BASEBALL

Extra Innings, West Bridgewater is now taking registration for the following clinics: Fall Indoor Wiffle Ball Leagues: Wiffle leagues are being formed for second annual Fall league. This year's league starts this week and runs until January 25. Three age groups, 6-8, 9-10 and 11-12, will compete over 14 weeks for Extra Innings Wiffle Trophy. Each team plays once a week. Sign up as a team or as an individual and be placed on a team. Extra Innings staff will umpire the games and there will be new rules. November Pitching/Catching Clinic: Sessions meet four consecutive Mondays starting Nov. 19 and run through Dec. 10; Ages 7-12 throw at 6:15 p.m, ages 13-up start at 7:30 p.m.; space limited; for more information visit www.extrainnings-wbridgewater.com or call 508-580-3113. Baseball/Softball Holiday Vacation Clinics: Extra Innings taking registration for annual baseball/softball Christmas Vacation Clinic. The clinics will be separate and will be run by professional staff from Extra Innings. Clinics kickoff on December 24 and run through the week with a break on Christmas Day. Baseball is for ages 6-12 and softball ages 7-14. Space is limited. To register for these or any of our other clinics please go to www.extrainnings-wbridgewater.com or call 508-580-3113

BASKETBALL

Calling all girl basketball players in grades 3 through 8 ... Do you want to hone your skills prior to the start of the basketball season? If so, then join the Lady Rocketeers at a hoop clinic on Sunday, Nov. 18 at North Attleboro High School. The clinic for girls in grades 3, 4 and 5 will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and the clinic for girls in grades 6, 7 and 8 will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The cost is $10 per player. Flyers are available at the NA Park & Rec. Dept. For more information, call Juliet Pennington Matte at 508-695-8075 or e-mail her at julietveg@aol.com.

18th annual New England Tapoff Tournament, to be held Nov. 23-24-25 at Wheaton College in Norton and Taunton High School, has one opening for a Grade 7 girls team. For information, call (774) 265-5106 or email newenglandhoops@comcast.net Attleboro YMCA Junior NBA Program: Nov. 17-Feb. 9. Special promotion offers from the NBA, as well as the potential to host a skills clinic with winners advancing to Orlando, Fla. Contact Cory Guglietti at 508-222-7422, ext. 114, for more information.

Pre-Season High School Basketball Shootout: Presented by Indoor Action Sports, at Keene State College, Keene, N.H., Nov. 24 for both boys and girls; $200 per team plus $25/game for referee (certified refs); teams guaranteed two games; registration deadline Nov. 19; divisions for both the boys and girls tournaments are A (D1, Class A, L or LL schools); B (D2, Class B, Medium schools); andC (D3, Class C, Small schools); for more info contact Angelo Thomas at 413-772-8665 or via e-mail at basketball@indooraction.com; interested teams can also register online at www.indooraction.com.

New England Colonials International Basketball Club: Accepting applications for two overseas basketball tours for April 2008 school vacation; Colonials' Rovers tour, open to boys in 9th grade, will head to Ireland. Older Ambassadors team (boys in grade 10) will visit and play in Finland and Estonia. Colonials' players will be hosted by the families of their basketball peers; stipends available for players with financial need; Colonials' teams do not hold tryouts and rely on references and an assessment of the applicant's commitment to school, community, and basketball; contact the New England Colonials at 508-668-1935 or by e-mail at necolonials@aol.com; more info also at www.NewEnglandColonials.net.

Velocity Sports Performance and Mass Premier Courts are sponsoring a free clinic on Sports Injuries on Tuesday November 20, from 7-8 p.m. Any parent of a middle school or high school athlete who is interested in learning how to treat and prevent common leg injuries should attend this clinic. Topics will include: Jumper's Knee, Osgood-Schlatter's disease, ankle sprains, and low back pain. The main speaker is Bruce Levine, PT, MS. Mr. Levine has spent 19 years as a Physical Therapist, with extensive experience in sports rehabilitation and injury prevention programs for youth athletes. Mr. Levine will discuss the cause, treatment and prevention of common leg injuries incurred by Middle School and High School athletes. The clinic is being held at Mass Premier Courts, located at 97 Green Street, Foxboro. To register or for more information call Velocity Sports Performance (888) 877-4629 or check out www.velocitysp.com/mansfield.

