New York Swimming Pool Company -Anthony & Sylvan Community Activities

Our New York swimming pool company are grateful for the support we have received from our customers and associates. One of the ways we show our appreciation is by honoring our obligations to society, by being a contributing member, both economically and socially, to the communities in which we do business. The hope is that society will be better, in part, due to our philanthropy and community leadership in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas. We believe in supporting our local communities by being a good neighbor...and investing in our own backyard. From little leagues to public works projects, Anthony & Sylvan swimming pools is giving back and working to make a difference.

Anthony & Sylvan is a proud swimming pool company to support organizations such as The United Way and American Red Cross relief efforts to rebuild communities when disasters strike. Companywide, our employees annually contribute over $50,000 to United Way chapters through our companywide employee pledge drives and various fundraising events. These contributions help fund programs in health and human services agencies in New York.

In addition, pool employees donate their time by participating in Days of Caring to help United Way agencies with much-needed projects such as painting or planting gardens, preparing and serving meals, and organizing events for seniors or children, etc. Participation not only showcases our volunteer spirit and commitment to making a difference in local communities, but also fosters our employees’ team spirit and morale while having fun.

The New York swimming pool company division is proud to contribute to various local community organizations that our employees are passionate about supporting. Some of these organizations include:

Batters Up for United Way

The New York division hosted its 4th Annual Softball Game to benefit United Way in September. Held at the Sloatsburg Community Field, the event was attended by Anthony & Sylvan employees and vendors and their families.

This yearly event is a great opportunity for everyone to get together, enjoy the game and raise money for a worthwhile cause. Monies raised from the event, along with donations of food and clothing, were presented by Anthony & Sylvan to the United Way of Rockland County. Thanks to Stephanie Hunderfund, Assistant Construction Manager, for organizing the event and to all who participated in a day of fun for a great cause!

Arsenal Dynamites

The Arsenal Dynamites is a unique girls' socceer team. In three full seasons together, they have remained undefeated! They have played teams throughout Northern New Jersey and have a combined record of 35 wins, 0 losses, and 3 ties. This past fall, they participated in and won two prestigious tournaments.

Also, this past Fall, as a U10 Team, the Arsenal Dynamites decided to just play other premier teams in the Tri-State area. The reason for this was to better prepare them for 2008 when State rankings begin at the U11 level. Once a team reaches the U11 level, they can also qualify for the New Jersey State Cup tournament for their age group.

Design Consultant Mike Spillane's daughter Erin plays on the team, and Anthony & Sylvan was proud to provide sponsorship funds to the team to help to subsidize the cost of a professional trainer. The trainer works with the girls twice a week to develop their skills and confidence. The results have been amazing, just look at their record! Go Dynamites!

River Vale, NJ Youth Soccer Association

Thanks to Design Consultant Mike Spillane, Anthony & Sylvan proudly sponsors the River Vale, NJ Youth Soccer Association.

The River Vale Youth Soccer Association is comprised of four separate programs: they have outdoor recreation clinics each fall for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade and for children in 3rd through 9th grades, an indoor traveling program, and an indoor recreation program. Their goal is to promote soccer through organization, training, competition, good will and education, for residents of River Vale township and neighboring communities.

You can see the Anthony & Sylvan logo proudly displayed on the team uniforms.

Newton Motorsports Pro Tennis Classic Charity Exhibition

Anthony & Sylvan's Design Consultant Tom Bowers won a spot to compete in the Pro-Am tournament in Sparta, New Jersey, on August 10th at the inaugural Newton Motorsports Pro Tennis Classic. Proceeds from the event will support ovarian cancer research for The Kaleisoscope of Hope Foundation and the Newton Memorial Hospital Foundation.

The following press release provides additional information on this upcoming event:

SPARTA, NJ, June 16, 2008 – The eyes of the tennis world shift to the beautiful lakefront town of Sparta, NJ on Sunday, August 10th. The inaugural Newton Motorsports Pro Tennis Classic represents an unprecedented opportunity for area residents to see high level, world-class tennis played right in their backyard at the Lake Mohawk Tennis Club.

The interactive and exciting format of the event, which begins at 1:00 PM, features pro sets of singles and doubles accompanied by music.

Gambill is a three-time ATP tournament winner and former world ranked #14 player who was voted one of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People in the World” in 2000. He holds career wins over tennis icons Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, current world #1 Roger Federer as well as former world #1 Lleyton Hewitt, whom Gambill defeated to win his first career ATP title in 1999. Gambill will arrive in Sparta in top form, having spent the month of July playing for World TeamTennis’ Boston Lobsters, who made Gambilltheir first round draft earlier this year.

One of Morristown’s own, Gimelstob returns to New Jersey holding career wins over legends such as Agassi, Patrick Rafter, Mark Philippousis, and three-time French Open Champion Gustavo Kuerten. Gimelstob has also teamed up with Venus Williams to win Grand Slam Mixed Doubles titles at the Australian Open and French Open. Currently a leading television commentator and blogger for Sports Illustrated, Gimelstob represented his country as a member of the U.S. Davis Cup team in 1998 and 2001. Earlier this year, he was drafted by the Washington Kastles of the World TeamTennis Pro League.

Both Gambill and Gimelstob are excited to bring professional-level tennis to Sparta. “I’m looking forward to returning home to be a part of the very first Newton Motorsports Tennis Classic,” Gimelstob says. Gambill promises, “We’re going to put on a show for the tennis fans of New Jersey and, coming from the Pacific Northwest, I’m looking forward to a fun weekend in the lake town of Sparta, which I hear is beautiful.”

The event will support The Kaleisoscope of Hope Foundation for ovarian cancer research and the Newton Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Sunday’s tennis action will cap off a full weekend of activities along the Sparta boardwalk. It all begins with event sponsor Sparta Athletic Club’s junior tennis clinic on Saturday, August 9 from Noon to 2:00 PM. This free clinic is open to any child between 10-18 years of age interested in learning about the sport of tennis and will feature many of the event’s stars assisting club pros. Interested parents should contact Sparta Athletic Club at 973-729-9141 to complete required paperwork and confirm a position.

Come out and Enjoy the fun!

Hudson Valley Hurricanes

The New York Division is pleased to sponsor the Hudson Valley Hurricanes. The Hudson Valley Hurricanes Fastpitch Softball Club is an organization that gives the most dedicated and talented softball players from the Lower Hudson Valley an opportunity to travel and compete at the highest level among their age group.

There will be 6 teams in 2008, one 12u team, three 14u teams, one 16u team and one 18u team. The goal is to win National Qualifying Tournaments and send each team to represent us at PONY Nationals in Ohio and North Carolina.

Here's to a great 2008 season!

The 2008 Stillwater Stampede 5-K

The New York Division was proud to have been a sponsor and participant in the Stillwater Stampede. The Stillwater Stampede was founded 12 years ago as the sole fund raiser for The Bears Youth Running Program. This innovative program teaches elementary and middle school kids the many positive, physical and mental benefits of running.

The 5-Kilometer event, the Mile Fun Run and the Tiny Trot were held on Sunday, May 18th, at Swartswood State Park in Newton, NJ. Proceeds from the events benefited The Bears Youth Running Program.

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