I need to start by thanking all the amazing people who helped make this years Wa Wa Wally Waddle a truly smashing success. To the Pie makers and timers, runners and spectators, fundraisers and sponsors, big kids and little kids, first time waddlers and long time road racers I could not do any of this without you. You have all help grow the Waddle into the incredible success that it is today, thank you.
With your help we raised over $4000 dollars to help send kids from the Mid-Hudson Valley to YMCA Camp Segowea. I encourage you to visit the Camp Segowea website to learn more about our camp and consider sending your child there for a life enriching experience they will never forget
Over 200 runners participated in the 3 Waddle races. 173 runners finished the 5k ranging in age from 10 to 73 years old! 21 kids ages 5-13 ran the mile race and well over 30 kids as old as 9 and as young as 2 ran the 100 yard dash with Wally the Turtle.
As Waddle tradition dictates home made pies were given out as prizes to the overall and age group winners. Our Segowea Alumni baked over 20 pies, those that were not given out as prizes were given away during the post award free pie raffle. 10 lucky raffle winners went home with home baked pies! Lana of
Bella Cakes made turtle cupcakes for all the kids who ran the 100 yard dash and mile.
Mike Insler and Marisa Strange have won the Waddle all 3 years!
Another Waddle tradition was upheld with local racing legend Marisa Strange, and out of towner Mike Insler each winning for the 3rd year in a row. While Marisa cruised to a 40 second victory over 2nd place Female Rachel Sleeter, Mike Insler needed a course record 16:13 to hold off local stand out Mike Chow who finished just 3 seconds back.
Mile Winners Isabelle Hatch and Griffin Sarachek
The kids 1 mile (which might have been 1.1 miles) was won by 10 year old Isabelle Hatch and 12 year old Griffin Sarachek. The 9 and younger age group was won by Isabelle Serrano and Achille Sarachek.
Full results for both races are linked below along with a link to all the photos taken by Bob Kopak.
Thanks again to our Sponsors
Babycakes Café
CAYA Restaurant & Café
Finnish Solutions
Mid-Hudson Oral Surgeons
Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club
Molloy Pharmacy
Morris Associates Engineering Consultants
Roadkill Racing
Soul Dog Restaurant
Tubby’s Bathtub Resurfacing
Zimmer Brothers Jewelers
Returning for its third year, the Wally Waddle is fast becoming a local favorite for both its location and its awards. The Wally Waddle will be held on May 13th at Vassar Farms in Poughkeepsie, NY and is run primarily on a gently rolling dirt road. In keeping with Waddle tradition instead of medals, ribbons or trophies overall and age group 5k winners will be awarded fresh baked pies. There will also be a free pie raffle after the award ceremony with your bib number serving as your raffle number.
In addition to the 5k race, there will also be 2 free kids’ races. A 1 mile for kids 13 and younger and a 100 yard dash for kids 9 and younger which will be held 30 minutes before the start of the 5k. Last year we had over 30 kids participate in the 2 races and hope to grow that even more this year.
All of the money raised by the Waddle goes toward providing scholarships for local children to attend Camp Wa Wa. Last summer 6 area children were able to attend camp Segowea who would not otherwise been able to because of your support.
Please come out on Sunday May 13th to support the Waddle and Camp Segowea. You can run on a scenic course, compete for pies, and know you’re helping give a local child the life-changing opportunity to attend summer camp.
To register download a race flier or visit www.mhrrc.org to register online
A race day raffle will be held for a two night stay at Cold Moon Farm Bed & Breakfast in Vermont. Raffle tickets cost $5 or 5 for $20 and can be purchased at the race registration table.
Thank you to this years sponsors:
Babycakes Café
CAYA Restaurant & Café
Finnish Solutions
Mid-Hudson Oral Surgeons
Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club
Molloy Pharmacy
Morris Associates Engineering Consultants
Roadkill Racing
Soul Dog Restaurant
Tubby’s Bathtub Resurfacing
Zimmer Brothers Jewelers
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I want to start by thanking everyone for playing the Segowea 65 2012 Bracket Challenge. We have about 40 players this year and have a pot of $800. After paying out the winners shares we will have enough money to send a child to YMCA Camp Segowea for a week. One week at camp will be an experince that is sure to stay with that camper for a lifetime, thank you so much for making it possible.
Prizes.
1st place: $80
2nd place: $56
3rd place: $40
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It is that time of year again. The Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament is fast approaching, so get ready to make your picks. Now in its 4th Year the Segowea 65 NCAA Bracket Craziness challenge has raised over $2000 for camp segowea and has grown every year. We expect this year to be the biggest year yet. That means more competition, more trash talk and of course more prize money.
To sign up for this years tournament simply click the PayPal donate button below and make a donation to the Camp Segowea Camper Scholarship Fund. For each $15 donation you may enter 1 bracket up to a maximum of 3 brackets (you can of course donate more than $45 if you want.) You will then be taken to an instruction page explaining how to make your picks. We are using the same bracket manager as last year from CBS Sports.
Prizes:
1st place- 10% of the pot
2nd place- 7% of the pot
3rd place- 5% of the pot
76% of the pot will go directly to Camp Wa Wa Segowea Capital Campaign. (2% will go toward paypal processing)
Additional Notes about the Tournament:
You will not be able to make your picks until Sunday night March 11th when the teams are finalized.
