Grand Rapids Christian Schools Athletic Guide Fall/Winter/Spring

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1 Grand Rapids Christian Schools Athletic Guide Fall/Winter/Spring I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

2 Athletics and Recreation two of the many gifts from God. Grand Rapids Christian Schools is very pleased to be able to offer athletic and recreational programs carrying your child all the way from Preschool through 12th grade. This guide informs you of the many opportunities available and help you navigate your child s athletic experience to plan accordingly for your family. Any child from any school is welcome to participate in the Recreation Sports Program. You do not need to be a student at Grand Rapids Christian Schools to sign up! Grand Rapids Christian Schools believes very strongly that all athletes regardless of sport or ability level should have fun and improve their skills through quality coaches, instruction and facilities. We see our students as image bearers of Christ, living out the physical gifts with which God has blessed them. The goal of the Athletic and Recreation Department of Grand Rapids Christian Schools is to provide a Christcentered, excellent athletic experience for all ability levels furthering each student s journey toward developing the full potential of his or her own gifts in God s Kingdom. Staff: Stacey Boender, Recreation Sports Program Coordinator sboender@grcs.org phone: Doug Maurer, GRCMS Athletic Director dmaurer@grcs.org phone: Mark Worst, RCS Athletic Director mworst@grcs.org phone: Jason Heerema, GRCHS Athletic Director jheerema@grcs.org phone: Kevin Broene, GRCHS Assistant Athletic Director kbroene@grcs.org phone: Carolyn Groendyk, GRCHS Athletic Secretary cgroendyk@grcs.org phone:

3 Table of Contents Elementary Recreation / Youth Sports FALL FOOTBALL... 4 FLAG FOOTBALL... 4 JUNIOR CHEER CLINICS... 5 SOCCER... 5 WINTER BASKETBALL BASKETBALL CLINIC...7 HOCKEY...7 PRE-SEASON LACROSSE... 8 INDOOR LACROSSE... 8 INDOOR SOCCER... 8 SKI CLUB... 9 SPEED, AGILITY & QUICKNESS CLINIC... 9 SPRING COED T-BALL...10 LACROSSE SOCCER...11 TENNIS...12 GIRLS IN TRAINING...13 Middle School Athletics FALL CROSS COUNTRY...14 FOOTBALL...14 SIDELINE CHEER...15 GOLF...15 SOCCER...15 VOLLEYBALL...15 WINTER BASKETBALL WRESTLING SPRING SOCCER...17 SWIMMING...17 TRACK...17 TENNIS...17 LACROSSE...17 BASEBALL SOFTBALL FALL...19 CROSS COUNTRY EQUESTRIAN FOOTBALL GOLF SAILING SIDELINE CHEER SOCCER SWIMMING TENNIS VOLLEYBALL High School Athletics WINTER...20 SKIING ICE HOCKEY BASKETBALL BOWLING WRESTLING COMPETITIVE CHEER SWIMMING SPRING...20 BASEBALL SOFTBALL TENNIS TRACK & FIELD LACROSSE GOLF SOCCER 3

4 ELEMENTARY RECREATION If you have any questions or concerns regarding any GRCS Recreation Sports Program, please contact Stacey Boender at or Handouts can also be found in a wall rack just outside the GRCS administrative offices. All students throughout the greater Grand Rapids community are encouraged to participate. REGISTER ONLINE for all Rec Sports at GRCS.org/YouthSports Registration forms are also available online for your convenience. FALL PROGRAMS FOOTBALL Boys 8yrs 8 th grade, Northern Rocket Football League $75 to play, $40 for Jersey / 8th graders are FREE (jersey is included) The mission of GRCYF is to teach the fun and fundamentals of the game of football. Every athlete will be given an opportunity for playing time. Practice starts Aug. 19 for players 8yrs 14yrs Practice starts Aug. 12 for players in 8th grade Games: Saturdays, Sept. 7 Oct. 19 Players must supply their own equipment REGISTRATION IS CLOSED for 2014 SIGN-UPS will be in May 2014 for the 2014 season 4

