Newton Parks & Recreation

newtonathletesunlimited.org

Presented by Edward & Allyson DeNoble

33rd Annual Kevin Clancy Basketball Tournament

Saturday March 14, 2020

Mayor Ruthanne FullerCommissioner Nicole Banks

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Welcome!

See Tournament Schedule on Pages 10-11

Athletes Unlimited is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and adults with disabilities through year-round recreation and leisure programs. It is a non- profit organization founded in 1991 by parents of children with disabilities in Newton to support the City of Newton’s therapeutic recreation program.

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Athletes Unlimited Kevin Clancy

Basketball Tournament

presented by

Edward & Allyson DeNoble

Welcome to the 33rd Kevin Clancy Basketball Tournament! As we play and cheer today, we celebrate the life of Kevin Clancy, a former Newton Celtic basketball player, who would be thrilled that thirty teams have come together to play the game he loved. You honor Kevin with your teamwork, sportsmanship, and friendship.

It is a joy to all of us at Athletes Unlimited that participation in this tournament continues to grow. Today and every day we support our athletes and our community, and we cele-brate the growth of inclusive activities. A special thank you to the tournament committee, coaches, referees and volunteers who donate their time and talents to make this event possible. This year we especially honor Janet Goldberg, who has coached the Newton Pointsetters for 29 years and Marty Taubman who has also been a long-time coach of the Newton Celtics. Please join me in thanking our sponsors: O’Hara’s Restaurant, HP Hood, Starbucks and Wegmans.

Athletes Unlimited and Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture have worked hard to build community for our participants by making athletics and other activities more accessible and more inclusive. For over three decades, the Kevin Clancy Basketball Tournament has been a reflection of that effort and extends our community to hundreds of athletes from cities and towns across Eastern Massachusetts. This year, as always, we are honored to host such a wonderful group of athletes. Have fun, play hard, and have a great day!

Sincerely,

Betsy Lynch DiSciulloPresident, Athletes Unlimited

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Athletes Unlimited Dream Builder

Premier Sponsor

John & Lynn Reichenbach

Welcome Teams

Thank you for being here today to celebrate our son’s life. This event means so much to our family. It is a great joy each year to see all of the athletes and we want to thank all of the coaches, referees and volunteers that make today possible.

The Clancy Family

Belmont Blue Devils/Running RebelsBelmont Braves/ChampionsBridgewater/Raynham WolverinesBrookline EaglesCambridge WarriorsCambridge FalconsCardinal Cushing BullsCardinal Cushing WolvesCotting SchoolHaverhill HawksHaverhill Warriors Heated Lions Heated Lions CubsMilford Gamers

Milford HoopstersMilford MastersNatick Skyline PiratesNewton BearsNewton CelticsNewton PointsettersNewton TigersNewton WildcatsNorth Shore JazzShrewsbury PioneersSouth Norfolk EaglesTHRIVE Red HawksTHRIVE Sky HawksTHRIVE Wolfpack

Milford Hawks CheerleadersCardinal Cushing Spirit SquadCardinal Cushing Wolves CheerleadersCotting School CheerleadersNewton Cheerleaders

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Athletes Unlimited thanks Newton North High School

Henry Turner, PrincipalAmy Winston, Vice PrincipalTom Giusti, Athletic Director

Paul Connolly, Head Coach Boys BasketballMo Hamel, Head Coach Girls Basketball

Tom Donnellan, Assistant Coach Boys Basketball Newton North Print Shop

Tim Keefe, Senior Custodian

Newton North Athletic Wing Athletes Unlimited Dream Builder

Platinum Sponsor

John & Mary Reynders

Thank You!

Athletes Unlimited would like to thank all of our outstanding volunteers and referees. Many of them come back year after year and even decade after decade. Special thanks to Chris Jordan for coordinating all the referees each year.

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Nestled in the heart of West Newton,Paddy’s has been completely renovated and customized to the O’Haras’ high standards.

