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‘Pretty devastating': Acalanes High School swimmers unable to compete in crucial meet
Swimmers at Acalanes High School in Lafayette have been hit by a wave of disappointment and frustration after they learned that they won't be able to swim in a critical competition this weekend. In a statement, the North Coast Section CIF commissioner of athletics said, "Acalanes High School did not...
Rucking gaining in popularity with hardcore hikers and exercise aficionados
There are a number of beautiful spots to go hiking in the Bay Area but for some, just walking the trails is not enough. "You could ruck on a dog walk, you can ruck in between your kid's baseball games, you can ruck with a friend," is how Bria Ruben described her workout routine. Ruben is part of Ruck Evolution, a group that offers training sessions while enjoying the outdoors. They strap on backpacks weighted with water and march - or ruck - through some of the most scenic backdrops in Marin County, all while burning more calories than they would on a normal hike. "It's not for the weak," said Courtney DiCarlo during a recent ruck. Rucking originated from military training when troops had to march with bags of equipment strapped to their backs. Ariel Levin is hooked on the new workout. "I've been rucking three times a week for the past two weeks." Ruben acknowledged some people are reluctant to pay for somebody to lead them on a hike but countered that rucking is about so much more than that. "Meeting new people, friends supporting each other, that is the magic of rucking."
Local Cowgirl Named 2024 Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen
Castro Valley native Phoebe Bruns attended her first Rowell Ranch Rodeo before she could walk. This month—18 years later—she will be celebrated as the 2024 Miss Rowell Ranch Rodeo Queen. “I’ve come full circle,” Bruns told the Forum. “I used to attend the Queen’s ball with my friends...
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Technical Entry Error Locks Acalanes High School Swimmers Out of CIF North Coast Section Meet
Acalanes coach Brett Usinger thought the entries were submitted, followed up to ensure, but only heard back past the deadline that they didn't come through. Stock photo via Mike Lewis/Ola Vista Photography. Acalanes High School swimmers won’t have the opportunity to compete at this weekend’s California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) North...
World Dog Surfing Championship Overcomes Financial Issues
Earlier this month, KRON4 reported that the World Dog Surfing Championship was facing financial issues due to increased expenses over the years. However, the Pacifica dog surfing competition was saved by crowdfunding after the organization set up a GoFundMe page. Crowdfunding saves World Dog Surfing Championship The World Dog Surfing Championship, held in Pacifica, California, […] The post World Dog Surfing Championship Overcomes Financial Issues appeared first on DogTime.
Help for Youth Sports
Since its humble beginnings in a Stanford University closet in 1998, the Oakland-based national nonprofit Positive Coaching Alliance has gone on to reach more than 20 million youth, hold more than 20,000 workshops for coaches, athletes and parents, and create more than 3,500 partnerships with schools and youth sports organizations. Its national advisory board includes such sports luminaries as Warriors Coach Steve Kerr, former Giants Manager Dusty Baker and soccer star Julie Foudy.
Ride to Raimondi: The Oakland Ballers want you to walk and bike to games
Oakland’s new Pioneer League baseball team, the Oakland Ballers, will start playing this summer at Raimondi Park in West Oakland. In preparation, the team is fixing up the historic field and it’s encouraging Oaklanders to get to games on foot or by bicycle. Lance Wilson, a Ballers’ spokesperson,...
Piedmont softball splits two WACC matchups
Piedmont High School’s softball team split a pair of West Alameda County Conference matchups. The Highlanders defeated San Lorenzo at home on April 26, 15-5 in a game shortened to five innings due to the mercy rule. Piedmont fell behind 2-0 in the top of the first when an...
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