The Sundown Optimist Buffalo Gals

The Buffalo Gals were formed in 1967 as part of Canada's Centennial Celebration, and named after Regina's Buffalo Days Exhibition.

From the early beginnings of the Twirling Teens to the excitement of today's World Team, the original concept of the Buffalo Gals remains the same: participation in Buffalo Gals provides an opportunity for baton twirling students to practice and perfect their sport in an atmosphere of camaraderie with their baton twirling buddies.

Lasting friendships are formed by students and parents alike and this spirit of co-operation among their competitive peers enables the Buffalo Gals to set their personal goals high and work together in a supportive atmosphere to realize their dreams.

The Buffalo Gals parents work diligently as well and, together with the Sundown Optimist Club, have provided the Gals the opportunity to travel to many National and World Championships. As well, two special performances at Optimist International Conventions remain a highlight to this day.

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2011-12 SOBG Executive

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Here are the 2011-12 SOBG Executive

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Sundown Optimist Classic Car Raffle

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Sundown Optimist Club of Regina

“32nd Annual Classic Car Raffle”

1973 Corvette Stingray Convertible

350 c.i. 4 bbl, 4 Speed Manual Transmission. There were 30,464 Corvettes made for the 1973 model year (25,521 Coupes & 4,943 Convertibles), but the last Corvette ends with the serial number 34,464. Four thousand serial numbers for the 1973 model year were never built. The missing VIN numbers are 24,001 to 28,000.

The 1973 model year is the last year for the rear chrome bumper. The chrome front bumpers were changed to meet new federal 5 MPH standards. This bumper change added 35 lbs. to the weight of the car from 1972. The 1973 model was the only model year with only a rear chrome bumper. The hood was also changed for 1973 to include a cold air induction setup. This car is exterior metallic yellow (paint code 953) & the interior is black vinyl (code 400). It also has 4 new BF Goodrich T.A. Radials P235-R60-15 tires.

Appraised at $ 31,500

Tickets are $2 each or 4 for $5.                                                              

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Sharon Holliday Memorial Award for Sportsmanship

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2010 saw the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation lose a terrific supporter.  Sharon Holliday was known by many for her passionate involvement in the sport of baton twirling, as a parent, volunteer, and President of the Sundown Optimist Buffalo Gals, to name but a few of her contributions.  Our National Technical Chair, Karen Gratton, and the director of the Sundown Optimist Buffalo Gals, Maureen Johnson, felt that Sharon’s contribution to the sport needed to be recognized, and with that the Sharon Holliday Memorial Award for Sportsmanship was created.  The plaque has been donated by the Sundown Optimist Buffalo Gals.  This will be an annual award, based upon the following criteria:

 It will be awarded to a CBTF member (parent, coach, athlete, judge, or volunteer) who exhibits the true meaning of sportsmanship as displayed by their interaction throughout the year.  This person need not have made their mark at the national level, however, being a good sport at the local, provincial, and national level, as well as showing good sportsmanship to CBTF members outside of their club and province is a consideration.

Sharon Holliday was the mother of Sharlene, Sheryl, and Leah – all advanced, elite athletes who twirled with the Sundown Optimist Buffalo Gals for many years.  She embodied the full meaning of the criteria for this award.  She was a spirited, dedicated, energetic woman who, while holding a full time job, was also there for her daughters, their club, their coaches, SBTA and CBTF.  It did not matter where you were from – club or province – her generosity, positive energy, and vibrant personality were felt by every judge, coach, athlete and volunteer throughout Canada.

 The recipient of the inaugural award is Sharon Holliday and it was presented to Sharon’s family during a moving ceremony at the National Team Trials held in Regina, Saskatchewan, in May 2010.  Present to accept the award on her behalf were Sharon’s husband Dave, her mother Josephine, her daughter Sharlene, and her son-in-law Rick.

 

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Stacy Singer - Magazine Article

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 Stacy Singer's Accomplishments

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Baton Twirling is Catching!

Submitted by admin on Mon, 2008-03-10 12:43.

2004 marked the 25th year of the Canadian Baton Twirling Federation - a milestone of major significance to baton twirling enthusiasts in Canada and abroad. Baton Twirling has changed significantly since the Seventies and Eighties. Gone are the boots and shakos! In their place are graceful leg lines and sparkling rhinestones as the transition from a Parade activity to a competitive sport took place.

