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USA Water Polo vs. Croatia in Long Beach, CA – 06/14/17

June 15, 2017 by Ole Leave a Comment

My youngest son and I watched the fourth and final game of the USA / Croatia men’s water polo exhibition series last night. Croatia won the first three games, but the USA Water Polo Men’s Senior National Team finished off the series with a 7-5 win at Long Beach State.

Here are some pictures of the action…

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

Alex Bowen scored two in the final game, including this second period goal with one of Croatia’s biggest (6′ 7″ / 250+) players on his back.

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

Max Irving scored a goal in the fourth period, but I missed the shot so here’s a picture from earlier in the game.

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

Thomas Dunstan was the scoring leader for Team USA with three goals, including this one with about 2 minutes left in the third period.

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

Nic Carniglia added this score at the end of the third period.

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

If you ever wondered how hard these guys shoot the ball, this picture might give some indication…

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

Final score: USA 7, Croatia 5.

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Long Beach, CA 06/14/17

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: usa water polo, water polo

USA Water Polo Men vs. Croatia in Riverside, CA – 06/09/17

June 10, 2017 by Ole Leave a Comment

The USA Water Polo Men’s Senior National Team returned to the Riverside Aquatics Center at Riverside City College last night to host an exhibition game against Croatia.

Since we are a water polo family, we were there.

The last time we watched team USA play in Riverside was back in 2015 when the team took on Serbia. Team USA won that game 9-5.

Unfortunately, team USA lost this game against Croatia 10-12.

The Croatian men’s team is in California for three more exhibition games against team USA:

  • 06/11/17 at Stanford in Palo Alto (Tony Azevedo’s final game)
  • 06/13/17 at Oaks Christian High School in Thousand Oaks
  • 06/14/17 at Long Beach State

Here are some pictures of the action from last night.

For a complete recap and to check the schedule, please visit USA Water Polo’s website.

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17
USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17
USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17
USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17
USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17

Alex Bowen led team USA with five goals:

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17
USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17

McQuin Baron had seven saves for team USA:

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17

Luca Cupido scored two goals for team USA:

USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17
USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17
USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17
USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17
USA vs. Croatia - Men's Water Polo - Riverside, CA 06/09/17

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: usa water polo, water polo

Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Exercise More?

December 29, 2016 by Mrs. Ole Leave a Comment

How about giving running a try? I know there are a lot of you out there who hate running, me included. I’ve never been a gym rat and I needed to find a way to get some exercise in a couple times a week. I tried walking, but unless I walked five miles a day it really wasn’t doing much for me.

I decided to give running a try, and so started my running adventure. By writing this article about my running experience, I hope that it might encourage you to try running too.

In the beginning, I started slow – more walking than running. I probably averaged a 5-1 ratio, meaning five minutes of walking to one minute of running. But hey, at least I was moving. I did this three times a week for about 40 minutes a day. I hated it at first but stuck to it. Now I’m running about three miles every other day, and I’m actually enjoying it. The benefits are great – more energy and I found my waist again.

Trying out new trail running shoes

There are a lot of great tools out there to help you get started. I found two apps that you can download on your phone that I really enjoy: Interval Timer and Runkeeper. Both of these apps are free, too.

The Interval Timer app has a timer you can set that tells you when to walk and when to run. For example, if you want to walk for three minutes then run for one minute you can set the timer for those times. Here is some info on the app from iTunes:

We’re proud to introduce this handy little app that helps you keep track of your work and rest periods during workouts. Whether your into cycling, running, lifting weights, exercise, workout, stretching, boxing, MMA or HIT, this interval timer will prove to be an invaluable asset to you.

The Runkeeper app is what I’m using now. This app uses GPS to track distance, location, time and more. Here is some info on the app from iTunes:

Everyone. Every run. Join the community that helps people get out the door and stick with running forever! Track exercise, set goals, sweat, and see progress along the way. Whether you’re working your way up to tracking a 5K goal or deep into marathon training, use the GPS app trusted by 50 million users and counting.

