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TIGERS SWEEP GROSSMONT TO ADVANCE IN SOCAL REGIONALS FASTPITCH WOMEN (5/4/2008) |
Jessica Martinez had two hits and two RBI and the Tigers took advantage of four Grossmont errors to knock off the Griffins, 10-2, in five innings on Sunday in the second game of the Southern California Regionals opening round in El Cajon.
The win gave Riverside, the #9 seed in the playoffs, a two-game sweep of eighth-seeded Grossmont in the best-of-three series. The Tigers advance to the regional finals to face Orange Empire Conference rival Cypress. The top-seeded Chargers, who dispatched of 16th-seeded Oxnard, will host the regional next weekend at the Cypress College campus.
Christin Dun, who had a team-high 11 HR, was walked three times but scored three runs, and Leesa Galvan and Valerie Brown each scored twice for the Riverside, which won Saturday's opener by an 8-0 count.
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RIVERSIDE SEEDED NINTH FOR PLAYOFFS FASTPITCH WOMEN (4/26/2008) |
Riverside, the fourth-place team from the Orange Empire Conference, was seeded No. 9 for the Southern California Regional, which begin on Friday at the site of the highest seeded team.
Riverside (29-19) will travel to El Cajon to take on Grossmont College for a best two-out-of-three series beginning on Saturday at 2 p.m. Sunday's games are noon and 2 p.m., if needed.
The Tigers originally were seeded No. 10, but it would have meant a series with Fullerton, another member of the conference. Therefore, Riverside was moved to No. 9 and Palomar of the Pacific Coast Conference was moved to No. 10.
The winner of the eight series will then be parred into a four-team regional the following weekend, with the winner of each second-round regional meeting for the state final, which Riverside will host at Orange Terrace Park. on May 16-18. |
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FIVE TIGERS EARN ALL-CONFERENCE SOFTBALL HONORS FASTPITCH WOMEN (4/26/2008) |
Riverside had five players selected to the 2008 Orange Empire Conference Softball Team it was announced by the conference this weekend.
Leading the list was Leesa Galvan and Christin Dunn, both of whom were selected to the first team. Outfielder Amber Lozan, Long Beach State transfer Jaime Schmidt, a short stop, and outfielder Diana Torrez were named to the second team.
Cypress' Ashley Boyd was named the conference player of the year and Alyssa Freight of Cypress were named conference pitcher of the year.
Galvan, a graduate of Valley View High School in Moreno Valley, hit .368 with 11 home runs and 21 runs knocked in. Dunn, who graduated from AB Miller on Fontana, hit .358 with 11 doubles, 11 home runs and a team-best 38 runs knocked in.
Schmidt, a graduate of Murrieta Valley who was a late edition to the Tigers this season, hit .374 in 40 games. She had 18 extra base hits, 12 of them doubles. She also knocked in 30 runs and posted a .610 slugging percentage. Lozano, a graduate of Paloma Valley, hit. .368 and knocked in 21 runs.
Riverside, which finished fourth in the conference, qualified for the regional playoffs. The Tigers, seeded No. 9 will open the playoffs Saturday at Grossmont College in El Cajon at 2 p.m. |
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DEFENSIVE WOES RETURN AS TIGERS HAVE WIN STREAK SNAPPED FASTPITCH WOMEN (4/18/2008) |
After playing nearly perfect softball for the better part of a month, Riverside had a relapse defensively on Friday in an 8-6 loss to Saddleback at the Evans Complex.
Afton Williamson allowed nine hits in six innings, but gave up just one earned run as the Tigers committed four errors in the final three innings, leading to six unearned runs for the Gauchos.
The loss dropped Riverside into a third-place with Saddleback in the Orange Empire Conference standings. However, the Tigers hold the tiebreaker with the Gauchos based on winning two of the three games between the clubs.
Riverside closes its regular-season home slate on Monday evening against Cypress. First pitch at the Evans Complex is 6 p.m.
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WILLIAMSON HELPS TIGERS MAKE IT AN EVEN DOZEN FASTPITCH WOMEN (4/14/2008) |
Afton Williamson tossed a complete-game two-hitter with five strikeouts as Riverside continued its torrid run of late with a 3-0 win over Long Beach in the Tigers' final nonconference game of the regular season.
Diana Torrez and Amber Lozano each had RBI singles and Charline Torres had a sacrifice fly to account for Riverside's offense. The Tigers scored once in the first then added two more in the second and Williamson made it stand up, allowing three walks and five strikeouts in the contest.
The right-hander didn't allow a runner past second base and got a huge lift defensively in the fourth inning when Lozano and Jessica Martinez caught LBCC's Majella Friel taking too wide a turn on a single and got her at first base to end a two-out rally.
