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Volunteer of the Month: Barney Berglund

This Award is made possible by Pacific Western Bank

  For his near-lifelong dedication to the sport of cycling; his indomitable spirit and impassioned leadership commitment to the local Organizing Committee in originally bringing the Amgen … [Read more...]

Sports Volunteer of the Month: Daniel Giordani

This Award is made possible by Pacific Western Bank

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Volunteers often go under-recognized even though they are extremely important to the athletic community. So important that many of the sporting events and … [Read more...]

Santa Barbara Sports Figure of the Month: Westmont’s Tugce Canitez

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Each Month, Presidio Sports recognizes a local sports figure for their extraordinary contribution to the Santa Barbara athletic community. It is our way to recognize those who are making a lasting … [Read more...]

Sports Volunteer of the Month: Dr. Dan Brennan

Dr. Dan Brennan is a local pediatrician who volunteers with a variety of local sports organizations.

VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH Volunteers often go under-recognized even though they are extremely important to the athletic community. So important that many of the sporting events and organizations … [Read more...]

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Club West honors its young stars

Stamatia Scarvelis holds her High School Athlete of the Year trophy with (L to R) Mom, coach Rob Thayer and brother Steven Scarvelis.

  At their December luncheon this week, Club West of Santa Barbara, a 40-year locally-based track and field/running non-profit organization, honored four young athletes for their 2012 … [Read more...]

Santa Barbara Sports Figure of the Month: Bryan Fernandez

This award is made possible by American Riviera Bank

Each Month, Presidio Sports recognizes a local sports figure for their extraordinary contribution to the Santa Barbara athletic community. It is our way to recognize those who are making a lasting … [Read more...]

WeissCrax: Christmas race nice in naughty weather

Santa Claus Run take-off freeze frame. (Randy Weiss Photos)

Sunday morning’s steady raindrops stopped nearly long enough for the inaugural Santa Claus 5K Race and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run -- a benefit for the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara with proceeds going to … [Read more...]

WeissCrax: Third Happy Thanksgiving Anniversary Edition

The author with Olympian Kami Craig

  OK, let’s be totally honest … It’s not ‘John Zant quality’ here. Or ‘Mark Patton caliber,’ either. And in the interest of full journalistic … [Read more...]

Sports Volunteer of the Month: AYSO’s John Maloney

This Award is made possible by Pacific Western Bank

In the 10-plus years John Maloney has been involved locally with AYSO, tens of thousands of youth soccer players have benefitted from his selfless service and countless volunteer hours. That's a … [Read more...]

WeissCrax: Soccer…. Shhh

AYSO Soccer

There was some weird, spooky stuff going on this past weekend -- all happening within a tight 18-hour span on the UCSB campus!! First, Friday eve at Harder Stadium … A record 13,467 passionate … [Read more...]

Weisscrax: Nothing but records in local cancer fight race

Participants in Sunday's Cancer Center 10k Run choke the starting point near Montecito Union School.

The numbers are staggering … in a good way!! On Sunday morning, the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara (CCSB) and Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara hosted the 20th Annual Cancer Center Race/Walk – … [Read more...]

Santa Barbara Sports Figure of the Month: Mark Walsh

This award is made possible by American Riviera Bank

Each Month, Presidio Sports recognizes a local sports figure for their extraordinary contribution to the Santa Barbara athletic community. It is our way to recognize those who are making a lasting … [Read more...]