Jump Start Foundation, in cooperation with the Garden City Athletic Club, will be hosting their Second Annual 3 on 3 Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament, on Saturday, November 27th, at Island Garden Basketball in West Hempstead, from 8 AM to 6 PM. Proceeds will benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Mercy Medical Center. The Tournament is open to boys and girls, men and women, ages 9 to 99. Your $25 tax-deductible donation includes playing in the tournament and our very popular Jump Start Tee-shirt with our colorful logo. Participants and volunteers may obtain information from our website, www.jumpstartfoundation.org, or by calling Dr. Colantonio 746-3310, or via e-mail request at jumpstartonlife@aol.com. Spectators are welcome. Come and enjoy the games, food, raffles, sports auction, basketball skill contests, health and exercise booths. Garden City High School students are encouraged to join the newly formed Jump Start Club, the GCHS chapter of Jump Start Foundation. Please help us help those who can't help themselves.

Special Needs Ice Hockey Team

The Special Needs Ice Hockey team - “The Long Island Blues” meets once a month on Fridays from 4:30-6:00 at the Freeport Recreation Center - Indoor Ice Rink. Contact Mike Russo at 631-467-4926 or Neil Robbins at 516-903-7319 for further information/directions or just show up and register (jerseys provided, helmet and skates rental free) It’s never too late to register. Open to residents and non-residents.

All disabilities welcome (girls and boys). Each child will have a “specially trained buddy” assigned to them. What a great way to learn how to skate!!

GC Freedom Continues Winning Ways

Garden City Freedom Girls u11 team continued to role through its fall schedule with a win over the Syosset Shockers. The girls withstood strong winds and cold weather to beat Syosset 2-0. Jessie Gunther earned the shut out in goal with 8 saves. Cara Durand, Olivia Chessman and Kristi Pelizzoli were able to control the play in front of our goal. Midfielders Courtney Basel, Katherine Kiley, Olivia Giordano and Liz Stutzmann held their own during the physical play continually transitioning the ball up field. Many players contributed on offense Gabby Barcklow and Gabby Zafante both contributed goals. The Syosset goalie did a great job knocking away shots from Kristen Conboy, Marguerite Rix and Kelly Sprotte. Several goals were saved by the cross bar. Lauren Wierzel (recovering from a broken arm) and coaches Annemarie Stutzmann, Paolo Pelizzoli and John Giordano provided support from the sidelines.