South Hill Entertainment and Ithaca Youth Bureau Present
Who is this for?
Families with kids in the first to fifth grade range, but any families are welcome!
What is this?
An afternoon filled with activities aimed at promoting healthy living and well being for families.
Where will this be?
At Cass Park in Ithaca, NY
701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850
When will this take place?
The event will be held on April 6th!
Do I need to bring anything?
Yes! A fun and excited attitude to learn about making healthy life decisions!
Why is this happening?
We want to deepen the connection between Ithaca College Athletics and the local community by promoting healthy living!
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Get email information about the event!
fitandfunfest@ithaca.edu
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Recap of Year 1
Our Athlete Volunteers!
Meet the Team
South Hill Entertainment
Charlie Niebuhr
Charlie is a graduate student getting his MBA in Entrtainment & Media at Ithaca College. Charlie gradudated undergrad at Ithaca College in May 2024 with a major in Intergrated Marketing Communications and a minor in Entreprenuership & Innovation. Charlie is a member of the men’s lacrosse team at Ithaca College.
Jackson Sherry
Jackson is also a graduate student within the Entertainment and Media Management MBA program at Ithaca College. He graduated from Union College in 2024 and got his undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Film Studies. Following his graduation from Ithaca in May, Jack plans on pursuing a career as a live event producer.
Meet the Team
South Hill Entertainment
Charlie Niebuhr
Charlie is a graduate student getting his MBA in Entrtainment & Media at Ithaca College. Charlie gradudated undergrad at Ithaca College in May 2024 with a major in Intergrated Marketing Communications and a minor in Entreprenuership & Innovation. Charlie is a member of the men’s lacrosse team at Ithaca College.
Jackson Sherry
Jackson is also a graduate student within the Entertainment and Media Management MBA program at Ithaca College. He graduated from Union College in 2024 and got his undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Film Studies. Following his graduation from Ithaca in May, Jack plans on pursuing a career as a live event producer.
Ithaca Youth Bureau
Gordon Begent
Gordon Begent has served as the Ithaca Youth Bureau’s Recreation Program Coordinator since 2019. Prior to working at IYB, Gordon graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Health and Physical Education (2011). After graduating from Ithaca College, he worked for the Ithaca City School District as a teacher and coach.
At the Ithaca Youth Bureau, Gordon oversees all athletic programming for youth sports. Gordon manages all of the sports leagues and works alongside Tito for coaches’ training, schedules, and on-site supervision. As an Ithaca native, Gordon passionately works hard to ensure all young program participants have the best experiences possible while registered for IYB programming. Gordon is committed to building and developing safe and inclusive programming for all program participants in the Ithaca community.
y engagement and youth development. A native of Ithaca, NY, Tito passionately coaches soccer and baseball, instilling teamwork and sportsmanship in young athletes. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, he oversees the Stewart Park Day Camp, ensuring a fun and enriching environment for children during the summer months. Tito’s commitment to the local community and youth well-being makes him a valued asset to the Ithaca Youth Bureau.
Ernesto Villa
Tito Villa is a dedicated Recreation Specialist at the Ithaca Youth Bureau, where he plays a vital role in fostering community engagement and youth development. A native of Ithaca, NY, Tito passionately coaches soccer and baseball, instilling teamwork and sportsmanship in young athletes. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, he oversees the Stewart Park Day Camp, ensuring a fun and enriching environment for children during the summer months. Tito’s commitment to the local community and youth well-being makes him a valued asset to the Ithaca Youth Bureau.
Ithaca Youth Bureau
Gordon Begent
Gordon Begent has served as the Ithaca Youth Bureau’s Recreation Program Coordinator since 2019. Prior to working at IYB, Gordon graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Health and Physical Education (2011). After graduating from Ithaca College, he worked for the Ithaca City School District as a teacher and coach.
At the Ithaca Youth Bureau, Gordon oversees all athletic programming for youth sports. Gordon manages all of the sports leagues and works alongside Tito for coaches’ training, schedules, and on-site supervision. As an Ithaca native, Gordon passionately works hard to ensure all young program participants have the best experiences possible while registered for IYB programming. Gordon is committed to building and developing safe and inclusive programming for all program participants in the Ithaca community.
Ernesto Villa
Tito Villa is a dedicated Recreation Specialist at the Ithaca Youth Bureau, where he plays a vital role in fostering community engagement and youth development. A native of Ithaca, NY, Tito passionately coaches soccer and baseball, instilling teamwork and sportsmanship in young athletes. In addition to his coaching responsibilities, he oversees the Stewart Park Day Camp, ensuring a fun and enriching environment for children during the summer months. Tito’s commitment to the local community and youth well-being makes him a valued asset to the Ithaca Youth Bureau.
Ithaca Athletics
Kaitlyn Wahila
Tyler Heisey
Tyler Heisey is the Associate Director of Athletics at Ithaca College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in sport management from York College of Pennsylvania in 2014 and a master’s degree in sport management from East Stroudsburg University in 2016. Before joining Ithaca College, Heisey served as the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at Susquehanna University. In his current role, he oversees athletic communications, marketing, and game operations for the college’s 27 varsity sports.
Ithaca Athletics
Kaitlyn Wahila
Tyler Heisey
Tyler Heisey is the Associate Director of Athletics at Ithaca College. He earned his bachelor’s degree in sport management from York College of Pennsylvania in 2014 and a master’s degree in sport management from East Stroudsburg University in 2016. Before joining Ithaca College, Heisey served as the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications at Susquehanna University. In his current role, he oversees athletic communications, marketing, and game operations for the college’s 27 varsity sports.
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