Summer Months
June 1, 2009-August 18, 2009
None
PHYSICAL & AUTHORIZATION TO TREAT FORMS ARE NOW POSTED
THESE MUST BE TURNED IN TOGETHER BEFORE THE FIRST TRYOUT DATE: HEALTH FORMS
CHAMPS' 2009 GOLF OUTING INFORMATION HAS BEEN POSTED
CHECK IT OUT HERE: 2009 GOLF OUTING
June 1, 2009-August 18, 2009
None
PHYSICAL & AUTHORIZATION TO TREAT FORMS ARE NOW POSTED
THESE MUST BE TURNED IN TOGETHER BEFORE THE FIRST TRYOUT DATE: HEALTH FORMS
CHAMPS' 2009 GOLF OUTING INFORMATION HAS BEEN POSTED
CHECK IT OUT HERE: 2009 GOLF OUTING
July 1, 2009
Athletic Passes Information Released
With another school year approaching so too is another athletic season for the Maroons. After a record breaking 2008-2009 season, the Holland Christian community has several opportunities to witness another fantastic season for the Maroon and White. The Athletic Department has announced the 2009-2010 athletic pass information with the first date being August 27, 2009 to purchase the passes. Anyone interested in purchasing sports passes can do so on August 27 in the High School gym from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Passes range from $60 for students to $300 for families. To learn more about the variety of passes, all of the information can be found by clicking on the Athletic Passes Information tab or click here: ATHLETIC PASSES INFORMATION.
June 29, 2009
Zick Fills Final Piece as Head Girls' Basketball Coach
Tim Schoonveld’s departure to Hope College created many missing pieces at Holland Christian. The final piece was filled on Monday when newly named Athletic Director Dave Engbers announced the hiring of Crystal Zick (right) as the new varsity girls’
basketball
head coach. A four year starter at guard on Grand Valley State’s
basketball team, Zick, 23, enjoyed a fantastic career that saw her earn
All-Conference honors in her junior and senior season as well as
helping the Lakers hoist the National Championship in 2006. She is
more than familiar with the Maroons as Zick starred for fellow OK-Green
member Byron Center during her high school career where she earned
All-State honors twice and was named the Class B Player of the Year in
her senior year. Beyond her playing career, Zick has been involved in
coaching as she led the Lowell Red Arrows girls’ JV basketball team and
has also been active in camps around the West Michigan area instructing
at Cornerstone, Hope and Grand Valley’s summer basketball camps. “I am
extremely excited about taking over the strong program that Tim
Schoonveld has built and the tradition that has been going on at HC,”
said Zick. “I am looking forward to getting to know the girls and
playing a tough, in your face style of defense.” Her first year
coaching will take place in a program that is currently at its height
as they have won two straight District and Regional titles. “I am so
excited about bringing Crystal and her basketball coaching ability to
Holland Christian,” said Engbers. “She has an incredible passion for
the game and feel she will do a fantastic job.” Zick, a graduate of
Grand Valley State, will also join the staff at the high school
doubling her duties in both the Physical Education and Athletic
Departments. She will teach part-time Physical Education and also
assist in the Athletic Department with Athletic Event Management and
other duties. “I’m excited to welcome Crystal to our staff,” said high
school principal Troy Stahl. “I am confident she will make an impact
on campus in and out of the classroom.” Zick’s first year will begin
in August as the 2009-2010 school year begins August 31 and she will
begin to get to know her team in two weeks at the Hope College
Basketball team camp. The Maroons open their season under Zick’s
leadership at the Lakeshore Tournament at Hamilton High School on
December 1, 2009.