Next up for Riverside is the final stretch of the Orange Empire Conference slate, beginning Wednesday evening with a critical game against Golden West. The Tigers are tied with Fullerton for second place in the OEC, one game ahead of Saddleback and two ahead of Santiago Canyon and Santa Ana with four games left. |
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TIGERS OUTLAST FULLERTON FOR 11TH STRAIGHT WIN FASTPITCH WOMEN (4/11/2008) |
Locked in a tough battle for position in the Orange Empire Conference race, Riverside took advantage of a monster break in the top of the 8th inning to defeat Fullerton, 2-1, on Friday at Fullerton.
The Tigers got both of their runs when Erika Fisher's seemingly routine fly ball to left was instead dropped by Fullerton's Vanessa Hernandez, allowing both Jennifer Grutz and Valerie Brown to score.
Amanda Mesa, who earned the win with seven innings of seven-hit ball, then allowed one run in the bottom of the inning before Felicia Mendoza finished up for the save.
Jessica Martinez and Diana Torrez had two hits apiece for the Tigers, who extended their season-best winning streak to 11 games. The win also moved Riverside into a tie with the Hornets for second place in the OEC. However, the Tigers own the tiebreak thanks to winning two of the three games between the clubs.
Next up for the Tigers is a nonconference matchup at Long Beach City, which wraps up a stretch of 18 consecutive games away from the Evans Complex. Riverside returns home on April 16th for an evening affair against Golden West.
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TIGERS KNOCK OFF SANTA ANA FOR 10TH STRAIGHT WIN FASTPITCH WOMEN (4/9/2008) |
Jamie Schmidt doubled and drove in two runs and Diana Torrez and Jessica Martinez each scored twice as the Tigers defeated Santa Ana, 7-3, on Wednesday for their 10th straight win.
Amber Lozano also had two hits and Felicia Mendoza got the win in relief of Afton Williamson, allowing just two hits over 2-1/3 innings. The victory move Riverside into sole possession of third place in the Orange Empire Conference, one game ahead of both Saddleback and Golden West.
The Tigers continue their road swing with a game against second-place Fullerton on Friday at Fullerton. Riverside sits just two games behind the Hornets in the conference standings.
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GRUTZ'S SLAM VAULTS TIGERS TO FIFTH STRAIGHT WIN FASTPITCH WOMEN (4/4/2008) |
Jennifer Grutz got things going for Riverside in a big way, and Jamie Schmidt finished it off as the Tigers won their fifth straight game, a 12-2 drubbing of Orange Coast on Friday in Costa Mesa.
Grutz hit her second grand slam of the season in the first inning and Schmidt had two hits, scored four runs and had four RBI for Riverside, which beat the Pirates via the mercy rule in all three meetings between the teams this season.
The win also helped the Tigers maintain their quest to finish atop the logjam for third place in the tough Orange Empire Conference race. Riverside is part of a four-way tie, along with Saddleback, Santiago Canyon and Golden West, but have played two more games than all of their other rivals.
Next up for Riverside is the Bakersfield Tournament. The Tigers open up on Saturday with Sequoias before facing the host Renegades later that afternoon. |
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TIGERS EXTEND WINNING STREAK TO FOUR FASTPITCH WOMEN (4/2/2008) |
Christin Dunn continued her recent offensive performance with three hits, three runs scored and three RBI and Jennifer Grutz and Leesa Galvan each had two hits apiece as Riverside blasted Santiago Canyon, 10-0, in five innings on Wednesday at Hart Park.
Afton Williamson allowed just four hits in going the distance for the Tigers, who have won four straight after going through a rough three weeks.
Next up for Riverside is the final matchup of the year with Orange Coast on Friday in Costa Mesa. The Tigers have taken advantage of the Pirates' struggles, posting two wins by mercy rule. |
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TIGERS WIN THREE OF FOUR AT VENTURA TOURNAMENT FASTPITCH WOMEN (3/31/2008) |
Riverside got back on the winning track over the weekend, taking three of four games at the Ventura Tournament.
The Tigers opened with a 3-2 setback to Antelope Valley before reeling off three straight shutouts to close the tournament. RCC defeated the host Pirates 5-0 on Saturday, then knocked off Hartnell, 4-0, and Taft ,8-0, in five innings on Sunday.
Christin Dunn was the hitting star for Riverside, going 4-for-9 with two doubles, a home run, five RBI and three walks. Leesa Galvan went just 2-for-10, but scored five runs in the four games on the strength of a team-best four walks. Afton Williamson was tops in the circle, allowing just five hits over 11-1/3 scoreless innings of work.
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DEFENSIVE LAPSES COSTLY IN LOSS TO GWC FASTPITCH WOMEN (3/19/2008) |
With hits at a premium the last couple of weeks for the Tigers, mistakes have become magnified in games.
Wednesday, those mistakes turned out to be costly for Riverside as the Tigers committed four errors and had a pair of runners thrown out on the basepaths in a 4-0 loss to Golden West at Huntington Beach.
RCC managed just five hits against the Rustlers and got even more bad news when starting pitcher Afton Williamson left the game after suffering an unknown injury in the bottom of the first inning.
