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Last modified: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 12:16 AM EST
SPORTS CALENDAR
BASEBALL
Wrentham Pitching Clinic: 10-week session under the guidance of King Philip baseball coach Ed Mora and former Red Sox pitcher Jeff Plympton; held at Wrentham's Roderick Elementary School, back gym; Ages 10-18 (some experience required); 10 weeks on Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 13 through March 18; For more information call 508-384-5427
Southeastern Mass. Baseball Umpires Association (SMBUA) sponsoring certification class for those interested in becoming Massachusetts high school baseball umpires; classes to be held for six consecutive weeks beginning Jan. 15 at the Dartmouth Youth Athletic Association Complex on Russell Mills Road in Dartmouth; classes begin at 7 p.m.; certification exam will be held at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the DYAA Complex; cost for exam is $65; A passing score on the exam is needed to be eligible to umpire high school games for the 2007 season; for further information contact David Charest at dcharest56@comcast.net
Blue Jays Baseball Club, holding its sixth annual exhibition series for high school varsity and junior varsity teams 14 miles from the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. in the spring; trophies and medals for all; for more information contact Harvey Sandig at 631-650-5759 or e-mail at cooperstown314@aol.com
Attleboro Youth Baseball, Monday night skills and drills at Bartek Recreation Center, runs through late March; ages 9-12 at 7-8 p.m., ages 12-15 at 8-9 p.m. Cost per night is $1. For more information, call the baseball hotline at 508-222-0200.
Pawtucket Force under-13 AAU Baseball Club, seeking new players for the upcoming season. Those born on or after May 1, 1993, are eligible. The Force is a new team that will play competitive AAU baseball throughout Southern New England, mostly on weekends. For more information, call John Larson at 401-726-6018 or e-mail larsongs@cox.net.
BASKETBALL
North Attleboro Youth Basketball, second annual "Killer B" tournament, Dec. 26-31 at Mansfield Sportsplex. Open to all "B" level boys' and girls' travel teams as well as CYO and YMCA teams in grades 4-8. Registration fee is $200 with a three-game minimum plus championship game for top two teams in each division. Registration form and flier can be found at www.northhoops.net. Contact Mark Allen at 508-958-3994 for more information.
SKIING
Day Ski Trips sponsored by the Attleboro YMCA Youth Dept.; All ages, but have to be at least 12 to go without a parent; All trips include coach transportation and a day lift ticket; trips cost $65 and one must register a week in advance of the desired trip: Saturday, Dec. 16, Stowe; Saturday, Jan. 6, Stowe; Saturday, Jan. 13, Okemo; Monday, Jan. 15, Sunapee; Saturday, Jan. 20, Sunday River; Saturday, Jan. 27, Okemo; Saturday, Feb. 3, Sunday River; Saturday, Feb. 10, Loon; Saturday, Feb, 17, Sunapee; Wednesday, Feb. 21, Sunday River; Saturday, Feb. 24, Waterville Valley; Saturday, March 3, Okemo; Saturday, March 10, Loon; Sunday, March 18, Killington; Saturday, March 24, Loon; Saturday, March 31, Stowe; for more information contact the YMCA at 508-222-7422.
SOCCER
Attleboro Youth Soccer (AYS) is in need of more players for its recreation soccer teams that play Saturday or Sunday mornings and business sponsors; Players who want to join the team, or businesses who want to sponsor a team, should send an e-mail to Kathleen Jolly, communications director for Attleboro Youth Soccer, in care of Kackel13@aol.com.
Bitty Indoor Soccer (Attleboro YMCA Youth Dept.); ages 5-6, boys and girls; a beginning soccer program which promotes skill development and fun; program meets Sundays from 11-11:45 a.m.; Starts Jan. 7; Fee: Family members $30, Members $40, Non-Members $60; Family members $35; for more information contact the YMCA at 508-222-7422.
Youth Soccer League: Teams will be separated into the following age groups: 4-8 year-olds; season includes three practices and five games, and each player will receive a T-shirt and an end-of-season award for participation; cost $56 for YMCA members, $86 for non-members; register at the branch, over the phone or online at www.hockymca.org; contact Janice Chabot, program director, at 508-339-3066 or e-mail at janicec@hockymca.org.
Youth Indoor Soccer (Attleboro YMCA Youth Dept); Ages 8-14, boys and girls; Meets Sundays as follows: girls ages 8-10, 12-1 p.m.; boys ages 8-10, 1-2 p.m.; Co-ed ages 11-15, 2-3 p.m.; Program runs Jan. 7 through March 11; Fee: Non-members $60, Members $50; Family members $35; for more information contact the YMCA at 508-222-7422.
SOFTBALL
Wheaton College girls' softball camp; Jan. 7, 14 and 21 from 9-11 a.m. for girls in grades 4-12; directed by Wheaton head coach Gina Loudenburg and assistant Cheryl Warren-Powers; instruction will cover the overall softball skills, hitting, defense, fielding, and throwing; registration fee $130 with team and family discounts available; Wheaton will also sponsor a pitching-catching clinic on those dates from 11 a.m. until noon; for further information or registration for either clinic contact Loudenberg at 508-286-3360.
Holiday Vacation Clinic: Four-day event will run the week of Christmas; features coaching staff of Bridgewater St. College; ages 10-16 from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.; all those signed up receive one free private lesson at Extra Innings; visit www.extrainnings-wbridgewater.com for more or call 508-580-3113
SWIMMING
The Attleboro Recreation Dept., in co-operation with the City of Attleboro, will return its popular family swimming sessions on Sunday to its fall calendar of events. The sessions will be held Sunday evenings from 6-8:45 p.m. and will be open to city residents for a nominal $2 fee. Recreation Dept. Director Dennis Walsh and Recreation Commission Chairman Mark Cuddy will direct the program which will run through April. For further information call 774-203-1889.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS
All-Star Kids Sports: Mansfield's eight-week All-Star Kids Sports offers kids ages 3-5 the opportunity to experience a variety of sports; Cost $51 for YMCA members and $102 for non-members. A number of sessions are available. Register at the branch, over the phone or online at www.hockymca.org. For more information, contact Janice Chabot, program director, at 508-339-3066 or send her an e-mail to janicec@hockymca.org. |