95 Elm St. West Newton, MA 02465Phone: (617) 965-6444Fax: (617) 965-9644www.oharas.us

Athletes Unlimited Dream Builder Gold Sponsor

Athletes Unlimited Dream Builder Gold Sponsor

Dan & Norah Ferry

Shannon Floyd & Daniel Leibholz

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Kevin Clancy Basketball Tournament

Our Tournament is About: Friendship, Fun & Basketball Winning & Losing is Not Important • Remembering Kevin Clancy

Master Tournament Schedule 2020

Tira Wolff Cheerleading Competition

8:45-9:30AM

9:45-10:30AM

10:45-11:30AM

11:45-12:30PM

LUNCH 11:30AM -1:30PM

12:30-1:00PM

1:00-1:45PM

2:00-2:45PM

BREAKFAST GOODIES: Juice from Hood • Starbucks Coffee • Bagels from Finagle a Bagel • Fruit from Wegmans 8:00AM

TIME

COURT 1North Shore Jazz

vs.Belmont Blue Devils

Running Rebels

Haverhill Warriorsvs.

Milford Hoopsters

Cambridge Warriorsvs.

Thrive Red Hawks

Newton Celtics vs.

Brookline Eagles

Cushing Bullsvs.

Cambridge Warriors

Cushing Wolvesvs.

Thrive Sky Hawks

COURT 2SNARC

vs.Milford Masters

Thrive Wolfpackvs.

Bridgewater Raynham Wolverines

Belmont Blue Devils Running Rebels

vs.Cushing Bulls

Milford Hoopstersvs.

North Shore Jazz

Thrive Red Hawksvs.

Haverhill Warriors

Heated Lionsvs.

Skyline Pirates Natick

COURT 3Newton Pointsetters Red

vs.Belmont Champions/Braves

Newton Pointsetters Whitevs.

Haverhill Hawks

Milford Mastersvs.

Cambridge Falcons

Bridgewater Raynham Wolverines

vs.SNARC

Cambridge Falconsvs.

Thrive Wolfpack

Heated Cubsvs.

Newton Pointsetters White

COURT 4Newton Tigers Orange

vs.Milford Gamers

Newton Tigers Whitevs.

Shrewsbury Pioneers

Thrive Sky Hawksvs.

Heated Lions

Belmont Champions/Bravesvs.

Cotting School

Shrewsbury Pioneersvs.

Newton Pointsetters Red

Cotting Schoolvs.

Newton Tigers White

Milford HawksNewton Cheerleaders

Cardinal Cushing Spirit Squad

Rolling Lunch: Chicken Soup - from O’Hara’s • City Pizza - 1 lge Sicilian pizza/team

Cardinal Cushing Cheer TeamCotting School

COURT 5Newton Bears

vs.Volunteers

Newton Wildcatsvs.

Volunteers

Skyline Pirates Natickvs.

Heated Cubs

Milford Gamersvs.

Cushing Wolves

Haverhill Hawksvs.

Newton Tigers Orange

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Athletes Unlimited Dream Builder

Signature Sponsors

Gerald & Sandra Fineberg

Gwen Fineberg

Sally Mazur & Rob Warren

Heather O’Neil

Athletes Unlimited Dream Builder

Signature Sponsors

Rajeev & Urmila Parlikar

Stuart & Anne Randle

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Kevin Clancy Basketball Tournament

Platinum Sponsor

The Kettle Family

Athletes Unlimited would like to thank Cataldo Ambulance Service

for volunteering at this tournament each year.

We truly appreciate your community support.

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Athletes Unlimited Dream Builder

Friends Sponsors

Timothy & Patricia Collard

Arleen Fallon

Paul & Laurie Gershkowitz

David & Janet Goldberg

Dan & Julie Heffernan

Mike & Anne Markowitz

Curtis & Lisa Moore

Martha Tuttle

Jim & Diane Whalen

Janet has been the Head Coach and cornerstone of the Newton Pointsetters since 1991. In the early years, the Pointsetters was an all-women’s team consisting of around 10 athletes with disabilities. The team attended Special Olympic tournaments throughout the region. Over the years, the Pointsetters has become co-ed and expanded to over 20 athletes.

