MAT-SU SEA HAWKERS BOOSTER CLUB PRESENTS THE SUMMER PLAY 60 EVENT

The Mat-Su Sea Hawkers with Comunity Sports Inc and United Way of Mat-Su is proud to announce that we will be hosting a 2nd "Play 60" event in the Mat-Su Valley, the event will be held at the AT&T sports center located at 1507 North Double B Street, Palmer.

 

In attendance will be players and cheerleaders from the Seattle Seahawks, as well as Seattle Seahawk defensive line coach Todd Wash, Seattle Seahawk Mascot Blitz, and Seahawks Vice President of Community Relations & Special Projects, Mr. Mike Flood, and Community Outreach Assistant Director, Ms. Connie Cate.

 

Registration will be $10.00 per attendee and will include an event t-shirt and lunch, you can register by clicking below.

 

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Greetings, Mat-Su Sea Hawkers –

I want to communicate my personal thanks to the membership; especially to those whose unwavering volunteer efforts and personal donations make Mat-Su Sea Hawkers what it is today; a successful youth sport support organization. Examples noted below include some of our community actions for 2011:

Mat-Su Sea Hawkers Specific:
- Mat-Su recognized by the Seattle Seahawks organization at the Sea Hawker national level
- Maintained above 100 members – 125 paid members for 2011
- Raised over $10,350 in corporate donations and nearly $3,000 by raffle, for supporting youth sports
- Received $22,431.69 in new grant funds for board training and community collaborative programs
- Utilized Foraker Group to help create & implement a 5-year Strategic Plan, and thereof accomplished all short-term goals and objectives on or before deadlines.

2011 Youth Specific Donations:
- Student assistance - Denali Gymnastics – Lesson completion fees - $500
- Mat-Su Ski Club – Student Equipment & Training Needs - $500
- Wasilla High School Girls Softball - $500
- Mat-Su Youth Baseball – Organization sponsorship - $465
- High School Student Scholarship - $500
- Wasilla Waves Swim Team – Team Travel Costs - $500
- MYFA (Mat-Su Youth Football Association)– Organization/Team Sponsorship - $300
- Pop Warner Football – Mitey Mites #2 - $300
- Wasilla Swim & Dive Team – Team Travel Cost - $500
- Wasilla High School Wrestling Club – Travel Costs - $500
- Wasilla High School Soccer Club – Organization Sponsorship - $500
- Student assistance - Punt Pass & Kick competition travel cost - $250
- Student assistance - Punt Pass & Kick competition travel costs - $250

Community Contributions:
- NFL Play 60 Challenge – Seahawk Alum’s, cheerleaders, mascot, interaction with 300+ youth
- Children’s Hospital Anchorage – Seahawk Alum’s, cheerleaders, mascot visit with local youth
- Alaska Native Medical Center - Seahawk Alum’s, cheerleaders, mascot visit with local youth
- Special Olympics Alaska - Seahawk Alum’s, cheerleaders, mascot visit with local youth athletes
- Special Olympics Alaska - Polar Plunge Fundraiser - $500
- Night Courts program - $500.00
- Mack Strong’s TeamWorks program - $1000
- Mat-Su: Relay for Life - Raised over $1,100 for cancer awareness
- Punt Pass & Kick - Competition operation & volunteers

With my sincerest appreciation and regard,

 

Thomas M. Spindler, President
Mat-Su Sea Hawkers, Inc.

 

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Mat-Su Sea Hawkers Sponsor the Frontiersman Student Athletes of the Year

Here is the article as printed in the Frontiersman by Jeremiah Bartz.

I hate the dumb jock stereotype.

I despise it actually.

Sadly, there are some who perpetuate this stereotype, but there are many more who prove it to be completely wrong.
Four years ago, I created the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman Student-Athlete of the Year award to recognize local student-athletes who
have excelled in academics and athletics.

The focus is almost always on athletic achievement. While that is warranted, more attention needs to be paid to the academic
accomplishments of athletes and those who don’t even participate in sports. With this annual set of stories, I aim to take a step in that
direction.
In four years, I’ve had the opportunity to profile eight local student-athletes who have done remarkable work at their respective schools.
While there are many, many more who deserve recognition, I’ve been happy to share the stories of these eight students with our
readers.

This year, we had the chance to choose from another outstanding group of nominees. The activities directors of the four major area
high schools — Colony, Houston, Palmer and Wasilla — nominated a male and female senior student athlete. The nominees — Colony
graduates Shellina Irwin and Greg Michaelson, Houston graduates Garrett Elder and Amber Acton, Palmer graduates Kendal Venzke
and Tim Rockey and Wasilla graduates Paul Sliwa and Cori Schleich — were all excellent candidates who accomplished great things
during their time in high school.

This year, we have a pair of winners who may not be seen as typical student-athletes.

Kendal Venzke could be one of the best overall female athletes Palmer High has produced in recent memory. She was named all-
conference in three different sports, while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. But she’s also a humble person who is quick to
embrace the team.

Tim Rockey has a list of extracurricular activities a mile long. He was a top baseball player at Palmer, but his work in his school and
community made him a winning candidate.

This year, the Frontiersman partnered with the Mat-Su Sea Hawkers to recognize these students. The Sea Hawkers not only root for
their beloved Seahawks, but members of the local nonprofit also strive to support Mat-Su youth sports and activities.
I hope this is an annual tradition that continues to grow. We’re proud to recognize the accomplishments of our local student-athletes
and congratulate the winners and the nominees.

Contact Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman sports editor Jeremiah Bartz at sports@frontiersman.com and follow him at twitter.
com/matsu_sports.

3-sport standout named top girls' athlete

 

Mat-Su Sea Hawkers Take A Plunge for a Cause

Mat-Su Sea Hawker Board Members Tom Spindler, Dan Kennedy, Rick Allen and JonPaul Campbell all braved the cold and took the plunge in Goose Lake to help support Special Olympics with a $500.00 donation.

 

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