<h4>An Urban Squash Program 'Serving' Youth in Pittsburgh, PA.</h4> |
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Welcome! With a month under their goggles, the new student-athletes are now settling in and getting a better feel for their racquets. As we are just short of our goal of 45 students, SCS has decided to extended our 4th grade tryouts until December. Monday and Tuesday marked big days for those 5th and 6th grade students that participated and completed the 8-week tryout period- everyone was excited to know who made the team! We would like to send a bit congratulations out to the following players: 5th grade- Makiah & Kayonia and 6th grade- Amya, Anand, Jaemir, Keyel & Vaughn! WAY TO GO! |
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While October proved to be a busy month, November has brought many more exiting events our way! Be sure to take a look at what we have been up to here at Steel City Squash this month and all the events and activities that are coming soon! We would love for you to check out our updated website to learn more about our program and our students! Visit our NEW site |
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On October 31st, SCS student-atheletes were given the opportunity to participate in the Mt. Lebanon Recreation's Annual Pumpkin Patch Parade 2015. Not only was it a chance to dress up and bond with their peers, it was an opportunity to share our program with a new community. Student-athletes also had an opportunity to go trick-or-treating, a tradition that many of them do not practice within the Hill District where they live. |
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READING CELEBRATION On November 7th, SCSquashers participated in the Books for Keeps Reading Celebration event. Books for Keeps is an organization that works to 'improve children’s reading achievement by addressing barriers related to the accessibility and appeal of reading material." As an organization, they provide reading materials to children in grades Pre-K through 12 who have limited opportunities to read outside of school hours, due to geography, income, or other factors. To read more about Books for Keeps, please click the button below! |
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SCS KIDS' COOK As part of our Enrichment Program, Steel City Squash has partnered with The Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank and SCS student-athletes will be participating in the bank's "Kids' Cook" Program on a monthly basis. Cooking classes will be held every third Saturday of the month, and our first class of the year was held on Saturday, November 21st (just in time for SCSquashers to cook Thanksgiving Dinner for their families). To learn more about SCSquashers cooking experience, please click the link below! |
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TOURNAMENT PREP Steel City Squashers have been perparing for the last month to compete in the Midwest Regional Team Championships coming up in December. Ten SCS student-athletes have been invited to play at Kenyon College and with the tournament coming up right around the corner, SCSquashers have been competing fiercely against and working hard with their teammates to earn their spot as one of the 10 headed to Gambier, OH on December 5th. The final roster of student-athletes invited by staff to make the Kenyon trip include: from the 6th grade- Amari, Anand, Crystalina, Honesty, Jaemir, Keyel, Mikayla, and Vaughn, and from the 5th grade- Amir, Amiya, Chelsea, and Shaun. |
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What are we doing in our community? |
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'SERVING' OUR COMMUNITY On November 14th, SCS student-athletes participated in the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign. This is a national campaign that serves to enable Americans to “Give Something That Means Something” during the holiday season. SCSquashers first engaged in a presentation about the American Red Cross as an organization; then participated in the crafting of holiday cards. These thank you cards will be sent to members of the U.S. Military and Armed Forces, veterans and their families in the community. Not only are SCSquashers spreading the holiday spirit, they are embodying the American Red Cross' montra of "neighbors helping neighbors". |
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Nutrition with Edith As a fun intiative to improve our student-athlete's nurtition and fitness level, SCS will be having a nutrition day with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Edith Nault. This event will take place on Saturday, December 12th, and students will participate in a nutrition talk and an interactive workshop. |
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Mid-Year Award Ceremony In the spirit of the holiday season, SCS will be having a Mid-Year banquet to honor those students who have successfully completed the tryout period, therefore becoming members of the SCS Team. All SCS student-athletes and their families will be invited to join SCS at Chatham University on Tuesday, December 22nd at 5 p.m. to recognize and welcome those new students, as well as to acknoledge the committment both they and their families have made to the SCS Family. |
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Mentor Me Program Launch In January SCS will officially be piloting & launching our Mentor Me Program, where a group of students will be matched according to their interests with young adults and/or professionals in the community who will act as a friend, advisor and confidant throughout the 2016 year. December will be dedicated to recruiting community members to participate as mentors to our student-athletes. If you are interested in participating and would like to learn more about the roles of a SCS Mentor, please visit our site and/or email Coach Samantha at samantha.rosado@steelcitysquash.org. |
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Midwest Regional Team Championships As an initiative for interaction and friendly competition among multiple Urban Squash programs, NUSEA is holding the annual Midwestern Tournament this year in Gambier, OH. Teams from Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Toronto will face off for the title of Midwestern Champion. There will be two divisions in the tournament, U13 and U15. The tournament will be hosted by Kenyon College on the December 5th-6th. SCS will be bringing 12 students to compete in the U13 division. |
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This month's volunteer shout-out goes to Mr. Charlie | | |
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We need volunteers! We would love to have you! |
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Steel City Squash cannot work without the dedicated support of our volunteers. We have a range of opportunities to make a real impact on our deserving students' lives. |
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Coach - Assist Squash Director
- Provide guided squash instruction and game play
- Motivate for fitness goals
Academic Tutor - Assist Academic Director
- Provide homework assistance
- Assist with guided skill building exercises
Mentor - Pair with one SCS student for at least one year
- Take student to cultural outings or other events arranged by volunteer or SCS staff
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Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00 - 6:00pm Saturday, 9:00am - 1:00pm |
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Volunteer With Steel City Squash |
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Steel City Squash continues to grow and provide more life changing opportunities to Pittsburgh's youth. We would all like to send a special thank you your way for your continued support. With your help, our second year of program will build on the successes of last year. Wishing You & Your Families A Happy Turkey Day! Sincerely Yours, Samantha Rosado, Squash Director Steel City Squash |
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