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MERRYMACS
Creased Lightning Earn Bragging Rights
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The MerryMacs held their annual water volleyball tournament in May 2016 with two teams, The Killer Whales and Creased Lightening, facing off. Dinda Mills captained The Killer Wahles, and was joined by Karen Hook, Victoria Murphy and JoAnne Dennis. Members of the second team, Creased Lightning included captain Astrid Pieretti, Casey Milne, Celine Stroinski and the MerryMacs newest member, Neta Sharp. Initially, it looked as if the Killer Whales had victory within their scraggly teeth, winning the first game handily. Creased Lightning took over in a flash and won the following two games with no problem. Friday’s three games were a true disaster for the Killer Whales. Creased Lightning won all three games easily and showed no mercy. One of the Creased Lightning players wore a lucky wig, which clearly gave them the edge. Next year, everyone will don wigs. The pictures will be interesting. The MerryMacs were lucky to once again have Kevin McNamara as the tournament’s referee. McNamara kindly took time out of his busy schedule to keep score for the games. Thank you Kevin! In addition to playing every Monday at 10:30 a.m., the MerryMacs also play at noon on Fridays with the infamous Polar Bears. A special thank you to the Polar Bears who came to cheer us on and help with the scoreboard. Come on down any Monday or Friday to the West Pool and give it a try. Water volleyball is a whole lot of fun and very contagious – unless you’re allergic to laughter! –Victoria Murphy, Tournament Chair
PERSONAL TRAINING
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The MerryMacs celebrate another season at their annual luncheon. Standing, from left, are Neta Sharp, Karen Hook, Joann Dennis, Laraine Durham, Victoria Murphy, Kevin McNamara, Mary Hilbers and Celine Stroinski. Seated are Dinda Mills and Astrid Pieretti. Karsten both specialize in strength and conditioning for basketball. Nick Trubachik is a certified tennis conditioning specialist. Molly Sparkman and Tony Louie both specialize in mixed martial arts and boxing. Andy Shupp is a certified golf fitness instructor with the Titleist Performance Institute. The list goes on! Call Shupp, MAC’s personal training coordinator, at 503-517-7548 to get started.
SKI
MAC Program Lands on the Podium MAC’s ski program was recently recognized as a podium-level club by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). The podium-level certification process involves a rigorous self-study and peer review of best principles and practices for ski and snowboard clubs. The process gives MAC access to additional resources with USSA. “It was clear through this process that the Multnomah Athletic Club alpine program has all the elements in place to be a podiumlevel USSA club. Backed by the tradition and resources of the entire organization, led by a talented staff, and with plans moving forward for as much access to on-snow time as possible, this club will be one to watch as it continues to evolve,” said Brian C. Krill, director of sport education at USSA. “There is really no limit to the success this club can achieve.” Look for more information on the certification process and what it means for the program as the ski season approaches.