Janet has made her coaching commitment a family affair. Son and daughter Evan and Molly have each volunteered many seasons with the Pointsetters and Evan even worked at the summer camp run through Newton Athletes Unlimited.

For nearly three decades, Janet has been a huge supporter of the Newton Athletes Unlimited program and she has been a true advocate for individuals with disabilities. She brings joy to every practice and game and is beloved by her players.

We are delighted to honor her for her exceptional dedication and service to our athletes, volunteers and families. Please join us as we salute Coach Janet Goldberg.

Newton Athletes Unlimited is delighted to honor Coach Marty Taubman for his commitment to the Newton Celtics. He has been a central figure in the lives of Newton Celtics players for decades. Marty is kind, thoughtful and patient and he is loved and respected by the athletes. He understands the needs of the athletes and each week, takes time to check in with every player to make them feel welcome and important.

Marty will often notice things that others overlook. Each week you can find Marty calling a player over to the side, advising him on a better way to dribble the ball, shoot, or rebound – and then they do it! He is a skilled teacher and expert communicator who can make what seems complex, very clear.

Marty has been a wonderful and trusted coach for many years. He gives his time and energy without reservation and makes all our lives better. Today we hope we have returned the favor. Please join us as we salute Coach Marty Taubman.

Marty Taubman

Janet Goldberg

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Athletes Unlimited Annual Fund

Sponsors

Mark & Linda BarisanoTimothy & Gail BrashMax & Beth Bardeen

Michael & Ann DurkinStephen & Carolee Fogg

Paul & Sue HigginsHenry Brill & Family

Jane & Charlie JohnsonJeff Lehman & Pat McSheffrey

Ellen McEvilyMike McKay

Mort & Sarah OrlovThomas QuatieriAlan & Lucy Rao

Robert & Kim SaxnerSitu Family

Liz SteinglassJim & Laurie Wheaton

Friends of the Kevin Clancy

Basketball Tournament

Charlie & Lorraine BrintonKevin & Maureen Callahan

Keith, Nancy & Al DannLydia Davis

Daniel & Christina DianaDoug & Shannon Drenik

Julia Gittleman & Tom MendelsohnRichard & Nancy Gowe

Richard & Sabrina HalloranJonathan & Ruth Kantar

Robert & Donna LeeJames Littlefield & Nazli Kibria

Herb & Teddi MayLou & Cartherine MacDonaldLen & Suzanne Morse-Fortier

Mike & Robin NormanMaureen & Brian Oates

Meers OppenheimKaren Pounds

Ven & Usha RamanJohn & Joy Ray

Pam & Bob SimmonsCarol Spitzer & Robert Williamson

Marty & Joan TaubmanJoseph White

Yim & Wang WongMathey & Sui Wong

Jia Ke & De Quan Wu

The Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Depart-ment has been providing year-round recreation programs for individuals with disabilities for over 42 years. A forerunner in community-based therapeutic recreation programs for people with disabilities, the department currently serves over 300 athletes with disabilities each year. The Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department has been a title sponsor of this event since day one and is thrilled to see this annual tradition continue on March 14, 2020.

Mayor Ruthanne FullerCity of Newton

CommissionerNicole BanksNewton Parks & Recreation

Newton North AthleticComplex DirectorSean NickersonNewton Parks & Recreation

Directors of Special NeedsMark KellyKaren PeirceNewton Parks & Recreation

Kevin Clancy Planning Committee Sheila ButtsRick & Debbie CassDick & Paula ClancyPat Savage, Director of Scheduling

Coordinator of RefereesChris Jordan

Athletes Unlimited Friends of the Tournament

Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Would you like to support the Kevin Clancy Basketball Tournament and Athletes Unlimited?

If so, here is how:

Name: ________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________

City, State, Zip: _________________________________

Check Amount: $ ________________

Contributions should be made payable toAthletes Unlimited and mailed to:PO Box 66163, Newton MA 02466