Next up for the Tigers is a matchup with 2007 state finalist Cerritos on Thursday in Norwalk.
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TIGERS GO 1-3 AT FRESNO TOURNAMENT FASTPITCH WOMEN (3/10/2008) |
Drawn into a tough pool, Riverside dropped three of four at the Fresno Tournament held March 7-9 in Fresno.
The Tigers finished second in pool play despite losing two of three games and were rewarded with a championship bracket berth. RCC then was knocked out of the tournament with a 5-4 setback to Reedley.
Riverside resumes Orange Empire Conference play on Wednesday against Santa Ana at the Evans Complex. The Tigers will look to atone for a 7-run seventh-inning collapse against the Dons in the first meeting between the clubs. |
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SEVENTH INNING DOOMS TIGERS FASTPITCH WOMEN (3/5/2008) |
In control in the seventh inning, Riverside has a rough final frame for the second time in three weeks, committing two errors and falling, 3-2, to Santiago Canyon on Wednesday at the Evans Complex.
Leesa Galvan went 2-for-4 with an RBI and Jennifer Grutz also had two hits for the Tigers.
Riverside took a 2-0 lead into the final frame, but Felicia Mendoza put herself in trouble by committing a pair of errors to open the inning. Santiago Canyon took advantage as Chanel Hogue doubled in both runners and later scored on a two-out single by Charlene Romero to complete the comeback.
Mendoza (0-2) allowed eight hits and three walks in a rare start. Riverside heads up to Fresno for the Fresno Tournament over the weekend before returning home on March 12th against Santa Ana.
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GRUTZ'S SLAM LIFT TIGERS PAST SADDLEBACK FASTPITCH WOMEN (2/27/2008) |
Jennifer Grutz hit a grand slam to cap a six-run fourth inning, rallying Riverside past Saddleback, 8-4, on Wednesday at the Evans Sports Complex. Christin Dunn also homered and Jessica Martinez had two hits, two runs scored and an RBI for the Tigers (11-2, 4-1), which overcame leaving the bases loaded twice ealier in the contest.
Amanda Mesa pitched four innings for the win, giving up a grand slam to Lauren Molina to account for the Gauchos' scoring. Felicia Mendoza pitched two-hit ball over the final three innings to earn the save.
Riverside returns home Friday for a clash with conference-leading Cypress at the Evans Complex. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m.
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DUNN'S BLAST PROPELS TIGERS PAST GOLDEN WEST FASTPITCH WOMEN (2/25/2008) |
Christin Dunn hit a three-run home run and Afton Williamson allowed tossed a complete-game four-hitter as the Tigers defeated Golden West, 4-1, on Monday at the Evans Complex.
Dunn (A.B. Miller) finished the contest with two hits, while Amber Lozano also had two hits and an RBI for Riverside (10-2, 3-1 OEC).
The Tigers return to action on Wednesday against Saddleback at the Evans Complex. |
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TIGERS REBOUND WITH BLOWOUT OF L.A. VALLEY FASTPITCH WOMEN (2/18/2008) |
Jessica Martinez had three hits with three runs scored and two RBI and the Tigers had five other players with two hits apiece in a 10-2, six-inning victory over L.A. Valley on Monday at the Evans Complex.
Amber Lozano tripled and drove in three runs and Erika Fisher scored twice and drive in two others for Riverside, which posted its fourth mercy-rule win of the year just three days after suffering a demoralizing defeat against Santa Ana.
Amanda Mesa earned the win allowing four hits and two runs with six strikeouts. The Tigers return to OEC action on Wednesday at Fullerton.
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TIGERS HAVE STUNNING SEVENTH-INNING COLLAPSE IN LOSS TO SANTA ANA FASTPITCH WOMEN (2/15/2008) |
The Tigers suffered a shocking collapse on Friday, allowing seven run in the top of the seventh inning and falling to Santa Ana, 7-5, on Friday in an Orange Empire Conference game at the Evans Complex.
Leading 5-0 heading into the seventh, Afton Williamson had her shutout broken by the visiting Dons and was relieved by Diana Torrez. However, things fell apart soon after the move, as Santa Ana took advantage of three Tigers errors tie the ballgame. Williamson came back into the game with a runner on and two outs, but Elyse Parr completed the comeback with a two-run home run to close the scoring.
Erika Fisher had three hits and two RBI and Christin Dunn homered for the Tigers. Riverside returns to the field on Presidents' Day for a nonconference matchup with L.A. Valley. |
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RIVERSIDE POUNDS ORANGE COAST IN OEC OPENER FASTPITCH WOMEN (2/13/2008) |
Ericka Fisher had four hits, scored twice and drove in one more as the Tigers rebounded from a tough loss with a 9-0 shellacking of Orange Coast in five innings on Wednesday in the Orange Empire Conference opener for both school.
