WVIAC Out—- Mountain East Conference In

The presidents of twelve universities, nine in West Virginia, two in Ohio, and one in Virginia, jointly announce the formation of a new all-sports collegiate athletic conference to be named the Mountain East Conference.

The new twelve team league’s charter membership will include:

•  Concord University (WV)

•  Fairmont State University (WV)

•  Glenville State College (WV)

•  Notre Dame College (OH)

•  Shepherd University (WV)

•  The University of Charleston (WV)

•  The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (VA)

•  Urbana University (OH)

•  West Liberty University (WV)

•  West Virginia State University (WV)

•  Wheeling Jesuit University (WV)

•  West Virginia Wesleyan College (WV)

“We are extremely pleased to announce the formation of the Mountain East Conference,” stated spokesperson Reid Amos on behalf of the twelve presidents of the new alliance. “The goal of this effort has been to align like-minded institutions with similar budgets and goals across a regional footprint. We strongly believe that our charter membership creates a solid foundation that provides mutual benefit and secures the athletic future for our institutions. We will collectively make every effort to provide a high-quality experience for our student-athletes in Mountain East competition.”

The Mountain East Conference intends to commence competition for the 2013-14 academic year, but will remain active with their current conference affiliations until such time that they would be able to compete as a conference within the NCAA. The move will not affect any athletic schedules for 2012-13.

With current sports sponsorship, the Mountain East Conference will meet the NCAA requirement for a conference championship in sixteen sports, including:

•  Basketball (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Baseball

•  Cross Country (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Football

•  Golf (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Soccer (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Softball

•  Tennis (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Track (Men’s and Women’s)

•  Volleyball

The West Virginia institutions are currently members of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC), UVa-Wise and Urbana were slated to compete in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) beginning in 2013, and Notre Dame is an NCAA Division II Independent competing in five of its twenty-two sports as an affiliate member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). UVa-Wise has been accepted into the NCAA membership process and will compete within NCAA Division II in 2013 while pursuing full membership; the other eleven schools are all NCAA Division II members.

Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool Schedule: 08.23.12 to 09.03.12

Due to school starting back up the Gilmer County Recreation Center pool hours will be changing to finish out the season.

New pool hours will be:

Monday - Friday 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

New hours begin Thursday August 23, 2012 and will run thru the end of the pool season.

Last scheduled day for the pool to be open is Monday September 03, 2012.

Thanks to all who have attended the pool this summer and we look forward to seeing you again next year…

Lisa K Smarr
Director

Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool: FREE Swim Day - This Saturday, 08.18.12

Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool: FREE Swim Day on Saturday August 18, 2012

Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool Is Now Open

Water Aerobics at Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool - Tuesdays and Thursdays

Water Aerobics classes are open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Gilmer County Recreation Center swimming pool.

Working out in a pool helps your heart get aerobics, helps your flab become firm, helps you become healthier and all that helps you feel happier; so come on out and give it a try.

Anyone is welcome to attend classes.

Adults to teens are welcome, $2.00 per class.

Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool Is Open for the Summer Season

The Gilmer County Recreation Center pool is open for the summer season with a now reduced daily entrance fee of $3.00 per person.

Come out and have a great splash and cool off in this HOT weather..

Water Aerobics at Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool - Tuesdays and Thursdays

Water Aerobics classes are open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Gilmer County Recreation Center swimming pool.

Working out in a pool helps your heart get aerobics, helps your flab become firm, helps you become healthier and all that helps you feel happier; so come on out and give it a try.

Anyone is welcome to attend classes.

Adults to teens are welcome, $2.00 per class.

The Gilmer County Recreation Center pool Is Now Open for 2012 Season

The Gilmer County Recreation Center pool is now open for the season.

The pool opened Friday June 01, 2012.

Daily admittance fee is $4.00 per person.

Pool Passes are available for purchase.

Pool phone 304.462.4924.

Have a great summer.

Daily G-Eye™: 06.04.12

Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool Passes for 2012 Season Available

Gilmer County Recreation Center has pool passes available for purchase this summer.

Interested parties may contact Jenny at 304.266.1414 to purchase.

Daily entrance fee for the pool is $4.00 per person. No refunds.

Snacks and drinks available for purchase.

Cost for Season Passes:

Single - $50.00

Couple - $75.00 (same household)

Family - $125.00 (same household family members)

To schedule pool parties you may also contact Jenny or call the pool at 304.462.4924.

