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You can help get more kids on bikes

September 12, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

You can help get more kids on bikes Let’s Go delivers bicycle and pedestrian curriculum to more than
18,000 elementary students a year.

lets go_0With the help of donors like you, we’re shaping road ready kids—kids that are happy, healthy, safe and respectful riders. With donations like yours we aim to raise $10,000 by the end of the year, which will allow us to receive a matching gift in memory of longtime elementary school teacher Nancy Burrill, for a total of $20,000.

Filed Under: Community News, Little League, Northwest, Sports

Tacoma Boxing Club

September 1, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

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For more than 40 years the Tacoma Boxing Club and its volunteer coaches have successfully provided a positive program to support the city’s youth. Our club has produced over 50 amateur National Champions, 8 amateur World Champions, 5 Olympians, and numerous professional boxers. Our boxers learn to be disciplined, self-confident, and develop leadership skills that can last a lifetime.

The Tacoma Boxing Club is open to males and females from 8-34 years of age. All skill levels are welcome.

We are settled into our new gym. Tacoma Boxing Club is now asking the community to help raise $15,000 for an HVAC system​ to heat up our 1,500 square ft gym. We currently have no heating system and this winter was extremely hard on our boxers. We are trying to avoid going through​ another winter without a heating system. Any amount you can donate would be greatly appreciated. Your financial support of ANY amount will make a difference! You never need to worry about your donation supporting anyone’s  salary because we are a 100% volunteer program.

You can help by sharing this link :www.nwfacts.com/sports/little-league/tacoma boxing club
 If you prefer not to use an online method, you can mail a check or money order payable to “The Tacoma Boxing Club”  Please address donations to:

P.O. Box 5361  Tacoma, WA 98415   We appreciate your support    Many Thanks and Love,

 

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Filed Under: Featured Stories, Little League, Sports

NWFACTS High School PreseasonRankings

August 23, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

As the New High School Football Season Kicks off Next Week, NW Facts.com will be releasing our Bi- Weekly Power Rankings combining all classes together.
Pre Season Power Rankings by Michael Ray Bible Jr.
1. Camas
2. Lake Stevens
3. Woodlinville
4. Graham – Kapowski
5. Eastside Catholic
6. Richland
7. Sumner
8. Bothell
9. Kamiakin
10. Chiawanna
Players to Watch:
QB- Jacob Sirmom – Bothell
DB- Tre’Shaun Harrison- Garfield
WR- Devin Culp- Gonzaga Prep
WR- Tre Weed- Sumner
S- Malik Putney- Eastside Catholic
CB- Darrien Sampson- Rainier Beach
RB- Micah Smith- Graham – Kapowski
QB- Dylan Morris- Graham – Kapowski
DE- Justus Legg- Auburn- Riverside
LB- Sav’ell Small- Garfield
WR- Gee Scott Jr- Eastside Catholic
Notable Games to watch:
Thursday August 31st
Garfield at ArchBishop 7pm
Saturday Sept 2nd
Kennedy Catholic at Seattle Prep 1pm
O’Dea at Lincoln 4pm
Eastside Catholic at Gonzaga Prep 7pm

Filed Under: Little League, Sports, Uncategorized

NW Facts Jamboree, competition and sportsmanship

August 23, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

NWFACTS JAMBOREE( Photos by Anthony Elmore )
As the new youth football season kicks off. NW Facts Jamboree was filled with action pack plays from teams out the King and Pierce county areas. Teams came to practice against other teams they wouldn’t face during their league schedule.
NWFACTS JAMBOREE( Photos by Anthony Elmore ) and article by Michael  Ray Bible Jr.

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We got to witness some of Washington’s best youth talent and superior coaching from all the teams that participated. Special thanks to everyone that was involved.

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Thank you Kent Knights for being a great host displaying excellent and first class service too all teams and spectators.

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Filed Under: Front Page Slider, Little League, Sports, Uncategorized

Seahawks, Safeway Host Central Area Youth Association to Training Camp

August 15, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Photo By: CORKY TREWIN/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Seahawks, Safeway Host Central Area Youth Association Photo By: CORKY TREWIN/SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Day 7 of training camp at Renton’s Virginia Mason Athletic Center carried a little bit different feel than the other six workouts open to fans so far this summer, as 12s were treated to a scrimmage between Seattle’s offense and defense.