Charline Torres had three hits and scored twice and Jessica Martinez and Valerie Brown each had two hits and two RBI for Riverside (7-1, 1-0 OEC), which put the game away with a five-run fourth inning.
Amanda Mesa pitched a complete game three-hitter with one walk and five strikeouts. The Tigers return to action on Friday against Santa Ana in the conference home opener at the Evans Complex. |
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ANTELOPE VALLEY SNAPS TIGERS' SIX-GAME WIN STREAK FASTPITCH WOMEN (2/12/2008) |
Riverside had its six-game win streak snapped as Antelope Valley scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 2-1 victory in Lancaster.
Despite the loss, freshman Jaime Schmidt couldn't her torrid hitting, collecting four singles in five plate appearances. She scored the Tigers' lone run in the fifth inning on a single by freshman catcher Jennifer Grutz.
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TIGERS HOLD OFF MOORPARK FOR SIXTH STRAIGHT WIN FASTPITCH WOMEN (2/8/2008) |
Amber Lozano had three hits, including a home run, and Jamie Schmidt and Christin Dunn added two hits apiece as Riverside posted a 4-2 win over Moorpark on Friday.
The Tigers (6-0) took their lead into the sixth, then held on as Diana Torrez escaped a bases-loaded jam en route to her second save of the season.
Next up for RCC is a matchup with Antelope Valley on Tuesday, the final nonconference tuenup before the start of Orange Empire Conference play on Wednesday. |
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FASTPITCH REMAINS UNBEATEN, WINS PAIR FASTPITCH WOMEN (2/6/2008) |
The Tigers continued their perfect start to 2008 with a pair of wins on Wednesday.
In the opener, Riverside's Amanda Mesa took a no-hitter into the sixth before settling on a complete-game, two-hitter and Jamie Schmidt had a pair of home runs as the Tigers blasted Imperial Valley, 10-1, in the day's opener.
RCC followed that up with an 8-0 shutout of Citrus in the nightcap, led by Afton Williamson's three-hit shutout of the host Owls. In both contests, the Tigers took adavantage of suspect defense by their opponents in the late innings to blow the games wide open.
Against Imperial Valley, Riverside scored seven times in the top of the sixth inning before finishing off the Arabs in the bottom half. The Tigers followed that up with a six-spot in the top of the seventh inning against Citrus, breaking open a 2-0 game.
Schmidt finished the afternoon with four hits in six at-bats, scoring four runs and driving in three to pace the offense. |
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FASTPITCH OPENS SEASON WITH THREE WINS FASTPITCH WOMEN (1/30/2008) |
Riverside opened the 2008 season by winning three straight games, including two on Wednesday in San Diego.
On Tuesday, Riverside kicked off the season with a 7-3 win over East Los Angeles, before traveling to San Diego where the Tigers scored win over Chaffey, 5-0, and San Diego Mesa, 3-2.
In the win over Chaffey, freshman pitcher Afton Williamson pitched a complete game, six-hitter. She struck out three and walked three. Riverside also showed off some power as freshman Jennifer Grutz and Jamie Schmidt each hit two-run home runs.
In the win over San Diego Mesa, Amber Lozano knocked in two runs and Grutz knocked in another as the Tigers edged the Olympians. Schmidt, a transfer from Long Beach State, had three hits in the game, five on the day. |
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RIVERSIDE IN THE RUNNING FOR THE PEPSI/NATYCAA CUP FASTPITCH (1/24/2008) |
Riverside stands in ninth place in the latest Pepsi/NATYCAA Cup standings it was announced today by the California Community Colleges Athletic Association.
Fresno City College (Fresno, CA) leads the 2007-08 State Associations Division standings with 100 points, followed closely by Mt. San Antonio College (Walnut, CA) with 99.5 points. Cerritos College (Norwalk, CA), Santa Rosa Junior College (Santa Rosa, CA), and American River College (Sacramento, CA) round-out the fall sport season's top-five. Riverside currently has 55.5 points., four points behind El Camino.
NATYCAA is the professional organization of two-year college athletic administrators. Membership is open to all two-year institutions throughout the country. The Pepsi/NATYCAA Awards were designed to recognize and reward overall program excellence at the community college level.
This is the fifth year that NATYCAA has sponsored a State Association division. Orange Coast College is the defending champions of the cup.
The 2007-08 winners will be recognized at the Pepsi/NATYCAA Awards Luncheon, which is scheduled for June 8-9 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, TX. Awards will be presented to the top three colleges, and the top 20 schools will be recognized.
A college is awarded points based on its team's final positions in post-conference competition. Each college's top-five men's and top-five women's team results count toward the school's overall point total. Final standings are announced after the state baseball championships, which conclude Memorial Day Weekend.
To date, Riverside has received 20 points from its state champion women's water polo team and 11 points from its women's cross country team. On the men's side, the cross country team generated 9 points, with men's water polo team earning 15 points.
