USA Gymnastics meets the Harlem Globetrotters

What happens when Rhythmic Gymnastics meets the Harlem Globetrotters?  Two stars of the world famous team found out during a visit with 17-year-old Camilla Feeley of the U.S. National Team.  The hilarious video below shows Globetrotters female star Ace Jackson and her teammate Bull Bullard trading tricks with Feeley at the national headquarters for U.S. rhythmic gymnastics in the Chicago area.

Featured in the video is Ace, only the 13^th female in the Globetrotters’ 91 year history.  Ace joined Bull, who has proven his versatility by making the finals of “American Ninja Warrior” on NBC and trying out for the New York Jets.

Feeley is a resident of Highland Park, IL, and was the alternate for the 2016 Olympic Games.  Feeley is the 2016 U.S. clubs champion, all-around & ball silver medalist, and hoop bronze medalist.

The Globetrotters are set to tip off their new world tour next week, including four games in the team’s birthplace of Chicago on Dec. 28-29. The Globetrotters will play over 340 games in over 250 cities starting Dec. 26 through the end of April.  Ticket information and the schedule are available at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

Craft Idea: Sports Pennants Banner

Sportsboy loves baseketball, baseball and soccer.  He plays on teams.  This year, he will actually get to try out for school teams because he is entering 7th grade.  He's excited.

So I bought these 30 professional basketball team pennants (NBA teams) for Sportsboy's room.  However, they didn't come connected.  Of course thanks to Pinterest, I was looking at some pinspirations.  (Follow me on Pinterest). For the finished project, I took pictures with my iPhone because my son was excited the banner looked pretty cool, and I didn't want to take out my camera. 

I decided to connect the pennants together with burlap twine and glue, and a little bit of tape for sturdiness.  Sportsboy helped as well.

Once we were finished, Sportsboy and I took the banner to his room and hung it above the doorway and his closet.  

Looks pretty nice. 

2013 Globetrotter Schedule

 Looking for an awesome event the whole family will enjoy?  Get your tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters brand new "You Write the Rules" tour.  Your family's smiles will start before you even get to the game as the Globetrotters take kid participation to a whole NEW level.  Your family can vote at harlemglobetrotters.com and decide rules for the game that could affect the final outcome.  With rules like double the points for every basket, and two balls in play at the same time, there's an exciting rule that every kid will enjoy.  After the game, Globetrotter stars will stay on court to sign autographs and take photographs with your kids.  The only thing better than finding an awesome event for the whole family, is getting a great deal on it.  Use the promo code "USFAMILY" when you buy tickets for your family to save $7 on each ticket purchased http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/tickets*.  Get ready to experience the show your family will remember for a lifetime!

You can get your tickets here http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/tickets and don't forget to use the promo code USFAMILY to save $7 on every ticket!

*Discount available on select seating levels.  

Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinics

For the first time, the Harlem Globetrotters are conducting summer skills clinics to bring boys and girls ages 6-14 behind the curtain to see the Globetrotters’ electrifying skills and tricks, while also having fun staying active.

Each participant receives:

• A free ticket voucher (valued up to $40) to see the Globetrotters during their 2013 World Tour
• Autographs and photos with the stars!
• 3-day trial pass to 24 Hour Fitness

Clinic Locations:(These are just the clinics - the games for your tickets are in 200 cities)

Phoenix       Houston     San Francisco       New Jersey

Denver        Dallas        Los Angeles         Seattle

St Louis       Miami        Las Vegas

Save $10 on registration! Enter the Coupon Code USFAMILY on the cart page after completing your registration or mention when calling 1-800-641-HOOP (4667) Click Here: http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/basketball-skills-clinics/summer-2012.