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Media Credentials for Special Events

Media members who wish to cover our special events can apply for credentials from our Special Events manager via email events@bgcsandieguito.org or by phone at 858-774-1766. This process is in place to make it easier for you to cover our events by providing credentials, parking passes, and full access.

2024 | In the News

Two North County Boys & Girls Clubs Announce Merger Into New Entity
Kids Rock The Music Box
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Supported by County Grants & Supervisor Lawson-Remer
CEO, Marineke Vandervort, and President, Jodi Diamond Interviewed on Oceanside
‘Better together’: San Dieguito, Oceanside Boys & Girls Clubs merge
San Dieguito, Oceanside Boys & Girls Clubs announce merger

2023 | In the News

Solana Beach mothers learn to swim
Earl Warren Middle School girls soccer team wins in-district championship
Solana Beach teen picked as San Diego County Youth of the Year
Rancho San Dieguito Swim Team raises over $60,000 for local swimmers

2022 | In the News

Local Boys & Girls Clubs receive a boost from rotary projects
Youth Arts Academy Shines Like Superstars at the Music Box
Del Mar Times | Scoop For a Cause

2021 | In the News

Marineke Vandervort, CEO, Finalist for San Diego Magazine Celebrating Women
The Conrad Prebys Foundation awards $50,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Financial Assistance Program (page 17)
RSD Swim Team’s annual USA swimming-sponsored event raises $75,000
Rory McIlroy Helps UnitedHealthcare Launch Effort to Encourage Healthier Habits for Americans and Break a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for the Most Pledges Received for a Health Campaign in One Month
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Uncorked for a Cause
Solana Beach to select Community Grant Program recipients
Rancho San Dieguito Swim Team’s annual USA swimming-sponsored event raises $75,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito holds first robotics workshop for club teens
Rancho San Dieguito Swim Team receives Silver Medal Club Excellence honor from USA Swimming
Rest Haven awards grants to area nonprofits
Encinitas teen starts nonprofit to donate sports equipment
Crust Pizzeria holds inaugural charity golf tournament

2020 | In the News

Rotary Club of Del Mar: Bringing holiday happiness to children for 30 years
Boys & Girls Club puts on Oktoberfest
Local organizations honored at Del Mar Rotary’s ‘Chili and Quackers’ event
Rotary Club of Del Mar supports local organizations
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito picks Youth of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Oktoberfest
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito to hold virtual Oktoberfest Beer Tasting event
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito to hold virtual Oktoberfest Beer Tasting event
Solana Beach awards $45,000 in community grants
Boys & Girls Clubs offers learning support
Childcare organizations are fighting to stay afloat, Encinitas Advocate (Pages 14 & 16)
Everybody in the pool! Swim practice returns for Rancho San Dieguito team, Del Mar Times
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito youth stay active with virtual services, Del Mar Times
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito youth stay active with virtual services, Encinitas Advocate
Summer Adventure Camps, 92127 Magazine
15th Annual Chip-In-For-Kids Golf Tournament, Del Sol Magazine
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito hosts first annual ‘Her Time’ event for female athletes, Del Mar Times
Her Time – Celebrating Girls and Women in Sports, The Bishop’s School

2019 | In the News

Zephyr Foundation helps local youth through donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito
Rancho San Dieguito swimmers break record in 24-hour swim challenge
2019 BGCSD Youth Of The Year, Del Sol Magazine
Youth of the Year Celebration, Summer Delight, Rancho Santa Fe Review
Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito hosts annual Youth of the Year Celebration
Real Capital Markets (RCM) Sponsors Cornhole Tourney for Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito
Andi Macleod Connects With Children At The Boys & Girls Clubs Of San Dieguito
Local high school swimmers take on the Swim 24 Challenge
Slime event raises over $800 for pancreatic cancer research
Torrey Pines swimmers finish first in tri-meet

2018 | In the News

Encinitas Advocate Sports Encinitas Boys & Girls Club celebrates new outdoor basketball court
Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito join hands to save hearts
BGCSDTO Receives Grant for Healthy Lifestyle Program
Sprouts Farmers Markets sow seeds of change for youth in the San Dieguito community
Former SDSU standouts lead growing San Diego Bulldogs basketball club
Stanford Adds Verbal Commitment From Sprinter Kira Crage
Cal Poly Picks Up In-State Verbal From Breaststroker Dani Rosenthal
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito’s Carmel Valley Clubhouse debuts new Teen Center
Solana Beach Shorelines Fall 2018, Pages 17-18
Del Sol Magazine | BGC San Dieguito Honors Passionate Local Teen
Boys & Girls Clubs San Dieguito members start the year with new backpacks and supplies
92130 Magazine | BGCSD Foundation Presents Scholarships To Local Students
RSD swim team finishes fourth overall at Speedo Western Sectional Championship
Solana Beach council allots community grants
11 North County students awarded scholarships to study health care
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito to present Annual Youth of the Year Celebration Aug. 3
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito teens participate in STEM Team-Building Workshop
SD Bulldogs 7th Grade Silver Team wins league championship
14 groups seek more than $63K in grant funding
Solana Beach Spring Shorelines (Page 16-17)
Girl Scouts deliver 60 cookie boxes to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito celebrates National Bike Month with a giveaway
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Foundation awards scholarships to 20 local teens
San Diego Bulldogs team wins OGP Invitational Tourney
Girl Scouts deliver 60 cookie boxes to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito art exhibit
Solana Beach Winter Shorelines (Page 18-19)

