GAA Washers Tournament

GAA will be hosting a Washers Tournament. Washers is a childhood favorite of mine that I am excited to share with students. The concept is pretty simple. Two people compete by tossing 3 washers each toward small tin cans buried flush with the ground. There are 2 cans set 21 feet apart. A "Sinker" scores 5 points, and 1point is earned for each washer that is closest to the hole.
Below is a diagram to set up your own Washer Pitch. The best washers to use are 2 1/4 inch outside diameter in size. They have a good heft and fit nicely into small tomato sauce cans. You can find them at most hardware stores for about $1 each. You will need 2 sets of 3. It is a good idea to paint each set a different color. Get creative. The areas near the holes will be worn bare of any grass after a few games so select the location for your Washer Pitch carefully.

GAA has 4 Washer Pitches, where students play during breaks, before and after school. Some students have bought washers and personalized them with thier own colors and designs.

The first player to reach 21 points wins. This is a double elimination tournament with a pair of movie tickets up for grabs and bragging rights as The Washer Champ.

2010-11 School year begins!!

The last few weeks of summer break were spent scheduling activities, organizing classes, interviewing prospective students, and preparing GAA another awesome year. We hit the ground running this year welcoming back several students from last year as well as more than a few new faces to GAA. I am looking forward to a great year with boatloads of credit recovery and opportunities for success. I will be looking for new GAA Leaders to join the ranks of successful young people, who will be dedicated to help our new students "learn the ropes."