Geneseo Park District Gators Defeat Rochelle in Swim Meet

By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current

Lucy Walck . Contributed Photo

Henry Pratt. Contributed Photo

The Geneseo Park District Gators Swim Team defeated the Rochelle Rays in a recent home swim meet held at the John & Carla Edwards Aquatic Center. After scoring all races with a 5, 3, 1-point scoring for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, the Gators win the meet.

GATORS – 279

ROCHELLE - 176

Coach Gina Schweitzer commented, “The kids all swam great and fast. I loved seeing them cheer each other on. A big thanks to our timers and starter who kept the meet flowing along! It was a great meet!”

The Gators Swim Team is open to swimmers who are six years of age and older.

To All Incoming Youth Football Players - From Geneseo Youth Football

Geneseo Youth Football started over 65 years ago to introduce football to boys in the 5th through 7th grades. The program is self‑supporting through donations from area businesses, foundations and other individuals in our community. At this time, we are preparing and planning our 2024 fall season.

In order to plan for the total number of teams and players per team, we ask you to register now using the online registration using this link, https://forms.gle/BAKcRKSWtghhs23a8. There is no cost to register and the only cost to play is $1 for the mouthguard. We would appreciate you completing the registration process no later than July 1, 2024.

We have outlined answers to some questions you might have on the next attachment as well as some dates for the upcoming season. This should help clarify when things happen and how the league operates.

For all first year players, regardless of grade, tryouts are required. Each tryout session will last approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on numbers, for all coaches to see how each player performs in a series of drills. Plastic/molded cleats are recommended but not required. Players only need to attend one of the tryout days.

We look forward to another successful football season and watching your player grow!

Thank you.

GENESEO YOUTH FOOTBALL, INC. ‑ BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ray Hanson, Bill Dale, Tom Curnyn, Larry Ward, Scott Himmelman,Brad Toone, Eric Henderson, Mike Laingen and Tyler Mackey

Coaches Corner: Kewanee High School’s Tim Atwell Named Athletic Director of the Year

By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current

Tim Atwell was named Class 1A/2A State Division Athletic Director of the Year at the recent Illinois Athletic Directors Association Conference.

A 1984 graduate of Geneseo High School, Atwell is the Athletic Director and Driver Education teacher at Kewanee High School. He is the son of Kenney Atwell, Geneseo, and the late Genendal Atwell. Atwell lives in Atkinson.

The biography information received about Atwell included his educational background which includes an Associate of Arts Degree from Black Hawk College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education form Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; a Master’s Degree in Education Special Education from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Western Illinois University.

Information received from the Athletic Directors Association stated< “This strong educational foundation has equipped Tim with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in his role,”

“With over 30 years of experience in education and coaching, Tim has served in various positions, including teacher, coach and athletic director. Since 2010, he has been the Athletic Director at Kewanee High School, where he oversees a wide range of sports and activities, manages a team of coaches, and ensures compliance with IHSA policies and regulations.”

“Tim’s service extends beyond the school to the community. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Kewanee A’s Baseball organization and has been actively involved in promoting the school and its students. Tim’s efforts to provide pictures of student-athletes to the local news media have helped showcase the achievements of Kewanee High School students and athletes.”