Decatur High School Lacrosse Prepares for the Big Game Tonight

For the first time in school history the Decatur High Boys Lacrosse Team has reached the semi-finals of the state lacrosse tournament.  Decatur (14-5) will play Pope (14-3-1) in the historical game tonight.   The game starts at 7:30pm at the Bulldog Stadium.  Admission is $7 per person.  Many of the young men have played  together since the youth program began at Decatur Active Living in 2003.   Decatur fans come out and support the team as they make history. Go Bulldogs!

Decatur Lacrosse Continues to Grow!

 

Who would have known 10 years ago (2002)  people would be so accepting of kids running around with sticks.  That would be lacrosse sticks. .  As the Athletic Program Supervisor for Decatur Active Living it still amazes me today, that the sport many kids in Decatur had never seen or heard of, has become on of our biggest programs that we offer. From starting with two teams in the 10-11 division (no girls team) and now having a total of 12 teams (8 boys teams and 4 girls teams)  ranging from first graders to 8th graders is just one of the stories I like to ”brag” about.   The league currently uses Ebster, Renfroe and the Boys and Girls Club fields for games.  Practices fields are local fields in the City of Decatur.  League games are typically played on Saturdays and Sundays and Practices are held Monday-Thursday. Decatur is one of the only teams located within the perimeter.  Teams are often finding themselves traveling to Roswell, Forsyth, Alpharetta and Peachtree City for away games.  The fun and the excitement of the game, league and season helps to take your mind off the travel time.

Not only does Decatur Active Living offer League Lacrosse  in the Spring, but we offer a Summer Lacrosse Camp (Bulldog Lacrosse) a Fall Clinic and Lil’ Lax (for kids 3-5). 

Relaxing after a day of lacrosse

Lil' Lax Class

             

 

 

 

 

 

                  

 

 

 

 

Pre Season Highlights: 

• The addition of girls lacrosse for grades 1st-3rd
• The increase of boys lacrosse from 2 teams in the 1st-3rd grade division, to 4 teams.
• Increase in the number of participants
• League filled two weeks before registration was scheduled to end. 
• Former Decatur Lacrosse players (Paul Gillig, Margaret Johnson and Kirby Dubose) returning as coaches

On Sunday, January 29th Decatur Active Living offered a free Lacrosse Clinic to new and returning players.   There were over 100 kids to come out to the clinic.  The clinic was offered to both boys and girls.  Thanks to the coaches that assisted and to Decatur High School Boys Lacrosse team for their continued support of Decatur Lacrosse. 

So many little ones

Learning to do a face-off

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning the basic techniques

Decatur Youth Basketball Night at Decatur High School- Friday, January 20

Decatur High School vs South Atlanta

All 2011-2012 Decatur Active Living Youth Basketball Players will be allowed to attend Decatur High School’s Varsity basketball game free with one paying adult.  All players must wear their youth basketball shirt.  Participants please sit behind the goal located near the home team bench.

Girls game begins at 5:30pm

Boys game begins at 7pm

Come out and support Decatur High School Basketball.  Go Decatur!

A New POD at the Boys & Girls Club

Decatur Active Living sends thanks  to Karl Wohlers of PODs for our new POD and to the Decatur Book Festival. Karl worked with Daren Wang and Mary Flad to have a POD at the Book Festival that looked like it had library shelves inside. It was a big hit as folks were encouraged to write titles on the imaginary book spines. They offered to donate a POD to Active Living to use as storage on one of our athletic fields. The POD was delivered today to the Boys & Girls Club field. Thanks to everyone who made this possible.

 

The delivery of the POD was quite interesting to watch – it ”floated” while the truck was moved from underneath it.

 

Athletic Staff poses with Ben the driver, Mary Flad and the new POD.

Thank You to Superior Chevrolet

Trey Padgett from Superior Chevrolet recently stopped by Beacon Hill Center to present us with check for $500 in support of Decatur’s Youth Soccer Program. Decatur Active Living offers soccer for children age 4 through 15 years old in the Spring and Fall of each year. Mr. Padgett and Superior Chevrolet were also sponsors of the 2011 Youth Baseball Program.

Trey Padgett, Stacy Green, Lindsey Struck and Greg White

Healthy Monday: There’s More to Fit than Fat

 

Just because a food is branded as “low-fat” or “fat free” does not necessarily mean it’s a healthy choice.  Check food labels to make sure fat hasn’t been replaced by unnecessary sugar, calories and artifiical flavorings.  When in doubt, opt for whole foods instead.

Wall of Honor Ceremony at Decatur High School- Friday, November 18

The “Wall of Honor” ceremony will take place tonight at 7 pm( Decatur High School Gym).  The two inductees are Larry Morris (DHS class of ’51) and Clarence Scott (Trinity High School classs of ’67).  Please join the Decatur Community as we honor these two outstanding alumni athletes.  Larry Morris was an All-American at Georgia Tech and Clarence Scott played 13 season with the Cleveland Browns.  Congratulations to Larry Morris and Clarence Scott.  

Decatur Active Living Youth Basketball Clinic

Decatur Active Living and Decatur High School coaches and players will host a free basketball clinic for all 2011-2012 youth basketball participants. 

Sunday, November 20            2pm            Decatur High School Gym      Free

For additional information contact Stacy Green at 678-553-6549 or stacy.green@decaturga.com

FREE SOCCER CLINIC

Great time to put the polishing touches on soccer skills

Decatur Active Living will offer a FREE soccer clinic for all 2011 Youth Soccer Participants.  The clinic will be held on Saturday, September 17th on Ebster Field from 10:00am-11:30am. 

Bring your soccer ball, water bottle and come learn ar few new soccer moves.

For more information contact Stacy Green 678-553-6549.

Fall Soccer Registration

Registration for Fall Soccer will begin on Saturday, August 6, 2011.  Past participants may register on line at www.decaturga.com/activeliving.  New participants will need to come into the Active Living office, located at 430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur Ga to complete the needed paperwork and to obtain a household number.

Mini Soccer will be offered to boys and girls ages 4-5  and League Soccer will be offered to boys and girls ages 6-7, 8-9 and 10-11.

Volunteer Coaches Needed!

 Information At-A-Glance:

Registration begins:	August 6(or until spaces are filled)
Parents meeting:	September 10
Practices begin:	September 12
Season begins:	Saturday, September 24
Fee: League Soccer Mini Soccer	$145; $110 Decatur resident $70; $55Decaturresident Those applying for financial assistance must pay a minimum of $25. Only City ofDecaturresidents may apply.
Game days/location	All games will be played on Saturdays
Glenlake	Mini Soccer
Boys and Girls Club	6-7 division
Ebster	8-9 and 10-11 division

For more information contact Stacy Green at 678-553-6549 or Lindsey Struck at 678-553-6550.