Friday, December 30, 2016

Weekly Wrap-Up - December 30, 2016

Athletic Results for the Week:

Tuesday, December 27, 2016
  • Varsity Women's Basketball: HGCS-52, Victory Christian-18
  • Varsity Men's Basketball: HGCS-94, Queen's Grant-71
Wednesday, December 28, 2016

  • Varsity Women's Basketball: HGCS-49, Woodmont HS-56
  • Varsity Men's Basketball: HGCS-70, Fayetteville Academy-83
Thursday, December 29, 2016
  • Varsity Women's Basketball: HGCS-57, Fayetteville Academy-52
  • Varsity Men's Basketball: HGCS-85, Calvary Baptist-69

Season Records as of December 9:
Varsity Men's Basketball: 7-6
JV Boys' Basketball: 5-3
MS Boys' Basketball: 4-2
Varsity Women's Basketball: 12-1
MS Girls' Basketball: 1-5

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Off-Season Conditioning Workouts

The HGCS Athletic Department is offering off-season conditioning workouts for ALL athletes grades 6th-12th not involved in a winter/spring sport.

Coach Pondo has coordinated and led these workouts for the last ten years and is BFS certified. Workouts will start January 3, 2017, Monday through Thursday each week in the field house after school until 5:00p.m. The program he follows is the nationally recognized “Bigger, Faster, Stronger (BFS)” program. This program is used by most high schools and small colleges/universities in the country. It is a great program for ALL athletes in all sports. Athletes must have a current physical on file with Athletic Trainer in order to participate.

The off-season is the time for you to improve as an individual. It is our hope that ALL will take advantage of this program. This program is free of charge, convenient, and it WORKS!
Please contact Coach Pondo with any concerns or questions. Also, please see the attached information regarding instructions.



Monday, December 19, 2016

Weekly Announcements - December 19, 2016

Wrestling Camp
The HGCS Athletic Department is hosting a Wrestling Camp over Christmas Break!
December 27-29, 8:30am-1:00pm, HGBC Family Life Center
Open to boys ages 8-18 (must be HGCS students or HGBC church members).
Cost:
 Free! (includes lunch and a t-shirt)
Registration Deadline: December 22.
Wrestling Camp Coaches: Brian Davis (HGCS teacher), Jordan Rinaldi (professional mixed martial artist), Joseph Rinaldi, Ron King
Participants must complete the online registration form and submit the following required medical forms:
CHS Release for Student Athletes (Wrestling Camp)
CHS Request for Treatment Authorization

 Wrestling Camp Registration

Off-Season Conditioning Workouts
The HGCS Athletic Department is offering off-season conditioning workouts for ALL athletes grades 6th-12th not involved in a winter/spring sport.
Coach Pondo has coordinated and led these workouts for the last ten years and is BFS certified. Workouts will start January 3, 2017, Monday through Thursday each week in the field house after school until 5:00p.m. The program he follows is the nationally recognized “Bigger, Faster, Stronger (BFS)” program. This program is used by most high schools and small colleges/universities in the country. It is a great program for ALL athletes in all sports. Athletes must have a current physical on file with Athletic Trainer in order to participate.
The off-season is the time for you to improve as an individual. It is our hope that ALL will take advantage of this program. This program is free of charge, convenient, and it WORKS!
Please contact Coach Pondo with any concerns or questions. Also, please see the attached information regarding instructions.
Click here for more information about off-season workouts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZgpzQuYM69qUt7j7IsI1fZ_DCiHkagjWyzrrulhwK2k/edit?usp=sharing

Volunteers Needed for Winter Events
The HGCS Athletic Department and AAA Booster Club need the help of volunteers to assist in different areas (admissions table, concessions, etc.) at athletic events during the winter season. Please take a look at our HGCS Sign-Up Genius page and sign up to volunteer at HGCS events this winter! 


Online Athletic Calendar
Beginning this school year, the Athletic Department will no longer use Schedule Star. We are currently transitioning to Google Calendar for our athletic schedule. This will allow our schedule to be more compatible with our school's academic calendar and website, and it will be more mobile-friendly for our students and parents. To access the athletic schedule, please visit the Athletics page of the school website and click on the "Athletics Calendar" link on the left side of the page. On this page, you will see the Athletic Events Calendar at the top. This calendar will show all sports teams, meetings, and Athletic Department events by default. To narrow this down to specific teams, click on the drop-down menu arrow in the top right corner of the calendar and check or uncheck whichever teams you prefer. Additionally, there is a Practice Calendar below the Athletic Events Calendar on the same page. This calendar will show scheduled practice times for all teams by default, but can also be narrowed down to specific teams. You can add either of these calendars from the website to your own personal calendar on your computer or mobile device by clicking "+GoogleCalendar" at the bottom of the calendar. You can view additional details about each game/event, such as start/end times, locations, dismissal times, etc., by clicking on the game/event title.