**Pool Hours:

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday – Saturday.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM – Sunday

**hours subject to change without notice.

G-OB™: Glenville - Summer Pool Staff Needed

Summer Pool Staff needed at the Gilmer County Recreation Center.

Lifeguards must have current certification.

Pool Manager must have pool operator experience.

Swimming Instructors must have prior lesson or swim team experience.

Pay is minimum wage or commensurate with experience.

Call Lisa 304.266.0020 to submit an application.

Application deadline is May 04, 2012.

Water Aerobics at GSC Pool - Tuesdays and Thursdays

Water Aerobics classes are open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Glenville State College swimming pool.

Working out in a pool helps your heart get aerobics, helps your flab become firm, helps you become healthier and all that helps you feel happier; so come on out and give it a try.

You don’t have to be affiliated with the college.

Anyone is welcome to attend classes.

Adults to teens are welcome, $2.00 per class.

For more information call 304.462.8820.

Court Ruling Strikes Down WVSSAC Rule

Public and private schools should be treated equally.

That was the reasoning behind Mon County Circuit Court Judge Russell Clawges ruling striking down a WVSSAC transfer rule that required students transferring from public to private schools to sit out a year of athletics while transfers to public schools could play immediately.

Robert Konchesky challenged the rule when his daughter was declared ineligible after transferring from University High School to Trinity Christian School.

Clawges told the WVSSAC it had two options, it could rule all transfer students ineligible for grant temporary eligibility to Konchesky’s daughter.

Clawges did not set a date for when the WVSSAC must make a decision.

Water Aerobics at GSC Pool - Tuesdays and Thursdays

Water Aerobics is happening at the Glenville State College Pool, Tuesdays and Thursdays-5:30-6:30 PM.

Please come and give it a try.

You don’t have to be affiliated with the college.

Anyone is welcome to attend classes.

Teens to adults are welcome, $2.00 per person.

Questions may call 304.462.6124.

Water Aerobics at Glenville State College Pool - Tuesdays and Thursdays

Water Aerobics is happening at the Glenville State College Pool, Tuesdays and Thursdays-5:30-6:30 PM.

Please come and give it a try.

You don’t have to be affiliated with the college.

Anyone is welcome to attend classes.

Teens to adults are welcome, $2.00 per person.

Questions may call 304.462.6124.

Gilmer County Recreation Center New Pool Hours

Due to the start up of School/College the Recreation Center Pool’s hours will change for the remainder of the season due to our lifeguards being enrolled in one of the above.

The pool is still scheduling swim lessons and pool parties.

If anyone is interested you can call 304.462.4924 after 4:00 PM.

New pool hours:

•  Monday - Friday 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
•  Saturday 11:00 AM to7:00 PM
•  Sunday 1:00 PM to 5:0 PM
•  Swim lessons 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

We would like to take this time to thank each and every one of those who used our facility this summer and welcome you to come again next year.

Thanks for your continued support.

The pool is scheduled to close down for the year on September 05, 2011, Labor Day weekend.

Lisa K Smarr / Director

Beat the Heat at Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool – Pool Special!!!

The Gilmer County Recreation Center pool is running a special rate for the remainder of the swimming season.

Entry fee is $2.50 per person.

Pool hours are Monday - Saturday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM, weather permitting.

Any questions regarding the above or to schedule a private pool party, please call 304.462.4924.

Thanks

Have a wonderful summer….

Gilmer County Recreation Center: Pool Special !!!‏

Effective July 06, 2011 the Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool will be running a special on daily rates.

For the remainder of the season daily entry fee will be $2.50 per person.

Pool Hours:

Monday - Saturday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come out and have a Splash !!!!!

Gilmer County Pool Open

The Gilmer County Recreation Center pool opened June 03, 2011.

Pool hours are:

•  Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM

•  Sundays 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Admission is $4

We now have water aerobics:

•  Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.

Swimming lessons start soon! Call now to sign up!

Pool phone number 304.462.4924

Water Aerobics at Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool

Water Aerobics is happening at the Gilmer County Recreation Center Pool, Tuesdays and Thursdays-5:30-6:30 PM.

Please come and give it a try.

Teens to adults are welcome, $2.00 per person.

Questions may call 304.462.8820.

Teen Missing in Stonewall Jackson Lake

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Update: 12.10 PM
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The search continues or a drowning victim in the popular Lewis County lake.

