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Double Play Baseball Camp: Presented by Wrentham Recreation Dept.; July 17-21 and July 24-28; 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily at Sweatt Field in Wrentham; Ages 7-14; Instructors include Al Smith (AD and head baseball coach at Randolph H.S.), Ed Moran (head baseball coach at King Philip H.S.) and Jeff Plympton (Wrentham Recreation Director and former Red Sox pitcher); cost is $300 for one week, $500 for two weeks; checks payable to Double Play Baseball Camp, PO Box 121, Wrentham, MA, 02093; for more information contact Jeff Plympton at 508-384-5427

Norfolk Legion Sign-ups: Will be held Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from noon until 1 p.m. both days at Extra Innings; for more information call 617-784-7543

Extra Innings, in West Bridgewater to run a series of five-day clinics (baseball/softball) throughout the summer, starting June 26; Wiffle ball league (July-August); Dates and locations are as follows: June 26-30, Extra Innings, West Bridgewater, 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.; July 10-14, John Silva Complex, East Bridgewater, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; July 17-21, Taunton West LL Complex, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; July 31-August 4, John Silva Complex, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; August 7-11, Taunton West LL Complex, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; August 14-18, John Silva Complex, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; July-August Wiffle ball league will be Mondays and Tuesdays throughout July and August; teams and individuals welcome; register at www.extrainnings-wbridgewater.com or call 508-580-3113.

Blue Jay Exhibitions: The Blue Jays Baseball Organization will be holding an exhibition series for high school varsity and JV teams near the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, April 28, 29 and 30, May 13 and 14; schools can play 1 or 2 games; trophies and medallions are awarded; summer tournaments for 13U, 14U, 15U, 16U and 18U teams will be held on Memorial Day weekend, July and early August; For information contact Harvey Sandig at 631-650-5759 or e-mail cooperstown314@aol.com Foxborough Challenger Baseball Team: Welcomes children with disabilities to join for the 2006 season, which runs from the end of April until the end of June and includes weekly evening practices and weekly Sunday afternoon games; Volunteers also needed to assist the children on the field; Contact Margaret Chaisson chaissonfx@aol.com

BASKETBALL

Bristol Stars: AAU basketball program announces tryouts for 2006, girls ages 11-16 (as of Dec. 31, 2005); for dates and times contact Gary Trahan at 508-763-5193.

Mark Houle’s HighFive Basketball Camp: Registration is underway for the 9th annual camp under the direction of Attleboro High boys’ basketball coach Mark Houle. The camp for 7-11 year olds will be held July 17-21 while the camp for boys 12-15 will be held July 24-28. Boys interested in attending should contact 508-222-8088 or pick up forms at the Attleboro YMCA.

Ten Star All-Star Camp: Applications being accepted for boys and girls ages 10-19; for free brochure call 704-373-0873

Bishop Feehan Summer Camp: The 18th annual summer basketball camp will be July 17-21 for girls in grades 5-9 and July 31-Aug. 4 for boys in grades 5-9; cost for the day camp (8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.) is $175. A one-week camp for elementary school boys and girls, grades 1-4, will be held July 24-28; cost is $125 with family discounts available. Applicationsare available on line at bishopfeehan.com or by contacting egagnon@bishopfeehan.com (or 226-0975) or lcharron@bishop feehan.com or 226-1084.

FIELD HOCKEY

Girls Field Hockey League: Hockomock Area YMCA Foxboro Branch offers an 8-week field hockey league for girls in grades 4-8; Players will be taught individual skills and team concepts from experienced field hockey instructors who have played at a competitive level; Players should bring their own sticks, mouth guards, and shin guards; Games on Sundays; cost $55 for YMCA members and $75 for the general public; For further information, contact Dan Brennock, Foxboro Program Director, at 508-543-2523, ext. 105, or danb@hockymca.org; the Foxboro branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA is at 67 Mechanic Street.

Northeast Clinic: Held under the guise of UMass-Lowell coach Shannon LeBlanc Hlebichuk; four days at Governor Dummer Academy, Byfield; July 9-12,; $435 resident, $325 day, $370 extended day; team rates (15 or more players per team), $420 resident, $310 day, $355 extended day; for application or additional information call 603-887-4907, fax 603-887-3502 or e-mail northeastclinics@hotmail.com; also visit the website at www.northeast.clinics.com

FOOTBALL Officials Class: Massachusetts Independent Football Officials Association spring classes begin May 17 and run consecutive Wednesdays through June 14; final exam on June 21; classes at 7:15 p.m. at the Mansfield Elks (140 North Main St. in Mansfield); successful candidates can officiate Pop Warner and all levels of high school football; $50 fee; rule-books provided; class taught by veteran officials; must be 18 years old; for more information call 781-718-7575 or 508-359-5695 or visit www.mifoa.org.

Adult Flag Football League: North Attleboro branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA startup league seeks players; starts Sunday, May 7; eight regular-season games to be played on Sundays; non-contact league; rosters up to 16 players, games are 8-on-8; two divisions, one geared toward means 21-and-older and one for women 21-and-older; team entry fee is $500 and individual entry fee is $50; to register or for more information contact Greg O’Connor at 508-695-7001, ext. 275 or email grego@hockymca.org

Blue Pride Camp: Registration underway for the Bombardier Blue Pride Football camp to be held in July at Attleboro High School’s Tozier-Cassidy Field; for boys in grades 4-8, July 10-14; for boys in grades 9-10, July 31-Aug. 4; under direction of AHS football coach Kevin Deschenes and his staff; for further information and registration contact Deschenes at 508-226-8711.