Sign Up for Remind Notifications
Notifications about athletic event cancellations, changes, and reminders are sent out via text through Remind. You must sign up with Remind to receive these text notifications on your phone. To sign up with Remind, text @hgcslions to the number 81010. 


Friday, December 16, 2016

Weekly Wrap-Up - December 16, 2016

Athletic Results for the Week:

Thursday, December 15, 2016
  • MS Girls' Basketball: HGCS-12, CLS-18
  • MS Boys' Basketball: HGCS-34, CLS-53
Friday, December 16, 2016
  • JV Boys' Basketball: HGCS-45, GDS-62
  • Varsity Women's Basketball: HGCS-54, GDS-51
  • Varsity Men's Basketball: HGCS-39, GDS-73

Season Records as of December 9:
Varsity Men's Basketball: 5-5
JV Boys' Basketball: 5-3
MS Boys' Basketball: 4-2
Varsity Women's Basketball: 10-0
MS Girls' Basketball: 1-5

Monday, December 12, 2016

Weekly Announcements - December 12, 2016

Early Dismissals:
Friday, December 16:
JV Boys' Basketball - 1:05pm
Varsity Women's Basketball - 1:05pm
Varsity Men's Basketball - 1:05pm

Away Games this Week
On Thursday, our MS Girls' and MS Boys' Basketball teams will play at Charlotte Latin School at 4:30 and 5:45. Our JV Boys', Varsity Women's, and Varsity Men's Basketball teams will travel to Greensboro Day school on Friday. JV Boys and Varsity Women will play at 4:30, and Varsity Men will play at 6:00. GO LIONS!

Wrestling Camp
The HGCS Athletic Department is hosting a Wrestling Camp over Christmas Break!
December 27-29, 8:30am-1:00pm, HGBC Family Life Center
Open to boys ages 8-18 (must be HGCS students or HGBC church members).
Cost:
 Free! (includes lunch and a t-shirt)
Registration Deadline: December 22.
Wrestling Camp Coaches: Brian Davis (HGCS teacher), Jordan Rinaldi (professional mixed martial artist), Joseph Rinaldi, Ron King
Participants must complete the online registration form and submit the following required medical forms:
CHS Release for Student Athletes (Wrestling Camp)
CHS Request for Treatment Authorization

 Wrestling Camp Registration

Winter Sports Team Pictures:
Friday, December 9th:
2:45 - MS Cheerleading (Gyms A/B)
3:00 - Varsity Cheerleading (Gyms A/B)
Monday, December 12th:
2:45 - MS Boys' Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:00 - MS Girls' Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:15 - JV Boys' Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:30 - Varsity Men's Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:45 - Varsity Women's Basketball (Gyms A/B)
Varsity Swimming - TBA 
Athletes must bring picture forms (Winter Picture Form, Senior Picture Form) and money with them on picture day. All athletes will take individual pictures regardless of whether or not they are ordering pictures. 
Athletes are expected to arrive in the gym, dressed in their uniforms, at their team's assigned picture time. It is essential that we begin all team pictures on time so we do not delay games or practices.
Athletes on teams that do not have practice or a game on their assigned picture day must be picked up from the FLC immediately following their team's photo session. Please plan transportation accordingly.

Volunteers Needed for Winter Events
The HGCS Athletic Department and AAA Booster Club need the help of volunteers to assist in different areas (admissions table, concessions, etc.) at athletic events during the winter season. Please take a look at our HGCS Sign-Up Genius page and sign up to volunteer at HGCS events this winter! 


Online Athletic Calendar
Beginning this school year, the Athletic Department will no longer use Schedule Star. We are currently transitioning to Google Calendar for our athletic schedule. This will allow our schedule to be more compatible with our school's academic calendar and website, and it will be more mobile-friendly for our students and parents. To access the athletic schedule, please visit the Athletics page of the school website and click on the "Athletics Calendar" link on the left side of the page. On this page, you will see the Athletic Events Calendar at the top. This calendar will show all sports teams, meetings, and Athletic Department events by default. To narrow this down to specific teams, click on the drop-down menu arrow in the top right corner of the calendar and check or uncheck whichever teams you prefer. Additionally, there is a Practice Calendar below the Athletic Events Calendar on the same page. This calendar will show scheduled practice times for all teams by default, but can also be narrowed down to specific teams. You can add either of these calendars from the website to your own personal calendar on your computer or mobile device by clicking "+GoogleCalendar" at the bottom of the calendar. You can view additional details about each game/event, such as start/end times, locations, dismissal times, etc., by clicking on the game/event title.

