LCCC volleyball coach teaches valuable skills

Laramie County Community College volleyball coach Travis Ward will hold tryouts Sunday for the Laramie County Community College’s Cheyenne Volleyball Academy. The tryouts will be held in the multi-purpose room in the Physical Education Building. His mission is to build character and self-esteem, plus show good sportsmanship to young athletes in a interactive way.
For questions or information you can contact coach Ward at 778-1305 or email volleyball@lccc.wy.edu


Bring your toys for the basketball game

LCCC will give free admission and a bag of popcorn to this weekends games for anyone who brings an item for the Marines’ Toys for Tots drive. The toys will go to Laramie County children and must be unwrapped, in good condition.
The Mens basketball team plays Western Wyoming at 7 p.m. and the next day Central Wyoming at 4 p.m. Saturday.
A video on the Golden Eagles last home game where they beat Garden City Community College (65-63), is ready to view. Video

Come support the Eagles this weekend!

-Paul Oliez

Bowling for fun

Bowling is an outing for the whole family, from 3 years old to grandparents. Are you hungry? The 2 bar bowling features a large assortment of food and beverages, including weekday lunch specials. They  also provide patrons with fine video games to enjoy in the game room. They also offer a party room that allows you to bring your own birthday cake and time to open presents.


Bowling day at 2 Bar Bowl

Bowling is a great way for the serious and beginner league bowler to work on their game or the casual bowler to come in with the family for an inexpensive night out. Open bowling is also a great way to spend and evening with a date.


Prices

Bowling and Party Room Minimun Reservation

(2 lanes – up to 10 guests

Add’l Lanes

(5 guests per lane)

Saturday and Sunday $85 $35
Weekdays $65 $25
Bowling Only
Saturday and Sunday $70 $35
Weekdays $50 $25

For a great family entertainment with lots of fun and laughs, stop by 2 Bar Bowl, in Cheyenne and give it a try! If you want to find out more about 2 Bar Bowl you can watch this video or visit 2 Bar Bowl’s Web site.

- Oscar Morillon and Paul Oliez

When life gives you snow… snowboard!

It’s colder than ever right now and the snow just keeps coming!
So what can you do with all this snow? Snowboard! Snowy Range Ski & Recreation Area just opened on Nov. 28th and now is the perfect time to go take advantage of all this snow! Snowy Range is a great resort for family and friends. There are 5 total lifts with 30% beginner runs, 40% intermediate runs, and 30% advanced runs. With this nice balanced variety there is plenty to do for each skill type.

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PRICES

For a full day of skiing a lift ticket for an adult costs $39, $24 for a child and $31 for a senior. For a half day it is $33 for and adult, $23 for a child and the same price for a senior. Season passes are also available. For an adult a season pass will cost $550 and for a child, $350.

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MORE INFO

Click here for more information

Specific Links

- Casey Greubel

LCCC soccer player in an elite class

Women's Soccer Team

Michaela Boyd was one of 11 players in the nation to be selected to the NJCAA Division I All-American second team. This award honors the best players from across the nation. The selections is made by the NJCAA Women’s Division I Soccer Committee.  Award


 Boyd’s highlights at LCCC

Michaela Boyd had a break out season for the lady Golden Eagles. She played in all 18 games, scoring 12 goals and two assists, most against ranked opponents. As a junior, she helped Cheyenne Central win the 2007 state championship. Stats

At her time at LCCC, she has played in 36 games, scored 26 goals, and added five assists. Last year Boyd earned an Honorable Mention spot on the NJCAA All-American team.


 Volleyball has an honorable mention

Tatyana Lukyaneko was selected to the NJCAA Division I All-American honorable mention team. She had a 36% hitting percentage, averaged 3.88 kills per game and 0.95 blocks. Stats

-Paul Oliez

Fitness Basics: Swimming Is for Everyone

Muni Pool SlideWhy put your bathers away for the winter? There are a number of heated swimming pools in Cheyenne that offer swimming all year round. Over the past few weeks Mother Nature has brought the city of Cheyenne snow, winds and chilly weather. For some, this weather results in the lack of motivation or inability to go outside for a run. At the City Swimming Pools, there are many options for those wishing to continue their workout routine even when it’s dark, snowing and cold outside. One specialty area of the City Swimming Pools are its pools and some find the warm water the perfect answer to a cold day.


Overview

There are two City Swimming Pools available for public use:

  • The Municipal Pool is a year-round indoor pool located in Lions Park at Carey Avenue and Kennedy Road.
  • Johnson Pool is a heated, outdoor pool located in Lincoln Park at 812 1/2 House Avenue. Contact the pool for information on pool rentals,swim lessons and joining the swim team.

No pain, plenty of gain from water workouts

You can also find information about working as a Swim Lesson and Water Exercise Instructor and/or a Certified Lifeguard for the Aquatics Division.