Thirty minutes into practice, DJ Supa Sam queued up The Verve’s Bitter Sweet Symphony — the same track that plays during Seahawks introductions on gamedays at CenturyLink Field — to welcome a group of kids from Seattle’s Central Area Youth Association (CAYA) to the middle of the field for a ceremonial coin toss with head coach Pete Carroll.

Courtesy of Safeway, the Seahawks’ title partner of training camp and the 12 Tour, CAYA was hosted on site to enjoy a unique VIP experience that included a gift bag for each child, a Seahawks jersey of their favorite player, and a post-practice meet-and-greet with Seahawks defensive ends Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett, as well as tight end Jimmy Graham.

1cst_am4i0034“It just kind of helps them feel good about themselves, coming out here,” said CAYA executive director Joe Staton, a CAYA alumnus and former professional baseball player for the Detroit Tigers. “They’re getting a chance to meet some of their idols, they’ve got the names of their idols on the backs of their shirts — they’ll have these forever — and they got a chance to go out on the field.

“This was a real big deal for these kids. Not very many kids in the whole state get a chance like this, get to go out on the field and talk to the players, so they’ll remember this forever.”

CAYA’s mission is to help facilitate the positive development of youth, and that’s one of the primary reasons why Safeway found it appropriate to bring an aspiring group of young football players from Seattle’s central district out to meet those who play the sport professionally.

“CAYA really tries to teach them that they need to consistently be dedicated to hard work, keep up their grades, and that this is a rare profession and it takes a lot of dedication,” said Sara Osborne, Safeway’s director of public affairs and philanthropy. “So I think them seeing this, most of them have never been to a game, have never been to a practice, so the idea of a player is very elusive and not reality. I think Joe is really trying to use this to say if you follow these same steps you could potentially get there one day.”

1cst_am4i0047On top of Staton, one individual with CAYA ties to make it pro is Jason Terry, the Franklin High School standout who has enjoyed a lengthy career in the NBA. Terry, whose nephew was part of the youth group in attendance Monday, took note of CAYA’s visit to team headquarters on Twitter, replying “C.a.y.a. Where it all started #206” to a Seahawks tweet.

Yet the reality is not all kids will be able to achieve at the highest levels of sport, so Staton hopes visits like Monday’s will help instill the type of values youth can also apply in the classroom, in the community, and in the home.

“You know what’s exciting about this is they get a chance to see that they’re a person just like them. They have to grow up to get to this point,” Staton said. “We have kids that are eight, nine years old who are playing football. They don’t know what it takes to get to this level and talking to some of these guys this afternoon, they’ll be able to explain how difficult this is and how much it takes, and how much you have to think and have good grades in school and all that just to get to this point. It’s not just being a big kid and coming out here and playing football. There’s a lot more to it than that and I’m sure that they’ll say some things to the kids this afternoon that’ll be inspiring and will help them move forward.”

Filed Under: Community, Community News, Featured Stories, Front Page Slider, Little League, Northwest, Professional, Sports

NW Facts Youth Football Jamboree days away

August 8, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

Players scrum it up ( Photos by Anthony Elmore and Terrell Elmore )
Players scrum it up ( Photos by Anthony Elmore and Terrell Elmore )

The Northwest Facts Youth Football Jamboree is just days away. The event which is being sponsored by NWFACTS  and hosted by Kent Knights Junior Football & Cheer will be this Saturday at  French Field in Kent, WA.