The only other things I’d recommend are a good pair of running shoes (I currently prefer Asics), ear buds and some good tunes. Give running a try. You might just enjoy it.

Filed Under: Health, Sports, Uncategorized Tagged With: inland empire hiking, new year, new year's resolution, riverside hiking, running

Men’s Water Polo: CBU Water Polo vs. Whittier – 10/01/16

October 2, 2016 by Ole Leave a Comment

California Baptist University Men’s Water Polo hosted the Lancer Invite on Friday and Saturday. Since we are a water polo family, I took my sons to watch a few of the games.

Here are some pictures from CBU Water Polo’s 18-7 win over Whittier yesterday at CBU’s pool in Riverside, California:

Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
CBU Water Polo
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU
Men's Water Polo: Whitter at CBU

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: cal baptist, cbu, inland empire, riverside california, water polo

BMX: Identiti Rebate 1420 Forks on a Redline D26 – 20mm to 14mm Conversion

September 21, 2016 by Ole Leave a Comment

When my oldest son started racing less and playing water polo more, he asked for a dirt jump bike so he could continue riding BMX in some manner. My youngest had taken a break from BMX also, so I stopped racing and bought a dirt jumper too.

I chose the Redline D26 (2014 model). Here it is the day I picked it up at the bike shop:

2014 Redline D26 at the bike shop

After shedding some of the lime green, I took it out to the local skate park with my sons. The knobby tires made me a little nervous on the slick cement of the bowl, but it was fun to ride. Being a bit bigger than the average bear, though, I kept bottoming out the suspension forks.

At the skatepark; ditched some of the lime green

When increasing the preload of the coil spring didn’t solve the problem, I decided to ditch the suspension and go back to rigid forks.

Old suspension forks to be swapped out

The problem was finding 26″ rigid forks that would work with a 20mm axle. This is my first bike with suspension forks, and also my first bike with 20mm axles. I didn’t know how difficult it would be to find rigid forks that would work with my existing wheels.

Old 20mm axle

Fortunately, a BMX friend (who also rides mountain bikes) suggested the Identiti Rebate Jump 1420 Forks.

Identiti Rebate 1420 Forks Out of the Box

The Rebate 1420 forks have 14mm dropouts and come with an axle that slides in to a 20mm hub but converts down to 14mm at the dropouts.

A closer look at the 1420 axle

Here is the Identiti Rebate 1420 axle sliding into my existing 20mm hub.

Installing the new axle

The Rebate 1420 forks come in two lengths: 425mm and 465mm (XL). I chose the XLs, and ended up having some of the steering tube chopped down.

Time to cut the forks

The finished product.

Done; time for the track

The 1420 axle installed.

New 20mm/14mm axle

Both of my sons have moved on from BMX (dirt and jump), so I haven’t ridden much myself. In fact, I sold all of our BMX race bikes.

Racing BMX was something that I shared with my sons, so I don’t plan to get out to the track very much anymore. I do plan to go every now and then to hang out with the cool people I met along the way.

I took it out to the “One Last Lap” event at the World Famous Orange Y, and the bike felt very solid around the track.

Finished product at the track

I moved around a bit in the turns on the knobby tires, so I might buy some racing tires.
(Photo courtesy of Christel King Creative)

Riding the D26 with Rebate forks

Whether I replace the tires or not, the Redline D26 with the Identiti Rebate 1420 forks has now become my race bike. I like riding chromoly again.

No more aluminum

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: bmx, bmx racing, chromoly, forks, identiti, redline

Men’s Water Polo: USA vs. Australia at Pomona-Pitzer – 05/20/16

September 5, 2016 by Ole Leave a Comment

A few months before the Rio Olympics, we drove out to Claremont to watch the USA Men’s Senior National Water Polo Team take on Australia at Pomona-Pitzer College.

It was a great game that ended in a shootout. USA put away all of their five-meter shots and McQuin Baron came up with a great save to win the shootout.

