Here’s a simple way to submit stories and advertise this summer on OC Sports Zone

The South all-stars, led by Gavin Kennedy of Ocean View, pose for a picture after the all-star game on May 21. (File photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone)

It’s been an exciting first year for those of us at OC Sports Zone.

We’ve had extensive coverage of CIF championships, league titles and the sports personalities that make Orange County special.

We would like to thank all of our readers and our advertisers for their support. As we approach our second year of operation in July, we are excited about the future and OC Sports Zone will remain free for our readers.

There are many more stories to be told this summer and we intend on providing new and lively stories and pictures for our readers. That includes youth, high school and college sports and we may be able to cover some of the events.

We also welcome athletic booster clubs and local businesses to take out ads so we can expand our coverage during the football season in the fall and include even more Orange County schools.

High school athletic booster clubs may advertise future events such as fund-raisers at a very affordable rate on OC Sports Zone. This helps the defray the cost of assigning writers and photographers at games for the independent, community based website.

Here’s how to submit stories and take out ads:

Stories and photos: Please email to editor Tim Burt: timburt@ocsportszone.com and include first and last names. On pictures, please identify those in the picture from left to right.

Advertising: Please contact our advertising director Gabriel Calderon: gabriel@ocsportszone.com or Tim Burt: timburt@ocsportszone.com for information.

Thank you for your support of OC Sports Zone!