Dunwoody High hosts Georgia High School Girls State Gymnastics Meet - Saturday April 14th - 10 a.m. @OfficialGHSA

State gymnastics  meet comes to Dunwoody

Dunwoody High School Gym 

5035 Vermack Rd, Dunwoody
Saturday - April 14

10:00 am start - $7.00 at the door.

I have three teenage boys and know absolutely nothing about girls gymnastics except that Perimeter Gymnastics at the MJCCA in Dunwoody is a great local program and that my friend and former President of the Dunwoody Homeowners Association, Ms. Stacey Harris runs the show over there.

Anyway, I ran across the fact that Dunwoody High School will be hosting the preliminary Georgia High School Girls Gymnastics State Meet on Saturday morning and that if I had a little girl interested in the sport that it might be quality low cost entertainment for the morning; so I figured I would share. 

Doors open at 10 am and the top 16 schools in the state will be participating.

Dunwoody Junior Wildcats Football Program starting this year.

Full Details - handout from recent meeting.

The Dunwoody Junior Wildcat Football program is available for rising 6th – 8th-grade athletes living in the Dunwoody High School District who want to be a part of the Wildcat family sooner than later. Our focus is on the development and growth of football players who will ultimately play for the high school.

Varsity Head Coach Mike Nash and his staff will select the coaches for each grade and ensure they are teaching their principles to create consistency from 6th grade through 12th. Registration will cover shoulder pads, helmets, and game jerseys.  Practices will take place Monday, Tuesday & Thursday nights with games being played on Saturday.  The team will be part of the Georgia Middle School Athletic Association and will be played under their tight rules limiting contact.

Registration Link

2nd Annual Dunwoody Wildcat Classic Golf Tournament - Tuesday June 6th - Rivermont Golf Club

Register here - http://birdeasepro.com/WildcatClassic

The Dunwoody Gridiron Club announces and invites you to participate in the

2nd Annual Wildcat Classic Golf Tournament. 

Please save the date of June 6^th, 2017

at Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek GA.

  

Get ready to enjoy another beautiful day of Golf, Beverages, Birdies and Fellowship as we take another big step in putting the Wildcats back on the field Stronger, Faster and most importantly as a united team!  The 2016 inaugural Wildcat Cup was a huge success.  While we didn't give away the $10,000 HOLE-IN-ONE prize we did provide many other prizes.  Some of the highly sought after auction items were: "Coach for a Game" and "Homecoming coin Toss".  Perhaps one of best prizes of the day was what the winner of the 50/50 raffle did with his over $900 winnings???  Don't miss this exciting event.  You can't imagine how much your presence adds significantly to its success and ultimately the entire program.  The only level of involvement that is too small is no involvement.  

Thanks so much for your attendance and we look forward to seeing you June 6^th.

Dunwoody Wildcats Football is a growing athletic presence at Dunwoody High school. Wildcat football has had a rich tradition in the football program over the years. With a recent revitalization, the Wildcats are experiencing amazing growth. In 2015 there were only 17 registered players! Excitement has grown and now for the upcoming 2017 season we are looking at over 100 student athletes.

Dunwoody High school excels in providing world-class academics to its students and with your help can provide further support in their athletic involvement. We look forward to the future and to growing a well-rounded student that is not just excellent academically, but a talented athlete as well.

Dunwoody Wildcats need your support for this growing and dynamic team. As the Wildcats move up in classification we need to stay competitive in our resources and offer the best for our existing and future athletes. Your support will give athletes the opportunity to further their character and enhance their physical talents and work ethics. Your sponsorship and donations to this event will help facilitate training camps, enhance a completely outdated locker room and new athletic facilities, as well as general needs the program will face during this exciting growth period.

The Wildcat Classic is a fun-filled day of golfing and fellowship. Last year we had 80 golfers and raised nearly $14,000. This year looks to be just as exciting.