Final score:

USA 12
Australia 11

Men's Water Polo: USA vs. Australia, 05/20/16 at Pomona Pitzer College

Men's Water Polo: USA vs. Australia, 05/20/16 at Pomona Pitzer College

Men's Water Polo: USA vs. Australia, 05/20/16 at Pomona Pitzer College

Men's Water Polo: USA vs. Australia, 05/20/16 at Pomona Pitzer College

Men's Water Polo: USA vs. Australia, 05/20/16 at Pomona Pitzer College

Men's Water Polo: USA vs. Australia, 05/20/16 at Pomona Pitzer College

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: sports photography, usa water polo, water polo

One Last Lap at the World Famous Orange Y BMX Track – 08/27/16

August 28, 2016 by Ole Leave a Comment

Orange Y BMX held a special event last night called “One Last Lap”.

Related: Say Goodbye to BMX at the World-Famous Orange Y

Although the last official race is happening as I write this, last night was a chance for riders from the past and present to hang out with friends and say goodbye to the track. This event also raised funds for a local rider’s family.

It was nice to catch up with some of my BMX friends and take a few last laps. I sold all of our race bikes when my sons took up water polo, but I kept this modified dirt jumper so that I would have something to ride at the track every now and then.

Orange Y BMX

I also bought a few t-shirts.

Orange Y BMX
Orange Y BMX

… and took a bunch of pictures. View them all here:

Orange Y BMX - One Last Lap
Orange Y BMX - One Last Lap
Orange Y BMX - One Last Lap

Orange Y BMX
1977 – 2016

Filed Under: Fun, Sports Tagged With: bmx, orange y bmx

Say Goodbye to the World Famous Orange Y BMX Track

August 26, 2016 by Ole 1 Comment

The YMCA of Orange is shutting down the iconic Orange Y BMX track at the end of this month.  Since 1977, this track has provided fun, fitness and friendship for boys and girls of all ages…

Related post: One Last Lap at the World Famous Orange Y BMX Track – 08/27/16

Orange Y BMX - 2015 State Race
Orange Y BMX - 2015 State Race

Orange Y BMX - 2015 State Race

Orange Y BMX - 2015 State Race

Here are some excerpts from public statements posted by Orange Y BMX and the YMCA of Orange, which offer differing explanations of why the track is being closed:

From the Orange Y BMX Facebook page:

ORANGE Y BMX was started by local parents on YMCA property in the late 70’s to keep kids busy and out of trouble. Today the sport has grown all around the world and has become an Olympic sport. BMXers from around the world know ORANGE Y BMX as the Mecca of BMX in Orange County. Today 40 years later the YMCA board and CEO Jimmy Ozaeta have decided to close the only program on their property that benefits thousands of families yearly. Tripling the cost to operate wasn’t enough .They want to charge BMX 10,000.00 a month to use a vacant lot that local parents started the track on.

Shame on YMCA of Orange they forget who they serve.

Last event on this site is AUGUST 28,2016 SUNDAY .Please come out and support us as it’s the last time kids will race BMX in Orange County.

From the YMCA of Orange Facebook page:

As committed volunteers of our community-driven organization, it’s our responsibility to maximize our asset in an effort to serve more youth and families. As an organization we made a concerted effort to allow the current track operator to extend their lease agreement in April, but when it became evident that the BMX track operator was neither going to extend their existing lease agreement nor respond to our request to submit a proposal, we, as a board, then needed to take a different course of action as to the future plans of our property. As a non-profit, we can’t be expected (nor are we able) to subsidize the operational expenses of a for-profit business. Contrary to the inaccurate statements made by, or on behalf of, the track operator, we adamantly deny that our organization requested an absurd monthly lease rate, and that our organization is at the brink of bankruptcy. We would like to thank our community for your continued support during this transition.

As an organization we stand by our decision to take the necessary steps to maximize our asset. The last day of BMX programming on our property will be August 31, 2016, please focus your attention on giving this BMX track the proper send off after so many years of creating life-long memories.

I wanted to find out more, so I asked the YMCA of Orange some questions on Facebook.

YMCA of Orange - Questions Deleted about BMX

Unfortunately, my questions vanished. I have also noticed comments from other people that have disappeared, so this isn’t surprising. In addition, the page on the YMCA of Orange’s website that previously listed its leadership team now returns a “page not found” error (it is archived here).