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RIVERSIDE SELECTED AS HOST SITE FOR FASTPITCH CHAMPIONSHIP FASTPITCH WOMEN (1/15/2008) |
Riverside Community College District has been selected as the 2008 host for the California Community Colleges Athletic Association Fastpitch Championship it was announced today by the state fastpitch coaches' association.
Ironically, the championship tournament will not be held at any of the District's three campuses. Instead, the state finals will be held at Orange Terrace Park in the community of Orangecrest. The city is in the final stages of building out Orange Terrace Park, which is in the east end of the city. As part of the park buildout, the city is adding two new ball fields, a library and a community center.
So the city and Orangecrest ASA, the largest softball organization in the city of Riverside for youth (5 to 18 years old), will co-host the event.
The state championship tournament will feature the final eight teams-four from the north and four from the south. Mt. San Antonio College is the defending state champions. Riverside head coach Michelle Daddona-Moya, who worked to bring the championship tournament to the city for the fourth time, said Mt. San Antonio and Riverside will play a regular-season game at the park on March 17th at 3:30 pm to help promote the championship tournament to the community.
"Orangecrest ASA is excited about the opportunity to promote, not only the game of softball to our youth, but expose them to the idea of playing college softball," said Tom Reiss, Orangecrest ASA president. "Our board's goal has not only been to provide the girls with recreational opportunities, but also bring entertainment opportunities to the community. And this is that first step."
The state finals is one of three tournaments Orangecrest ASA will be bringing to the community in 2008 at Orange Terrace Park. In June, the City of Riverside and Orangecrest ASA will be hosting the ASA Open Western Regional Tournament and then in July host the ASA Open National Championship Tournament, where as many as 10 former Olympic players will be action.
"The girls in the Orangecrest community are passionate about softball," said Daddona-Moya. "I think this is the first time the coaches' association has decided to take our product to an area with such passion for the game. I think it benefit not only the City of Riverside and Orangecrest ASA, but also the community college game of softball." |
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WILD FIRES TAKING TOLL ON EVENTS FASTPITCH (10/25/2007) |
The Commission on Athletics announced this afternoon that the wild fires which are raging across the southland may require the shuffling of athletic events this weekend.
Riverside athletic director Barry Meier said decisions on weekend events involving Tiger teams will be addressed tomorrow morning at 11 a.m.
Here is the COA comments on the matter:
October 25, 2007 Sacramento, CA. - The Commission and Athletics has issued the following statement on Intercollegiate Athletic contests scheduled in the Southern California Region affected by the current wildfires. Chancellor Stanley Arterberry, COA Board Chair, issued the following statement:
“Our first concern is the welfare and safety of all participants and our thoughts and prayers go out to those directly affected by the current emergency. The Commission on Athletics has been updated on the conditions surrounding institutions affected and has received the following list of those institutions that have announced closures through Sunday October 28, 2007 because of the wildfires and/or poor air quality:
Cuyamaca College
Grossmont College
MiraCosta College
Mt. San Jacinto College
Palomar College
Saddleback College
San Diego City College
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego Miramar College
Southwestern College (thru Sat. Oct. 27th)
In addition, we have received verbal accounts of contests that have been cancelled by institutions not affected by the wildfires because the visiting institution's athletic program has been affected through the inability to practice and prepare for the contest. The COA Board strongly recommends that any decision(s) regarding the status of intercollegiate contests be addressed at the Superintendent/Presidential or District Chancellor level. The COA Board has charged the Office of the Executive Director to work with the Southern California Region on a sport by sport basis to develop a plan to address the impact on programs as a result of the current emergency situation.â€
COA Executive Director, Carlyle Carter stated, “Following the charge from the Board, I will be in contact with the Conference Commissioners in the Southern California region to assess the status of contests affecting their members. In addition, I will be working with the leadership of the sport organizations to determine the best course of action in the aftermath of the emergency.â€
Carter further stated, “Our primary concern has to be keeping our participants and fans safe – we will address how we handle the impact on the future, in the coming days.â€
For information regarding the situation please contact:
David Eadie, Director of COA/CCCAA Marketing and Communications
(916)444-1600 or deadie@coasports.org |
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WILD FIRES TAKING TOLL ON EVENTS FASTPITCH (10/25/2007) |
The Commission on Athletics announced this afternoon that the wild fires which are raging across the southland may require the shuffling of athletic events this weekend.
Riverside athletic director Barry Meier said decisions on weekend events involving Tiger teams will be addressed tomorrow morning at 11 a.m.