We will start the day with breakfast before hitting the greens. Coach Nash will be making his way through the course offering encouragement and thanking you for your support. The event will also include a silent auction, raffle and swag bags.

Thank you for your donations and support! Help us grow "the Wildcat Way.. with Wildcat Pride!"

Dunwoody High School Football Schedule for 2017 & notes on the program.

Dear John, “Don’t let the thing you have control over be the thing that beats you. Always outwork your competition.” Tandy Geralds (Woodlawn) Our football players have been working hard and are realizing huge gains. I guarantee you that you will see a stronger version of Dunwoody Wildcats Football this season. The thing that makes me smile the most is the fact that we have 23 eighth graders participating in the strength and conditioning program at 6:30 AM, three days a week … Go Junior Wildcats! AND NOW ….. IT IS TIME FOR OUR LIFT-A-THON! We are asking each player to raise a minimum of $200. This fundraiser is specifically for our summer program and will be used to pay for camps, 7on7 events, etc. On Friday, March 24th @ 5:30 in the gym, we will have the boys complete their Dead-lift and Power Clean maxes. The 24th will be open to all parents and donors to come out and see how well the boys are doing and cheer them on. Please help us to make this event successful. My wife (Denise) and I were eating a Greek salad and calzone at Empire State Pizza and Growlers and everything is always so tasty there. I tell the owner (Todd) that he really should think about bottling his Greek dressing. Empire State Pizza is a Wildcats Football sponsor and the football players like to eat there on Thursday nights for the 50 cent “wings”. Empire Pizza is located at the junction of Peeler and Winters Chapel Roads and is well worth the drive. Please support those that support us. And finally …….. Wildcat Classic Golf Tournament - June 6th We are ready to go …. More details at the following link; Wildcat Classic Golf Tournament Go Wildcats!

GHSA new region alignments affect Dunwoody area schools sports programs.

Link to proposed New Classifications

If you are a high school sports fanatic or are someone who has kids who play, this might be the biggest news of the week as it may completely turn next years schedules around offering new opponents and different commutes.

The Georgia High School Association recently announced new alignments and a new Class 7A moved a lot of schools around. Dunwoody High School is now up in Class 6A with most of the North Fulton schools and Pope in East Cobb whereby we seem totally disengaged from DeKalb County Schools who are all in Class 5A. SPX and Marist are in 4A but play in different regions therefore may only see each other in the playoffs.

Today the reclassification committee placed schools in regions after taking requests from schools choosing to play in higher classifications. On Dec. 7-8, the GHSA will hear appeals regarding region placement. On Jan. 13, the GHSA’s executive committee will ratify the reclassification.

Dunwoody Girls Win State Cross Country Championship. @DunwoodyXC

Samantha Cameron - surprised herself by winning the GA XC State Cross Country Championship

Excerpt from a post on the DHS XC Website from Coach Boucher and photos by Ken Langley can be purchased here.

On one of the wettest and muddiest days in State Cross Country history in Georgia, the Dunwoody Wildcats came ready for the conditions and exceeded expectations with a very memorable day.  It was a historic day for all that were there, and we’re all still trying to recover from the shock and excitement!

The boys started off the day on the muddy Carrollton course determined to improve on their 21st place showing in 2014.  They did just that, with a strong 19th place finish for the young team.  The boys were led by Sam Mahle, who capped a remarkable Freshman year by finishing 46th overall in the boys 5A race (the 4th fastest Freshman in the race), and also saw strong races from Jackson Watson and Sasha Herod.  Overall, it was a strong finish to the boys season in tough conditions, and has the coaching staff excited for 2016 and beyond.  Full race results for the boys can be found here.