5 FLAG FOOTBALL Boys 4 5 & 6 7yrs old $30 to play includes a T-Shirt (5 weeks) This is a 7-on-7 flag football program that is intended to generate interest in football by creating a fun and instructional experience. Volunteer Coaches are needed, please sboender@grcs.org Practice will be Tues. and Thurs. from 6 7pm at Gainey Athletic Fields starting Aug. 27 Games will be played on Sept. 14, 21, 28 at varying times on Saturday afternoons at GRCHS Eagles Stadium. SIGN-UP: May 2014 for 2014 season JUNIOR CHEER CLINICS Preschool 6th grade $30 to participate, includes a game ticket, long sleeve T-shirt and ribbons. Contact Jacquie DeJonge for more information. Dates: Mondays, Sept. 3 & 10 Time: 3:45 5:15pm - snack provided Site: Quest Center Game: Friday, Sept.13 cheer during the 1st quarter at Eagles Stadium Meet in the Quest Center prior at 5:45pm SIGN-UP DUE DATE: September 3-3:45pm prior to practice SOCCER Boys & Girls Preschool 4th grade $50 to play includes a T-shirt (9 weeks) 1st 4th grade $35 to play includes a T-shirt (9 weeks) Transitions Kindergarten GRChristian, Ada and Rockford will be offering a Preschool 4th grade soccer league. Boys and girls will play separately. Practices will be held at the GRChristian Elementary School field once a week. Starting Sept. 9. Games will be held at Ada Christian School on 6206 Ada Dr. on Saturday mornings. Games will be played against our own GRCES teams, Ada Christian teams, and Rockford Christian teams. All players will meet at Ada Christian on Sept. 7. Volunteers are needed for coaching. Coaches receive 1/2 off registration fee. Practices start the week of Aug. 28 Oct. 22 Games start on Saturday, Sept. 14 Oct. 19 time varying between 9am noon at Ada Christian School. SIGN-UP: May 2014 for 2014 season 5

6 WINTER PROGRAMS BASKETBALL Boys Clinic and League 1st/2nd grade $50 Volunteer coaches will receive ½ off registration fee New this year!! GRCHS Varsity Coach, Steve Majerle and his team will teach youth how to play basketball. They will start with a few weeks of fundamentals, then move into drills and scrimmages and then a few weeks of games. Volunteer coaches are needed to help facilitate drills and coach teams. Come and learn the Majerle way! Dates: January 11-February 15 (6 weeks) Jan. 11 fundamentals and evaluations Jan. 18 Practice with team coach, and Majerle/players Jan min. practice / 30 min. scrimmage vs GRCS team Feb min. practice / 30 min. scrimmage vs GRCS team Feb. 8 Game Feb. 15 Game Day/Time: Saturday mornings / 1 hour varying times Site: GRChristian Elementary School Deadline to sign up: Friday, December 13, 2013 BASKETBALL Boys Clinic and League 3rd/4th grade $50 Volunteer coaches will receive ½ off registration fee New this year!! GRCHS Varsity Coach, Steve Majerle and his team will teach youth how to play basketball. They will start with a few weeks of fundamentals, then move into drills and scrimmages and then a few weeks of games. Volunteer coaches are needed to help facilitate drills and coach teams. Come and learn the Majerle way! Dates: January 11-February 15 (6 weeks) Jan. 11 Fundamentals and evaluations Week of Jan. 13 Mandatory Coaches Clinic TBD Jan. 18 Practice with team coach, and Majerle/team Week of Jan. 20 Practice 1 time during the week Jan. 25 Feb. 15 Games on Saturday mornings and 1 practice a week. Time: Saturday mornings / 1 week night Site: GRChristian Elementary School and Middle School SIGN-UP DUE DATE: December 13 6