2017 | In the News

Solana Beach Fall Shorelines (Page 13-14)
Boys and Girls Club garden celebrates three years
Dick Enberg awarded with Breeders’ Cup Sports Excellence Award
BGCSD Recognizes Outstanding Local Teen, Jose
Solana Beach Summer Shorelines (Pages 13-14)
Coach Joe Selected to Coach at the 2017 USA Swimming National Select Camp
Swimmers reclaim long course bragging rights
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Foundation awards scholarships
Cornhole finally on California beaches
BARRETT SMITH LIVES BY THE ROTARY MOTTO “SERVICE ABOVE SELF”
Jake’s Del Mar presents 35th Annual Beach Fun Run
Solana Beach Spring Shorelines (Page 16)
Breeders’ Cup Festival offers a variety of unique events
SOUL charter school lands in Solana Beach
Rancho San Dieguito swim team is Junior Olympics champs
Students act up against bullying
San Diego Bulldogs win Invitational TourneyTournament Championship

2016 | Media Releases

New CEO Marineke Vandervort

2016 | In the News

Page 10 and 11: California Garden Publication
Horseshoe/Cornhole Tournament
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito celebrates 50th anniversary, Youth of the Year
CHARITY HORSESHOE AND CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Youth of the Year Celebration
San Diego Bulldogs Top Gun 2016 Spring Champions – 7th grade B Division

2015 | Media Releases

Jake’s Del Mar 33rd ANNUAL FUN RUN 5K RACE RAISED $8,000 BENEFITING THE LA COLONIA BRANCH OF THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN DIEGUITO AND FRIENDS OF THE POWERHOUSE
Students Receive Health Care Scholarships
Youth of the Year Celebration Treasures Under the Sea
BGC Foundation Completes Capital Campaign
BGC Foundation Gives Polster Scholarships
Retirement Benefits Group Sponsors Uncorked-for-a-Cause
Del Sol Lions Club Donates Over 500 Books to the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, La Colonia Branch
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Announces Leadership Transition
Good Food Factory Wins Prestigious Parents’ Choice Recommended Award
DPR awards 65K grant to La Colonia Branch

2015 | In the News

Jake’s Fun Run Benefits Boys & Girls Club – Coast News
MRC Makeover in the Business Journal
FLUXX with KUSI News and Brad Perry
Boxing at FLUXX for Charity
‘Commotion by the Ocean’ rock show on May 16 at Boys & Girls Club Polster Branch
‘Good Food Factory’ prepares to dish up second season, add new market
Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito Partners with San Diego Century Bicycle Tour
Del Sol Lions mark fifth anniversary of service, outreach to community
BA Insights Speaker Profile: Jessica Ellis

2014 | Media Releases

BGC San Dieguito meets all 20 Better Business Bureau Charity Standards
Buffalo Wild Wings All Stars Sports
Cruise 4 Kids 2014 Release After Event
Kids Korps BGC San Dieguito Merger
Youth of the Year Gala – An African Safari Night
BGC Van Stolen and Donor comes to rescue of repairs
BGC Aquatics Grace NY Marathon
BGC San Dieguito New Leadership
Daisy Aguilar – Gates Millennium Scholar
Crush and La Colonia Team Up
Scholarships available at BGC
Day of Advocacy – Trip to White House
RSD Swim Team – Three Time J O Champs!
Volunteer of the Year Award Terry Lingenfelder 2014
Youth Culinary Academy