As the girls toed the line, the skies opened up, to the delight of the team that had prepared by running in mud all week.  As the girls race unfolded, it was clear that Dunwoody was well prepared to seize on the opportunity in front of them, moving up throughout the race.  Surprising everyone (including herself) Samantha Cameron found herself in the lead halfway through the race and charged home as the Girls 5A State Champion, followed closely behind by teammate Kelly May Sheehan in 2nd place.  Senior Ansley Heavern also earned Individual Honors for her 8th place finish.  Senior Ann-Marie Sills moved up throughout the race to provide a much needed boost as the 4th runner for the team, followed closely by teammates Ally Womble, Callie Dill, and Julia Echols.  When the mud (not dust) had settled, the Wildcats had successfully defended their State Championship, defeating Creekview HS 70 to 113!  Full race results for the girls can be found here.

This is the girls 3rd State Championship in 4 years, which puts them in a class of very few schools in Georgia.  They are the most decorated girls cross country team in DeKalb County history, and have established a proud legacy and tradition.  Samantha Cameron is the 2nd Individual State Champion for DHS, following in the footsteps of her sister, Alex, who won the crown in 2012.  Ansley Heavern and Ann-Marie Sills will finish their cross country careers having run on three State Championship teams, a feat shared by few in the entire state of Georgia!

There are countless other stats that could be produced, but what is more important was the girls effort and attitude on Saturday.  They did not back down from tough conditions and ran with a purpose to finish the day as the strongest team, and they accomplished that.  The coaching staff could not be prouder of their efforts, along with the efforts of alternates Chloe Thomas, Sophia Tarrago, Julie Hensley, Kate Marion, and Olivia Vergura to train hard and prepare to race as well.

It was another great day for Dunwoody!

City of Dunwoody & Peachtree Charter Middle School enter partnership to share ball fields.

 Peachtree Charter Middle School Ball Fields

Get ready for City Sponsored active recreation at PCMS in near future, be it adult men's softball in the evenings, little kid lacrosse on Saturday mornings or a thousand other ideas that have been floated.

It has taken a bit of time to work out the details but there is an Intergovernmental Agreement with DeKalb County Board of Education for the Use of Peachtree Charter Middle School fields in exchange of field maintenance.

Dear PCMS Parents, please thank Mr. Heptinstall when you see him.

Thanks

Michael Nash hired as Dunwoody football head coach - ready to get to work.

Coach Mike Nash

I enjoy football, have been going to Dunwoody football games for many years and the nice part now is that I know most of the boys playing.  Kudos to @CoachMikeNash as we look forward to your leadership on the field.

Nice article by Gwinnett Daily Post.

Atlanta Colt Youth Association is the finest youth sports program in Atlanta offering football and cheerleading for 5-13 year olds.

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The Atlanta Colt Youth Association - HOME OF THE CHAMPIONS! - is the finest youth sports program in Atlanta offering football and cheerleading for 5-13 year olds.

Refer a new friend's family and receive a $10 Spirit Wear credit. Register now to save! Join our family and COME RUN WITH THE COLTS!

Register at www.atlantacolts.com

Nava/Breffle Wrestling Club of Dunwoody open to children from ages 6 - 14 and trains at Dunwoody High. Registration Now Open

 

 Louis Nava & Doug Breffle Photos

 http://www.navabrefflewrestling.com

Our club was started to honor the memories of Louis Nava and Doug Breffle. These young men were Dunwoody High School students who loved the sport of wrestling! You can read more about the club in these articles at The Dunwoody Crier and The Dunwoody Patch.

Purpose:

 

The purpose of our wrestling club is to introduce and teach the sport of wrestling to children in the Dunwoody area from ages 6-14. The club offers various opportunities for the differing levels of competence. Children will develop as they advance in the sport. It will also prepare middle school children for their entrance into the high school wrestling experience. In addition to actually teaching the sport, we will provide a positive environment to teach the values of team, self-discipline, and a strong work ethic. These are essential skills for success in wrestling, academics, and life.

Requirements:

 

All wrestlers and coaches will be required to have a USA Wrestling Card to participate in the club. Cards are purchased online from the Team Georgia Web Site. Dues for the club are $75.00. Payment should be made through Paypal via the registration portal.