Northeast Clinics: for quarterbacks and receivers, held at Governor Dummer Academy, Byfield; three days; July 7-9; $370 resident, $290 day, $320 extended day; team rates (10 or more players per team), $355 resident, $275 day, $305 extended day; for application or additional information call 603-887-4907, 978-702-4092, fax 603-887-3502 or e-mail northeastclinics@hotmail.com; also visit the website at www.northeast.clinics.com

Northeast Clinics: for offensive/defensive linemen and linebackers, held at Governor Dummer Academy, Byfield; three days; July 7-9; $370 resident, $290 day, $320 extended day; team rates (10 or more players per team), $355 resident, $275 day, $305 extended day; for application or additional information call 603-887-4907, fax 603-887-3502 or e-mail northeastclinics@hotmail.com; also visit the website at www.northeast.clinics.com

SOCCER

Rules Clinic: Eastern Massachusetts Soccer Officials Association offers its annual rules clinics for prospective game officials: South Chapter held at Hanover High School from 7-9 p.m.; May 8, 10, 15 and 17 with a written exam on May 22; contact Mike Kelley at 508-822-0233; The North Chapter held at United/Unitarian Church in New Bedford on April 6 (6-10 p.m.) and April 7 (6-10 p.m.) with a written exam on Saturday, April 8, contact Cal Perry at 978-475-5924; West Chapter held at First United Methodist Church in Framingham, on April 25, 27, May 2 and May 4 with a written exam on May 9, contact Tom Stagliano at 781-235-9206; Clinic fee is $100

SOFTBALL

Attleboro Men’s has incorporated as a non-profit organization and reformed under a new board of directors. All men’s slow-pitch softball teams wishing to participate in the upcoming spring/summer season based at Ousley (Hebronville) field in Attleboro should contact Tim Terreault at 508-353-7971 or visit www.leaguelineup.com/attleboro

Norton Women's Over 30 Softball League Sign-ups: Players of all skill levels; slow pitch; non-residents welcome to play; games Sunday mornings in Norton starting April 30; 10-game season; send registration request to nwsoftball@yahoo.com or call Sheila at 508-285-7215; registration fee of $40 per person.

Attleboro Recreation Registration: Registration is underway for a co-ed softball team to be sponsored by the Attleboro Recreation Dept. The Sunday morning league would begin in April. Interested teams or individuals are asked to contact Glen Prentice at green1010@comcast.net or by calling the Recreation Dept.

VOLLEYBALL

Wrentham Volleyball, all men and women of high school age and older are invited to play volleyball on Wednesday evenings at 6:15; people will be playing outside all summer behind King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham; for more information, contact Ken Graves at 508-384-8084 or ken.graves@gravesfa.org.

Teen Volleyball: presented by Plainville Parks Dept. at the new Wood School Gym; 7-9 p.m.; for boys and girls in grades 6-8; runs through April 12; cost $25 or $2/night.

MISCELLANEOUS

Hockomock Area YMCA offers physical activity and cheerleading camps for children offered during April vacation. Youth gymnastics camp open to kids who are at least six years old, meets from 9 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 20; $25 for one day or $40 for both days; Tumbling and cheerleading slated for Tuesday, April 18, Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20 from 1-2 p.m.; Open to children at least nine years old; $10 per day or $25 for all three days; For more information contact Eric Antonik at 508-695-7001, ext. 261; proceeds from each camp benefit the Reach Out for Youth and Families campaign.

GEN Memorial Run/Walk: Raises money for Seekonk High senior class; Sunday, April 30; 11 a.m.; 5K run/2K walk; registration is $12 pre-race and $15 to run, $7 pre-race and $10 to walk; race categories and prizes are youth 12-19, prizes; open 20-49, $150 for first, $100 for second and $75 for third, male and female; Masters 50-and-up, $150 for first place, $100 for second and $75 for third, male and female; Grand raffle for all participants; free T-shirt first 200 entries; also a junior GEN run for kids up to and including 11; 5-and-under, 50-yard dash; 6-to-8, 100-meter dash; 9-to-11, 200-meter dash; $5 per family; registration for junior run starts at 11:30 a.m., events start at 12:30 p.m.; for more information call 508-336-5346 or 508-761-5165

Attleboro YMCA Road Races: The 30th annual Attleboro YMCA 5K and 10K road races; Saturday, May 6; 5K begins at 9:30 a.m. and 10L begins at 10:15 a.m.; start and finish will be on Riverbank Road; awards given to first three finishers in each age group, to first three overall and to the first three teams in each race; Divisions are Male and Female, 18-and-under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-and-over; team division consists of three runners; t-shits for first 150 runners registered; $10 pre-race, $15 day of race; $25 for three-person team; annual Strawberry Patch children’s races will be held prior to 5K race; entry forms available at Attleboro YMCA or by calling 508-222-7422.

 


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