Archive: Aug 2016

  1. “The NEXT BAR” … CIRCUS FALL TRAINING SCHEDULE !!!!! JOIN US !!!

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    The Hudson Valley FLYING CIRCUS Pole Vault Adventure
    Warwick, New York

    JOIN-the-FUN …… The FLYING CIRCUS is BACK !!!!!

    Welcome to our FALL VAULT PROGRAM @ Flying Circus. This Pre-Season 2 Month Cycle is about to take off and you are invited to begin your foundation work for the exciting Indoor Season ahead. This cycle is about DEDICATION and IMPROVING TECHNIQUE. Let’s get a jump on our competition and let’s get started together.

    THE FALL SCHEDULE of 2016

    Our season officially begins on Sunday…September 11 with two open class instruction sessions. These are walk in sessions that include proper Dynamic Warm Up Drills…Apparatus Drills….Sand Vault Drills…Short Run Vaulting and a strict emphasis on Posture Alinements. Each athlete must have a current USATF membership number for all Flying Circus activities. Girls Class is 12:30-2pm every Sunday and the Boys class is 2-3:30pm every Sunday. Our 3 outdoor pits and our 2 indoor pits will provide great runway time for all. Cost is still just $30 per athlete per class.

    Our Tuesday and Thursday evening classes begin September 13 thru November 3. These classes are Co-Ed for all levels of ability. There is a 5:30-7pm class and a 7-8:30pm class. These walk in classes are also still just $30 per athlete. These Walk In classes end on Thursday Nov. 3, 2016.

    FALL CIRCUS PROGRESSIVE MEET SCHEDULE

    Our Fall meets are progressive Ice Breakers that emphasise Technique….Sportsmanship and Friendship.
    Saturday..October 15…CIRCUS 5-STEP MEET… Girls @ 11AM Boys @ 2PM Entry Fee- $30 per athlete
    Saturday ..October 29..HALLOWEEN CIRCUS 6 STEP MEET..Girls @ 11AM Boys at 2PM Entry Fee-$30 per athlete
    Saturday..December 3..ANDY WASNIK CLASSIC MEET..Girls @ 11AM Boys @ 2PM Entry Fee-$30 per athlete

    WINTER FLYING CIRCUS CLUB SCHEDULE (November 7-February 2)

    Our WINTER CIRCUS CLUB BEGINS on Monday NOVEMBER 7 and is LIMITED to the first 20 Boys and the first 20 Girls to register. The Registration Forms will be e-mailed out on October 1 and also posted on our web page…www.hvflyingcircus.com on the same day. This LIMITED CLUB MEMBERSHIP sells out in 48 hours…so… Register with form and full fee immediately. Cost of this 3 Month program of two vault days per week is still just $450 per athlete. There are no make up classes in this program package. A missed class is a missed class.
    BEGINNING Monday ..November 7..BOYS CLASSES every Monday and Wednesday evenings 5:30pm-7pm Class and 7-8:30pm Class
    BEGINNING Tuesday..November 8 GIRLS CLASSES every Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:30-7PM Class and 7-8:30PM Class

    FLYING CIRCUS….. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES/

  2. LEAH SAIFI SOARS 12′ 6″ for GOLD @ SEASIDE HEIGHTS BEACH VAULT …. PLUS 35 OTHER “CIRCUS-CATS” SIZZLE !!!

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    The Hudson Valley FLYING CIRCUS Pole Vault Adventure
    Warwick Valley, New York

    SEASIDE HEIGHTS BEACH VAULT GLORY …The FLYING CIRCUS send 36 sun-tanned athletes to the New Jersey Shore for their final Pole Vault Adventure of the “Spectacular Season”. Coach Hugh Cauthers and Coach Stephanie Duffy enjoyed the Fun & Sun all day at the BIGGEST BEACH VAULT MEET in the U.S.A!!!!
    CONGRATULATIONS to all athletes… WE ARE PROUD of YOU.


