Life Lessons from Sports is an event featuring Dan Doyle, Founder of the Institute of International Sports, Jim Calhoun UCONN Men’s Head Basketball Coach and NBC 30’s Tom Monahan. The event is sponsored by the Bristol Tramps, the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame and the Bristol Board of Education.

Tickets are $20 (adults); $5 (students with adult) and can be purchased at the following locations: Bristol Board of Ed, LaFamiglia Deli, First Bristol Federal Credit Union and Ziogas Medical Supplies.
**TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!!!

For additional information contact the Info Line at: 860-583-5342   Please join us for this event or make a donation TODAY!

Julie Larese Memorial Stone

Nearly 40 people turned out on Monday, May 17 to share memories and unveil the Julie Larese Memorial at Rockwell Park.  Members of the Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion Committee, the Bristol Park Board, the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame, City Department heads and friends joined family members as the memorial stone was dedicated.

After opening remarks and a history of Rockwell Park by Donna Papazian (Chair of the Memorial Dedication Committee) Julie’s daughter, Marion Larese Gifford shared memories of her father and what Rockwell Park meant to their family.   Tom Murrone and Coach Dan Valerio (Co-Chairs of the Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion Committee) cut the ropes to reveal the memorial stone and plaque.

The stone, located at the entrance to Rockwell Park,  is close to the playground and lagoon entrances under the watchful eye of the American Flag. 

May 17 was the 12th anniversary of Julie’s death and those gathered spent time after the ceremony reliving some of their memories of the great Julie Larese.

Bristol Bits Coverage

Video Clips of the Memorial Dedication Ceremony

The 40th anniversary historical video provides a look at Tramps events and past honorees in Bristol sports.  This walk down memory lane is in DVD format and available for purchase. The cost is only $8 and includes shipping! 

If you’re interested, just send us a note via our CONTACT US section and we’ll get your order out ‘tootsweet’!!

Click this link to read the Bristol Press Story:
Tramps Celebrate Bristol Sports
April 10, 2010
By Paul Angilly, Staff Writer; The Bristol Press

Bristol Tramps Honorees and Scholarship winners 2010 (photo by C. Savino)

Tom Murrone, Chairman of the Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion recently accepted a Certificate of Appreciation from the Bristol Veterans’ Council.  The Tramps were awarded the certificate for outstanding service to our community and Bristol’s Veterans.  The Bristol Tramps provided a donation toward local cemetery flag holders in honor of past Executive Director, Tony Savino.

Tom Murrone and Tim Gamache (Vice Chairman of the Bristol Veterans’ Council) are pictured.

BRISTOL BITS: Ladies and the Tramps
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 10:52 PM EST
By BOB MONTGOMERY

The Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion Committee is pleased to announce the 2010 winners for the 40th annual Tramps Sports Reunion Dinner.  We look forward to honoring each of these very deserving individuals at the Clarion Hotel on April 9, 2010 at 6 p.m.. 

Remember to secure your tickets early, we expect a sell-out crowd and tickets may not be available at the door!

2010 Award Winners
Ronald Choiniere Award-Jonathan Davis
Lydia Jabs Bailey Award- Tamara Stafford-Kirk
Chuck McCarthy Award-John Fortunato
Harp Broderick Award-Robert Nicoletti
Bill Garrett Award-Bob Rottler
Ed Lodovico Award-Bill Greger
Tony Savino Award-Bristol Unified Sports Program
Team Award- 1988 Bristol Eastern Football
Committee Award-Gregory Ziogas

Julie Larese Scholarship Awards
Patricia D’Amato Memorial Scholarship
Taylor Darby-Bristol Eastern High

Spartacus Carpenter Memorial Scholarship
Kristen Arnold-St. Paul High

Frank Scalia Memorial Scholarship
Matthew Maynard-Bristol Central High

On Friday,  April 9, 2010, the Bristol Tramps will host the 40th annual Sports Reunion Dinner at the Clarion Hotel. 

We expect a sell-out crowd this year.  If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, we highly suggest you contact a member of the Bristol Tramps Committee immediately to secure your ticket early–as seating is limited and will be first come, first served.  Also please note, the event will begin at 6:00 p.m.  Please plan accordingly.

The Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion Committee welcome their newest members: Gary Fleming and Carolyn Ziogas.  We’re happy you’re joining us on this journey continuing the legacy of Julie Larese and the Bristol Tramps Sports Reunion Committee by “Helping Preserve Bristol’s Sports History”.

Please click here to review the story written by Steve Collins on June 1, 2009  http://bristolnews.blogspot.com/2009/06/effort-underway-to-honor-late-julie.html