a big thanks to all the many volunteers who helped make the tournament a success: John and Kay Larrison and Leilani Gauchet for scheduling the referees for all of the tournament games—no small task! Terri and Val Radmall who creat- ed the tournament shirt logo and sup- ons staffed, included Roylene Hunter, Kirsten Pratt, Terri Johnson, Steffnie Shepherd, Annette Spendlove and Gail Ahlstrom; and, as Secretary, Sandy Hogge kept all of the tournament finan- cial business in order. [t 1s always dangerous to name peo- of the risk of missing someone, but all volunteers were great- ly appreciated! The tournament could This past year, Melanie Judd served as Commissioner of Valley Region 422 and will be the contact for next year’s tournament. begins Planning in January for the event for the following year’s summer tournament. Director Sue Fuller says, “We The Chicas with coach Ron Haltli took fourth place in the 16 and under girls. fields, teaches them the fundamentals of soccer, and encourages good sportsmanship, etc. After about age nine, youth can begin joining competition are have about outlived our children’s par- ticipation in AYSO. We would love to involve more people. AYSO is a volunteer organization with the emphasis on ‘Everyone Plays’ during the regular spring and fall seasons—regardless of skill level.” Tournament teams are organized from those who want to participate. These teams play during the summer tournament season. As soccer players get older and want to be more competitive, some of them leave AYSO and join competition leagues, which we also support. Many parents encourage their children to play in beth—AYSO AAU cont. from page 14 was a basketball standout at Gastonia same week. Graham chose to coach the 12s in Ogden, since that was the on I was going to help kids,” says Graham. “I just like working with kids.” But he also makes them work two. Today the program is different for Graham. With growth in the program, he’s not only coaching, but also acting Ashbrook High, and played at Western Carolina University, “I said from then . hard. Graham says the Blazers’ practices at Logan aren’t easy. But he says that is one of the keys to the programs’ Success. “You 1 make have il “Then if they do nw thing.” This philosophy has paid off for the Blazers’ 11 Tami Snyder, Kathy Allen and Barbara Heward register AAU basketball teams at Snowcrest Jr. High School. a promise he made to himself after he this season. team with the one “It was Graham. a tough loss between the decision,” says “But I chose to go with the 12s because I think they needed a little more guidance right now.” The Blazer 11s basically steam-rolled through the season and the April 14-16 state tournament in High Point. to “At Nationals,” Graham pointed out the changed. players, “the and 12- year olds, who have only one loss between them But that brought a tough decision for Graham, as both teams were scheduled to play in Nationals the stakes It isn’t just Concord have any- more, it’s all of North Carolina we rep- resent.” to -that they will be ‘ready to compete and face any- oo The Strikers with coach Leilani Gauchet won second in the 14 and under girls. practices “harder than the § cames,” he says. as roving instructor and general manager. His involvement remains part of Valley Shootout, and a view of lots of fun pictures from the tournament, visit the Ogden Valley sports page web site at www.ogdenvalley.com. very anxious to involve new people in the tournament because those of us who have done it for so many vyears solicited sponsors; and Shannon Anderson, who ordered and organized straight to varsity.” support is needed. For more information on the High working under their direction keeping field books in order and the snack wag- 75 teams, which added up to about 1125 players. This year, teams came is also traditionally supported by local from age 4fi, teaching them basic skills. The program starts players out on small leagues if they desire, but AYSO is where it all begins! That is where the the tourna- not have happened without them! Vernal, Delta, Cottonwood, and Brigham City, Utah. The tournament AYSO starts They take children ment; Melanie Judd, Brett Lewis and Chris Green who put the seven fields in order—marking lines, putting up nets and flags, etc.; Fez DeHart and Dave Beckert also helped with the fields. Field directors, who had volunteers ple because from as far away as Elko, Nevada, and and competition leagues. young players out. plies and kept the Pepsi snack wagons have been as many as 82 teams regis- tered at one High Valley Shootout tour-nament. This year’s tournament hosted is Want to learn more about Feng Shui and the benefits of consciously understanding your environment? I am offering a free introductory Feng Shui class. Thursday, July 27, 2000 7 ~ 9 p.m. Shelly Hanson's Home 398 S. 7600 E. Huntsville If this interests you, Please call Shelly Hanson and reserve your spot today! 745-0619 |
