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Show SPORTS The Park Record. Editor: Ben Ramsey sports@parkrecord.com 435.649.9014 ex.15704 Twitter: @ParkRecSports TWENTY YEARS OF BLACK DIAMOND GYMNASTICS On April 5, Black Diamond Gymnastics celebrated its 20th anniversary. BDG opened its doors in 1999 and, over the past 20 years, has been home to accomplished gymnasts and world-class winter athletes. In 2018, Black Diamond opened its third location in Heber City. Today, Black Diamond offers academic programs (Right Start Kids Academy and Kids Klub), summer and winter camps, and a myriad of athletic programs including preschool gymnastics, recreational and competitive gymnastics, trampoline, tumbling, Ninja Warrior, parkour, big air and more. SPRING BREAK CAMP School will be out for spring break but Basin Recreation has plenty to keep your kids busy. Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, swimming, sports and much more. Spring Break Camp runs April 8-12 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at The Fieldhouse for ages 6-12. Cost is $40/day or $150 for the week. Learn more and register at basinrecreation.org. SOCCER PROGRAM Park City MARC is hosting soccer leagues for teens and adults who want to develop their skills through games, activities and scrimmages. The season opens on April 24 and runs on Wednesdays for kids ages 11-15 of all skill levels. There is also an adult seven-versus-seven league starting April 11 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration for both programs can be found online at parkcityrecreation.org or by calling 435-615-5400. For more sports briefs, please visit www.parkrecord.com NAC MAKES LEADERSHIP FRESHMAN MAKES AN POST OFFICIAL, B-2 IMPACT ON COURT, B-3 www.parkrecord.com B-1 SAT/SUN/MON/TUES, APRIL 6-9, 2019 Predators hunt for new names on the roster Team focuses on fun, getting more women on the rink BEN RAMSEY The Park Record When it comes to women’s hockey in Park City, there is just one team in town – the Predators. But among recreational teams in Utah, it’s a choice pick. There are certain things that set the Predators apart from other teams. Like, for instance, its loose affiliation with the Nashville Predators, which allows them to don the jerseys of the rising NHL team. Then there’s its volunteer coaching staff, which consists of Bobby Devaney and Cavin Holland. Devaney is a Brown University hockey hall of famer, while Holland, who just started this season, made several appearances for his home nation of South Africa on junior national teams. The team is also very good in their category. This season, the Predators went undefeated in the women’s B division, and had enough players to start a C team that also fared well, taking third in the Goal Diggers tournament in Salt Lake City in December. But the team had humble beginnings, and at its heart maintains simple goals – to promote women’s hockey and to have fun. Kathy Repko, who has played with the Predators since the team was founded, said she was first drawn to the Predators after watching her three kids play high school hockey. “I wasn’t a big athlete,” Repko said. “I was just a mom. But it was really fun.” Longtime player Marjorie Jaques said its common for parents to join after watching their kids play. She estimates that three quarters of the players are mothers. And the intergenerational influence goes both ways. “We’ve got so many people here that were junior prospects and NHL prospects and they all started playing because their BEN RAMSEY/PARK RECORD Above: Steph Murray carries the puck up the ice during the Predators’ season ender against the Bountiful Ice Vixens at the Park City Ice Arena on March 24. The Predators shut out the Ice Vixens 5-0. Right: Coach Bobby Devaney gives the Predators a pep talk. parents loved it,” Jaques said. “But the kids (who play at the Ice Arena) are here for themselves, not for mom and dad, just like we’re doing it for ourselves, not for the kids.” For the players, the rink is a refuge. “It’s time away that’s only for me,” Jaques said. “Nobody can bug me out on the ice.” Founding member Leigh Stokes felt similarly. Please see Predators, B-2 FREE Dessert with Purchase of 2 Entrées With coupon only. Not valid with any other offers. Expires 5/1/19 Dine-In • Take-Out Reservations Private Events Full-Service Bar 195 West Main Street • Midway, Utah (435) 657-5494 • www.midwaycorner.com |