The North Attleboro Youth Basketball Organization will hold its 10th annual Jamfest on Thanksgiving weekend; Boys' and girls' teams in grades 4 through 8 are invited to participate. Each team is guaranteed at least three games. Entry fee is $200; To register or for more information, contact Ray Lang at 508-982-0021.

FIELD HOCKEY

Attleboro YMCA girls' field hockey developmental league: program for youngsters between ages of 7-15; teaches skills, fair play and camaraderie; league will be held each Saturday as follows: ages 7-9, 9:15-10:15 a.m.; ages 10-12, 10:15-11:15 a.m.; ages 13-15, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; the program will be held at the Willett Field on Saturdays and will run through Dec. 1; fee is $60 for non-members, $50 for YMCA members and $40 for family members; please contact the Attleboro YMCA at 508-222-7422.

FOOTBALL

Attleboro YMCA youth flag football program: For children 7-15 years old; a non-contact, fun football league, which stresses fair play; games will be held each Saturday as follows: ages 7-9, 9:15-10:15 a.m.; ages 10-12, 10:15-11:15 a.m.; ages 13-15, 11:15-12:15 p.m. At Willett Field on Saturdays through Dec. 1; fee $60 for non-members, $50 for YMCA members and $40 for family members; contact the Attleboro YMCA at 508-222-7422.

SOCCER Attleboro Youth Soccer is currently accepting Spring Travel Registrations.The cost is $65 per child with a $120 family max. The deadline is December 1. Online Registration and more information avaliable at Attleborosoccer.com.

Norfolk Recreation Department: Over 30 co-ed pickup soccer; runs through Nov. 9 a.m. Sundays 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Games at Freeman Centennial School, 70 Boardman St., Norfolk. Non-competitive for the Beginner-Intermediate Player. Basic understanding of rules and procedures required, along with, cleats, and shin guards. $10; make checks payable to Norfolk Recreation Department. For more information, contact Jennifer Stone at jentech00@yahoo.com or 508-528-1689. Information and registration on the Web at sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/NorfolkOver30Soccer.

Sponsors needed: Attleboro Youth Soccer is looking for sponsors for their fall soccer teams; forms are available on-line at attleborosoccer.com or by e-mailing beth@attleborosoccer.com.

Attleboro Youth Soccer: Seeking travel coaches for the fall season; contact Dave Arcese at dav168@concast.net. High school age and good with kids as well as soccer experience is a plus.

SOFTBALL

The Wheaton College softball coaching staff will conduct a clinic Jan. 6 and 13 at the Haas Athletic Complex. A hitting and fielding clinic will be held from 9 a.m. until noon, while a pitching and catching clinic will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m.; This two-week clinic, running only on Sundays, designed for girls in grades 4-12, will outline strategies and fundamentals on hitting, fielding, and throwing. The clinic will be directed by Gina Loudenburg and Cheryl Warren-Powers and current Wheaton players. Pitchers and catchers may sign up for an additional hour and a half of personal instruction for a minimal cost. For further information or a brochure call 774-229-6183 or 508-222-2611.

VOLLEYBALL

Wrentham Volleyball: Wednesday evenings at 6:15; high school age and older; 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

MISCELLANEOUS

The Attleboro YMCA Jaguars Youth Track & Field Team is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 18. The Jaguar coaching staff provides training in sprinting, distance running, long jump, high jump, and shot put. In addition to track & field training the Jaguars have weekly group fun runs and fitness activities encouraging healthy active lifestyles. For more information contact Ed Poirier email: epattleboroymca@yahoo.com or 508-222-7422 ext. 124

Hockomock Area YMCA Fall Sports Leagues: 300 Elmwood St., North Attleboro; leagues available include: Basketball leagues for youth, teens, and adults; Youth Soccer League; Dodgeball leagues for teens and adults; Friday Night Co-Ed Flag Football League; and Co-Ed Volleyball League. Contact Neal Beaupre, Sports Director, at 508-695-7001, ext. 215, or nealb@hockymca.org.

COACHING VACANCIES

North Attleboro High School Athletic Dept. is seeking a junior varsity ice hockey coach and an assistant indoor track coach; if interested, contacted AD Paul Sullivan at 508-643-2129 or via e-mail at psullivan@naschools.net.

Mansfield High School Athletic Dept. is in need of a boys' varsity lacrosse coach for the 2008 season. Individuals interested in the position are asked to contact Athletic Director Margaret Conaty at 508-261-7540, ext. 3113 or 3112.