Two girls and two boys were swimming Tuesday evening in the Skin Creek area of Stonewall Jackson Lake when one of the boys, a 19-year old, began to struggle.

The other three tell investigators they attempted to rescue the young man, but he was 6 foot 7 and they were unable to get him to safety.

The unidentified teenager went under and failed to resurface.

A search is underway using divers and cadaver dogs near the bridge in the Skin Creek area.

The name of the victim has not been released. 

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Lewis County authorities are looking for a 19-year-old man who apparently drowned in Stonewall Jackson Lake.

A sheriff’s department statement says the man went swimming with three friends about 50 yards from the bank near a bridge when he went beneath the surface Tuesday night.

Eight fire departments assisted in the search, which was suspended about four hours later and will continue on Wednesday.

The missing teen’s name wasn’t released. Alcohol wasn’t believed to be involved in the incident.

DNR Enforcement of Boating Under the Influence Laws To Be Stepped Up June 25-27‏

Recreational boaters may want to think twice before reaching for that cold beer, especially the weekend of June 25-27, 2010.

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) natural resources police officers, as part of a national coordinated effort of stepped-up enforcement known as Operation Dry Water, will be out in force looking for boat operators whose blood alcohol content exceeds the state limit of .08%.

Operation Dry Water will include increased patrols, breathalyzer tests, and checkpoints as well as boater education.

DNR Law Enforcement is the primary West Virginia agency charged by state law to enforce the state’s boating laws.

All major rivers and lakes have patrol boats permanently assigned to them.

“We want people to be safe and have fun while recreational boating,“ said Lt. Tim Coleman, DNR’s State Boating Safety Program coordinator. “Alcohol use has become the leading contributing factor in fatal recreational boating accidents. We recommend that boaters avoid drinking alcoholic beverages at all times, and we will have zero tolerance for anyone found operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs on our waters.“

Alcohol can impair a boater’s judgment, balance, vision, and reaction time.

It can increase fatigue and susceptibility to the effects of cold-water immersion. Sun, wind, noise, vibration, and motion – “stressors” common to the boating environment – intensify the side effects of alcohol, drugs, and some prescription medications.

U.S. Coast Guard statistics reveal that 17% of the nation’s boating-related deaths in 2008 resulted from boaters impaired by alcohol or drugs. Impaired boaters caught this weekend can expect penalties to be severe. In West Virginia they include fines and jail time.

“There will be arrests this weekend, and some boaters will face the consequences of boating under the influence,“ added Lt. Coleman “But we’d much rather arrest someone than to have to tell their friends and family they’re never coming back.“

Operation Dry Water is a joint program of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), the U.S. Coast Guard, and several local law enforcement agencies.

More information is available at www.operationdrywater.org.

Glenville: LIFEGUARD TRAINING TO BE HELD AT GSC

Glenville State College is offering a non-credit Lifeguard Certification class.

This class provides the necessary training to become a certified lifeguard. Attendance at all classes and successful completion of skill tests and written tests for all course material is required to receive Red Cross Certification.

To be eligible to take the class, candidates must:
•  Be at least 16 years old and have parental consent if under 18 years old
•  Swim 300 yards continuously (6 laps) demonstrating free style (crawl) and breast stroke
•  Swim 20 yards
•  Dive down to 10 feet to pick up a brick, and swim back 20 yards while keeping both hands on the brick.

The swim test will be held on Saturday, April 10th beginning at 1:00 PM. There will also be an introduction class after the swim test.

The course will be given from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on each of the following days:
•  Sunday, April 11, 2010
•  Saturday, April 17, 2010
•  Sunday, April 18, 2010
•  Saturday, April 24, 2010
•  Sunday, April 25, 2010

Students should be prepared to swim each day.

There is a one hour lunch break each day. Lunch is not provided.

The course will be conducted in the GSC Physical Education Building pool. Jennifer Wenner will be the instructor.

The cost of the class is $150 per student.

A minimum of ten students is required to conduct the class. Students are required to bring a swim suit (one piece for females), a towel, and writing utensils each day.

To register for the Lifeguard Certification class contact Jennifer Wenner by email at “jennifer.wenner@glenville.edu” or 804.815.9900.

~~  Bob Edwards - Public Relations Department   ~~

GSC ‘Swim for a Cure’ Swim Meet‏

Members of the Glenville State College Swim Club would like to invite the public to their Saturday, April 10, 2010 ‘Swim for a Cure’ swim meet.