7 BASKETBALL CLINIC Girls 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th grade $50 to play includes a T-shirt Includes fundamentals and games with Varsity Coach Tom Buyten and his players. New this year, 4 games added to the schedule starting Jan. 20. Games held at Ada Christian on Tues. or Thurs. at 6:00 or 7:00pm. Volunteer coaches needed. Clinics: Saturdays, Jan. 11 Feb. 15 Time: 1st & 2nd grade: 9 10:15 / 3rd & 4th grade: 10:30 11:45 Site: Quest Center Games: Tuesdays or Thursdays, Jan 21 Feb. 13 Time: 6:00 or 7:00pm Site: Ada Christian School SIGN-UP DUE DATE: December 13 HOCKEY GR Blades Beginning skaters of all ages Graduates of our Learn to Skate program can go on to be hockey players, figure skaters or even just recreational skaters. Our goal for Learn to Skate is to introduce the kids to skating and having fun on the ice. Our methodology includes playing fun games and having contests that anyone of any skill level can take part in along with allowing our future hockey players to pass the puck and score goals. We start each Learn to Skate session with the same format such that joining any session will allow your child to meet our goals for our Learn to Skate program. Session 1: Oct. 5 Nov. 16, 2013 Session 2: Nov. 23 Jan. 4, 2014 Session 3: Jan. 11 Feb. 22, 2013 Date/Time: Saturdays from 9am to 10am Site: Eagles Ice Center. Required Equipment: Helmet, skates and warm clothes. (A limited number of helmets and skates are available for loan for use at the beginning of each session. A limited number of rental skates will also be available at the rink. For the younger kids, warm substantially waterproof gloves along with insulated pants are recommended.) If you are unsure whether your child should be enrolled in our Learn to Stake, Cross-Ice or Mite program, please bring your child on any Saturday for an evaluation skate from 9am to 10am. For more information, please contact Dave Noel-Bernier, Directory of Hockey, director@grblades.com. 7

8 PRE-SEASON LACROSSE TEAM TRAINING Boys 3rd 8th grade MVP provides the coaches to teach stick work, speed & agility, teamwork. Future coaches are encouraged to attend. (25 players max) $100 per player 3rd 4th grade / $150 per player 5th 8th grade Dates: Jan. 16 Mar. 13 on Thursdays (no class 2/20) 8 weeks Time: 3rd 4th grade 5 6pm 5th 8th grade 6:30 8pm Site: MVP Sportsplex SIGN-UP DUE DATE: December 13 or until max is reached INDOOR LACROSSE Girls 5th & 6th Division / 7th & 8th Division Team cost: TBD (includes 8 games) Indoor play will be available for a fee during the fall and winter seasons for players in grades 5 through 8. Players can expect one night game per week without practices during this off-season play. Set: 7 players play at a time (including the goalie) Maximum of 15 players per team Games: January through February (8) Tuesday nights Sign-ups are taken through GRCS. Team jerseys are from GRCS 2013 spring outdoor season. New jerseys may be purchased for an additional cost and may be used for the outdoor spring season. Rosters and payment must be complete at the time of sign-up. Please call Vicki Young with any questions. SIGN-UP DUE DATE: December 7 INDOOR SOCCER Boys & Girls ages 6 14 $95 per player includes a soccer jersey (based on 14 players max) Divisions will be determined by your child s birthday. Players may play up, but not down. Age as of Aug. 1, determines the league. Minimum of 10 players per age group. Games are played at MVP Sports Spot on Saturdays Indoor soccer shoes and shin guards are required Dates: Oct. 26 Dec. 24 (8 games) - session 1 Jan. 4 Feb. 22 (8 games) - session 2 SIGN-UP DUE DATE: September 27 / December 13 8

9 SKI CLUB Boys & Girls 7 years and older (6 and under are free) Reduced rate lift ticket punch card. Look for more information in October. Site: Cannonsburg Ski Resort Must have 25 participants to be a ski club. SIGN-UP DUE DATE: November 9 SPEED, AGILITY & QUICKNESS CLINIC Coed 3rd 5th & 6th 8th grades Daimond Dixon, GRCHS Strength and Fitness Director, will be conducting a SAQ (Speed, Agility, and Quickness) program for middle school athletes. The training sessions are designed to increase athletes game speed, quickness and explosiveness in a competitive and fun group environment. The sessions will use agility ladders, mini-hurdles and other equipment to maximize the training process. $40 for session I,II / $20 for session III Grades 6th 8th Session I: Nov. 5 Dec. 19 (no practice Nov. 26 & 28) Day/Time: Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 7:30pm Site: Elementary Gym Sign-Up: by October 18 Grades 6th 8th Session II: Feb. 3 Mar. 12 (no practice 2/24) Day/Time: Mon. & Wed. 6:30 7:30pm Site: Elementary Gym Sign-Up: by January 24 Grades 3rd 5th Session III: April 15-May 20 Day/Time: Tuesdays only 6:30 7:30pm Site: Elementary Gym Sign-Up: by March 28 SIGN-UP DUE DATE: October 18, January 24, March 28 Youth Sports need VOLUNTEERS! Coaches are needed for many Youth Sports programs. If you are interested in learning more about a particular sport or would like to coach, please call Stacey Boender at for more details. 9

