March, 2010, Cheer News & Views

DSO Sports News

By Marion Lisehora mlisehora@mchsi.com

Walking is part of the Senior Group Challenge as well as Walk Delaware. Both are sponsored by Delaware Senior Olympics. Visit http://www.delawareseniorolympics.org Walking is a great way to exercise. It requires no special equipment, no special location, can be done at whatever pace the individual is comfortable with, and it is FREE. During the period of November, 2008 through October, 2009, the participants of Senior Group Challenge and Walk Delaware walked over 25,000 miles! That is more than the distance around the world. A big round of applause for all these walkers for a job well done!!

Jean Lane was recently inducted into the Delaware Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame. Jean now plays slow pitch softball with the Delaware Blue Chicks Senior Olympic team, while she also continues to play in the New Castle County Women’s Recreational League. In 1960 she played on a state championship fast pitch team. Later she played on a team that took her to California and the National Championships, played for the National Guard, coached the team at St. Elizabeth’s and was DASA Commissioner. In 2001 Jean was selected Delaware Amateur Softball Association Sportswoman of the Year. Congratulations, Jean, for all you have done for women’s softball in Delaware.

The Polar Bear Plunge in Rehoboth, originally scheduled for February 7, has been rescheduled for March 14. You may still participate in this event, which supports Delaware Special Olympics. http://www.plungede.org Many Senior Olympians raise money and take the plunge to support the Special Olympics kids. Hey, it will be a lot warmer in March!

DSO Fundraiser: On March 17, from noon until 10 p.m., UNO’s Restaurant in Dover will give a percentage of the day’s proceeds to Delaware Senior Olympics. Enjoy a meal with your friends and support DSO!

Women’s Softball: Practices will start in April and the Senior Women’s Softball League games will start after Memorial Day. Teams are looking for new members, and new teams are also welcome. Players must be at least 50 years old to play, and a team must play in the 5 year age group of its youngest player. Age groups are 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, etc. Players may play down into a younger age group, but they may not play up into an older one. Contact one of these captains if you would like to play. Debbie Estes (Delaware Diamonds 50s) 644-7220; Maureen White (Alley Cats 50s) 226-8080; Sue Brooker (Slammin’ 60s) 644-4094. Marion Lisehora, 934-9512, is the coordinator.

Eastern Shore Senior Games: Salisbury University will host its annual games for seniors April 8 – 10. Competitions in sports are held in 5 year age groups for both men and women over 50 years of age. If you live in Maryland, Delaware or Virginia’s Eastern Shore you are eligible to compete. Seniors can choose from a venue of events that include aquatics, badminton, bowling, cycling, fitness testing, floor and foul shooting, golf, pickleball, pump and 5K run, table tennis, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.  To see registration information and the schedule of events, visit http://www.salisbury.edu/seniorgames

Senior Lo-Del Volleyball League: Teams in the women’s league are registering for two upcoming tournaments in Maryland. The Volleyball House in Elkridge, Maryland, is hosting a senior tournament on March 20, and the Eastern Shore Senior Games Volleyball Tournament is on April 10 at Salisbury University. The downstate Lo-Del League plays its games Thursday nights at Georgetown Middle School. For more information about this women’s league, or to find out more about a separate volleyball class for women over 45 on Tuesday nights, call Marion Lisehora at 302- 934-9512.

YMCA Spring Volleyball Leagues: Registration of teams is complete for the Women’s Division, Co-ed 6s and Co-ed 4s Leagues organized by the Rehoboth YMCA. The three leagues are open to adults of any age, but many seniors play in them. Games will start in mid-March. For more information contact James Botti at 302-296-9622.

Tuesday Volleyball Class: The turnout was small on Feb. 2, due to the weather, but these dedicated women didn’t want to miss volleyball! Back: Maureen White, Annette Joynes, Kathy Ellis, Willa Jones, Diane Milam, Teal Richards. Front: Marion Lisehora, Boe Harris, Helen, Karksoka, Cindy Anderson, Elisa Lopez.

Robyn Kirby, DSO’s new Vice President, presided over the January Board of Directors Meeting. Robyn is also the webmaster for the DSO website. Check it out! DSO website

Barb Dunn, of the upstate Lady Wonders, jumps to tip the ball in a match against the downstate Small Wonders at last year’s Eastern Shore Senior Games. Small Wonders are pictured clockwise from left: Barbara Zack, Dorcy Wilkins, Anita Angeny, Pat Venett, Regina Simon and Katie Brown.

Marion Lisehora enjoyed doing a little shoveling for exercise following the snowfall at the end of January. Shoveling suddenly was not fun anymore when the two February blizzards hit!