From The Sidelines

NHS ATHLETES SELECTED FOR CLASSIC Cassie Moran and Grace Anne Tornovish have been selected to take part in the Cape Cod Classic field hockey tournament, to be held July 22 and 23 at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School. The Cape Cod Classic features top players from New England high schools. Moran will be a senior at Nantucket High School in the fall, while Tornovish is entering her junior year.

RIBBON CUTTING FRIDAY The Sailing Center at the Great Harbor Yacht Club, a building that will become the hub of GHYC's sailing programs, is completed. The official ribbon cutting ceremony, to be held this Friday, July 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., will mark a new era in the history of the GHYC and Nantucket's waterfront. Gary Jobson, the GHYC's Executive Director of Sailing will preside over the opening ceremony. The GHYC sailing program is in its third year of operation.

Gary Jobson is a former All-American collegiate sailor. He won the America's Cup in 1977 as tactician for Ted Turner. As a broadcaster/producer (he is ESPN's Sailing Analyst), lecturer, and writer (he is an editor-at-large for Sailing World and Cruising World magazines), Jobson is the pre-eminent ambassador for sailing in the U.S.

Great Harbor Yacht Club is a private equity club that is currently under construction at 96 Washington St. If you are interested in attending please contact the office by calling 325-5200 or email Maeve Markey at mmarkey@ghyc.com.

SKATING CLASSES BEGIN Youth skating classes at Nantucket Ice begin Tuesday, July 10. Synchro-Skills for all levels will meet Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Moves in the Field, figure skating for preliminary and prepreliminary level skaters, will meet Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Both are eight-week programs. For more information, call Nantucket Ice at 228-2516.

SKATE WITH SPONGE BOB Families are invited to skate with Sponge Bob Square Pants from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, at Nantucket Ice on Backus Lane. Public skating prices apply. Call Nantucket Ice at 228-2516 for more information.

BRANT POINT RUNNERS results for June 26

Peter Allfather	18:18
Andrew McKenna-Foster	18:46
Lisa Danielson	20:09**
Ken Gullicksen	21:01
Marcy Ziesing	22:00
Justin Assad	22:39*
Elle Foley	22:42
Karen Alence	23:47*
Derek Webb	24:21
Lucas Tejon	25:03**
Lou Gennaro	25:28*
Margrethe Mentes	26:02
Marjie Thomas	26:10**
Molly Allfather	26:18
Jenelle Ferri	26:21
Herb Mittenthal	26:24*
Whitney Bishop	26:30**
Jack Fraunfelder	26:46*
David Glidden	27:02
Kent Kilbourne	27:18
Colette Abbott	29:14
Jim Manchester	29:14
Anna Caspersen	29:37
Mary Taaffe	29:37
Edward Simonian	30:35

*Season Best ** Personal Course Record

Runners meet Tuesdays rain or shine at 5:15 p.m. at the corner of Beach and Easton streets for a 5:30 p.m. start. The 5K (3.1 miles) run is on paved roads over a mostly flat course, that is accurately wheel measured, with one hill and some moderate grades. Runners of all abilities, from beginners to veterans, are welcome. There are no entry fees. For information call (508) 228-0206.