NW Facts Jamboree
NW Facts Jamboree
Sponsored by
HomeStreet Bank

Your Local Popeyes Chicken

French Field in Kent, WA
11020 SE 256th St. Kent, WA

Entry Fee $5  18 and up
Concession Stand Will Be Available
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS
For More Information Visit www.NWFacts.com/sports
Youth players heads for the house. ( Photos by Anthony Elmore and Terrell Elmore
Youth players heads for the house. ( Photos by Anthony Elmore and Terrell Elmore

 

 

8th Grade

Sumner Wolfpack vs Kent Knights (North End Zone)

 

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7th Grade

Parkland Raiders vs NW Cougars (North End Zone)

Sumner Wolfpack vs FW Hawks

 

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2/3rd Grade

FW Hawks vs NW Cougars (North End Zone)

4th Grade

Kent Knights vs Kent Cobras

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8th Grade

CD Panthers vs Sumner Wolfpack

11am

7th Grade

Parkland Raiders vs FW Hawks (North End Zone)

Sumner Wolfpack vs NW Cougars

Youth players shakes the field ( Photos by Anthony Elmore and Terrell Elmore )
Youth players shakes the field ( Photos by Anthony Elmore and Terrell Elmore – Nw Facts Youth Football )
4:15pm

5th Grade

NW Cougars vs Parkland Raiders (North End Zone)

8th Grade
CD Panthers vs Tacoma Panthers
5:pm

6th Grade

NW Cougars vs GK Eagles (North End Zone)

Sumner Wolfpack vs Kent Knights

5:45pm

6th Grade

Parkland Raiders vs GK Eagles

6:30pm

6th Grade

Parkland Raiders vs Kent Knights

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Committed to the communities.

July 31, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

DAnEjQWXsAEi0RyHomeStreet Bank’s commitment to the communities where we do business is just a part of who we are.  We work with community organizations. We go beyond the routine to be involved in our communities. We meet the housing, shelter and financial needs of the people who live there.  Our employees provide volunteer leadership and service to local organizations.  There really is no place like HomeStreet!

Charitable Contributions

Our Focus – Meeting Housing and Shelter Needs

DAnEjSYWsAI907rEveryone should have a place to call home. That’s why HomeStreet Bank focuses community efforts on meeting housing and shelter needs.  We support a variety of organizations that help individuals and families with the very basic need of emergency shelter all the way through the realization of homeownership.

Our approach to meeting housing and shelter needs is comprehensive.  We provide financial and in-kind contributions, on-going employee leadership and first-time homebuyer classes. We also provide financing for housing projects, home loan products for qualified clients of all income levels and the servicing of loans.

Guidelines

HomeStreet is a true community partner.  We feel that we can have the greatest positive effect on our communities by using all our resources in a collaborative partnership with a community organization.  Any financial or in-kind contribution is made as part of an active partnership with an organization, creating multi-layered relationships through employee leadership and volunteer service, management leadership skills, financial expertise and business resources.

To be eligible for a financial charitable contribution from HomeStreet Bank, an organization must:

  • Be an IRS-designated 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
  • Be located in a community with a HomeStreet Bank branch or office.
  • Fit within the HomeStreet Bank focus of meeting housing and shelter needs.
  • Have a HomeStreet employee involved in a volunteer leadership role.

We do not make donations to individuals, teams or groups for scholarships, sponsorships or travel expenses.  HomeStreet Bank does not contribute to any organization that practices unlawful discriminatory practices.  Additionally, HomeStreet does not contribute to organizations in which religious practice is part of the criteria used for selection and/or receipt of services.

HomeStreet Bank occasionally makes in-kind contributions of merchandise, use of facilities or banking products.  Charitable Contribution Guidelines apply.  Contact your local branch to inquire.

How To Apply

C_jveBoXcAAxmTEIf your organization meets our guidelines, please work with the HomeStreet employee involved in your organization to determine the appropriate step to take in requesting a charitable contribution.
If your organization does not meet these criteria, your organization may still submit a written request that includes but is not limited to:

  • Information about the overall mission, history and programs of the organization
  • Specific and detailed information about the housing or shelter program being considered for HomeStreet support
  • Proposal of ways to develop a partnership between the organization and HomeStreet Bank
  • The proposed use of any financial contribution
  • A list of current board of directors members and officers
  • Current and previous year’s financial report for the entire organization
  • Project budget, including committed funding, for the proposed project
  • Copy of the IRS 501(c)3 letter

Requests may be delivered to the local HomeStreet branch, or sent to:

HomeStreet Bank
Community Relations Department
2000 Two Union Square
601 Union Street
Seattle, WA 98101

Questions may be directed to 206-389-7705.

