January 2016

Plans are underway for the 2016 outdoor minor soccer season, with registrations just around the corner. Griesbach is looking for male and female coaches at all levels. If you are interested in lending a hand we’d love to have you on our team. Last year we had 11 teams between U-4 to U-10 and expect it to keep growing.

Please contact Griesbach Sports Director, Bill Countryman to learn more.

As a coach, you not only help children develop skills and build confidence i. More importantly, you play a key role in giving them a positive role model and introducing them to values of team play and good sportsmanship.

It is one of the most memorable holiday movie moments of all time. Clark Griswold goes a little overboard with the high wattage light display on his family home – causing the power grid to go down in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

“The Griswolds of Griesbach” contest was created to recognize those residents who take their light displays to the next level. Our judges trekked around Griesbach to pick the best and brightest.

Congratulations to this year’s grand prize winner, Audrey Mcdonald, who received a $100 Home Depot Card. Her amazing monochromatic blue light display on Decoteau Way won the judges over with its brilliance and tasteful elegance.

Second place went to 2014 winner, Terry Keck, whose rock star light show on Kapyong Ave. gets bigger each year! We’re sure he’ll put his $50 Home Depot Card towards even more lights. Rounding out our Top 3 is Michelle Marshal of Griesbach Road, who received $30 in Tim’s cards.

Congrats to all of our winners for making Griesbach sparkle extra bright.

WHEN:

February 9 (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
March 15 (5:30 pm – 7:00 pm)
March 22 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm)

WHERE:

Major General Griesbach School

Three spring registration dates have been confirmed for the 2016 outdoor soccer season.
Last year, Griesbach had 121 players: enough to field 11 teams for kids between 3 and 10 years old.  Hopefully we can add a U-12 team or two this year.

Fees are yet to be determined. Full details on fees, cheque requirements, ages, volunteer
commitments and registration forms will be available on our website prior to the signup dates.

For everything you need to know about registration, click here!

CAN YOU COACH OR MANAGE?

Once again, we are seeking coaches and team managers to help out with the soccer program at all levels.
If you’re interested, please contact GCL Sports Director, Bill Countryman ASAP.

email: Griesbach Sports Director

While Griesbach has no minor league softball or baseball teams of our own, kids can sign up through the Northeast Zone Sports Council Office. Several registrations have been announced, between February 20th to March 30th. For registration information, fees and program details, visit:  www.nezsports.com

Kids aged 4 & 5 can participate in Blastball. This once-a-week program is held on Thursday evenings from the beginning of May to the end of June and is designed to introduce the sport of Baseball to boys and girls. All required equipment will be supplied. Cost for the season is $50.00/player. Teams are small – a maximum of 5 kids. Register yourself or bring a group of friends and register as a team.

REGISTRATION DATES:

Where:

7515 Borden Park Road (Behind the tennis courts in Borden Park)

 When:

• Saturday, February 20 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Saturday, February 27 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Sunday, March 13 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 23 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 30 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Contact:

Baseball – Dave Ball @ 780-475-5609 or balldr@shaw.ca

Softball – Joselyn Smith @ 780-475-1967 or hosie09@gmail.com

Blastball – Dave Ball @ 780-475-5609 or balldr@shaw.ca

The Toboggan Hill at Central Park was the place to be on New Year’s Day. What a great feature of our community. You could hear the giggles and laughter from miles away.