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BASEBALL

Boash Baseball: Training in all baseball skills and techniques for all ages in both individual and team sessions; pitching, hitting, fielding, positon play and conditioning just some of the lessons available; for additional information e-mail boash@comcast.net or call 508-285-6868 or 508-243-7098.

RBI Baseball Academy is now accepting registrations for its fifth annual summer day camps in Foxboro, Mansfield, and Easton. The camps are for boys and girls ages 5-14 and are conducted each day from 9am- 2:30pm. The summer camp schedule and locations are as follows: Foxboro, Booth Field Complex: Week 1: June 23-June 27; Week 2: July 14- July 18; Week 3: July 21-July 25. Mansfield, Otis Street Little League Complex: Week 1: June 23-June 27; Week 2: July 7-July 11; Week 3: July 14-July 18. Easton, Easton Little League Complex: Week 1: July 21-25; Week 2: July 28-Aug 1. Each week of camp features five days of top level instruction and games covering all baseball fundamentals under the supervision of RBI's experienced professional staff. In the case of inclement weather the camp will use the spacious indoor facilities at RBI Baseball Academy located on route 106 in Foxboro. The tuition for a week of camp is $199 for the full day program and $110 for half day (9am-noon, ages 5 & 6), multi-week discounts are available. Returning as camp directors are former professional pitcher and current RBI General Manager Chris Welch, Stonehill College head baseball coach Pat Boen, and former Red Sox player and RBI founder Paul Rappoli. For additional information and a free brochure contact RBI Academy at 508-543-9595 or visit their website at RBIACADEMY.com

Attleboro YMCA will hold a baseball pitching clinic on Monday evening June 16th from 6:30-7:30 PM. The proceeds of the clinic will go toward the Attleboro YMCA Best Friends Campaign. The clinic will be led by former Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillie pitcher Ken Ryan who currently operates K R Baseball Academy in Pawtucket. Ken will give a talk and demonstrate pitching techniques, participants will then practice what they have learned. The clinic will be open for boys and girls aged 7 through 17, pre registration is required. Participants should bring a glove and should wear sneakers. Cost for program is $5 for Attleboro YMCA members and $10 for non members. Space will be limited so register early. For more information or to register call the Attleboro YMCA at 508-222-7422. Extra Innings, West Bridgewater is taking registration for the following events: July East Bridgewater Baseball Clinic for boys and girls ages 6-12. This clinic will run the weeks of July 7-11 and again July 14-18. Clinics will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. You can sign up for one week or both weeks. Those signing up for both will be discounted. Clinics will be held at the Church Street Fields. July Lakeville Baseball Clinic is a four-day clinic at the Ted Williams Complex. Clinic dates are July 21-24 and will run each day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Fall Baseball and Softball: Extra Innings is taking early registration for annual Fall Ball program for baseball and softball. Fall Ball will begin on September 6 and will be played every Saturday for six weeks. Teams that sign up before August 1st will save $45 on registration. Baseball will be 13u, 12u and 9u. Softball will be 12u and 9u. Register early to save on fees. To register for these or any of our other clinics please go to www.extrainnings-wbridgewater.com or call 508-580-3113.

BASKETBALL

Sarah Behn Basketball Camps: Girls only, 19 locations for day camps including Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School (July 7-11) and Foxboro High School (Aug. 4-8). High school elite camp Aug. 4-7 at Wheaton College, Norton; Overnight camps at The Governor's Academy, Byfield, July 27-Aug. 1 and Wheaton College, Norton, Aug. 3-8. More details and online registration available at www.behncamp.com.

Bishop Feehan Girls' Basketball Camp: Elite basketball training conducted by former Bishop Feehan and University of Maine standout Missy Traversi. July 7-11 for girls grades 6-9 and Aug. 4-8 for girls grades 2-5, at Bishop Feehan High School. Schedule Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $250 per player, includes T-shirt and trophies. Forms and payment (checks only, payable to Missy Traversi Camp) by June 1 to Bishop Feehan High School, c/o Bishop Feehan Girls' Basketball Camp, 70 Holcott Drive, Attleboro MA 02703. Further information from Camp Director Mike Deady at mdeady@bishopfeehan.com or from Traversi at missyat5@gmail.com.

20th Annual Summer Basketball camp at Bishop Feehan High School. Under the direction of veteran coaches Ed Gagnon and Leo Charron the camp is open to all area boys and girls in grades 1-9. Three great weeks to choose from: Girls entering grades 5-9, July 14-18, 8:30 to 2:30, cost: $200. Boys entering grades 5-9, July 21-25, 8:30 to 2:30, cost: $200. Boys and girls grades 1-4 July 28-August 1, 8:30 to 12:00, cost: $140. For an application online go to www.bishopfeehan.com and click on athletics. For more information, contact Coach Gagnon at 508-226-0975 or egagnon@bishopfeehan.com or Coach Charron at 508-226-1084 or lcharron@bishopfeehan.com.

