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Barrow Athletes Give Back to the Community

The Yeti — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:33:37 +0000

On Saturday, Oct. 23 Barrow High School athletes and Coach JeremyArnhart put on a Basketball Clinic at Barrow High School. This clinic was away for local athletes to gain mentorship experiencethrough Challenge Life.It was also a time for athletes to give back to the community.Youth basketball programs have been a strong tradition in Barrow formany years. This can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of manycommunity members.The camps focus was to teach the basic fundamentals of basketball.The day started off with Coach Arnhart talking about the fundamentals ofthe game. He talked about the expectations, on and off the court that play-ers must possess to be successful. The camp was broken down into severaldifferent sections: Introduction, Warm-up, Individual Stations, Scrimmages,and the Free throw contest. There were several Barrow High Schoolathletes that made the camp an overwhelming success. Each athlete wasresponsible for an individual station. The athlete and the stations included:Tyler Adams – shooting, Colin Long and Xavier Edwards – handling theball / dribbling, Lynette Hepa – passing, Victor Unutoa – post offense & de-fense, Eddie Benson – speed & agility, and BA Aiken – on the ball defense.The event ended with a free throw contest and 5 on 5 games.Special thanks to North Slope Borough School District and Challenge Life.

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Challenge Life in Kotzebue!

The Yeti — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:08:57 +0000

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Challenge Life Summer Camps Hit the Slope!

The Yeti — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:57:12 +0000

July 21, 2010

Challenge Life Summer Camps Heat Up The Slope!

The Challenge Life staff led by Amy Sokaitis (Yale Assistant Basketball Coach), John Dozier (Veteran Collegiate and AAU Coach), Sam Sokaitis (Master Guitar Instructor) and Lloyd Pikok (Challenge Life Coach in Training) brought summer fun to three Slope villages over the past two weeks. The staff ran programs for boys and girls of all ages in their effort to promote healthy activities in the communities. When it was all done, the participants played basketball, touch football, raced bicycles, played Native kickball and tried to master the hula hoop.

Challenge Life is hoping to make this summer program an annual event that brings a variety of activities, focuses on leadership and utilizes local residents as activity directors. Challenge Life is also hoping to add the “Young Hunter’s Program” (that is currently being developed) and a Cultural Awareness Program to the 2011 schedule. The staff at Challenge Life is convinced that a major key to the academic and athletic success of students in the winter is a fun filled activity schedule in the summer.

Summer Fun Winners

Okay, everyone that participated was a winner but the staff wanted to highlight a few individuals:

Anaktuvik Pass July 14 – 16

Basketball Shooting Contest Winner. Violet Kakinya
Winning Touchdown Pass. Brandon Tagarook
Winning Kick (Native Kickball). Jonathan Rulland

Atqasuk July 19 – 20

Knock out basketball for the youth division. Bernice Kagak and Edward Aiken
Winning Touchdown Pass. Arthur Bordeaux
Shooting Contest. McCord Ahkivgak
Knock out basketball for the older division. Max Bodfish

Point Lay July 19 – 20

Bike Contest Winner Theodore Henry
Hula Hoop Champion Justina Tracey
Jump Rope Champion Mary Kate Curtis
Basketball Shooting Champion Mary Kate Curtis

Where Next?

July 21 – 23        Wainwright
July 26 – 28        Kaktovik
July 27 – 29        Point Hope
July 28 – 30        Nuiqsut
Aug 2 – 3          Barrow

Final Notes!

I have the opportunity to bring a young lady to the Slope to introduce the game of lacrosse. Lacrosse is a game invented by Native Americans in upstate New York. Today, those same six nations have their own national team. Melissa Whitehead a former collegiate player at Division I Delaware University is available to spend the time and introduce this wonderful and competitive physical activity. Let me know what you think, lacrosse is fast moving, fun and very cost effective. I think our Slope students would love it.

Challenge Life Healthfest Family Tournament and Games in Barrow, AK on 02/11/10

The Yeti — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:46:10 +0000

TEAM CAMP 2009 – June 16-20

The Yeti — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:45:22 +0000

This team was made up of some of the best athletes from the North Slope and the Norton Sound!

The Challenge Life 2009 Team Camp, June 16-20(Tue.-Sat.). Jr. High and High School, Boys and Girls teams. Camps are held @ UAF.

Contact Mike Hajduke: 907.322.0626 | hajduke@mac.com
Or Al Sokaitis: 970.201.4304

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SKILLS CAMP 2009 – June 22-25

The Yeti — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:39:44 +0000

Happy Campers!

Andrew Smith, one of Alaska's best, helps coach Challenge Life camps!

The Challenge Life 2009 Skills Camp, June 22-25(Mon. – Thur.) Boys and Girls individual skills camp

Contact Mike Hajduke: 907.322.0626 | hajduke@mac.com
Or Al Sokaitis: 970.201.4304

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3 on 3 State Championships 2009 – June 21

The Yeti — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:34:24 +0000

Midnight Sun 3 on 3 State Basketball Tournament 2009 June 21st 10am – Midnight

Contact Mike Hajduke: 907.322.0626 | hajduke@mac.com
Or Al Sokaitis: 970.201.4304

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