Saskatchewan and the Sundown Optimist Buffalo Gals have been at the hub of the development of Baton Twirling as a sport. From the first World Championships to the present day, there has been a Buffalo Gal taking part each year in the International Championship.

Let's take a look:

1980 - Seattle - Brenda Hasenfratz, Pam Wilson

1981 - Nice- Maureen Johnson (WBTF Judge)

1982 - Tokyo - Leanne Scott, SOBG Team

1983 - Milan - Elan Paluck

1984 - Calgary - Elan Paluck

1985 - Frankfurt - Stacy Singer, Elan Paluck

1986 - Torino - Stacy Singer

1987 - Paris - Stacy Singer, Sheryl Holliday, SOBG Team

1988 - Nagoya - Stacy Singer, SOBG Team

1989 - Lausanne - Stacy Singer, SOBG Team

1990 - San Antonio - Stacy Singer, Sheryl Holliday, SOBG Team

1991 - Padova - Stacy Singer, Sheryl Holliday, SOBG Team

1992 - Paris - Stacy Singer, Sheryl Holliday, Leah Holliday Kendra Masters

1993 - DenBosh - Stacy Singer, Sheryl Holiday, Leah Holiday, SOBG Team

1994 - Newmarket - Sheryl Holiday, Leah Holiday, SOBG Team

1995 - Geneva - Sheryl Holiday, Leah Holiday, SOBG Team

1996 - Genoa - Kris Nichols, Jennifer Tangjerd, Leah Holiday, Kendra Masters

1997 - Hawaii - Leah Holiday, Jennifer Tangjerd, Karen Weese

1998 - Lyon - Leah Holiday, Jennifer Tangjerd, Karen Weese, Kris Nichols, SOBG Team

1999 - Orlando - Leah Holiday, Jennifer Tangjerd, SOBG Team

2000 - DenBosch - Leah Holiday, Meghan Halvorsen

2001 - Paris - Marissa Leclair, Becky Scobie, Kris Nichols, SOBG Team

2002 - Saskatoon - Marissa Leclair, Whitney Nichols, Victoria Dauncey, SOBG Team

2003 - Barcelona - Marissa Leclair, Melanda Shay, Erin Ryan, Kris Nichols, Becky Scobie, SOBG Team

2004 - Osaka - Melanda Shay, Erin Ryan

2005 - St. Paul - Melanda Shay, Erin Ryan, Marissa Leclair

2006 - Rome - Sara Thibeault, Kayla McKinnon

2007 - Toronto - Alicia Larkin, Kiera West, SOBG Trans Canada Team

2008 - Limerick - Kelly Husack, Alicia Larkin, Kiera West, Kayla McKinnon, Sara Thibeault

2009 - Sydney - Sara Thibeault, Kayla McKinnon, Chloe Ceulemans, Alicia Larkin, Kiera West, Brigitte Moser, Sydney Wright

2010 - Bergen - Sara Thibeault, Kayla McKinnon, Chloe Ceulemans, Kiera West, Brigitte Moser

2011 - Jacksonville - Sara Thibeault, Kayla McKinnon, Chloe Ceulemans, Kiera West, Brigitte Moser, Sydney Wright, MeKayla Lindsay, Kendra Rich, Nicole Mepham, Julie Stewart, Alicia Taylorson, Jasmine Runge, Sophie Lightheart, Robert Moser, Kelsey Buettner, Megan Burnett

These were memorable, captivating performances producing many medals as well.

During this 30+ year span, Saskatchewan declared Baton Twirling a sport in part due to Stacy's Gold Medal win at the age of 8. Our Saskatchewan Team captured the Gold Medal in 1991 and Jennifer Tangjerd and Leah Holliday were awarded the Senior Pair Gold Medal in 1999. The SOBG Team was inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. Stacy followed in 1998 as an Athlete and Maureen received the honour in 2000 as a Builder.

Maureen served on the CBTF Executive as the Western Vice-President and followed up through the years as the Saskatchewan Technical Representative. Maureen was also instrumental in developing the Pre-Competitive Program as we know it today, as well as influencing the direction of the Freestyle events through choreography and costuming.

What a legacy for Baton Twirlers of the Future!

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