‘Swim for a Cure’ is the GSC Swim Club’s way of giving back while also reviving the campus’ swim program.

All proceeds from this meet will be donated to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

This is a competitive event involving other colleges from across the state.

It is also an informative event that will raise awareness of cancer research to someday find a cure for this disease that has affected everyone in some way.

Swim for a Cure will begin at 11:00 AM in the Lilly Gymnasium. Admission is $5 per person.

There will also be a small bake sale along with an information booth.

All of these proceeds will also go toward Relay for Life.

For more information, contact Glenville State College Student Activities Director Kipp Colvin at “kipp.colvin@glenville.edu” or 304.462.6412.
~~  Dustin Crutchfield - GSC PR Department   ~~

Glenville: Lifeguard Class‏

Glenville State College will be offering a lifeguard class starting Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the GSC pool.

Cost is $150 per student.

Anyone interested may contact Jennifer Wenner at 804.815.9900 or by email at “jennifer.wenner@glenville.edu”.

Saturday April 10th is the swim test: 6 laps using the crawl (freestyle) and breast strokes, and a 20 meter swim/3 meter brick dive.

There will also be an introduction class after the swim test.

Class continues April 11, April 17, April 18, April 24, April 25 from 9:00 to 5:00 PM each day.

Students should be prepared to swim each day. There is a one hour lunch break each day. Lunch is not provided.

Tracy Lancaster - Coordinator of Off-Campus Programming

LIFEGUARD TRAINING TO BE HELD AT GSC

Glenville State College is offering a non-credit Lifeguard Certification class. This class provides the necessary training to become a certified lifeguard. Attendance at all classes and successful completion of skill tests and written tests for all course material is required to receive Red Cross Certification.

The thirty-hour course will be given over the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, May 12-15 from 5:00-8:00 PM .each night, Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00-6:00 PM, Sunday, May17 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00-6:00 PM.

The course will be conducted in the GSC Physical Education Building pool. Jennifer Wenner will be the instructor.

To be eligible to take the class, candidates must: be at least 16 years old and have parental consent if under 18 years old, swim 300 yards continuously (6 laps) demonstrating free style (crawl) or breast stroke, swim 20 yards, dive down to 10 feet to pick up a brick, and swim back 20 yards while keeping both hands on the brick.

The cost of the class is $90. A minimum of ten students is required to conduct the class. Refunds will be issued only if enough students do not register, or you cancel at least two weeks prior to the first day of class. All students are responsible to purchase required book and CPR mask. Students are required to bring a swim suit (one piece for females), a towel, and writing utensils each day.

To register for the Lifeguard Certification class or for more information, contact Tracy Lancaster, Coordinator of Off-Campus Programming, at 304.462.4117x7124 or “tracy.lancaster@glenville.edu”.

The deadline to register is Monday, May 11, 2009.

~~ By Bob Edwards - Public Relations Department Assistant ~~

Lifeguard Training to be Held at GSC

Glenville State College is offering a non-credit Lifeguard Certification class. This class provides the necessary training to become a certified lifeguard. Attendance at all classes and successful completion of skill tests and written tests for all course material is required to receive Red Cross Certification.
The thirty-hour course will be given over two weekends: Friday, February 20 from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, February 21 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m., Sunday, February 22 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m., and Friday, February 27 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday, February 28 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m., and Sunday, March 1 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. The course will be conducted in the pool in the GSC Physical Education Building. Jennifer Wenner will be the instructor.
To be eligible to take the class candidates must: be at least 16 years old and have parental consent if under 18 years old, swim 300 yards continuously (6 laps) demonstrating free style (crawl) or breast stroke, swim 20 yards, dive down to 10 feet to pick up a brick, swim back 20 yards while keeping both hands on the brick.
The cost of the class is $90. A minimum of ten students is required to conduct the class. Refunds will be issued only if enough students do not register, or you cancel at least two weeks prior to the first day of class. All students are responsible to purchase required book and CPR mask. Students are required to bring a swim suit (one piece for females), a towel, and writing utensils each day.
To register for the Lifeguard Certification class or for more information, contact Tracy Lancaster, Coordinator of Off-Campus Programming, at 462-4117 ext. 7124 or . The deadline to register is Tuesday, February 17.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 2009
For more information:
Bob Edwards
Public Relations Department Assistant
Glenville State College
Glenville, West Virginia
(304) 462-7361x7610