New England Colonials International Basketball Club invites applications from Massachusetts players for its 2008 Spirit basketball tour to England and Belgium; tour scheduled for mid-August, open to boys with solid basketball experience who will be entering the 9th, 10th, or 11th grades this fall; the Colonials' Spirit team will take part in the 6th annual Flanders Trophy Tournament in Ghent, Belgium; teams from more than 20 countries will compete in the Flanders tournament, one of Europe's premier basketball events. Games and visits in Sheffield and Gloucester, England will precede the team's time at the tournament; in England, Colonials' players will be hosted by the families of their basketball peers; several stipends are 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; for additional information about the August 2008 Spirit tour contact the New England Colonials at 508-668-1935 or email necolonials@aol.com; interested players and their parents may learn more about the program online at www.newenglandcolonials.net

R.A.B.C. will be hosting its annual USSSA Basketball National Qualifier on Saturday June 14 and June 15. The tournament will be played at Sherwood Sports Complex and P.C.D. field house. All teams are guaranteed three games. The fee is $375.00 per team and all teams (USSSA, AAU, Travel, Club, etc.) are welcome. The two teams who make it to the championship game will qualify for the Nationals. There is a 5th-11th grade division, as well as anm open (the open teams play only for a state title) division. The Open Division is for Seniors and 1st year post-graduate players. For more information, please call Ray Cantelmo at 508-674-9724.

BOWLING

Forbes Sports seeks individuals for its spring bowling leagues; the following link www.forbessports.com/bowling.html lists the alleys in your area that will be hosting our leagues, along with the nights of the leagues and the cost per person; to promote the Chamber of Commerce, any business that signs up a team of four for any of our leagues will receive discounted rates for all of the team members; individuals or teams may call 800-779-0112 for more information.

FIELD HOCKEY 33rd Annual Northeast Clinic: Shannon LeBlanc Hlebichuk, head coach of UMass-Lowell and Director of Northeast Field Hockey Clinic announces the 2008 session to be held at The Governor's Academy in Byfield, MA; for beginner, intermediate and advanced field hockey players in grades 5-12; includes regulation indoor and outdoor tourney play on grass, indoor synthetic surfaces and two new outdoor artificial field hockey fields; clinic length, four days; July 13-16; cost: $465 resident, $345 day and $395 extended day; team rate (15 or more players on same team) $450 resident, $330 day and $380 extended day; special addition, grades three and four, day clinic only, three days, July 14-16, cost $130; for an application and/or additional information call 603-887-4907, fax 603-887-3502 or e-mail northeastclinics@hotmail.com or write NECI, Post Office Box 839, E. Hempstead, NH, 03826.

FOOTBALL

Blue Pride Camp: registration underway for the Bombardier Blue Pride Football camp at Attleboro High School's Tozier-Cassidy Field in July and August; instructional camps for boys in grades 4-8 and 9-10 will be held July 14-18 and Aug. 4-8 under the direction of the AHS football staff; enrollment limited; for additional information call 508-226-8711 or visit www.ahsbluepridegridironclub.com; camp daily from 8:30 a.m. until noon; registration fee $80; instruction and skill development will be offered in individual and team offensive and defensive techniques as well as daily individual and team competitions.

Bishop Feehan High coach Tony Wood and his staff will be holding a four-day clinic July 11-12 and July 18-19 for boys in grades 4-8; along with football skills the clinic will stress successful classroom techniques as study skills, note taking and time management along with what it means to be a student athlete; positional instruction, plyometrics, agility, and form running are a few of the topics; registration fee for the four days $195; for further information and registration contact twood@bishopfeehan.com or visit www.bishopfeehan.com/athletics for a camp brochure.

26th annual Northeast Quarterback/Receiver Football Clinic: applications being accepted for the 2008 Day and Resident session to be held at The Governor's Academy in Byfield, MA; clinic length, three days from July 11-13; cost: $398 resident, $310 day, $350 extended day; team rate (10 or more players on same team): $383 resident, $295 day, $335 extended day; for an application and/or additional information, call 603-887-4907 or fax 603-887-3502; e-mail at northeastclinics@hotmail.com or write NECI, Post Office Box 839, E. Hempstead, NH 03826.

13th annual Northeast Offensive/Defensive Lineman and Linebacker Football Clinic: applications being accepted for the 2008 Day and Resident session to be held at The Governor's Academy in Byfield, MA; clinic length: three days from July 11-13; cost: $398 resident, $310 day, $350 extended day; team rate (10 or more players on the same team) $383 resident, $295 day, $335 extended day; for an application and/or additional information, call 603-887-4907 or fax 603-887-3502; e-mail at northeastclinics@hotmail.com or write NECI, Post Office Box 839, E. Hempstead, NH 03826.

