April Community Sports Calendar

Note From The Editor:  We truly appreciate your loyal and consistent following via our Facebook Fan Page  and Internet  connections. We’ve started 2015 with positive energies as we continue productions of new programs. Our goal is to bring you important and relevant content for our East L.A. community and Beyond as we begin our “Silver Anniversary”  and 25th consecutive year of East L.A. Sports Scene.

Sports will always be a part of our lives, and just like our heartbeats, we hope and pray for them to keep motivating us on to a better and healthier life style. One of our“Key” 2015 missions, via our monthly calendar, will be to keep everyone informed of recreational events that are beneficial to our community whether they happen to be family-friendly 5Ks/Walks/Runs/Bike Rides, or classes on personal health improvement, exercise, zumba, yoga, or swimming at local YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, Churches, Recreation, Community, Youth & Senior Citizen Centers and soon to be included, some significant cultural events. Hang in here with us as we keep the ball rolling on many facets of our great and diverse community.

We strongly encourage anyone who is working in our L.A. City & L.A. County Recreation Centers  and would like to promote their programs to the community, then by all means please take advantage of our Calendar posting resource. To submit your event or events, please send them to me at rico.p.cabrera@eastlass.com so I can get it up as quickly as possible.

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{UPCOMING EVENTS}

* April 1st & All Wednesdays Of  The Month, at 8 pm. The Boyle Heights Bridge Runners Club Weekly Run.

There it is! The mighty 4th Street Bridge, waiting for all of the action to begin each and every Wednesday night. The Boyle Heights Bridge Runners Club sponsors a weekly evening community “Run” across the bridge, starting in Boyle Heights at the Mariachi Plaza. The short 3 mile route then heads west to our Civic Center and then winds back to the starting point. The group routinely gathers at at El Espacio, 1839 E. 1st St. (right near the Plaza) at 7:45

pm to stretch, receive a brief orientation, and then it’s off to the “Run the Bridge” at 8 p.m. sharp. At the Run’s conclusion, a group stretch is done at Mariachi Plaza before everyone breaks up.This has become a great way to stay healthy, as well as meeting new friends. For more information on how to join up, go to their FaceBook page and type in Boyle Heights Bridge Runners. The Run is also broken down for Beginners and Advanced. The formula is easy to follow and adapt to- (3) miles for the Advanced and (2) miles for the Beginners group. Beginners will do (5) intervals of (4) minutes running/with (2) minutes walking. The group’s Directors say they are nearing their goal of establishing (5) minutes running/with (1) minute walking at the (3) mile route.No excuses now! Get out those new and/or old running shoes and get into the swing of healthy living with the Boyle Heights Bridge Runners Club! It’s a fresh start you won’t forget!   Rico Cabrera, Sr./EastLASportsScene.Com

* April 4th, & April 11th, Saturday, Snap Hold & Kick 2015 , Montebello High School, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, There is NO Cost to Register.

For all novice to competitive kickers, punters, snappers, and kick returners, this event is designed with you in mind. If you are interested in participating in this session, please take a moment to review the offering as proposed by the Snap, Hold, & Kick  Directors. For more information about their 501 (c) 3  tax-exempt organization, click here.  Then, after your review, we encourage you to enroll and raise your sights to a newer standard of play. It’s a great way to build your resume while meeting new and outstanding Coaches and players.

*April 12th, Sunday & Every Sunday Through June 30th, FREE Camp. Contact “East L.A. Bulldogs” Pee Wee Head Coach, Mike Aguilar, (323) 396-4043. Alert: There will be NO Camp on Easter Sunday, April 5th

Keyword here is FREE. So, if you are a family from the community, or other surrounding communities in East L.A.. & Beyond, here’s a great opportiunity for your kids to not only improve their skills, but to experience a fun time in making some new friends. Boy and Girls are welcome to attend. Remember, the the East Side Football Speed Camp is waiting for your young athletes to come out and Get Better at their game.

Note From the Editor: Here is an updated photo gallery to accompany this posting. As you can see, ithe turnouts are getting bigger and bigger with each passing Sunday. Remember, it’s FREE and open to ALL kids from East L.A. and our surrounding communities. Don’t be left out! Make plans on being there and getting better every Sunday through June 30th.  Call Coach Mike Aguilar at the number listed above. Rico Cabrera, Sr./Editor, East LA Sports Scene.Com

Photo Gallery Credits: Group photo of Campers, Lucy De La O. Hover over each photo to enlarge the image.

