Photo caption: Amidon-Bowen boys hoist the 2016 DCIAA Indoor Track and Field Championship Trophy. Photo caption: Amidon-Bowen girls finish second in the city. Photo caption:Boys 55-meter hurdle is contested by two Amidon-Bowen boys (in orange). Photo caption: The start of the 1,600-meter run is a crowded affair. Amidon-Bowen boys nearly swept the event with […]
Jefferson Students Successful at Virginia Beach Basketball Tournament
An Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) youth team from DC called DC STORM has returned from a successful trip to an East Coast AAU basketball tournament in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The team was put together as a mentor and life skills program by Coach Jay Shorter, Tyrone Jones, and Coach Ronald […]
Jefferson Academy Baseball Team’s Date at Nationals Park
Photos courtesy of Perry Klein. On Thursday, April 2, after baseball practice, Jefferson’s baseball coach, Mr. Ronald Hines, Sr. (Coach Horse), and a representative of the Washington Nationals baseball team, Mr. Bardach, carpooled us to the National’s stadium. Upon our arrival to the stadium, we respectfully waited to meet our tour […]
YATF Supports Summer Basketball Leagues
The basketball court located in Lansburgh Park is more than a place to play pick-up basketball. For many boys in the community, it was the catalyst that helped to train 22 of them in the fundamentals and intricate details of basketball form and play. The idea of working with young […]
“Spans Fans” Create Memories for Single Parent Families
On July 1, the Washington Nationals welcomed 12 Southwest children and their parents to meet Denard Span, enjoy the baseball game, and purchase concessions and merchandise through free NatsBucks. The monthly program called “Spans Fans” aims to create memorable experiences for […]
Take Me Out to the Ball Game…Please?
I’m not certain when I turned into such an avid Nationals fan. Most likely, it happened when I moved back home to Washington, DC nearly two years ago and settled in the Southwest quadrant only three blocks from Nationals Park. From my apartment balcony I can hear the home run […]
DC Strokes Expands Rowing Programs
DC Strokes Rowing Club has expanded its offerings for 2014 and invites those interested in the sport, as well as experienced rowers, to learn more at “Spring Rush,” which will take place at Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U Street NW) on Wednesday, April 2nd, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. No […]