We hope this newsletter finds you well and excited for another fantastic season of sports and community engagement. We have some exciting news to share with you today as we welcome two new members to the Eastview Athletic Association Board, updates from Travel Basketball and Eastview Soccer Club, a new Swim Program in partnership with Riptide Swim Team, and a few other announcements!

We are pleased to announce that Mary Coleman has joined the Eastview Athletic Association as our new Secretary. Mary brings a wealth of organizational skills and a deep passion for sports and community involvement. With her dedication and attention to detail, we are confident that Mary will excel in her role, ensuring smooth communication and efficient coordination within our organization. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Mary Coleman!

We are equally delighted to introduce Peter Beaumont, who has joined the Eastview Athletic Association as our new Vice President. Peter brings with him a vast knowledge of sports management and a strong commitment to fostering a positive environment for our athletes. As Vice President, Peter will play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of our organization and working closely with the board to make Eastview Athletic Association even more successful. Please join us in welcoming Peter Beaumont to our team!

We are confident that Mary and Peter will contribute their expertise, passion, and fresh perspectives to enhance our programs and initiatives. Their presence will undoubtedly help us reach new heights as we strive to provide exceptional sporting opportunities and foster a strong sense of community within Eastview.

The Eastview Soccer Club has partnered with the City of Apple Valley and Advocates for Health to donate AED units for the safety of young athletes. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes, and the club aims to have AED units accessible within 60 seconds of the fields. A new AED unit has been placed at Quarry Point Park, available to both athletes and the general public. Check out this article to see how far we have come!  

Read about our AED Journey!

Please Save the Date!

Eastview Travel Basketball tryouts for both boys and girls in grades 4-8 will be on both Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27, 2023. Players are to attend tryouts on both days. There will not be any makeup or alternative tryout dates. Locations and tryout times by date are located on the BOYS and GIRLS travel pages.

Registration for the 2023-2024 Eastview Travel Basketball season will be available in the very near future. Please watch your email as registration for each player is necessary prior to tryouts.

If you have any questions on the Eastview Travel Basketball program, please reach out to the Boys and Girls Traveling

Directors:

Boys Traveling Director: Brad Newton evaaboystravelingprogram@gmail.com

Girls Traveling Director:  Michelle Goodman michellegoodman11@gmail.com

EVAA is proud to partner with a USA Swimming Bronze Medal Club, the Riptide Swim Team, to introduce a fantastic competitive swimming experience!

This program will take place at the beautiful Bluewater Aquatic Center in Apple Valley and will be led by Riptide’s licensed USA Swimming Certified coaches with the help of the Senior swimmers volunteers.

This dynamic, five-week program starts in July (July 31-August 31). This is not a swimming lessons program; rather, it’s a fun, high-energy opportunity to see what it’s like to compete in the sport of swimming. Swimmers will develop physical, mental and social skills through an introduction to stroke technique, competitive racing, racing strategy, starts & turns, cardiovascular development, workout structures, dryland training, performance nutrition and the USA Swimming organization.

The practices will run M/W or T/Th. 4:15-5:15pm. 10 sessions guaranteed over this period of time.

The registration will be open to swimmers in 2- 8 grade with a total of 40 swimmers. (20 for each session)

Registration fee is $90

Registration deadline is July 28

Includes: 

• Parents' meeting July 31 5:15-6:15pm.
• Riptide Swim cap and program t-shirt (EVAA)
• Swim meet on September 1
• Complimentary assessment the last week of the program
• Trial practice with the Riptide Swim Team upon completion of the program, if interested

EVAA awarded $7,000 in scholarships to graduating Eastview High School Students - Congratulations recipients and to all graduating seniors!

Lightning families - did you know that we have a Trap Team?  

Our Eastview Lightening High School Trap team was one of more than 340 high school teams with nearly 7900 student athletes competing in the 2023 Minnesota State Hight School Trap Shooting Competition.  The Trap Team had 27 shooters this year from across our middle schools and Eastview High School.  I would like to thank the Head Coach Pete Nichols, our assistant coaches and Range Safety Officers for a great spring season. 

Be sure to visit our website at https://www.evaasports.org/evaaregistration to sign up. We have an exciting lineup of sports for all ages of youth. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the action!

As always, we rely on the support of dedicated volunteers to make our programs successful. If you are interested in getting involved and giving back to the community, we have various volunteer opportunities available. Whether it's coaching a team, assisting with event organization, or helping with administrative tasks, your contributions will make a significant difference. Please reach out to our Marketing Director, Jen Borgstrom at jborgstrom@evaasports.org to express your interest or learn more.

We are excited about the future of Eastview Athletic Association and look forward to the upcoming season. With the addition of Mary Coleman as Secretary and Peter Beaumont as Vice President, we are confident that our organization will continue to thrive. Thank you for your ongoing support, and we can't wait to see you on the field!

Best regards,
Jen Borgstrom
Eastview Athletic Association