Monday, July 30, 2007

CICCA Swimming & Diving Championships

We spent the weekend shooting the CICCA Conference Swimming & Diving Championships at the Bloomington Country Club. Thanks to our host, Scott, and his fine staff for hosting a top notch event. Over 600 athletes participated in the event. Wow!

Competitors were flying high on Saturday as the championship got off the ground with a full day of age group diving.


On Sunday the swimmers got into the action.

The little guys couldn't wait for their turn.

Try to keep your head above water when viewing the some 7000 photos we took this weekend!

Tom Cat Tennis 2007

Julie "Aced" the final day of the Tom Cat Tennis Tournament on Sunday with great shots like these.

Click HERE to see Saturday's Matches.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Tom Cat Tennis 2007

Opening Day of the 3-day 2007 Tom Cat Tennis Tournament began on Friday. Check back after the conclusion of the tournament for all the weekend's photos.

Monday, July 23, 2007

64th Annual PJStar Championship Swimming Meet

The 64th Annual PJStar Championship Swimming Meet was hosted by the PAWW Swim Team and the Peoria Park District at Central Pool last weekend. To view all images, click HERE.

Sunday, July 22, 2007

USTA Futures 2007 Champion

No. 3 Seed Michael Yani plays in the Championship match.


No. 1 Seed 18-year-old Nick Lindahl of Australia is ranked 291 in the world, the highest-ranked player to ever play in the Peoria Futures stop.

Ball kids with the USTA Futures of Peoria finalists.

Michael Yani poses with the USTA Futures championship trophy.

Monday, July 16, 2007

Youth Baseball at Canton Tournament

Tim and Julie hit a home run with their coverage of the 12 & Under Baseball Tournament in Canton over the weekend. Click "Find Your Photos" to see all the shots.

Canton kept NTRA from "stealing" the show by winning the Championship for the second year in a row. Congrats to all the players and coaches.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

USTA Futures 2007

Unseeded wildcard 16-year-old Rhyne Williams of Knoxville, Tenn., defeats No. 8 seed, Australian Miles Armstrong on Wednesday afternoon at the USTA Futures of Peoria Tournament held at River City.

Click HERE to see the photos from Wednesday's matches.

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Coach Jack Lengyel - "We Are Marshall"

Jack Lengyel, former Head Football Coach at Marshall University, speaks to CHOICES kids at the Peoria RiverPlex on Tuesday. Lengyel took over the program in 1971 following the devastating plane crash in 1970 which killed 75 players, coaches, and boosters. Lengyel and his team are the subject of the hit movie, "We Are Marshall." Lengyel is portrayed by Matthew McConaughey.

NBC Channel 25 interviews a CHOICES kid after the program.

CHOICES founder, Carl Cannon (left), Coach Lengyel, and Lance Zedric share a laugh.

Maui Jim Children's Home Classic

Mike Dalton of Maui Jim and Children's Home President Arlene Happach are all smiles before the 8th Annual Maui Jim Children's Home Charity Golf Classic in Peoria on July 9th. Proceeds from the event benefit nearly 2000 youth serviced by the Children's Home.


PGA and Senior PGA Golfing legends (left to right) Craig Stadler, Dave Stockton, Morris Hatalsky and Don Pooley were on hand to give pointers and share in the fun.


Long-drive world record holder and trick shot artist Chuck "The Hit Man" Hiter wows the crowd with an unbelievable demonstration of athleticism and skill.