    The High School Girls Championship Section had 15 Circus Girls battling to the final meet of the year and placed 4 girls in the Top 6 Finish… Leading the charge was LEAH SAIFI of Governor Livingston High School.NJ. This senior-to-be this fall blasted to 12′ 6″ equaling the meet all-time record and had close bars at 13 foot Barrier!!! This New Jersey Indoor State Champion is ready for her senior year. Placing third was James Coughlin High School ,PA. junior…Madisyn Hawkins with her 11′ 6″ sail…Jessica Ippolito(FairLawn,NJ) a junior this year also sailed 11′ 6″ and Michelle Rubinetti(NV-Demarest,NJ) another senior-to-be this fall ripped over 11′ 6″ easily for her spirited cheering section!!!
    Sophomores Caroline McGann(Holy Angles,NJ) and Abby Norwillo(Pittston Area,PA) both made 10′ 6″ ..as did Cornell bound Ali Moraveck(Monroe,CT) 10′ 6′ Soph Sprint star..Kristin Lubeski(Monroe,NY) hit 10’0″..Lia Zavattaro(Greenwich,CT) looked solid after her sensational spring season Nicole Lester(Ridgewood,NJ) 10′ 0″ Jackie Helm(Paramus,NJ) 10′ 0″ Danielle Cass(Weston,Ct) 9′ 6″Sophia Alter(Rondount Valley,NY) 9′ 6″ Grace Gardella(Ramsey,NJ) 9′ 6″ Samantha Kaplan(New Paltz,NY) 9′ 6″.

    The High School Boys Championship Section had 6 Flying Circus Flyers… with Junior Marc Deluca(West Hill,CT) placing 4th at 14′ 0″ Nick Marino(Hatsboro,PA) using short run 14′ 0″ Seth Kricheff(Old Tappan,NJ- Soph) 13′ 6′ Peter Chan(Delbarton,NJ) 13′ 6″ Brian Rubenstein(Gov.Livingston,NJ) 13′ 6′ Nate Llanos(Danbury,CT) 13′ 0″ !

    Novice Girls Runway Section… 3 place Lauren Saifi(Governor Livingston,NJ) 10′ 0″ 4th place Amelie Legg(Delhi,NY) 9′ 6′ Kerry Qualter(New City,NY) 8′ 6′ …

    Novice Boys Runway Section… Runway Winner..Henry Vossler(Darien.CT) 12′ 6″ Dane Sorensen(Warwick,NY) 11′ 6″ Jona Kim(Old Tappan,NJ) 11′ 0″ Tyler Hrbek(Old Tappan,NJ) 11′ 0″ Brendan McShane(Warwick,NY) 11′ 0″ Tom Qualter(New City,NY) 9′ 6′ !

    Open Women’s Section… Marisa Robbins(Goshen,NY) 12′ 0″ Samantha Beyar(Monroe,NY) 11′ 6″

    Open Men’s Section … Joe Crispi(You Can Not Fail Foundation) 15′ 6″ Peter Fagan(Westfield,NJ) 15′ 6″ Ryan Wilkes(PA) 15′ 0″


    Eugene ,Oregon Summer Track Series… MEGAN “Flips” CLARK…now a professional represented by super-agent..Karen Lockie..soared 14′ 1.5″ for 5th place in her first ever pro-meet. Megan has signed on to the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista,CALF as a resident athlete who will be coached by OTC Elite Coach Kris Mack !!!! CONGRATULATIONS MEGAN!!!

    USATF- NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS @ Holy Cross,MASS… He did it again.. North Andover High School,MASS junior Erick Duffy flew 16′ 1″ for the gold…and best friend..Julia Valenti(North Reading,MASS) hit 11′ 6″ in the Women’s Division for the Silver Medal!!!

    SPECIAL THANKS to the ZAVATTARO FAMILY of GREENWICH