June 29, 2009
New Turf Field Completed; Finishing Touches to Baseball/Softball
A summer full of change continues around the Holland Christian High School campus. With workers still finishing up the final
touches in the high school, change was also occurring on the exterior of the High School building to elements of the Maroons Athletic Fields. The final touches were completed on the Maroons new Football field as a new playing surface was installed. After ten years of wear and tear by the football, soccer and lacrosse teams, a softer and newer modeled turf was installed. Highlighting the installation is the intertwined HC logo on the fifty yard line. The turf, installed by A-Turf, is a similar model to the original playing surface but the in fill is more rubber based creating the softer cushion to the field. Along with the new logo, the lines for both soccer and lacrosse are sewn into the turf with maroon and gold creating a very sharp looking playing surface. In addition to the new turf, the finishing touches to the new baseball and softball complex are being completed as the grass continues to come in and maintenance on the fields will continue all summer long. The new baseball and softball fields are located between the High School and Pine Ridge Elementary on 40th Street and will be open for playing in the Spring of 2010. To see photos of the new turf field and the new baseball/softball field (from the air) please click here: PHOTOS
June 16, 2009
Engbers Tabbed for Interim Athletic Director
Much of the buzz around the Holland community, as well as many of the local West Michigan high schools, has been centered
around the open seat as Athletic Director at Holland Christian High School and who would be appointed. Tim Schoonveld’s departure to become Hope College’s Co-Athletic Director opened up the position and on Tuesday Holland Christian announced that they had filled the much talked about position. Leading the Maroons Athletic Department will be Dave Engbers (right) in the Interim role for the 2009-2010 school year. Engbers has been at the High School for the past six years in which he has served as a Physical Education teacher. Additionally for the past five years, he has also taught Personal Finance. The alum of Calvin College served as a Physical Education teacher at Millbrook Christian (K-8) for two years prior to coming to Holland Christian and in his final year at Millbrook was the school’s Athletic Director. This past year at HC, Engbers joined the Athletic Department serving as the Athletic Events Supervisor for the entire 2008-2009 school year. Added to all of his duties, Engbers has successfully led the Holland Christian Lacrosse program over his six years where he serves as the head varsity coach. “I really enjoy Holland Christian Athletics and working with students and athletes and I look forward to serving coaches in this position,” said an elated Engbers. “I am excited to carry on the quality athletic program that Tim Schoonveld helped to build and leaves behind.” Engbers takes over as acting Athletic Director on July 1 and will continue to teach Personal Finance in the upcoming year. “We are excited that Dave is willing to fill this role for us in the coming year,” said High School principal Troy Stahl. “We have confidence that Holland Christian Athletics will continue to impact the lives of our student-athletes under Dave's leadership.” Holland Christian will begin a search for the full-time athletic director for the 2010-2011 school year this coming fall.
Athletic Passes Information Released
With another school year approaching so too is another athletic season for the Maroons. After a record breaking 2008-2009 season, the Holland Christian community has several opportunities to witness another fantastic season for the Maroon and White. The Athletic Department has announced the 2009-2010 athletic pass information with the first date being August 27, 2009 to purchase the passes. Anyone interested in purchasing sports passes can do so on August 27 in the High School gym from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Passes range from $60 for students to $300 for families. To learn more about the variety of passes, all of the information can be found by clicking on the Athletic Passes Information tab or click here: ATHLETIC PASSES INFORMATION.