10 SPRING PROGRAMS COED T-BALL Coed current Preschool 1st grade $30 includes a T-shirt (4 weeks) Beginner-level program for both boys and girls in preschool through first grade. Games are played on a smaller field with tennis balls. Players must have own glove Volunteer Coaches are needed Games are played at GRCES field 4 5 year olds Wed. 5:15 6:15pm Sat. 8 8:50am 6 7 year olds Wed. 6:30 7:30pm Sat. 9 9:50am (One rain date, May 22 is built into the program) BE A SPONSOR! Company sponsorships of $150 are available Season starts Apr. 23 May 17 SIGN-UP DUE DATE: March 28 LACROSSE Boys $85 to play plus an additional $20 for a jersey, if needed. (3rd 6th are white and blue, 7th/8th are black) Join us for GRCS s 4th year of Lacrosse. No previous experience needed. Players must supply their own equipment. Games are played at various surrounding schools during the week and Saturdays. Practices are held two or three times a week. Equipment needs: shoulder pads, elbow pads, helmet, gloves, stick, cup and cleats. Online registration available at Sports. Practice: 2 or 3 times a week March May (TBD via coaches and field availability) Games: April - May PARENTS: Volunteer coaches are needed! True Lacrosse of West Michigan will help you learn the sport and teach you how to coach. Please contact Stacey Boender at if you are interested. We are in need of many coaches! Please consider helping out. SIGN-UP DUE DATE: January 24 10

11 LACROSSE Girls 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, 7th/8th grade The GRChristian Girls Lacrosse will be in its fourth year this school year. Opportunities for lacrosse play and instruction will be available for players at all skill levels throughout the year. The official spring season begins mid-march for players in grades 3rd 8th Players can expect 2 3 indoor practice opportunities per week before spring break, with games beginning after spring break During the spring season, players can expect approximately 2 evening practices and 2 3 evening games and/or Saturday tournaments per week Players are required to have their own mouth guard and face mask Sticks are available on loan during the season There will be a fee for playing this club sport. Please call Vicki Young with any questions. Look for bulletin announcements regarding sign-up opportunities. SOCCER Girls Preschool 4th grade $35 PreK K / $50 1st 4th grade all participants will receive a Tshirt *Coaches receive half off Pureplay and GRCES are offering a fun and exciting opportunity to use and develop the gifts God gave us for the glory of Him through the sport of soccer. Teams from Ada Christian, Grand Rapids Christian, and Rockford Christian will be made up of students from their own school, unless participation levels are low. Please note: Participation has been low in the past. If our numbers are not high enough we will not have a league. Decision will be made by March 10. Games: (6) Saturdays: April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17 and May 31. The first game will be at 9am and games will be scheduled every hour after that. No games on May 24. Date: Practices begin the week of April 14. Site: All games and practices will be at Ada Christian. SIGN-UP DUE DATE: March 7. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Spring Coed T-ball $150 Company name on the back of 80+ T-shirts. Girls in Training $150 Company name on the back of 80+ T-shirts. 11

12 TENNIS Girls 3rd 4th grade $45 - girls must provide their own age appropriate tennis racquet. This is a Learn to Play tennis clinic for girls. Class will meet immediately after school on the tennis courts. A healthy snack will be provided each day. Matches will be played between the girls towards the end of the session. No traveling, all games held at GRCES. Dates: April 15-May 27 (7 weeks) Day/Time: Tuesdays 3:45 5pm Site: GRChristian Elementary School, tennis courts Who: Girls, 3rd-4th grade SIGN-UP DUE DATE: March 28 FIELD LOCATIONS All City Gym at GRCHS 2300 Plymouth GR Gainey Athletic Complex 1661 E. Paris GR GRChristian Eagles Ice Center 2600 Village Dr GR GRChristian Eagles Stadium 2300 Plymouth GR GRChristian Elementary/Pontiac Field 1050 Iroquois GR GRChristian Middle School 1875 Rosewood GR Mulick Park 1761 Rosewood GR MVP Fieldhouse th Street GR Quest Center at GRCHS 2300 Plymouth GR G RAND R APIDS C HRISTIAN EAGLES ICE CENTER 12 Coming Soon...Open Skate! with Rental Skates available Also booking Private Events, Birthday Parties, Family Parties Call Teresa Quiggle for more information