2014 | In the News

BOXING FOR CHARITY
Give, get and go – San Diego Downtown News
One, Two Punch | FLUXX to Host Industry Boxing for Charity Event
Industry Boxing III is back!
Boxing for a Cause
Ribbon cutting celebrates kitchen and garden project
San Diego Business Journal Giving Guide 2014
Teen philanthropist to be honored
Local teens give back, win big
‘An African Safari Night’ – Del Mar Times
Boys & Girls Clubs Take Over The County
Cover feature of 92130 Magazine
Helping Youth Reach Their Potential at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito
Cruise 4 kids is Back September 6
Solana Beach business steps up to fix stolen van
DEL SOL Magazine – B&G Clubs
92024 Magazine: Local Business Repairs Stole BGCSD Van
Del Sol Magazine: LOCAL BUSINESS REPAIRS STOLEN BGCSD VAN
92130 Magazine: Local Business Repairs Stolen BGCS
Boys & Girls Club CEO has big plans
Solana Beach swim coach wins marathon Manhattan swim
Boys and Girls club celebrates new kitchen at Encinitas branch
Area Council Board Awards Regina Aulisio, Among Others, For Going Above & Beyond in the Clubs
Del Sol Magazine – BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN DIEGUITO ANNOUNCE NEW EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
92130 Magazine – Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Announce New Executive Leadership
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito unveils new look, name at Carmel Valley branch
Solana Beach student Daisy Aguilar receives prestigious Gates Millennium College Scholarship
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito’s stolen van found in Del Mar
Van stolen from Boys & Girls Club in Solana Beach
VAN STOLEN FROM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
San Diego Business Journal: Five Teens Benefit From Mentoring Program at Crush Italian Cuisine
News of the Week, From Dave’s Desk…
Local teens gain work experience through mentor program at Crush restaurant in Solana Beach
Teen Mentoring Program Joins with Crush Italian Restaurant (article on page A9)
YOUTH CLUB, RESTAURANT PARTNER FOR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
On the Radio | BGC San Dieguito Provide Sanctuary from the Streets and a Starting Place for Success
The Center for a Healthy Lifestyle Kitchen and Garden Project
Rancho San Dieguito Swim Team wins San Diego Junior Olympics Championship
Solana Beach gardener shares tips with all ages
Heather Ford Live With DJ Gay in the Harper Branch Gym
Del Sol Magazine – BGC San Dieguito Receives Foundation Grant
Del Mar Times – BGC San Dieguito Volunteer of Year

2013 | Media Releases

DPR awards 50K grant to La Colonia Branch
Marineke Receives BGCA Award
BGCSDTO Celebrates its 47th Birthday!
Griset Gym Renovation
San Diego Chargers’ Kendall’s Kids Campaign
Edward P. Wallace Jr., New BGCSDTO Board Chair
Jake’s Fun Run PR 091913
Junior Seau Foundation Partners w BGCSDTO
Shred-A-Thon & E-Waste Fundraiser 9.13 – Polster Branch
Scripps Scholarships
Keith Padgett Retires of CEO BGCSDTO
Polster Scholarship Awards
Good Food Factory WINS Emmy!
Rosie Daley, Oprah’s Former Chef @ CHL
Skyline Cooking Classes at CHL
Shred-A-Thon Fundraiser Results 4.13
Art Extravaganza – Griset Branch
DPR Construction Grants La Colonia Branch 40K
Chip-in-for-Kids Golf Tournament at the Farmers Insurance Open

2013 | In the News

Cruise4Kids!
Marineke Vandervort Awarded 2013 Administrative Staff of the Year
Congratulations to David H. Crean, New CEO
Keith Padgett Retires as CEO at BGCSDTO
Schubach Aviation Hosts Finale Reception for 2013 C4K
Caribbean Nights Gala honoring our Youth of the Year

2013 | Press Releases

Marineke Receives BGCA Award
BGCSDTO Celebrates its 47th Birthday!
Griset Gym Renovation
San Diego Chargers’ Kendall’s Kids Campaign
Edward P. Wallace Jr., New BGCSDTO Board Chair
Jake’s Fun Run PR 091913
Shred-A-Thon & E-Waste Fundraiser 9.13 – Polster Branch
Junior Seau Foundation Partners w BGCSDTO
Keith Padgett Retires as CEO, BGCSDTO
Scripps Scholarships
CHL’s Chef Amanda wins Emmy Award!
Oprah’s Former Personal Chef, Rosie Daley @ CHL
Polster College Scholarships
Skyline Elementary Cooking Field Trips
Shred-A-Thon & Free E-Waste Event Results
Art Extravaganza – Griset Branch
DPR gives La Colonia Branch Grant for 40K
Chip-in-for-Kids Unique Golf Experience

2012 | Press Releases

BGCA Sony San Diego Event 11-26-12
Chip in for Kids Golf Tourney
CHL Field Trips
Great Alumni at BGCSDTO
Jim Watkins Testimonial Dinner
Noodles for Doodles
Pushpins banned from Montessori Schools
Shred-A-Thon E.Waste
La Colonia Branch Great Futures Fundraising Breakfast
Habit Burger Fundraiser
Change in Leadership at BGCSDTO
Staples for Students Campaign
BGC San Dieguito in the News

2012 | In the News

UT CHL Article
Ranch & Coast CHL Article
Ferrari Magazine Article for C4K
UT Article for Chip-in-for-Kids
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution
DPR grants BGCSDTO 40K for La Colonia