YMCA of Orange Deleted Leadership Page

In contrast to the vanishing content on the YMCA of Orange’s Facebook page and website, the track operator has been very visible, and has even appeared on the news to share the track’s story.

Why do I care about this track? It is a part of my history. I raced here when I was a kid, and got to ride here again when my sons took up the sport about 30 years later. Riding this track (and others throughout SoCal) with my sons created memories that will last forever.

Orange Y BMX - Dad and Sons

It is very sad that this will be the last weekend for anyone else to make new memories at this track.

Although my sons have moved on to another sport, I still have a lot of friends who call this track home. I didn’t get to race as often as I would have liked when I was a kid, but I know some people who practically grew up here.

The YMCA of Orange owns the property, and is obviously allowed to use it for a different purpose. I am sure that many people will be watching the YMCA to see if the new use conforms to the mission found on the Orange YMCA’s website:

The YMCA of Orange puts Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

If not, I just might have to follow up on this issue in the future.

For now, I hope to visit the Orange Y sometime this weekend to take one last lap.  If you would like to ride this track one more time, the last scheduled event is this Sunday, 8/28. Visit orangeybmx.com for more information.

I am ending this post with some pictures of the track that my dad took back in the early 80s.  Since there is a certain novice / intermediate who didn’t race for a very long time in many of these pictures, please view them for the memories rather than the BMX skills.  Maybe you’ll see yourself in some of them.

1981 – Before the retaining wall was built on the first straight:

Orange Y BMX - 1981

1981 – Before the fence was built on the back straight:

Orange Y BMX - 1981
Orange Y BMX - 1981
Orange Y BMX - 1981

1981 – The last turn (notice how close people were allowed to park back then):

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Orange Y BMX - 1981
Orange Y BMX - 1981

1981 – The last straight:

Orange Y BMX - 1981

1982 – Summer series?

Orange Y BMX - 1982
Orange Y BMX - 1982
Orange Y BMX - 1982
Orange Y BMX - 1982
Orange Y BMX - 1982
Orange Y BMX - 1982
Orange Y BMX - 1982

1983 – First straight. It figures that I quit the sport when I finally started to get out front.

Orange Y BMX - 1983

Some info my dad picked up in 1981:

Orange Y Info - 1981
Orange Y Info - 1981
Orange Y Info - 1981

Filed Under: Fun, Sports Tagged With: bmx, orange y bmx

Women’s Volleyball – Chaffey at RCC – Nov 21, 2015

November 23, 2015 by Ole Leave a Comment

A few nights ago, I headed out to Riverside City College (RCC) to watch the play-in women’s volleyball match between Chaffey College and RCC.

RCC won the match in three sets (25-12, 25-14, 27-25), and earned the right to advance in the playoffs against Pierce College in Woodland Hills tomorrow night (11/24).

For a full recap of the game, visit the RCC Athletics website.

I also took some pictures:

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

The night’s kill leader…

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Final kill of the match…

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

The celebration…

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Women's volleyball: Chaffey at RCC 11/21/15

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: chaffey college, rcc, riverside city college, riverside community college, volleyball, women's volleyball

RCC Men’s Water Polo vs. West Valley – Oct 24, 2015

October 24, 2015 by Ole Leave a Comment

With two sons who play water polo, it feels like we are always out on a pool deck somewhere. Neither of our boys had games or practices today, so what did we do? We watched more water polo.

Today was the second day of a men’s junior college water polo tournament at Golden West College in Huntington Beach. The first game we watched was Riverside City College vs. West Valley College. Both teams finished second in pool play yesterday.

This was a great game. The lead changed a few times and was tied 15-15 in the 4th quarter until RCC got the go-ahead goal.

Final score: Riverside 17, West Valley 15

Here are a few pictures:

By the way, I am thinking about taking more pictures of local sports teams. If you would like to see if I can come out to a game, please contact me.

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Nice five meter save…

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Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: rcc, riverside city college, riverside community college, water polo

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