If you do not have a USA Wrestling Card, you will not be able to participate

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Organization of the Club:

 

Gary Hammond and David Bertrand will be the the Head Coaches for the 2013-2014 season. The Breffle and Lynn families, along with Dunwoody varsity coach Luke McSorley, will be assisting in the running of the club. Parent volunteers are always welcome — please feel free to contact the club; use the contact us button above to send us an email directly. We look forward to working with your children and sharing with them the exciting sport of wrestling.

Dunwoody Volleyball - Tuesday 6:30 - Get there early, wear red, be loud!!!

In front of a record home crowd, our Dunwoody Volleyball team advanced to the second round of state playoffs after an impressive straight 3-set victory over Warner Robins HS Thursday night.  The girls' hard work, dedication, and determination is really evident on the court and they are excited to keep going!

 

The team is very appreciative to the highly energized student section, the numerous Wildcat staff, and Dunwoody community who cheered them on to victory! The crowd noise and excitement had a HUGE impact!

 

Come out and support our girls Tuesday night when Wildcat Volleyball faces Hiram HS at home at 6:30 p.m.!  Let's pack the gym again!

Upcoming Dunwoody Community events and the need for a consolidated City directory of services and activities.

The City of Dunwoody is blessed to have a very active non-profit network of organizations, churches, synagogs, schools and even a few local colleges that provide programing to the community that the city government could never dream of duplicating.  Below are a few events & classes happening in just the next two weeks at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center and they are all open to the public.

FYI: I am in discussions with city staff to put an effort into cataloging all of the many "programs" available to the community.  For example: If a new family wanted to know who offered basketball leagues for 8 yr old's or what Senior Activities were available; there should be one universal guidebook filled with copious amounts of information and a few ads to cover the printing charges.  The guidebook could be available around town and in an electronic format, with updates several times through the year.

I guess my thinking is that if the City is not going to offer the programing, we should be consolidating and offering the information to the residents so that they are aware of what is available.   Though the discussions are preliminary, an eventual joint Public / Private Directory of Services & Activities available in Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Doraville & Peachtree Corners is a lofty goal to aspire to but one worth working on.  The Dunwoody recreation staffing model is lean but this project could easily be contracted out.  John

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Registration for MJCCA’s Youth Basketball Leagues

Registration closes Oct. 28.

Sports and Sports Events

Girls & Boys • Pre-K - 9th Grade

The MJCCA is proud to offer the Youth Basketball Program presented by the Atlanta Hawks for children of all ages! Our youth basketball leagues afford your child the opportunity to learn essential basketball fundamentals and enhance existing skills in a competitive, yet supportive environment. Our youth basketball leagues stress both individual development and teamwork, giving each child a thorough understanding of the game while teaching core values and providing opportunities to develop leadership skills. Our unique partnership with the Atlanta Hawks elevates our league and what we offer to you.

More information:  Contact Ethan Bagen at 678.812.4174

Edgewise Speaker Series

Thursday, October 17, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)

MJCCA Members: Free / Community and Silver Sneakers: $5

Jose Perez and Bryan Gilbert will host a discussion entitled, “Come Explore Your Health Care Options,” geared toward seniors and looking ahead at 2014.

More information:  Lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org, 678.812.4064.

MJCCA Welcomes the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company  

Sunday, October 20, 2:30 pm AND 7:30 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park’s Morris and Rae Frank Theatre - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)
Ticket prices: $10-$15

The MJCCA is pleased to welcome the Atlanta Radio Theatre Company (or ARTC), for two shows, featuring “War of the Worlds: The Untold Story” by H.G. Wells (adapted by Ron N. Butler). The ARTC is dedicated to preserving, performing, and educating people about the art of audio theatre (or radio drama). This talented group of writers, actors, and sound technicians in Atlanta has succeeded in maintaining this art and craft of audio drama in live shows, where guests can see how they create adventures in sound by crafting their sound effects and manipulating microphone placement.