June 29, 2009
Zick Fills Final Piece as Head Girls' Basketball Coach
Tim Schoonveld’s departure to Hope College created many missing pieces at Holland Christian. The final piece was filled on Monday when newly named Athletic Director Dave Engbers announced the hiring of Crystal Zick (right) as the new varsity girls’
basketball
head coach. A four year starter at guard on Grand Valley State’s
basketball team, Zick, 23, enjoyed a fantastic career that saw her earn
All-Conference honors in her junior and senior season as well as
helping the Lakers hoist the National Championship in 2006. She is
more than familiar with the Maroons as Zick starred for fellow OK-Green
member Byron Center during her high school career where she earned
All-State honors twice and was named the Class B Player of the Year in
her senior year. Beyond her playing career, Zick has been involved in
coaching as she led the Lowell Red Arrows girls’ JV basketball team and
has also been active in camps around the West Michigan area instructing
at Cornerstone, Hope and Grand Valley’s summer basketball camps. “I am
extremely excited about taking over the strong program that Tim
Schoonveld has built and the tradition that has been going on at HC,”
said Zick. “I am looking forward to getting to know the girls and
playing a tough, in your face style of defense.” Her first year
coaching will take place in a program that is currently at its height
as they have won two straight District and Regional titles. “I am so
excited about bringing Crystal and her basketball coaching ability to
Holland Christian,” said Engbers. “She has an incredible passion for
the game and feel she will do a fantastic job.” Zick, a graduate of
Grand Valley State, will also join the staff at the high school
doubling her duties in both the Physical Education and Athletic
Departments. She will teach part-time Physical Education and also
assist in the Athletic Department with Athletic Event Management and
other duties. “I’m excited to welcome Crystal to our staff,” said high
school principal Troy Stahl. “I am confident she will make an impact
on campus in and out of the classroom.” Zick’s first year will begin
in August as the 2009-2010 school year begins August 31 and she will
begin to get to know her team in two weeks at the Hope College
Basketball team camp. The Maroons open their season under Zick’s
leadership at the Lakeshore Tournament at Hamilton High School on
December 1, 2009.June 29, 2009
New Turf Field Completed; Finishing Touches to Baseball/Softball
A summer full of change continues around the Holland Christian High School campus. With workers still finishing up the final
touches in the high school, change was also occurring on the exterior of the High School building to elements of the Maroons Athletic Fields. The final touches were completed on the Maroons new Football field as a new playing surface was installed. After ten years of wear and tear by the football, soccer and lacrosse teams, a softer and newer modeled turf was installed. Highlighting the installation is the intertwined HC logo on the fifty yard line. The turf, installed by A-Turf, is a similar model to the original playing surface but the in fill is more rubber based creating the softer cushion to the field. Along with the new logo, the lines for both soccer and lacrosse are sewn into the turf with maroon and gold creating a very sharp looking playing surface. In addition to the new turf, the finishing touches to the new baseball and softball complex are being completed as the grass continues to come in and maintenance on the fields will continue all summer long. The new baseball and softball fields are located between the High School and Pine Ridge Elementary on 40th Street and will be open for playing in the Spring of 2010. To see photos of the new turf field and the new baseball/softball field (from the air) please click here: PHOTOS June 16, 2009
Engbers Tabbed for Interim Athletic Director
Much of the buzz around the Holland community, as well as many of the local West Michigan high schools, has been centered
around the open seat as Athletic Director at Holland Christian High School and who would be appointed. Tim Schoonveld’s departure to become Hope College’s Co-Athletic Director opened up the position and on Tuesday Holland Christian announced that they had filled the much talked about position. Leading the Maroons Athletic Department will be Dave Engbers (right) in the Interim role for the 2009-2010 school year. Engbers has been at the High School for the past six years in which he has served as a Physical Education teacher. Additionally for the past five years, he has also taught Personal Finance. The alum of Calvin College served as a Physical Education teacher at Millbrook Christian (K-8) for two years prior to coming to Holland Christian and in his final year at Millbrook was the school’s Athletic Director. This past year at HC, Engbers joined the Athletic Department serving as the Athletic Events Supervisor for the entire 2008-2009 school year. Added to all of his duties, Engbers has successfully led the Holland Christian Lacrosse program over his six years where he serves as the head varsity coach. “I really enjoy Holland Christian Athletics and working with students and athletes and I look forward to serving coaches in this position,” said an elated Engbers. “I am excited to carry on the quality athletic program that Tim Schoonveld helped to build and leaves behind.” Engbers takes over as acting Athletic Director on July 1 and will continue to teach Personal Finance in the upcoming year. “We are excited that Dave is willing to fill this role for us in the coming year,” said High School principal Troy Stahl. “We have confidence that Holland Christian Athletics will continue to impact the lives of our student-athletes under Dave's leadership.” Holland Christian will begin a search for the full-time athletic director for the 2010-2011 school year this coming fall.