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SC4 Will Be Hosting The 2023 NJCAA Div. II Women’s Basketball Championship

Basketball fans get ready for the big game at the St. Clair County Community College (SC4) Fieldhouse where they’ll be hosting the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s Basketball Championship.

The NJCAA Div. II Championship brings the best 16 community and junior college teams from across the country to the Blue Water Area to compete for the championship. The games will begin on Tuesday, March 21 – 25. 

Tickets purchased online are $10 or $15 at the door. You can also purchase a week-long pass to attend all of the scheduled games for $43 which can only be purchased online. A full refund will be available only for canceled contests if requested. Refunds must be requested within 30 days from the cancellation.

For tickets, visit: sc4skippers.com/fanzone/ticketing. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Join The TAFL Blue Water Ducks Cheer Clinic

Do you have a young child interested in becoming a cheerleader? The Cheer Coaches of Blue Water Ducks Cheer Program are offering a clinic that will get them started in pursuing their passion.

On Saturday, April 29th they will be holding registration at Port Huron Northern High School located at 1799 Krafft Rd, Port Huron. Registration time is 9:30 a.m., and the clinic will be from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. The event will be for students in K – 7th grades.

There will be a limited number of t-shirts given at registration so get there early. Students will learn a two 8 count dance, 2 chants, tumble skills/drills, and stunts. 

Registration forms can be found on the bluewaterducks.com website and must be mailed in with payment via cash or check, or you can register at the door. Tickets are $20 per person with no refunds. 

For more information, visit: bluewaterducks.com.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Detroit Pistons HBCU/NPHC Night Coming Soon

The Detroit Pistons will be gearing up to play the Phoenix Suns and the National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC) is inviting you to join the Detroit Pistons HBCU/NPHC Night at Little Caesars Arena.

The NPHC is a collaborative organization of nine historically African American international Greek lettered fraternities. Their primary purpose and focus is camaraderie and academic excellence for its members and serving their respective communities through educational, economic, and cultural service activities.

On Saturday, February 4th, starting at 7 p.m., guests are welcome to hang out at Little Caesars Arena to watch the Detroit Pistons take on the Phoenix Suns for a night of fun for a good cause. The event is a fundraising opportunity for the Detroit, Pontiac, Grand Rapids, and Lansing NPHC organizations. 

Tickets are $45 dollars and include a long sleeve Pistons/Divine 9 shirt, post game celebration with the Pistons, and surprise guests. 

For tickets, visit: pistons.com/nphcnight.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The Athletic Factory Volleyball Skills Development Program Begins Soon

Sports play a major role in the lives of our youth. It teaches them teamwork, discipline, and self confidence. The Athletic Factory is an organization committed to helping our youth not only on the field or court, but in the classroom as well.

Beginning Saturday, February 25th, from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. The Athletic Factory will be offering their 3rd and 4th grade Volleyball Skills Development Program. 

The five-week program will provide students with the tools, skills, and knowledge that are essential for the game of volleyball. It will be a co-ed activity with a max of 20 children per session. 

The cost of the program is $60 with the registration deadline being February 18th. The Volleyball Skills Development Program ends on March 25th.  

For more information, contact Cliff Thomason at: (810) 300-9053/cthomason@theathleticfactory.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Register For 2023 Winter Programs With Port Huron Rec Department

The Port Huron Recreation Department provides the community with a safe, and fun learning environment for adults and youth. This winter they will be offering Port Huron residents the opportunity to register for their upcoming 2023 winter programs.

Beginning Thursday, at 8AM on January 5th, 2023, residents will be able to register for upcoming projects. Nonresidents will have to wait until 8AM on Friday, January 6th to register. The Recreation Department will have many of their programs returning, as well as a few new ones that may interest you or someone you know.

A few of the returning programs include activities such as: 

  • Modern Fencing
  • Learn to Skate and Play With The Pros
  • Bring Your Own Grownup Sweetheart Dance
  • Karate Classes

With the newer events consisting of:

  • Puzzle Palooza
  • Adaptive Rec
  • Snowy Saturdays

For more information on how to register and a full list of programs, visit: porthuronrec.com. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Michigan Task Force on Women in Sports Makes Recommendations

Note to reader- Title IX : “Title 9”

The Michigan Task Force on Women in Sports has made its first recommendations after three years of research and development. The Task Force has been looking at ways to support and promote opportunities for women and girls in sports in Michigan.

Task Force Chair, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, made the announcement at the Mackinac Policy Conference last week. Benson said that “it’s critical that women and girls in Michigan are provided what they deserve – high quality and equitable opportunities to participate in sports as athletes, coaches, and administrators.”

The Task Force recommends that Federal Title IX laws be expanded and modernized, as the landmark law is now 50 years old. They also recommended that investment in talent and leadership pathways be made to explicitly support the growth of women and girls in and through sports. Another recommendation was to engage the public, youth sports, and business communities to support solutions for equitable opportunities.

A link to the full report can be found at WGRT.com.

https://www.michigan.gov/sos/-/media/Project/Websites/sos/35lawens/WIS-Task-Force-Exec-Summary-Web.pdf

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland