Wednesday, February 6, 2013
A hard-hitting new workout program is coming to the Boys and Girls Club this week.
A hard-hitting new workout program is coming to the Boys and Girls Club this week. Starting tonight, Feb. 6, Newport Boxfit co-founders Jesse Macrae and Andrew Menton will be whipping people into shape twice a week in the downstairs studio. “We are offering a unique training style that is one of the most demanding yet rewarding workouts around,” Menton said. Macrae, a passionate boxer who recently immigrated to the United States and is originally from New Zealand, said he was shocked when he realized that there was little offered in the way of boxing on the island. Instead of leaving the island, Macrae and Menton, his rugby teammate, decided to start their own program right here at home. Macrae has been involved with boxing for 15 years …
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Here are several ways you can make sure your sports teams are highlighted on Newport Patch.
Fall sports will soon be kicking into high gear and Newport Patch wants to help you share every exciting moment with the community. We are looking for athletes, coaches, parents, booster club members and fans who are ready, willing and able to share their team spirit on Patch. News about any team -- high school, middle school, rec teams, etc. -- is welcome! Here's how you can share news about your sports team: 1. Start a blog about your sports team: Share stats, recaps, photos and/or videos from the game in your own sports blog. Discuss the team, coaches and players with other fans in the community. 2. Upload pictures and video of your team to our gallery: Snap an awesome photo at the game? Catch the winning touchdown on video? Upload it …
Friday, October 15, 2010
The Rogers Vikings girls tennis team defeat Mt. Hope 4-3 and maintain a perfect record for the season heading into the final week of match play.
The Rogers Girls tennis team remains undefeated heading into the final week of Division III south Tennis. In another very close match against Mt. Hope the Vikings prevailed by the end of the evening (4-3). They have two more tough matches against Tiverton High (5-3) on October 14th and 2nd place Exeter/West Greenwich High (7-2) on October 22nd to end the regular season. If the Vikings win two of their last three matches they secure home court advantage for the 1st round of the playoffs. Hopes are high this year for 1st year Coach Christie Cykert. After finishing 4-10 last year, the Vikings are headed to the playoffs and maybe a perfect season. If Rogers is to make a push into the playoffs they will have to use their athleticism and stay…
