STORY TOOLS

• E-mail story
• iPod friendly
• Printer friendly

Tell us about it

• What would you add to this story? Tell us what we missed.
• Do you have photos from this event? Documents we need to see? Share with us.
• Upload photos & videos
• More ways to get your stuff online and in the paper.

More Local Recreation

• Former Lely standout faces charges in S. Carolina
• Thanksgiving: Islanders serve food, tennis balls
• Marco residents assist in plans for Veterans’ Community Park

Share and Enjoy [?]

If you were driving or walking past the YMCA last Sunday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., I am sure you heard the various sounds filling the air.

People shouting, clapping, for their favorite contestants; hard rock music blaring from the speakers; skateboards slapping against the hard wooden boards as the contestants demonstrated their skills.

All this, plus sunny skies, cool drinks and hot pizza from Little Caesars of Marco Island. This was the scene of the second in the series of the “Shark of the Park” skateboard and in-line skate competition held at the “Upon a Star” Foundation Skate Park.

Over 40 kids ranging from Kindergarten through eighth Grade competed for trophies in different categories based on their skill level. As these competitions continue, the skill levels increase and you notice how this event is more professional and slick from the previous contests.

Sponsors of the event now include the Street One BMX Bike and Skate Shop of Naples who were the judges of the event as well as the half time entertainment.

Also on hand was Ron Jon Sports Shop of Fort Myers to judge and award a very special prize to the most congenial contestant and awesome kid: Casper Vosburgh.

Other sponsors included Little Caesars Pizza of Marco Island, Jukebox Productions DJ Service and Bug Free Pest Control who donated the funds for the purchase of the trophies awarded to the winners.

The “Shark of the Park” trophy was up for grabs with the defending champion Hagen Smith going up against Connor Bowden who defeated Hagen by one point to become the new “Shark” until the next contest.

YMCA EXPO

Saturday, is the First Annual YMCA Expo and I hope you can scheduled yourself to come on over and attend the event. The Expo will be held in the “Y” Gymnasium from noon to 3 p.m. Learn about our youth and adult programs, fund raising activities, financial assistance to families and volunteer opportunities.

Meet the Corporate Sponsors, CEO, the management team and other staff members. Take a tour of the facility, enjoy aerobics demonstration, free refreshments and Member-Get a Member day.

Bring in a friend that day and when they join the “Y”, you both get a free gift.

So, mark you calendar for Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.

Remember, it’s FREE to everyone.

The Marco Island YMCA is located at 101 Sand hill Street off San Marco Road. Our website is www.marcoislandymca.org. Have a great week!