Picks must be submited by noon Thursday March 15th.
This years NCAA tournament has a slightly different opening round. Instead of 2 play-in teams there are 8 which will play on Tuesday and Wednesday. You will not have to pick the winner of these games only the main field of 64.
If you have any problems using the CBS Sports Site contact Joshua Perks at yoshason@gmail.com
THANK YOU!!
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It’s that time again!
2012 Friends of Segowea Calendars are here!
12 ALL NEW photos of camp taken this year and submitted by you.
Each Calendar is only $10 with $3 shipping. As always, all proceed go directly to Camp Wa Wa Segowea!
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Expecting awesome Holiday gifts?
Make some room in your place by
Selling Your Stuff for Segowea!
Help the Wa Wa Campership Fund by
-Hosting a Garage/Yard/Stoop sale;
-Taking sports equipment, clothes, books, instruments, jewelry, etc. to specialty resale stores;
OR
-Being tech savvy and selling on eBay or Craigslist!
Fundraiser Schedule:
1. By December 1st, e-mail Sarah Mercogliano (smercogliano@gmail.com) your plan to participate. (I plan to sell _________ for Segowea.)
2. By January 15th, complete your sale and e-mail Sarah to let her know how much you raised.
3. Mail your check (made out to YMCA Camp Segowea) to YMCA Camp Segowea; 1872 Pilot Knob Rd.; Kattskill Bay, NY 12844.
Any questions? E-mail Sarah. She already raised $100 by selling her old stuff at a stoop sale!
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The time has come again to put together next year’s Friends of Segowea Calendar and we need photos. If you have a photo that you took at camp that you think would be good for the calendar, please send it to calendars@friendsofsegowea.org.
We’re looking for any new or old photos taken any time of year. If it’s of camp, we want to see it!
Deadline for submissions is 10/14/2011. That address again is calendars@friendsofsegowea.org. Send them in today!
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Despite a morning downpour, the 2011 Wa Wa Wally Waddle at Vassar Farm had a strong turnout with over 150 registered participants. The rain stopped in plenty of time to make for lovely running conditions. Male and female winners from 2010, Mike Insler and Marisa Hanson, successfully defended their titles this year. Justin Jackson, age 11, was the victor in the mile, with a non-waddling time of 6:58. Around 20 happy age group and raffle winner went home with fresh-baked pies to celebrate the day.
The race and the pie prizes are a lot of fun, but the ultimate goal of the Wa Wa Wally Waddle is to raise money for scholarships to YMCA Camp Wa Wa Segowea. This year, we raised enough money to send 6 local children to spend a week playing in the woods, swimming in a lake, and building confidence through cooperative outdoor activities. We are grateful to our generous sponsors for their help in making these life-changing opportunities possible: Finnish Solutions Construction, Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club, Morris Associates Engineering Consultants, Nick Stoner Inn, Soul Dog Restaurant, Tubby’s Bathroom Resurfacing, Dutchess Recreational Vehicles, Hooker Avenue Travel, Dr. Gerber and Dr. Bromley Podiatrists. We also extend a big thanks to the many race-day volunteers, the participants, and the organizers of the Saturday evening Pasta Dinner.
We hope to see even more people at race day next year! Get ready for another day of pies and photo opportunities with our big turtle mascot!
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Registrations have been pouring in for all 3 races: the 5K, the free kids mile, and free kids 100 yard dash. This year promises to be even better than last years Waddle with more people more fun and of course more Pies!
Join us Saturday night before the race for our 2nd annual Pasta Dinner
Our t-shirts have just come in from the printer and they look great. Sign up today before they are all gone.
Visit the Wally Waddle Page www.friendsofsegowea.org/waddle or find us on Facebook for all the details.
We are focusing our fundraising efforts this year on camper scholarships. All the money raised at this years race will go toward sending children up and down the Hudson Valley to Camp Segowea. To puncuate our focus on kids, we are adding a free Rugby Field Rush for kids under 10. Kids under 10 will have a chance to race Wally the Turtle across the rugby field at Vassar Farms and win ribbons. Of course we are also holding a free 1 mile kids run for kids 13 and younger again this year.
- Sunday May 15, 2011 Vassar Farms at the corner of Raymond and Hooker Ave. Map
- Race Day registration 7:30-9:30 am
- Kids 1 mile 9:30 am
- Kids Rugby Field Rush 9:45 am
- 5K Run/Walk 10:00 am
- Awarding of the Pies 11:00 am
You can download a race registration flier Here. Or register online at the Mid-Hudson Road Runner Club.
I would like to thank our current race sponsors.
Silver Sponsors
Finnish Solutions Construction
Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club
Nick Stoner Inn
Soul Dog Restaurant
Tubby’s Bathroom Resurfacing
Mid-Hudson Oral Surgeons
Morris Associates Engineering Consultants, PLLC
Sign Sponsors
Dutchess Recreational Vehicles
Mark Adams Green Houses
Hooker Ave Travel
Dr. Gerber & Dr. Bromley DPM Podiatrists
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