More information: MJCCA’s Box Office at 678.812.4002, or visit www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice.

Teen Drivers Ed

Sundays: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 - 12:00-6:30 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)

MJCCA Members and BBYO Members: $465 / Community:  $495

The MJCCA is proud to offer fall Driver's Ed. Driver's Ed classes are designed to produce safer, more confident, and more experienced teenage drivers. Each student will attend 30 hours of classroom training, which includes the state-required Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) training. Students will also complete 6 hours of private, individual, behind-the-wheel training with a licensed driver-training instructor.

Graduates are eligible for up to 10% reduction in insurance premiums, and parents are eligible for a $150 Georgia Income Tax Credit.  

All students must be at least 15 years of age by the end of the class.

More information:  Stacie Graff stacie.graff@atlantajcc.org, 678.812.3972.

Teen Babysitting Classes

October 20 and 27 -- 2 Consecutive Sundays from 2:00-6:00 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)

MJCCA Members: $125 / Community: $145

Safe Sitter®, an up-to-date and well-rounded youth development program with a

medical basis, teaches young teen babysitters everything they need to know to keep themselves and the children in their care safe. This 8-hour, nationally-recognized, pediatrician-developed program includes child care techniques, basic first aid, rescue techniques (like choking infant and child rescue), babysitting as a business, and online and cellphone safety. Students will also learn CPR.  

More information:  Stacie Graff stacie.graff@atlantajcc.org, 678.812.3972.

Sex After 50

Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 am – 9:30 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)

MJCCA Members: $5 / Community: $10

Join Dr. Judie Manulkin for an engaging discussion about our culture's myths, attitudes, and messages about sex and aging. Learn what's working and what's not working and how to get the most joy in your life.

More information:  Lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org, 678.812.4064.

Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer to Speak at MJCCA

Thursday, October 24, 6:45 pm
Brad Meltzer, an American political thriller novelist, non-fiction writer, and TV show creator, is returning to the MJCCA for a special Prologue to the Book Festival of the MJCCA event, as he presents his newest book, History Decoded: The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time.

Purchase tickets: Call 678.812.4005 or visit online at www.atlantajcc.org/bookfestival. 

Edgewise Speaker Series

Thursday, October 24, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)

MJCCA Members: Free / Community and Silver Sneakers: $5

Former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr will speak about private law practice. Bob Barr represented the 7^th District of Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995-2003, and now practices law in Atlanta.

More information:  Lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org, 678.812.4064.

Pianist Joe Alterman to Perform Two Jazz Concerts

October 27, 5:00 pm AND 7:00 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park’s Morris and Rae Frank Theatre - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody)

Ticket Prices: $17-$22
The MJCCA is thrilled to welcome renowned pianist Joe Alterman, for two jazz concerts, kicking off the MJCCA’s new 2013-14 Jazz at the JCC series. Alterman has performed at venues around the world, including the Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan and Preservation Hall in New Orleans. Both Oct. 27 concerts will be produced in association with the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival.

More information, MJCCA’s Box Office at 678.812.4002, or visit www.atlantajcc.org/boxoffice.

Meals for Two Made Easy

Sunday, October 27, 4:00 am – 6:00 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)

MJCCA Members: $15 / Community: $25

In this hands-on cooking class, caterer and food blogger Lynda Mahana will teach you how to pare down your meals to fit a table for two. Perfect for newlyweds, empty-nesters and singles. Join us for a fun and informative culinary adventure at the MJCCA. Advance registration required.

More information:  Lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org, 678.812.4064.

Social Media Workshop

Monday, October 28, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)

MJCCA Members: $5 / Community: $10

Come learn the ins-and-outs of social media and how to catch up with friends old and new. This 1.5 hour workshop will teach you the basics of social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

More information:  Lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org, 678.812.4064.

