Mark Rauterkus
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Here is what the judge says: $50k and the rest

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dennis Lugemwa Aug 24, 2010. 1 Reply

Cooperation plan for water polo players to join a swim team

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark M. Lewis May 31, 2011. 5 Replies

Camp Ideas

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jayson Jackson Jul 22, 2010. 2 Replies

 

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Mark Rauterkus posted a status
"http://swimswam.com/the-evidence-is-in-kids-who-swim-are-smarter/"
Dec 29, 2012
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Mark Rauterkus commented on DAP News's event Diversity in Aquatics Convention
"How do I get onto the speakers' list and present? Who should I contact. I would love to share in a more formal setting the work we are doing in Pittsburgh with our Swim and Water Polo efforts and PPS Summer Dreamers. This year we want to bump…"
Nov 23, 2012
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Diversity in Aquatics Convention at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

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Nov 23, 2012
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Nov 23, 2012
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Nov 23, 2012
Shaun Anderson replied to Mark Rauterkus's discussion Ugly story from Philly about campers and swim club unwelcome
"Update: http://blackpoliticsontheweb.com/2012/08/16/philly-area-swim-club-settles-minority-bias-case/"
Aug 17, 2012
Mark Rauterkus commented on Mark Rauterkus's blog post Water Polo in Pittsburgh with our Summer Dreamers Camp
"Playing water polo at camp in Pittsburgh. "
Aug 14, 2012
Mark Rauterkus commented on Mark Rauterkus's blog post Water Polo in Pittsburgh with our Summer Dreamers Camp
"On week five, we started by getting new running shoes for all the campers who are going to participate in a one mile road race on the evening of the last class, called, Liberty…"
Aug 13, 2012
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Summer Dreamers Water Polo with the AM Girls

At Thelma Lovette YMCA with PPS Summer Dreamers playing water polo in week 3 of 5 week camp. Just a random clip.
Aug 2, 2012
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Mark Rauterkus posted a blog post

Water Polo in Pittsburgh with our Summer Dreamers Camp

We are in week 3 of a five week camp, doing swimming and water polo.See More
Aug 2, 2012
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Mark Rauterkus posted a status
"My latest rant about Winning Swimming Rookie Camp,…"
Jun 23, 2012
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Mark Rauterkus posted a status
"Anyone here in Atlantic City, NJ, area? Need to go to a conference and could use a place to visit and crash, this week."
Jun 23, 2012
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(Draft) Introduction for Pittsburgh Public Schools -- an effort to increase aquatics by a factor of ten.

In the wake of:a recent Citiparks Aquatics Division audit by City Controller Michael Lamb, as well asmy participation with the PPS Athletic Reform Task Force, andthe merger of some PPS high school sports teams to the WPIAL, andthe 2012 arrival of additional, terrible, institutional roadblocks at PPS,it is prudent push all involved to 'think again' about aquatics. An overhaul of aquatics with the city, PPS and others is past due, especially in these times of tight budget constraints and a…See More
Jun 15, 2012
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Waterpolo with Neighborhood Learning Alliance and Mark Rauterkus

Jun 10, 2012
Mark Rauterkus liked Rob M. Green's event DC SUMMER SWIM LEAGUE
Jun 10, 2012
Mark Rauterkus posted a blog post

(Draft) Introduction for Pittsburgh Public Schools -- an effort to increase aquatics by a factor of ten.

In the wake of:a recent Citiparks Aquatics Division audit by City Controller Michael Lamb, as well asmy participation with the PPS Athletic Reform Task Force, andthe merger of some PPS high school sports teams to the WPIAL, andthe 2012 arrival of additional, terrible, institutional roadblocks at PPS,it is prudent push all involved to 'think again' about aquatics. An overhaul of aquatics with the city, PPS and others is past due, especially in these times of tight budget constraints and a…See More
Jun 10, 2012
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Aquatic Interest:
Competitive Swimming, Recreational Swimming, Lifeguarding, Surfing, Other

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Water Polo in Pittsburgh with our Summer Dreamers Camp

Posted on August 2, 2012 at 10:06pm 2 Comments

We are in week 3 of a five week camp, doing swimming and water polo.

(Draft) Introduction for Pittsburgh Public Schools -- an effort to increase aquatics by a factor of ten.

Posted on June 10, 2012 at 10:30am 1 Comment

In the wake of:

a recent Citiparks Aquatics Division audit by City Controller Michael Lamb, as well as

my participation with the PPS Athletic Reform Task Force, and

the merger of some PPS high school sports teams to the WPIAL, and

the 2012 arrival of additional, terrible, institutional roadblocks at PPS,

it is prudent push all involved to 'think again' about aquatics. An overhaul of aquatics with the city, PPS and others is past due, especially in…

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Goalie helps Pittsburgh team torch Upper Arlington and scores 2 goals in 5 games at tournament

Posted on September 18, 2011 at 10:00pm 1 Comment

Sports News - RESULTS:





HEADLINE: Pittsburgh Combined gets 3rd at Ohio Water Polo Tournament -beats Upper Arlington 11-6.



High School Water Polo Results:



Pittsburgh Combined, with high school athletes from Pittsburgh PublicSchools and Shaler Area, finished in third place in the Ohio Cup WaterPolo Tournament JV hosted in…

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Legislation about sports injuries: Really?

Posted on April 4, 2011 at 11:44am 2 Comments

http://athleticbusiness.com/editors/blog/default.aspx?id=479&t=NATA-Says-Time-is-Running-Out-for-Sports

 

I posted that if the legislative critters were really interested in sports safety, then teaching the kids to swim would be at the top of everyone's agenda.

 

 

Bombing Championships going World-Wide soon

Posted on March 27, 2011 at 5:31pm 0 Comments

http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/4805315/Bombing-champs-make-a-splash

 

Bombing, in this case, is an aquatics activity, much like diving, but for the splash effect. Dudes in New Zealand are trying to build up the sport there and want to take it world-wide in the future.

 

We should have some national qualification meets and build to…

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At 2:37pm on May 2, 2011, Jayson Jackson said…

Mark, feel free to reach out to Arthur on the site. Here's the website for the team as well:

 

http://www.nadarporvida.org

At 2:22pm on December 14, 2010, Jayson Jackson said…

Mark, Here's a video you will enjoy.

 

http://www.diversityinaquatics.com/video/harvard-mens-water-polo-2010

 

At 3:05pm on December 9, 2010, Jayson Jackson said…
Mark - How many of the Pittsburgh Public Schools aka City League have operating pools?
At 8:35am on July 29, 2010, Andrew Barer said…
Hey Mar --

Yes we have sports -- a fairly wide variety. Our school day is long also, and we too want to emphasize maximizing class-time for our kids, but we find that sports involvement helps us to accomplish this.
 
 
 

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