Sign Up for Remind Notifications
Notifications about athletic event cancellations, changes, and reminders are sent out via text through Remind. You must sign up with Remind to receive these text notifications on your phone. To sign up with Remind, text @hgcslions to the number 81010. 


Friday, December 9, 2016

Weekly Wrap-Up - December 9, 2016

Athletic Results for the Week:

Tuesday, December 6, 2016
  • MS Girls' Basketball: HGCS-29, GCS-24
  • MS Boys' Basketball: HGCS-38, GCS-24
  • JV Boys' Basketball: HGCS-41, CCS-55
  • Varsity Women's Basketball: HGCS-56, CCS-34
  • Varsity Men's Basketball: HGCS-47, CCS-71
Friday, December 9, 2016
  • JV Boys' Basketball:HGCS-48, Cannon-56
  • Varsity Women's Basketball: HGCS-56, Cannon-7
  • Varsity Men's Basketball: HGCS-53, Cannon-85
  • Varsity Swim Meet (Southlake Christian Academy): 3rd overall (Girls-4th, Boys-2nd)

Season Records as of December 9:
Varsity Men's Basketball: 5-4
JV Boys' Basketball: 5-2
MS Boys' Basketball: 4-1
Varsity Women's Basketball: 9-0
MS Girls' Basketball: 1-4

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Christmas Sweater Night at Basketball Games this Friday

Our JV and Varsity basketball teams play at home this Friday, December 9 against Cannon School at 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00pm. The theme for Friday is "Christmas Sweater Night." Students who wear Christmas sweaters/apparel to the game will be admitted for just $1. Regular admission is $3 for the JV game and $5 for the Varsity games. GO LIONS!




Monday, December 5, 2016

Weekly Announcements - December 5, 2016


Home MS Basketball Games Tuesday
Our MS Girls' and Boys' Basketball teams will play at home this Tuesday, December 6 against Gaston Christian School at 4:00 and 5:15! Admission is $3 (free for kids 10 & under). GO LIONS!

Christmas Sweater Night at Home Basketball Games Friday
Our JV and Varsity basketball teams play at home this Friday, December 9 against Cannon School at 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00pm. The theme for the night is "Christmas Sweater Night." Students who wear Christmas sweaters/apparel to the game will be admitted for just $1. Regular admission is $3 for the JV game and $5 for the Varsity games. GO LIONS!

Winter Sports Team Pictures:
Friday, December 9th:
2:45 - MS Cheerleading (Gyms A/B)
3:00 - Varsity Cheerleading (Gyms A/B)
Monday, December 12th:
2:45 - MS Boys' Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:00 - MS Girls' Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:15 - JV Boys' Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:30 - Varsity Men's Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:45 - Varsity Women's Basketball (Gyms A/B)
Varsity Swimming - TBA 
Athletes must bring picture forms (Winter Picture Form, Senior Picture Form) and money with them on picture day. All athletes will take individual pictures regardless of whether or not they are ordering pictures. 
Athletes are expected to arrive in the gym, dressed in their uniforms, at their team's assigned picture time. It is essential that we begin all team pictures on time so we do not delay games or practices.
Athletes on teams that do not have practice or a game on their assigned picture day must be picked up from the FLC immediately following their team's photo session. Please plan transportation accordingly.

Wrestling Camp
The HGCS Athletic Department is hosting a Wrestling Camp over Christmas Break!
December 27-29, 8:30am-1:00pm, HGBC Family Life Center
Open to boys ages 8-18 (must be HGCS students or HGBC church members).
Cost:
 Free! (includes lunch and a t-shirt)
Registration Deadline: December 22.
Wrestling Camp Coaches: Brian Davis (HGCS teacher), Jordan Rinaldi (professional mixed martial artist), Joseph Rinaldi, Ron King
Participants must complete the online registration form and submit the following required medical forms:
CHS Release for Student Athletes (Wrestling Camp)
CHS Request for Treatment Authorization

 Wrestling Camp Registration

Charlotte Cheer Awards
Congratulations to Lions cheerleader Hailey Davis for receiving the Cheerleader Community Service Award yesterday at the 6th Annual Greater Charlotte Football & Cheer Awards Banquet! Caroline Vandaveer was also named a finalist for the Rising Star Cheerleader of the Year Award. Great job, ladies!