Edgewise Speaker Series

Thursday, October 31, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

(MJCCA at Zaban Park - 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody, 30338)

MJCCA Members: Free / Community and Silver Sneakers: $5

David G. Maples will share from his years as a special GBI agent. Maples is a 26-year veteran of the FBI. He has investigated bank frauds, served on a swat team, and supervised major case squads including labor racketeering and terrorism.

More information:  Lilly.mahana@atlantajcc.org, 678.812.4064

Dunwoody Jr Wildcats Volleyball (4th - 8th Grade Girls) now registering for Fall Camp

The Dunwoody Junior Wildcats is now registering girls for their fall volleyball program.

The three-week program will run Oct. 7-28 at the gymnasium at Peachtree Charter Middle School from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday nights. The six sessions (Oct. 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 28)
are open to current 4th through 8th graders and will help players develop their skills on the court through group drills and competitive play. Players that are new to the sport as well as experienced players are welcome.

Sessions are designed to teach proper volleyball mechanics in a fun, safe, and learning environment that will challenge players to do their best in every drill and skill. Our coaches also provide a lot of individual attention for overall skill improvement.  

The cost is $95 per player. Each player will receive a Junior Wildcats T-shirt. You can download a copy of the registration form at dunwoodyvolleyball.com under the Junior Wildcats section. Or follow the link below: http://dunwoodyvolleyball.weebly.com/uploads/1/9/9/0/19908637/final_registration_form_fall_2013.pdf

For more information, contact Junior Wildcats director Steve Goldin at 770-330-5532 or by email at sgoldin106@aol.com. You can also call Lead Instructor Brent Bridger at 678-687-1898 or email totalathletesports@gmail.com.

Registration is open for Murphey Candler Frontier Baseball League (for Kids with mild life challenges).

I have had the pleasure coaching in this league for two seasons and can tell you from personal experience that the game of baseball being offered to those who thought they would never play has been life changing for some of the participants and their families.

Baseball For Kids With Mild Disabilities - ADHD, Speech Delays, Dyslexia, and other Mild Life Challenges. Fall Registration now open!

https://www.facebook.com/FrontierLeagueBaseball

 

Dunwoody Wildcats baseball team hosts home playoff games on Friday.

It’s State Playoff Time!!

The 6-AAAAA champions, Dunwoody Wildcats, begin their quest for a state championship Friday, May 3rd. The team will play a best of 3 against Riverwood High School. A doubleheader will be played Friday beginning at 4:00 p.m. and followed by a single game, if necessary, on Saturday. All games will be played at the DHS Baseball field.

Come out and cheer on the Dunwoody Wildcats baseball team!!!

Click here to view the entire AAAAA playoff schedule.

Dunwoody High offering Girls Jr. Volleyball Camp

Application form.

Girls Rising 4th - 8th graders
March 11 - March 27th (each Mon & Wed)
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Dunwoody High School
$95.00 per player

Click application form for more details.

Frontier League at Murphey Candler Baseball still has slots available.

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Registration will be closing soon for the Spring season of the Frontier League at Murphey Candler Baseball designed for kids with mild life challenges.  Spaces are still available for this ground breaking league and I would like to encourage anyone with a child interested in baseball who fits the medical requirements below to join.

For Kids With Mild Life Challenges like ADHD, Appraxia, Auditory Processing Speech delays, Dyslexia, and Other Executive or Sensory Challenges.

Dunwoody High School XC Team to be honored at Monday's City Council Meeting. State Champs !!

Dunwoody Girls win 5A Cross Country Championship

Congratulations Ladies !!

Leading the way for the Wildcats was Alex Cameron, Kailey Williams, Ansley Heavern, Ann-Marie Sills, Erin Berger, Jennifer Hardister, and Kenzie Johnson.

Dunwoody High School Basketball Season kicks off tonight.

Above is the full 2013 varsity basketball schedule for Dunwoody High School.