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Last modified: Friday, May 11, 2007 12:36 AM EDT
SPORTS CALENDAR
BASEBALL
Post 312 Tryouts: Tryouts for the South Attleboro American Legion 312 baseball team May 13, 1 p.m., at Bishop Feehan High School; players from Attleboro High, North Attleboro High and Bishop Feehan High are eligible; for further information contact manager John Pelland at 508-455-2469.
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.
Extra Innings of Wrentham summer camps: For baseball and softball players ages 7-13. TCamps include All Skills Baseball, All Skills Baseball/Softball, King Philip Girls Softball and Baseball Extravaganza. Indoor facility available in case of inclement weather. Baseball Extravaganza July 17-19 and Aug. 7-9, 3 day camp, both held from 9 a.m,.-noon at Extra Innings-Wrentham, 15 Cushing Drive; July 16-19 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Plainville Athletic Complex; July 23-27 and July 30-Aug. 3 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at McMorrow and Pisani Fields, Wrentham; July 9-13 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Pond Street Complex in Norfolk; June 25-29 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at McMorrow Field, Wrentham.
BASKETBALL
Mass Premier Courts Summer Basketball Leagues: Registration open for leagues that start June 18. Seven boys' divisions and seven girls' divisions (incoming 5th-8th Graders, Freshman, JV, and Varsity). Each game to be officiated by certified IAAB officials. Mass Premier Courts also offers seven weeks of basketball camps and clinics throughout July and August. Visit the Mass Premier Courts website, www.mpcourts.com, to register or for more information.
Sarah Behn Basketball Camp: Day camps, girls ages 6-15 at 16 locations in Massachusetts; local camps July 9-13 at Horace Mann Middle School, Franklin; Aug. 6-10 at Norwood High School; Aug. 13-17 at Foxboro High School. $295/week includes camp T-shirt. $100 non-refundable deposit, sibling and group discounts available. Full payment due June 15. For complete list of camps and more information, call 508-549-0997 or register online at www.behncamp.com.
Sarah Behn Basketball Camp: Overnight camps, girls ages 9-17 at Franklin Pierce College, Rindge, N.H., July 15-20 and Wheaton College, Norton, July 29-Aug. 3. Wheaton camp $675/week, includes lodging, meals and camp T-shirt. $250 non-refundable deposit, group and sibling discounts available. Full payment due June 15. For Franklin Pierce details or more information, call 508-549-0997 or register online at www.behncamp.com.
Sarah Behn Basketball Camp: Sarah's Pre-Season, shooting and fundamentals instruction camps for girls at four Massachusetts locations for six Sundays from Oct. 14-Nov. 18. Local sessions at Mansfield SportsPlex. $200 tuition includes camp T-shirt. Grades 2-8 attend from 9-10:30 a.m.; high schoolers attend 10:30 a.m.-noon. $100 deposit required by Oct. 1. For other locations and more information, call 508-549-0997 or register online at www.behncamp.com.
Missy Traversi's Ultimate Basketball Camp: July 16-20, Camp Finberg, West Main Street, Norton; $250 per player (includes shooting chart, T-shirt and camp photo); for girls 12-18. Traversi, the former Bishop Feehan and University of Maine standout, will stress offensive and defensive strategy, sports performance training and developing a team-concept attitude. Sessions run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration in person or by mail to the Attleboro YMCA, 63 North Main St., Attleboro 02703. For more information, call 508-222-7422.
Rising Star Basketball School: Week-long camp at Mansfield SportsPlex from July 30-Aug. 3; under direction of former Stonehill College and Brandeis coach Kevin O'Brien; camp open to players ages 9-18 and is divided into divisions based on age; camp runs daily from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.; for more information call 508-588-0772 or visit the website at www.risingstarbasketballschool.com
Summer Basketball School at Bishop Feehan: Instruction is provided over three weeks for boys and girls in grades 1-9 under the direction of former Shamrock basketball coaches Leo Charron and Ed Gagnon. The camp is for youths of all levels of ability, novice, intermediate and advanced. The camp for girls in grades 5-9 will be July 16-20 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. daily. The boys' camp for grades 5-9 will be July 23-27 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. daily. Tuition $195. The camp for boys and girls in grades 1-4 will meet July 30-Aug. 3 from 8:30 a.m.-noon. The registration fee is $135. Family discount programs are available. Applications available online at www.bishopfeehan.com or by contacting Gagnon at egagnon@bishopfeehan.com or 508-226-0975 and Charron at lcharron@bishopfeehan.com or 508-226-1084.
High-Five Hoop: Registration is underway for the High-Five Hoop camp, a summer basketball camp for boys, ages 7-14 June 25-29 at the Attleboro YMCA under the direction of Attleboro High boys' basketball coach Mark Houle. For further information and registration, contact the Attleboro Y or call 508-222-8088.