Volunteers Needed for Winter Events
The HGCS Athletic Department and AAA Booster Club need the help of volunteers to assist in different areas (admissions table, concessions, etc.) at athletic events during the winter season. Please take a look at our HGCS Sign-Up Genius page and sign up to volunteer at HGCS events this winter! We are especially in need of volunteers for our home basketball games on November 29 and December 9.

Athletic Fees Due
All athletic fees for winter teams are due before the first game of the season. Please turn in fees to the coach or the Athletic Office in the FLC. The fee for a MS/JV player is $95, and the fee for a Varsity player is $105. Athletes playing their second sport of the school year may receive a 50% discount on the winter player's fee. Any athletes with outstanding fees by the first game of the season will not be allowed to play until all fees have been paid.

Online Athletic Calendar
Beginning this school year, the Athletic Department will no longer use Schedule Star. We are currently transitioning to Google Calendar for our athletic schedule. This will allow our schedule to be more compatible with our school's academic calendar and website, and it will be more mobile-friendly for our students and parents. To access the athletic schedule, please visit the Athletics page of the school website and click on the "Athletics Calendar" link on the left side of the page. On this page, you will see the Athletic Events Calendar at the top. This calendar will show all sports teams, meetings, and Athletic Department events by default. To narrow this down to specific teams, click on the drop-down menu arrow in the top right corner of the calendar and check or uncheck whichever teams you prefer. Additionally, there is a Practice Calendar below the Athletic Events Calendar on the same page. This calendar will show scheduled practice times for all teams by default, but can also be narrowed down to specific teams. You can add either of these calendars from the website to your own personal calendar on your computer or mobile device by clicking "+GoogleCalendar" at the bottom of the calendar. You can view additional details about each game/event, such as start/end times, locations, dismissal times, etc., by clicking on the game/event title.

Sign Up for Remind Notifications
Notifications about athletic event cancellations, changes, and reminders are sent out via text through Remind. You must sign up with Remind to receive these text notifications on your phone. To sign up with Remind, text @hgcslions to the number 81010. 


Friday, December 2, 2016

Weekly Wrap-Up - December 2, 2016

Athletic Results for the Week:

Tuesday, November 29, 2016
  • JV Boys' Basketball: HGCS-41, CCDS-39
  • Varsity Women's Basketball: HGCS-48, CCDS-38
  • Varsity Men's Basketball: HGCS-50, CCDS-57
Friday, December 2, 2016
  • MS Girls' Basketball: HGCS-1, LNC-37
  • MS Boys' Basketball: HGCS-20, LNC-50
  • JV Boys' Basketball: HGCS-54, GCS-31
  • Varsity Women's Basketball: HGCS-73, GCS-27
  • Varsity Men's Basketball: HGCS-79, GCS-50
  • Varsity Swim Meet (Gaston Christian School)
Saturday, December 3, 2016
  • MS Girls' Basketball: HGCS-2, CDS-42
  • MS Girls' Basketball: HGCS-10, VCC-33
  • MS Boys' Basketball: HGCS-43, VCC-24
  • MS Boys' Basketball: HGCS-39, CDS-36
Season Records as of December 2:
Varsity Men's Basketball: 5-2
JV Boys' Basketball: 5-0
MS Boys' Basketball: 3-1
Varsity Women's Basketball: 7-0
MS Girls' Basketball: 0-4

Winter Team Pictures

Schedule for Winter Sports Team Pictures:

Friday, December 9th:
2:45 - MS Cheerleading (Gyms A/B)
3:00 - Varsity Cheerleading (Gyms A/B)

Monday, December 12th:
2:45 - MS Boys' Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:00 - MS Girls' Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:15 - JV Boys' Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:30 - Varsity Men's Basketball (Gyms A/B)
3:45 - Varsity Women's Basketball (Gyms A/B)

Varsity Swimming - TBA 


Athletes must bring picture forms (Winter Picture Form, Senior Picture Form) and money with them on picture day. All athletes will take individual pictures regardless of whether or not they are ordering pictures. 

Athletes are expected to arrive in the gym, dressed in their uniforms, at their team's assigned picture time. It is essential that we begin all team pictures on time so we do not delay games or practices.

Athletes on teams that do not have practice or a game on their assigned picture day must be picked up from the FLC immediately following their team's photo session. Please plan transportation accordingly.




Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Wrestling Camp


The HGCS Athletic Department is hosting a Wrestling Camp over Christmas Break!

December 27-29, 8:30am-1:00pm, HGBC Family Life Center
Open to boys ages 8-18 (must be HGCS students or HGBC church members).
Cost:
Free! (includes lunch and a t-shirt)
Registration Deadline: December 22.