Here is the COA comments on the matter:
October 25, 2007 Sacramento, CA. - The Commission and Athletics has issued the following statement on Intercollegiate Athletic contests scheduled in the Southern California Region affected by the current wildfires. Chancellor Stanley Arterberry, COA Board Chair, issued the following statement:
“Our first concern is the welfare and safety of all participants and our thoughts and prayers go out to those directly affected by the current emergency. The Commission on Athletics has been updated on the conditions surrounding institutions affected and has received the following list of those institutions that have announced closures through Sunday October 28, 2007 because of the wildfires and/or poor air quality:
Cuyamaca College
Grossmont College
MiraCosta College
Mt. San Jacinto College
Palomar College
Saddleback College
San Diego City College
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego Miramar College
Southwestern College (thru Sat. Oct. 27th)
In addition, we have received verbal accounts of contests that have been cancelled by institutions not affected by the wildfires because the visiting institution's athletic program has been affected through the inability to practice and prepare for the contest. The COA Board strongly recommends that any decision(s) regarding the status of intercollegiate contests be addressed at the Superintendent/Presidential or District Chancellor level. The COA Board has charged the Office of the Executive Director to work with the Southern California Region on a sport by sport basis to develop a plan to address the impact on programs as a result of the current emergency situation.â€
COA Executive Director, Carlyle Carter stated, “Following the charge from the Board, I will be in contact with the Conference Commissioners in the Southern California region to assess the status of contests affecting their members. In addition, I will be working with the leadership of the sport organizations to determine the best course of action in the aftermath of the emergency.â€
Carter further stated, “Our primary concern has to be keeping our participants and fans safe – we will address how we handle the impact on the future, in the coming days.â€
For information regarding the situation please contact:
David Eadie, Director of COA/CCCAA Marketing and Communications
(916)444-1600 or deadie@coasports.org |
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WILD FIRES TAKING TOLL ON EVENTS FASTPITCH (10/25/2007) |
Update on Riverside Events:
Saturday's home football game has been cancelled for Saturday. The Tigers were scheduled to host Mt. San Antonio at Wheelock Field at 5 p.m. No make-up date has been announced.
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The Orange Empire Conference Cross Country meet, schedule for Saturday at Craig Park, was cancelled Friday morning due to poor air quality. The conference championship will be folded into the Southern California Championship event, which will be held next Saturday at Irvine Regional Park. Non-conference teams will be removed from the scoring, and then the meet will be rescored to determine the OEC champion.
Friday's soccer matches have has been postponed due to poor air quality. The the men's and women's matches have been rescheduled for Monday, November 5th at the original sites and times.
Earlier in the week, the COA released this statement concerning events surrounding athletic competition in Southern California.
October 25, 2007 Sacramento, CA. - The Commission on Athletics has issued the following statement on Intercollegiate Athletic contests scheduled in the Southern California Region affected by the current wildfires. Chancellor Stanley Arterberry, COA Board Chair, issued the following statement:
"Our first concern is the welfare and safety of all participants and our thoughts and prayers go out to those directly affected by the current emergency. The Commission on Athletics has been updated on the conditions surrounding institutions affected and has received the following list of those institutions that have announced closures through Sunday October 28, 2007 because of the wildfires and/or poor air quality:
Cuyamaca College
Grossmont College
MiraCosta College
Mt. San Jacinto College
Palomar College
Saddleback College
San Diego City College
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego Miramar College
Southwestern College (thru Sat. Oct. 27th)
In addition, we have received verbal accounts of contests that have been cancelled by institutions not affected by the wildfires because the visiting institution's athletic program has been affected through the inability to practice and prepare for the contest. The COA Board strongly recommends that any decision(s) regarding the status of intercollegiate contests be addressed at the Superintendent/Presidential or District Chancellor level. The COA Board has charged the Office of the Executive Director to work with the Southern California Region on a sport by sport basis to develop a plan to address the impact on programs as a result of the current emergency situation."
COA Executive Director, Carlyle Carter stated, "Following the charge from the Board, I will be in contact with the Conference Commissioners in the Southern California region to assess the status of contests affecting their members. In addition, I will be working with the leadership of the sport organizations to determine the best course of action in the aftermath of the emergency."
Carter further stated, "Our primary concern has to be keeping our participants and fans safe - we will address how we handle the impact on the future, in the coming days."
For information regarding the situation please contact:
David Eadie, Director of COA/CCCAA Marketing and Communications
(916)444-1600 or deadie@coasports.org |
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DISTRICT SETS ASIDE $5 MILLION FASTPITCH (9/20/2007) |
On September 11 the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees approved spending $5 million to build a new aquatics complex on the downtown Riverside campus. The expenditure, drawn from Measure C funds, will go toward the construction of a joint-use facility that includes a 65-meter Olympic quality pool that will be home to RCC water polo, swimming, and dive teams.
The planned aquatics complex, with an estimated cost of $14 million, is the result of a partnership between RCCD, the city of Riverside, the county of Riverside, and the RCCD Foundation. Construction is expected to begin by 2009. When completed, the new facility will provide a venue for water fitness education, youth aquatics instruction, and training and competition for RCC teams, local swim organizations such as the Riverside Aquettes, and the community. Popular programs such as the College for Kids swim classes will continue at the new aquatics complex.
In voting to approve the project funding, board member Virginia Blumenthal said, "This is the type of partnership that I love to see. Not only does it provide much needed 'water' for our young athletes who have had to travel outside the region to train and compete, but it brings the community on to the campus and gives people an opportunity to learn more about RCC."