13 GIRLS IN TRAINING Girls 3rd & 4th / 5th & 6th grade (Limit 50 girls) $105 includes a the race entry fee, a race shirt, GIT shirt, new running shoes and backpack. This program is designed for girls who have a serious interest in getting active and building relationships. The Calvin College Women s Volleyball Team will lead a training program that will address all dimensions of health which will include physical, spiritual, emotional, mental and social training. The physical training will be a cross-training program which could include activities like swimming, running, volleyball and rock climbing. The majority of the physical activity will be running to train the girls to run/ walk a 5K race which will conclude the program. Throughout the 10 weeks the other dimensions of health will cover topics such as making healthy decisions, positive body image, nutritional topics, being a good friend and growing their personal relationship with Jesus. Date: Feb. 17 Apr. 26, 2014 Mondays & Wednesdays for 10 weeks No class Feb. 24 Time: 4:00 5:15pm Site: Calvin College Fieldhouse SIGN-UP DUE DATE: December 13 / SHOE TRY-ON: January 10 13

14 MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS If you have any questions or concerns regarding any Middle School athletics, please contact Doug Maurer, Middle School Athletic Director at or by Rockford Christian School students play on RCS teams. FALL ATHLETICS CROSS COUNTRY Boys & Girls 5th 8th combined Dates: End of Aug. through mid-oct. Practice: GRCMS and Mulick Park This club sport may have minimal costs associated for uniform and transportation. for more information. SIGN-UPS ARE ONGOING, NO CUTS FOOTBALL Boys 8yrs 8 th grade, Northern Rocket Football League $75 to play, $40 for Jersey / 8th graders are FREE (jersey is included) The mission of GRCYF is to teach the fun and fundamentals of the game of football. Every athlete will be given an opportunity for playing time. Practice starts Aug. 19 for players 8yrs 14yrs Practice starts Aug. 12 for players in 8th grade Games: Saturdays, Sept. 7 Oct. 19 Players must supply their own equipment REGISTRATION IS CLOSED for 2013 SIGN-UPS will be in May 2014 for the 2014 season 14

15 SIDELINE CHEER 5th 8th grade $65 plus T-shirt - $12 / Black Skort - $10 (optional) / Sweatshirt $20-25 (optional) Contact Doug Maurer: Dates: September November Practice: Initially twice a week moving to once a week Game: 5th 6th - Saturday home games 7th 8th - Wednesday evening both home and away games SIGN-UP DUE DATE: Early Registration August 15 SOCCER Boys GRACEAC league for 5th 8th Dates: Late Aug. through Oct. Day/Time: M S from 3pm 7pm SIGN-UP DUE DATE: August 30 VOLLEYBALL Girls GRACEAC league for 5th 8th Date: Aug. through Oct. Day/Time: M S from 3 5pm SIGN-UP DUE DATE: Summer 15

16 WINTER ATHLETICS BASKETBALL Boys GRACEAC league for 5th & 8th Date: Nov. through Jan. Day/Time: M S (depending on level) from 3pm 5pm SIGN-UP DUE DATE: Mid-October BASKETBALL Girls GRACEAC league for 5th 8th, Date: end of Jan. through Mar. Day/Time: M S (depending on level) from 3pm 5pm SIGN-UP DUE DATE: Mid-October COMPETITIVE CHEER Girls 6th 8th Date: Nov. through Feb. SIGN-UP DUE DATE: Mid-October WRESTLING Boys 6th 8th combined Date: Feb. through Mar. Day/Time: M, T, TH from 5 6:30pm SIGN-UP DUE DATE: Mid-January 16