Wrestling Camp Coaches: Brian Davis (HGCS teacher), Jordan Rinaldi (professional mixed martial artist), Joseph Rinaldi, Ron King

Participants must complete the online registration form and submit the following required medical forms:
CHS Release for Student Athletes (Wrestling Camp)
CHS Request for Treatment Authorization




Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Signing Party - Casey Chambers



Casey Chambers is signing to play collegiate softball at UVA Wise! Seniors, Varsity Softball players, and faculty/staff are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 30 during high school lunch in FLC Room 4102 for a signing party in Casey's honor! We will celebrate Casey's commitment to play softball at the next level and enjoy cake and lemonade. Students are welcome to bring their lunch.





Monday, November 28, 2016

Weekly Announcements - November 28, 2016

Early Dismissal
Friday, December 2, 2016:
JV Boys' Basketball - 2:15pm

Home Basketball Games this Week
Our JV and Varsity basketball teams will play at home on Tuesday, November 29 against Charlotte Country Day! JV Boys, Varsity Women, and Varsity Men will play at 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00. Admission is $3 for the JV game and $5 for the Varsity games. GO LIONS!

Casey Chambers Signing Party
Casey Chambers is signing to play collegiate softball at UVA Wise! Seniors, Varsity Softball players, and faculty/staff are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 30 during high school lunch in FLC Room 4102 for a signing party in Casey's honor! We will celebrate Casey's commitment to play softball at the next level and enjoy cake and lemonade. Students are welcome to bring their lunch.

Christmas Sweater Night at Home Basketball Games
Our JV and Varsity basketball teams will play at home on Friday, December 9 against Cannon School at 4:00, 5:30, and 7:00pm. The theme for the night is "Christmas Sweater Night." Students who Christmas sweaters/apparel to the game will be admitted for just $1. Regular admission is $3 for the JV game and $5 for the Varsity games. GO LIONS!


Volunteers Needed for Winter Events
The HGCS Athletic Department and AAA Booster Club need the help of volunteers to assist in different areas (admissions table, concessions, etc.) at athletic events during the winter season. Please take a look at our HGCS Sign-Up Genius page and sign up to volunteer at HGCS events this winter! We are especially in need of volunteers for our home basketball games on November 29 and December 9.

Athletic Fees Due
All athletic fees for winter teams are due before the first game of the season. Please turn in fees to the coach or the Athletic Office in the FLC. The fee for a MS/JV player is $95, and the fee for a Varsity player is $105. Athletes playing their second sport of the school year may receive a 50% discount on the winter player's fee. Any athletes with outstanding fees by the first game of the season will not be allowed to play until all fees have been paid.

Online Athletic Calendar
Beginning this school year, the Athletic Department will no longer use Schedule Star. We are currently transitioning to Google Calendar for our athletic schedule. This will allow our schedule to be more compatible with our school's academic calendar and website, and it will be more mobile-friendly for our students and parents. To access the athletic schedule, please visit the Athletics page of the school website and click on the "Athletics Calendar" link on the left side of the page. On this page, you will see the Athletic Events Calendar at the top. This calendar will show all sports teams, meetings, and Athletic Department events by default. To narrow this down to specific teams, click on the drop-down menu arrow in the top right corner of the calendar and check or uncheck whichever teams you prefer. Additionally, there is a Practice Calendar below the Athletic Events Calendar on the same page. This calendar will show scheduled practice times for all teams by default, but can also be narrowed down to specific teams. You can add either of these calendars from the website to your own personal calendar on your computer or mobile device by clicking "+GoogleCalendar" at the bottom of the calendar. You can view additional details about each game/event, such as start/end times, locations, dismissal times, etc., by clicking on the game/event title.

Sign Up for Remind Notifications
Notifications about athletic event cancellations, changes, and reminders are sent out via text through Remind. You must sign up with Remind to receive these text notifications on your phone. To sign up with Remind, text @hgcslions to the number 81010. 


Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Weekly Wrap-Up - November 22, 2016

Athletic Results for the Week:

Monday, November 21, 2016
  • MS Girls' Basketball: HGCS-9, MCA-43
  • MS Boys' Basketball: HGCS-53, MCA-35
  • JV Boys' Basketball: HGCS-48, MCA-38
  • Varsity Women's Basketball: HGCS-62, MCA-38
  • Varsity Men's Basketball: HGCS-68, MCA-62

Season Records as of November 22:
Varsity Men's Basketball: 4-1
JV Boys' Basketball: 3-0
MS Boys' Basketball: 1-0
Varsity Women's Basketball: 5-0
MS Girls' Basketball: 0-1