The board's action follows a similar vote by the Riverside City Council in August, which approved the allocation of $3 million for the project and the development of a joint-use agreement between the city and the College District. Riverside County Supervisors John Tavaglione and Bob Buster recently pledged support over the next four years.
Blumenthal's comments were echoed by local businessman Ted Weggeland, who has agreed to chair the RCCD Foundation's effort to raise private support to complete construction and help cover ongoing operations. "RCC is the single best location for an aquatics facility that will benefit both the community and student athletes," Weggeland told the board. "The College has a great tradition of first-rate aquatics programs and of welcoming the community onto its campuses. The youth in our community deserve the very best aquatics facility we can build."
Plans for the aquatics complex include adding to the existing Cutter Pool building and swim and dive pools a 65-meter competition pool, which can be sectioned off to allow simultaneous multiple use. New locker rooms, coaches' offices, and grandstands will also be constructed, said Riverside City College interim president Dr. Linda Lacy. And the possibility of installing a photovoltaic system on the shade cover over the grandstands is being discussed with representatives of Riverside Public Utilities.
"The community recognizes the need for a facility of which we can all be proud," Weggeland said. "I'm confident that individuals and businesses will step forward with the necessary private support to complete what will be one of the premier aquatics complexes in California." |
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COURTS TO BE RENAMED BUSHMAN TENNIS COMPLEX FASTPITCH (9/17/2007) |
The Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees has announced that on October 27, the Wheelock Tennis Courts at the District's Riverside City Campus will be renamed in honor of Fran Bushman, a long-time counselor and former tennis coach at the college.
At the ceremony, the courts will be renamed the Fran Bushman Tennis Complex. The dedication ceremony will include speeches from colleagues as well as former players and Bushman himself, who turned 85 this year. Festivities will also include a tailgate party, and later a special presentation to Bushman during halftime of the Riverside-Mt. San Antonio game.
The public is invited to both the 2 p.m. dedication ceremony as well as the football game, which kicks off at 5 p.m.
“When you think of RCC tennis, you think of Fran Bushman,†said Marty Montigel, a former player and now the Director of Tennis at the Riverside Tennis Club.
Bushman, who continues to work part-time at the Riverside City Campus as a counselor, has a long history with the game of tennis. Bushman, who has worked at Riverside for 41 years, served as the men’s tennis coach for 14 seasons.
He has won five international age-group tennis championships in doubles from 1992 to 2001, and during the same time he won 37 national age-group championships.
He began his touring tennis career in 1992 at the age of 70. During his tennis career, he won 31 Gold medals, 10 Silver medals and 3 Bronze medals. In 1998, Bushman along with his doubles’ partner won the Grand Slam—gold medal in hardcourt, indoor, grass and clay events—all at the age of 76. Five of his gold medals came in international competition, which includes stops in Barcelona, Spain, Austria, France and Cape Town, Africa.
Bushman represented the United States in Senior Davis Cup competition, reaching No. 1 ranking in his age division.
As a young athlete in the Inland Empire, Mr. Bushman played in summer baseball leagues against Jackie Robinson and Ewell Blackwell, two future baseball greats. Bushman starred in baseball and basketball at Riverside Poly and football, basketball and baseball at Riverside City College. In 1938, he led Poly to the Citrus Belt League Championship.
Bushman went on to play baseball at the University of Santa Barbara, and earned all-league honors.
A four-year US Navy veteran, Bushman served in the South Pacific during World War II. Bushman, who in 2003 was inducted in the Riverside Sports Hall of Fame, continues to live in Riverside with his wife, Evie. They have been married for 58 years.
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ATHLETICS LAUNCHES STATE-OF-THE-ART WEBSITE FASTPITCH (7/23/2007) |
Riverside Community College District today unveiled its new state-of-the-art athletic website. The website uses the latest technology available in statistical gathering, video presentation and other features which will help promote Tiger student-athletes to four-year programs.
The site also allows the District to reach out to former Tigers by creating an alumni page where former student-athletes can register and keep in touch with one another.
"This was a huge undertaking by our Sports Information Office," said athletic director Barry Meier. "Our goal was not to only service our current student-athletes, but to reach out to our former players. We want this site to be inclusive to all of our players-both present, past and future."
Former players can register through the Alumni section. Meanwhile, future players can contact coaches through Become a Tiger.
"From the beginning our thoughts were centered on helping our student-athletes to move on through timely statistical posting and game stories," said Robert Schmidt, Sports Information Director. "But the further we got into the site, the more we realized how much more potential the site had to offer."
The site will give potential students the ability to find out not only about athletic teams, but athletic programs like the District's Athletic Training Program, the cheer program and physical education classes.