Spirit squad has the spirit, ‘yes they do’

      

‘09 LCCC Spirit squad

You see them jumping and kicking at basketball games. They are the halftime performers and they entertain the crowd to keep them in the game. You might think its the Mascot “Talon” but you would be wrong, its our Laramie County Community College cheer squad.  The seven member squad directs the crowd so it runs in the tune of the game.   Home Page 


 Spirit Squad Coach   

Ashley Jones, a Cheyenne native, is in her first year as the cheer coach for the Golden Eagles. Graduated from East High School and LCCC, Jones was a member of the East High Thunderstruck and University of Wyoming Wildfire dance teams.
She danced professionally as a member of the Tampa Bay Storm (Arena Football League) dance team. Profile 



Spirit Squad members  

 

  • Desiree Mathews, sophomore from Cheyenne, Wyo.
  • Sarah Schepp, freshman from Cheyenne, Wyo.
  • Rayzheen Jones, freshman from Greeville, SC.
  • Shieta Pinzon, freshman from Greeville, SC.
  • Kaliah Rigotti, freshman from Cheyenne, Wyo.
  • Toi Pearson, sophomore from Cheyenne, Wyo.
  • Jenna Nicolarsen, freshman from Cheyenne, Wyo.     
  •  -Paul Oliez 

Basketball team plays tonight

The Eagles take on Colorado Christian University’s JV team tonight at 7 p.m. in Lakewood, CO. The Cougars have not had a very good record this season, which should make it a pretty easy win for the Eagles tonight.

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NEXT HOME GAME

The Eagles next home game is on Friday Dec. 11th at 7 p.m. They will be taking on Western Wyoming Community College. The Mustangs are 6-7 right now, but have a 4 game winning streak behind them. This should be a great showdown as the Mustangs are more of a competition for the Eagles. Don’t miss the action and come cheer on your Eagles! General Admission is $5, anyone from another school is $3, and for LCCC student and teachers and children under 12 admission is free.

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DECEMBER 12

A day after the Eagles play the Mustangs they take on Central Wyoming College on Dec. 12 at 4 p.m.

- Casey Greubel

LCCC Equestrian team overview for fall

'09 LCCC Equestrian team

The Laramie County Community College has had a lot of success this season, in their last two meets they have finished close to second.
At the meet in Nebraska the team had to make up a show that was cancelled because of snow. The team soared through the shows and placed second in all three shows.
The Lady Eagles are sitting second in the region behind the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The hunt team is currently in first place in the region.


LCCC riders have qualified for Western regionals

 Krystal Baker, Kaylee Duncan and Brittany Metz have qualified for Western regionals.
Paige Gentry has secured a spot in the Hunt regionals. Roster


Coming up for equestrian team

After a long winter break (almost three months), LCCC’s equestrian team competes in the hunt show at the University of Colorado.
Regionals will be held in Lincoln, Neb., for both the hunt and Western regionals on March 6–7.  Schedule 

-Paul Oliez

Eagles lose a heartbreaker

The Eagles lost a heartbreaker to Garden City Community College by 1 point on Monday night. The game was tied 60 – 60 and all the Eagles had to do was hang on to the ball for one more possession, but unfortunately they turned the ball over and the Broncbusters ended up winning the game.

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THURSDAY NIGHT

Thursday night the Eagles take on the Colorado Christian Cougars JV team in Lakewood, CO. The Eagles next home game will be on Dec. 11th against Western Wyoming Community College. Be sure to come cheer them on!

- Casey Greubel

Give golf a chance

Miniature Golf is an exciting 18 hole miniature golf course that offers a host of family-oriented fun activities at every turn. This is not your average putt putt golf course! Whether you’re visiting for the first time, or the hundredth, you feel the excitement and adventure of playing mini golf. Miniature Golf is fun for the entire family! This unique course features famous Wyoming landmarks such as Devil’s Tower and Old Faithful. The golf course season normally runs April through September, but is available year round if weather permits. Miniature golf is a great activity for people of all ages and skill levels.


Miniature Golf Course Rules

  • Only paying customers or persons accompanying paying players are permitted on the miniature golf course.
  • All players must start on the first hole and progress in order; skipping holes or going back is prohibited.
  • Groups are limited to a maximum of 4 players unless group size is adjusted by site staff.
  • Strokes are limited to 6 per hole.
  • Slower groups must allow faster groups to play through.
  • Climbing or sitting on rock structures, trees, light poles, signs, handrails, waterfalls, and other landscape features is prohibited.
  • Use only short putting strokes. Full swings are unnecessary and may be dangerous.
  • Smoking, food and beverages are prohibited on the course.
  • Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times.
  • Profanity, abusive language or behavior that adversely affects guest safety and comfort are prohibited.
  • In the event of an electrical storm, the miniature golf course must be vacated immediately.
  • Conduct that may endanger the welfare of any person is prohibited.

    Golf For All

    The courses are challenging enough for adults to navigate, yet very playable for children. Throughout your stay, you will be entertained by our own in-house crazy DJ. In addition to miniature golf, each Monster Mini Golf has its own family arcade containing many of today’s most thrilling arcade games. At the end of your play, game award tickets are redeemable for great prizes.

    Wednesday Night Special:
    Family 4 Pack
    4 Golf passes plus a Large Pizza and Drinks – $25.00

    Click here for more information.

    - Oscar Morillon