FIELD HOCKEY
Northeast Field Hockey Clinic: Under the guidance of Shannon LeBlanc Hlebichhuk (UMass-Lowell field hockey coach and director of Northeast Field Hockey Day and Resident Clinic); clinic to be held at Governor's Academy in Byfield, Mass.; meets needs of beginner, intermediate and advanced field hockey players in grades 5-12; four-day clinic, July 8-11; cost: $455 for resident, $335 for day, $395 extended day; team rate (15 or more players on the same team) $440 resident, $320 day and $380 extended day; special clinic for grades 3-4, three days from July 9-11, cost $125; for an application or for more information call 603-887-4907, fax 603-887-3502 or e-mail northeastclinics@hotmail.com or write NECI, P.O. Box 839, E. Hampstead, N.H., 03826.
FOOTBALL
Bombardier Blue Pride Football Camp: Two sessions this summer at Tozier-Cassidy Field. The first session July 9-13 for players heading into grades 4-8. Second session from July 30-Aug. 3 for Grades 9-10. The camp director is Attleboro High head football coach Kevin Deschenes; staff consisting of Attleboro High football coaches, captains and players. Sessions are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-noon. Fee $80. Players are required to bring shorts, T-shirt and cleats or sneakers (if it is raining). Water bottle and mouthpiece recommended for each player. Enrollment is limited. For additional information or registration forms, contact Coach Deschenes at 508-226-8711. Registration forms available at www.ahsbluepridegridironclub.com.
Patriots and USA Football coaching school: May 12 at Gillette Stadium, clinic designed exclusively for youth football coaches; learn effective ways to develop and organize your team, teach the proper fundamentals, implement drills and communicate with players, parents and other coaches; instructors include local high school and youth coaches along with Patriots' alumni Andre Tippett and John Hannah; 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Fidelity Investments West Clubhouse at Gillette Stadium. Cost is $40 (includes lunch, a USA Football t-shirt, gift bag and certificate of completion); to register log on to www.usafootball.com or call 1-877-5-FOOTBALL.
Matt Light Camp: The Patriots' left tackle will host a youth football camp again this summer for boys ages 7-18; June 29-July 3 at Wheaton College; Light will be joined by several Patriots players to help with the instruction of the camp; for more information call 1-800-555-0801 or visit www.footballcamps.com; space is limited.
Northeast Quarterbacks/Receivers Football Clinic: Applications being accepted for the 2007 Day and Resident session to be held at the Governor's Academy in Byfield, Mass.; three-day clinic from July 6-8; cost $390 resident, $300 day, $345 extended day; team rate (10 or more players on the same team) $375 resident, $285 day, $330 extended day; for an application or for more information call 603-887-4907, 978-702-4092, fax 603-887-3502 or e-mail northeastclinics@hotmail.com or write NECI, P.O. Box 839, E. Hampstead, NH, 03826.
Northeast Offensive/Defensive Lineman and Linebacker Football Clinic: Applications being accepted for the 2007 Day and Resident session to be held at the Governor's Academy in Byfield, Mass.; three-day clinic from July 6-8; cost $390 resident, $300 day, $345 extended day; team rate (10 or more players on the same team) $375 resident, $285 day, $330 extended day; for an application or for more information call 603-887-4907, fax 603-887-3502 or e-mail northeastclinics@hotmail.com or write NECI, P.O. Box 839, E. Hampstead, N.H., 03826.
Massachusetts Independent Football Officials Association classes: Spring class for new candidates beginning May 16 and running on consecutive Wednesdays through June 13, with an exam on June 20. Classes at 7:15 p.m. at the Mansfield Elks Club, 140 North Main Street, Mansfield. Successful candidates will be eligible to officiate Pop Warner and all levels of high school football. $60 fee. Rule books will be provided and classes are taught by veteran officials. You must be 18 years old. For additional information call 781-718-7575, e-mail mifoa@aol.com or visit www.mifoa.org.
GOLF
North Attleboro Lacrosse Boosters Club benefit tournament: Aug. 9 at the Wentworth Hills CC in Plainville. Registration may be made by calling 508-878-8739 or 508-699-5521. In addition, members of the NAHS lacrosse teams are selling discount cards for purchases are area vendors for only $10.
Sturdy Memorial Tournament: 11th Annual Ralph P. Schlenker Golf Tournament to benefit Sturdy Memorial Hospital, May 21; 18-hole, scramble format tournament at two courses, Foxborough Country Club and Norton Country Club, to accommodate turnout; tournament begins with lunch at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start; cocktail hour, dinner and awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield; golf tournament is named in recognition of Schlenker's contributions to the Sturdy Memorial organization; individual players (men and women) may participate for a donation of $300, which includes entry into the tournament, players' gift, lunch and dinner; other sponsorships are available to area businesses at several different donation levels, including tee sponsorships; all proceeds benefit Sturdy; call 508-236-8008 for more information; reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Brasil Memorial Scholarship: A golf tournament to benefit the Samantha Brasil Memorial Scholarship, awards in memory of the former Attleboro High student-athlete, at Triggs Golf Course in Providence on May 20; scramble tournament begins at 8 a.m.; registration fee $100 per person, includes the round of golf, use of a golf cart, a Texas barbecue and tickets for prizes and raffles; deadline for registration is May 12 to AHS softball coach Deb Carreiro, 75 Hunts Ave., Pawtucket, 02861 or by calling 401-475-4476 or 508-801-0611.