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NW Facts Preseason Youth Rankings

July 26, 2017 by NWFacts Leave a Comment

NW Facts Jamboree
NW Facts Jamboree

 

NW Facts Jamboree

August 12th @ French Field in Kent, Wa

Register your team up now

Email us at 

Free entry for all teams

Jamboree Sponsors:

Columbia Bank

Your Local Popeyes Chicken

 

NW Facts Power Rankings by Michael Bible Jr.  Youth Sports Reporter

Pre Season Rankings

4th Grade

1. CD Panthers(GSYFL)
2. NW Cougs(GPSYFL)
3. G-K Eagles(Narrows)
4. Lake Stevens Gold(NSJFL)
5. Seatac Sharks(NW Premier)
6. Sumner Wolf pack(GPSYFL)
7. Rainier Ravens(NW Premier)
8. Renton Rangers(GSYFL)
9. Federal Way Hawks(GPSYFL)
10. SWAC Cougars(NW Premier)
5th Grade
1. Parkland Raiders(GPSYFL)
2. G-K Eagles(Narrows)
3. Tacoma Panthers(GPSYFL)
4. Sumner Wolf pack (GPSYFL)
5. Federal Way Hawks(GPSYFL)
6. Jr Hornets(Narrows)
7. UP Vikings(Narrows)
8. NW Cougs (GPSYFL)
9. NE Tigers (GPSYFL)
10. Lincoln Abes(Narrows)
6th Grade
1. Federal Way Hawks(GPSYFL)
2. G-K Eagles(Narrows)
3. Puyallup RoughRiders(GPSYFL)
4. Tacoma Panthers(GPSYFL)
5. CD Panthers(GSYFL)
6. Tacoma Steelers(Nisqually)
7. Lakewood L.Y.T.E(NW Premier)
8. SWAC Cougars(NW Premier)
9. Sumner Wolf pack(GPSYFL)
10. 5 Star(NW Premier)
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7th Grade
1. Puyallup RoughRiders(GPSYFL)
2. Stanwood(NSJFL)
3. UP Vikings(Narrows)
4. Timberline Blazers(TCYFL)
5. NW Cougs(GPSYFL)
6. Sumner Wolfpack(GPSYFL)
7. Lakes Lancers(Narrows)
8. Steilacoom Sentinels(TCYFL)
9. FW Hawks(GPSYFL)
10. Gig Habor Tide(Narrows)
8th Grade
1. Puyallup RoughRiders(GPSYFL)
2. Rainier Ravens(NW Premier)
3. Puget Sound Lancers(NW Premier)
4. Renton Rangers(GSYFL)
5. NW Cougs(GPSYFL)
6. Olympia Bears”Blue”(TCYFL)
7. South Hill Jags(Narrows)
8. Federal Way Hawks(GPSYFL)
9. Kent Knights(NW Premier)
10. Sumner Wolfpack (GPSYFL)

 

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2017 NW Facts Pre Season Rankings and Jamboree

July 12, 2017 by NWFacts 1 Comment

The 2017 youth is underway!
The 2017 youth is underway!

 

The youth football season is just around the corner and with that, the first NWFACTS preseason rankings are up and ready. Rankings courtesy of the NWFACTS youth football reporter, Michael Bible Jr.