* April 16th, Thursday, Celebrity Fundraiser Basketball Game at Roosevelt High School

Tickets are expected to sell-out quickly so make sure you are not left outside, while those inside are enjoying a most unique and worthwhile entertainment experience. Where else can you see the popular and rising star, Gabriel Chavarria, who plays Jacob in the highly followed and watched hit web series, “East Los High” as he gives his time to participate in a great fundraising event for Roosevelt High School? You know the answer to my question, nowhere but here in Boyle Heights!! Check out the flier, take the next steps, and guarantee yourself a great seat for the event. Rico Caberra, Sr./Editor, EastLASportsScene.Com 

*April 18th, Saturday, East L.A. Bulldogs Pop Warner “Player & Cheer” Sign Ups, Belevdere Park,Contact Coach Mike Aguilar, (323) 396-4043.

All East L.A. Pop Warner Football families, and those who are not yet part of this national youth football tradition, get ready for this important sign-up period if your kids are interested in playing and cheering this coming season. Our East L.A. Bulldogs Football & Cheer  teams are always anxious around this time since it means another year of growing, playing, cheering, and getting better with age and experience. In addition, there are extra academic opportunities and tutoring for all participants. Remember, mark your calendars for April 18th  at Belevdere Park.

* April 25th, Saturday, Fundraising Event To Benefit the “East L.A. Bulldogs” Pop Warner Pee Wee Youth Football Team. See flier for more details.

 * April 26th, Sunday, Speed Training Camp, East Los Angeles College at 1:00 p.m. Contact Info for Camp: Ryan Wright, (310) 989-9519; Early bird sign-up cost is $45 through March 31, $55 after April 1st. **Camp is open to All Sports and All Classes of 2016, 2017, 2018 Varsity and Junior Varsity players, Sign-up on-line at GoldMedalExcellence.com or for more Camp Info click here RecruitingNewsGuru.com.

Expert Speed Training Camp and Combine Testing Comes To East L.A  Gain an Athletic Edge Training with Expert Speed Coach Chris Asher At 1st Camp Held Here

In all sports and at every position speed is a very crucial element. Whether you play football, baseball, or basketball improving your speed to maintain a competitive edge is a must. Shaving a tenth or a couple hundred seconds off your 40-yard dash can mean the difference in receiving a scholarship offer or even being drafted by a NFL, NBA, or MLB team.

No one knows the importance of speed training in sports more than Chris Asher of Gold Medal Excellence. Coach Asher is considered an “expert” in speed development working with current and former NFL All-Pros, NBA Champions, MLB First-Round Draft picks, and USA Track and Field athletes across the nation. Coach Asher built his resume with highlights including winning three gold medals coaching Team USA in the IAAF World Junior Championships, coaching at UCLA, coaching five NCAA Individual National Champions, and being named a three-time NCAA West Region Coach of the year.

Camp Training Covers: Breaks down of 40-yd dash mechanics; How to gain speed in quick bursts over short and long distances; Proper mechanics of running a 3-Cone Drill and 20-yard Shuttle Run.

Combine Testing Includes: 40-yard dash, 20-yard Shuttle, 3-Cone Drill, and Agility Shuttle Run; Broad Jump and Vertical Jump; Kneeling Power Ball Toss.

Other Camp Offers: Interviews with national and local media; Camp T-Shirt; “Fastest Man” One-on-One Challenge per position.

Chris Asher Bio: Coach Asher has directly tutored NBA players like NBA Champion Trevor Ariza (Los Ansgeles Lakers, currently with the Houston Rockets), First Round MLB Draft Picks Sergio Santos (Los Angeles Dodgers) and Danny Putnam (Oakland A’s) and a host of NFL players which currently include NFL All-Pro defensive back Antonio Cromartie and San Francisco 49er’s defensive back Marcus Cromartie.

Note From The Editor; East L.A. Sports Scene is proud to be a media partner of this first-time event being held in our community. Rico Cabrera, Sr./Editor, EastLASportsScene.Com

   *Ongoing – Youth Baseball Sign-Ups at Obregon Park

Spring is now in the air and of course, so is baseball. There’s still time to reigster your son or daughter for spring youth baseball leagues. Obregon Park, L.A. County Rec. & Parks, is now taking sign-ups for their annual Little League teams in several divisions that are listed below. Mom and Dad, we hope you take advantage of the opportunity to enroll your kids into this well-followed and highly popular youth program that proudly serves the youth of our community. As the saying goes,“Let’s play ball!” Good luck to all players!