17 SPRING ATHLETICS SOCCER Girls GRACEAC league for 5th 8th Date: Early Apr. after spring break Day/Time: M S from 3pm 5pm SIGN-UP DUE DATE: Mid-March SWIMMING Boys & Girls 6th 8th (grades swim separately) One day event, (RCS swims with GRCMS) Dates: end of March through mid-april Day/Time: M F from 3pm 5pm SIGN-UP DUE DATE: August 26 TRACK Boys & Girls GRACEAC league for 5th 8th Date: Apr. through early June Day/Time: M S (depends on the level) from 3pm 5pm SIGN-UP DUE DATE: Mid-March TENNIS Boys & Girls 7th/8th (play KO schools) Date: early Apr. after spring break Day/Time: M F after school, usually pm for practices/games Practice at Gainey Athletic Complex This club sport may have minimal costs associated for uniform and transportation. SIGN-UPS ARE ONGOING DEPENDING ON THE SIZE OF THE TEAM LACROSSE Boys 5th/6th, 7th/8th See LACROSSE - Boys in the Elementary Recreation Section. LACROSSE Girls 5th/6th, 7th/8th See LACROSSE - Girls in the Elementary Recreation Section. 17

18 BASEBALL 5th & 8th grade play in GRACEAC league Date: End of Mar. through mid-may Day/Time: M S (depends on the level) from 3pm 5pm SIGN-UP DUE DATE: March 15 SOFTBALL 5th & 8th grade play in GRACEAC league Date: End of Mar. through mid-may Day/Time: M S (depends on the level) from 3pm 5pm SIGN-UP DUE DATE: March 15 MIDDLE SCHOOL INTRAMURALS Noon Hour contact Joanne Tousley (jtousley@grcs.org) or Doug Maurer (dmaurer@grcs.org) for information. 18

19 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS Staff: Jason Heerema, GRCHS Athletic Director Kevin Broene, GRCHS Assistant Athletic Director Carolyn Groendyk GRCHS Athletic Secretary FALL ATHLETICS CROSS COUNTRY Varsity Coach: Doug Jager EQUESTRIAN Coach: Darcy Stouffer buiteninsurance.com FOOTBALL Freshman/JV/Varsity Coach: Don Fellows GOLF Girls JV/Varsity Coach: Seth Davies SAILING Coach: Dan Kremers SIDELINE CHEER JV/Varsity (club) Coach: Jacquelyn DeJonge SOCCER Boys Freshman/JV/Varsity Coach: Tim TerHaar SWIMMING Girls Varsity Coach: Alyssa Ludema TENNIS Boys JV/Varsity Coach: Tom Wiggins VOLLEYBALL Freshman/JV/Varsity Coach: Tiffannie Gates 19

20 WINTER ATHLETICS SKIING Coed Freshman/JV/Varsity Coach: Jim Styf ICE HOCKEY JV (club)/varsity Coach: Shawn Zimmerman Cell: BASKETBALL Boys Freshman/JV/Varsity Coach: Steve Majerle BASKETBALL Girls Freshman/JV/Varsity Coach: Tom Buteyn BOWLING Coed Varsity Coach: Seth Davies WRESTLING Varsity Coach: Greg Dykema COMPETITIVE CHEER JV/Varsity Coach: Jacquelyn DeJonge SWIMMING Boys Varsity Coach: Jeremy Pyper SPRING ATHLETICS BASEBALL Freshman/JV/Varsity Coach: TBD SOFTBALL JV/Varsity Coach: Kayla Smart TENNIS Girls JV/Varsity Coach: Tom Wiggins TRACK & FIELD Boys & Girls Varsity Coach: Kris Koster (boys) Coach: Doug Jager (girls) LACROSSE Boys JV/Varsity Coach: Andy Sharp LACROSSE Girls JV/Varsity Coach: Neal Young GOLF Boys JV/Varsity Coach: Ken Bokhoven SOCCER Girls JV/Varsity Coach: Bryan Prins 20

21 EAGLES SPORTS ONLINE For all high school sports schedules, up-to-date game scores and more go online: ADVENTURE CLUB Be Outside. Be Active. Be Social. Be Challenged. Adventure Club offers students a chance to explore new activities in a fun, social environment. Noncompetitive, non-selective, and highly social, students can come as much or as little as they wish! The club meets weekly for mountain biking or climbing, and seasonal day trips include crosscountry skiing, downhill skiing, river paddling, and overnight backpacking. Spring break trips include Colorado skiing and adventure travel in Costa Rica. Contact: Dave Koning dkoning@grcs.org 21