"I still think there are areas that can be enhanced," said Schmidt "and we will be looking at them as we begin the process to bring everything online." |
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Riverside Community College Cheer & Dance Tryout Information
1950 5th Street Suite B, Norco, CA 92860, (951)756-6101
Team Auditions for the 2008 – 2009 Season
Saturday May 10th
RCC Cheer and Dance Team Audition
Cheerz All-Starz Gym located at
1950 5th Street Suite B Norco, CA 92860
Registration Begins @ 9am
Tryouts Begin promptly @ 10am
Cheer Team - We are looking for Cheerleaders with training in stunting, tumbling, and overall performance.
Dance Team – We are looking for dancers with training in Jazz & Hip Hop.
Overall, we are looking for students with not only the talent needed but the dedication needed to build a tradition of excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do the Cheer & Dance Teams cheer at School Sporting Events?
Answer: Both the cheer & dance do cheer for Football and Basketball and any other events that the school requests. We also do performances for other school related events throughout the year.
2. How much does the team require?
Answer: You will be required to be enrolled in the designated cheer and dance class/es through RCC every semester. These classes form your practices. Practice days and times will be determined at a later date, but typically practices are held in the late evening two nights a week.
3. Does the team compete?
Answer: Both teams compete locally and nationally. Hotels, airfare, and ground transportation are provided by the school or fundraising. Food and personal expenses are paid by the students. Please note that there are a limited number of spots on the competition team. We will select the most talented, committed and dedicated students to make-up the competition teams. This selection process will occur throughout the season.
4. What are the requirements to make the RCC Dance Team?
Answer: We are looking for dancers with formal technical training in jazz and ballet. We are also looking for students with Hip Hop experience. It would be in your best interest to have training in both dance formats. We would like to see a minimum of double pirouettes, turns in second, leg hold turns, and jumps in second.
5. What are the requirements to make the RCC Cheer Team?
Answer: We are looking for cheerleaders with tumbling experience. We would love to see backhandsprings. Any tumbling skills above that i.e., standing back tucks, and round-off backhandspring tucks if a plus. If you do not have tumbling experience do not let that detour you. You will have the opportunity for additional tumbling classes throughout the season to achieve tumbling skills. We would like cheerleaders with stunting experience.
6. What do you need to bring to tryouts?
Answer: There is a $20.00 try-out fee. Cash Only. If you are not currently 18 years of age you will need an adult to come to sign your registration information.
7. When do you find out if you make the team?
Answer: You will find out by the end of the audition. There will be cuts during the audition until the coaches feel they have the team they need for the upcoming season. There will be a short meeting after the final cut is made to discuss the upcoming season.
8. How are tryouts run?
Answer: The tryouts are run like any audition. First cuts will be after motions and jumps. Then we will move to tumbling for cheer. The dancers will go across the floor like any Jazz class. After that there will be a cut. From that point you will be taught material and expected to perform said material in which there will be another cut until the final team is chosen. Tryouts are closed to spectators.
9. What do you wear for tryouts?
Answer: Cheerleaders will wear workout wear, but remember you do want to make a good impression on the judges so please take your appearance into consideration. Dancers please wear form fitting outfits so the judges can see your body alignment and posture. They will be judging your knowledge of correct dance form. You also will want to present yourself in a positive manner so please be aware that your appearance is important.
10. What type of financial commitment is required of the RCC Team members? Answer: All team members are expected to pay a $600 fee. Veteran members that already own a uniform will pay a fee of $200. For new members, this fee can be divided into two payments. The first payment is due May 15th (the first payment will be made directly to our uniform company, Broadway Cheer, and can be made via credit card) , the second payment is due June 20th . This will include your full uniform. Veteran members payment will be due in full on May 15th.
New members will be fitted for your uniform on Thurs. May 15th at 6:30pm. Some students will be eligible to receive a previously owned uniform at a reduced fee. For all members new and veteran, there will also be a camp fee. All competition and travel fees are currently paid by the school or through team fundraising.
Additionally, Cheerleaders will be required to take a weekly tumbling class and dancers will be required to take a weekly dance technique class. There is a $25 monthly fee for these classes. These classes will run from June – Aug. The total fee of $75 is due on May 15th
For more information contact Rachelle at rachelle.fawcett@rcc.edu |
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2008 John Smith Summer Basketball Camp
Wheelock Gym, Riverside City Campus
4800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506
Session I-June 23-27
Session II-August 4-8
Cost is $200 for full day; $100 for half day; second child receives $25 off same session sign-up. Open to basketball players who are 7 to 15 years of age.
Camp is run by head coach John Smith, his staff and players. For more information call 951-222-8341. Payments should made out to RCC Men's Basketball Trust and can be mailed to 4800 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, please ensure to list children with payment. |
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Football Mini-Camp for Freshmen will be held May 19-22 and 27-29 from 4 to 6 pm on the district's practice field at the Riverside City Campus. Registration will be held on the first day of practice from 3 to 4 pm. There is a $15 registration fee due at registration.
For more information email bill.brown@rcc.edu. |
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