Pre Season Rankings

4th Grade

1. CD Panthers(GSYFL)

2. NW Cougs(GPSYFL)
3. G-K Eagles(Narrows)
4. Lake Stevens Gold(NSJFL)
5. Seatac Sharks(NW Premier)
6. Sumner Wolf pack(GPSYFL)
7. Rainier Ravens(NW Premier)
8. Renton Rangers(GSYFL)
9. Federal Way Hawks(GPSYFL)
10. SWAC Cougars(NW Premier)
5th Grade
1. Parkland Raiders(GPSYFL)
2. G-K Eagles(Narrows)
3. Tacoma Panthers(GPSYFL)
4. Sumner Wolf pack (GPSYFL)
5. Federal Way Hawks(GPSYFL)
6. Jr Hornets(Narrows)
7. UP Vikings(Narrows)
8. NW Cougs (GPSYFL)
9. NE Tigers (GPSYFL)
10. Lincoln Abes(Narrows)
6th Grade
1. Federal Way Hawks(GPSYFL)
2. G-K Eagles(Narrows)
3. Puyallup RoughRiders(GPSYFL)
4. Tacoma Panthers(GPSYFL)
5. CD Panthers(GSYFL)
6. Tacoma Steelers(Nisqually)
7. Lakewood L.Y.T.E(NW Premier)
8. SWAC Cougars(NW Premier)
9. Sumner Wolf pack(GPSYFL)
10. 5 Star(NW Premier)
7th Grade
1. Puyallup RoughRiders(GPSYFL)
2. Stanwood(NSJFL)
3. UP Vikings(Narrows)
4. Timberline Blazers(TCYFL)
5. NW Cougs(GPSYFL)
6. Sumner Wolfpack(GPSYFL)
7. Lakes Lancers(Narrows)
8. Steilacoom Sentinels(TCYFL)
9. FW Hawks(GPSYFL)
10. Gig Habor Tide(Narrows)
8th Grade
1. Puyallup RoughRiders(GPSYFL)
2. Rainier Ravens(NW Premier)
3. Puget Sound Lancers(NW Premier)
4. Renton Rangers(GSYFL)
5. NW Cougs(GPSYFL)
6. Olympia Bears”Blue”(TCYFL)
7. South Hill Jags(Narrows)
8. Federal Way Hawks(GPSYFL)
9. Kent Knights(NW Premier)
10. Sumner Wolfpack (GPSYFL)

NW Facts Power Rankings

Leagues:

*Base on Unlimited weight restrictions leagues/divisions*

NW Premier League 4th 6th 8th
http://nwpremierjrfootball.com/site/
Greater Seattle League 4th 6th 8th
http://gsyfc.org/
Narrows 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/default.asp?u=NYFOOTBALL&s=football&p=home
Nisqually League 4th 6th 8th
http://www.njfl.us/
Greater Puget Sound League 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
http://www.greaterpugetsoundyouthfootball.com/page/show/1415242-home
North Sound Junior Football League 4th 6th 7th 8th
https://www.northsoundjrfootball.org/
Thurston County Youth Football League 7th 8th
http://www.tcyfl.com/site/

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CD Panthers headed for Naples, Florida to play in National Championship Tournament.

July 6, 2017 by Michael Bible 1 Comment

CD Panthers earn a birth to National Tournament. Input provided by Michael Bible Jr.

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CD Panthers celebrate their glorious victory.

 

The U9 Central District Panthers are headed to Naples, Florida to participate in the National Championship Tournament. The CD Panthers won the Greater Seattle Youth League by going undefeated in the regular season then suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to Parkland in the NW Facts Championship game.

Despite the loss the CD Panthers qualified for the U9 Championship bracket, while Parkland qualified for the U10 bracket.  Both teams will represent the West Coast in the 8 team 2017 FBU National Tournament to be held in Naples, Florida December 17th thru December 21st. The Panthers earned the National Tournament bid over teams from Oregon, California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, and Washington.

According to FBU Washington Director Robert Mason both teams deserved a bid to play for the National Title,  “Watching the CD Panthers in both the regular season and winning their league championship was a pleasure. They are put together that Championship game vs Parkland Raiders last year in the NW Facts Championships, That game could have gone either way and CD is rightfully deserving of the bid as well” said Mason.

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“This is a huge deal, these kids will remember this opportunity to put the CD Panthers on the map”, Panthers head coach  Shawn Thomas said of his teams birth to the National  Tournament.

“I believe the CD Panthers can compete and have the potential to beat any team in the country. They have a great organization top to bottom. Their selection is a validation that PNW has some of the most competitive youth football in the country.” Said Eric Medeiros Director of Player Development for the Pacific Northwest and West Coast.

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The FBU administration used the NW Facts Rankings and NW Facts Western Washington Championships in research to find another representative to play for their national championship.

NW Facts “Western Washington Championships” is recognized as a major postseason tournament.The NW Facts tournament will be played the weekend of November 18th and 19th. A league championship will most likely get an invitation to battle against the state’s best teams to fight for the rights to be #1 in Washington State.

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