Matthew J. Viveiros Memorial Golf Tournament: Swansea Country Club, June 3; $125 per player. Registration at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m.. Includes 18 holes, golf cart, lunch and dinner, prizes. Tee sponsorship $100 per hole, corporate sponsors $500. Proceeds benefit the Matthew J. Viveiros Memorial Fund Inc. supporting youth development programs in the East Bay area of Rhode Island. Checks payable to Matthew J. Viveiros Memorial Fund Inc., 44 Michael Drive, Bristol, R.I. 02809.
Golfers needed for the 11th annual Bristol Community College Foundation Swing for Education Golf Tournament at the Fall River Country Club at 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 14; tournament raises money for student scholarships and the campus grants program; businesses may also sponsor a tee at $250 per hole; for reservations or inquiries, contact Diane West at 508-678-2811, ext. 2007.
ICE HOCKEY
North Attleboro High School is looking for a head coach for its varsity hockey program; the Red Rocketeers will play a varsity schedule during the 2007-08 campaign; anyone interested in the position, should contact North Attleboro High athletic director Paul Sullivan at 508-643-2129 or via e-mail at psullivan@naschools.net.
SOCCER
ISL Tryouts: the Developmental Indoor Soccer League's two minor indoor soccer teams based in Massachusetts have set tryout dates; Newton tryouts June 30 and July 1 from 1-3 p.m. at the Newton Indoor Sports Center, 125 Wells Ave., Newton; Marlborough tryouts at the Norfolk Forekicks Facility, 10 Pine St., Norfolk, June 30 and July 1 from 7-9 p.m.; Waiver form required along with $40 tryout fee required. Forms available at facilities' front desks and must be sent with check to Developmental Indoor Soccer League, 8620 23rd Ave. NE B101, Seattle, WA 98115; registration deadline May 25, no exceptions; more information, call 206-523-9107.
Eastern Mass. Soccer Officials Association: Rules interpretation clinics for all prospective new candidates May 14 and 16 at Hanover High School. The written examination will be held May 21. For further information and registration contct Mike Kelley at 508-822-0233.
King Philip Soccer Association (KPSA) is now conducting registration for the Fall 2007 season. KPSA provides travel soccer teams for 7th and 8th graders for Plainville, Norfolk and Wrentham. Full information as well as the on line registration service is available at www.kpsoccer.org. Registration deadline is May 29.
SOFTBALL
Gina Loudenburg Softball Camp: At Wheaton College July 8-12 for girls in grades 5-12. This is an opportunity to be coached by some of the top collegiate coaches in southeastern Massachusetts. In addition to individual, positional and team instruction, demonstrations and game experience will be featured. The camp can accommodate overnight guests at $390 for the session. Day-camp attendes may register at $310, while a meal plan is available at $350. For further information contact Loudenberg at 508-286-3360.
Wheaton Clinic: The Wheaton College softball program will conduct a "Softball Hitting" clinic June 9-10 from 9-11 a.m. at the school. Girls in grades 3-10. Focus upon fundamentals of hitting, bunting, slapping, drag bunting, and all other aspects of the offensive game of softball. Directors are Wheaton head coach Gina Loudenburg and assistant Cheryl Warren-Powers. The registration fee is $70 per individual with family discounts available. For more information call 774-229-6183 or 508-286-3360 or e-mail warren-powers_cheryl@wheatonma.edu
Easton Men's Softball: seeking teams; games played weeknights at 7-8:15 p.m.; all ASA approved bats will be allowed; for further information call Jim at 508-982-8049.
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.
Generations Sports Club volleyball: Programs for youths and adults at Fred Bartek Center, 81 Pine St., Attleboro; for more information, visit www.generationssports@yahoogroups.com, e-mail GenerationsSportsClub@yahoo.com or call 508-226-0399
Attleboro Spring League: Attleboro High School Girls' Volleyball program will again host area middle school girls for its month-long, after-school Spring Volleyball League; league open to girls in grades 5-8 and is held each Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. at AHS through May 23; registration fee $65 per player which includes volleyball instruction, bus transportation from the middle schools to the high school, T-shirt and awards. Contact AHS girls' volleyball coach Brian Warburton for a registration form at 508-222-5150 ext. 464 or via email at brianwarburton@hotmail.com. |