News & Views

WinS Receives Thanks for Supporting the Albemarle Redbirds 14U Softball team

"Back in September, WinS graciously granted the Redbirds a grant to cover the cost of our entry fee to the Fall 14U state tournament in Powhatan. This tournament was held this past weekend on Nov. 5th and 6th. Saturday was a tough day for us, our bats weren't there and the cold really affected the girls. We won our first game and then lost our second and third which put us in the silver division. Not to be deterred our girls came back on Sunday and won all three of their games to win the Silver Division. Attached is a picture of the team and our coaches with their trophies.

Thanks to WinS for making this possible." Michele Bartley

The 3rd Annual Doubles Tennis Event Was A Great Success!

WinS hosted their third Doubles Tennis Event, serving up the competition with a 16-team draw on Sunday, October 16th, 2011 at the Glenmore Country Club! Balls, a Gift Bag, prizes for the top teams, snacks and drinks were provided. It was a beautiful day for the event, with 32 women participating in the compass draw tournament. This format provides everyone to play against people they may not have played against before and at varying levels of competition.

Of the 32 competitors, for 21 of the ladies this was their first time in participating in the WinS Tennis Tournament.

We achieved our top priority which was raising awareness of WinS through Fun and Fellowship for all in attendance.

May 2011 - WinS Initiates Dads For Daughters!

WinS is proud to announce the creation of their 'Dads for Daughters' initiative, under the leadership of Tom Dolan. WinS hopes that the 'Dads for Daughters' program will provide opportunities for fathers of female high school athletes in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area to come together in support of their daughter's athletic pursuits. The basic premise is that these Dads will create unique activities to promote and support their daughters as high school athletes and will participate in WinS' annual awards program each June.

Tom Dolan is looking for fellow fathers who are interested in joining him on this WinS committee which will continue to raise community awareness of the contributions made by our female athletes. Any dads who are interested in finding out more about this new WinS initiative are asked to contact Tom Dolan via phone (540) 832-9879 or email at tdolan@vhsl.org.