GOLF

The Gridiron Club of Mansfield announces the 12th Annual Women's Golf Tournament will be held on June 29, 2008 at Chemawa Golf Course in North Attleboro. One of the few women only golf events in the area, the golf tournament helps provide funds for the Mansfield High School Football and Cheerleading Program. The Gridiron Club returns all the dollars it raises to the local athletes who have joined Coach Mike Redding in making Mansfield's Football Program one of the most successful football programs in the state. An $80.00 registration fee includes green fees for 18 holes of golf, cart, cash prizes and a buffet lunch. Those interested in playing should contact Lorraine Carli at 508-261-6187 or lcarli@aol.com. Non-golfers are welcome to attend the luncheon for a $25.00 donation. Reservations for the event are due by June 13th. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for this golf tournament. If you would like to support the event please contact Lorraine Carli at 508-261-6187 or lcarli@aol.com.

The Golf Development Program in Foxboro will hold camp dates from June 30 through July 3 for kids ages 13-17; limited to 12 participants; $280 tuition includes individual, group and on-course playing lessons; daily 18 hole greens fees on four local high quality golf courses, range/practice balls and prizes; for an application or additional information contact program Instructor and operator Shawn Seybert at 508-399-5097 or 508-332-2625.

The Blue Pride Gridiron Club's third annual golf tournament will be held Saturday, June 21 (1:30 p.m.) at Triggs Memorial Golf Course in Providence; there will be a shotgun start; cost of $100 per player includes golf, cart, t-shirt and Texas barbecue dinner, with cash prizes for first through third place; there will also be a hole-in-contest to win a car and other contests; for information, call Chris Chapman at 508-226-8713; send payments to Chris Chapman, 20 Prospect Ave., Attleboro, MA, 02703. Make checks payable The Blue Pride Gridiron Club and send in t-shirt sizes of players; proceeds benefit the AHS football program to help defray camp costs, clinics, football equipment, etc; raffle donations and hole sponsorships for $100 are also being sought.

St. Joseph School 10th Annual Golf Tournament: Saturday, May 31 at Whaling City Golf Club, 581 Hathaway Road, New Bedford; registration 11:30 a.m., shot-gun start at 1 p.m.; sign up as singles, doubles or foursomes; $100 per person (includes greens fees, carts, driving range and buffet dinner after golf at Wonder Bowl Lounge); for non-golfers, dinner tickets available for $15 per person; goodie bags, team prizes, putting green contests, closest to the pin prizes, long drive prizes, raffles; for more information or an application call Liz Rogers at 508-996-1983; registration deadline May 9.

On Saturday June 7, North Attleboro Junior Football and Tri-Boro Titans Lacrosse will hold their 2nd annual joint golf tournament. The tournament will take place at Heather Hills Golf and Country Club in Plainville, MA. A dinner and raffle at the Country Club will immediately follow. North Attleboro Junior Football has been serving the youth of North Attleboro for 45 years and Tri-Boro Titans Lacrosse is entering into its 6th season. The organizations serve both girls and boys in the communities of North Attleboro for football/cheering and Attleboro, North Attleboro and Norton for lacrosse. North Attleboro Junior Football and Tri-Boro Titans Lacrosse are seeking donations merchandise and or services to use for the raffles during this event. During this entire event your business name will be prominently displayed and will also be announced at the prize drawing as a donator. Businesses, friends and families can also sponsor a hole at the tournament. This sponsorship features a prominent sign at the hole for the duration of the tournament. Hole sponsorships are a minimum of $100.00. For those that would like to golf we still have room for a few more foursomes. For more info contact Dave Paulhus, Fundraising Chairperson, North Attleboro Jr. Football, PO Box 3305, N. Attleboro, MA 02760 or call 508-989-7009.

MISCELLANEOUS

Attleboro YMCA introduces a new program to be held at the Norton Outdoor Center as part of the ongoing expansion to the facility. The Finberg Flyers Swim Club will be a recreational competitive swim team that uses the eight lane pool located at the Outdoor Center that currently hosts both Camp Finberg and the Swim Club. The Flyers Program will be directed by North Attleboro High School and Clark University swim coach Tim Kelly. Also, on staff will be Attleboro YMCA Tsunami assistant and elementary school teacher Edwin Fladger, Clark Univeristy swimmer and former North Attleboro High School standout Elizabeth Rosen and Catholic University of Washington D.C. swim standout Chris Cummings, who like Rosen is a former NAHS Captain and All Star swimmer. The program is for swimmers ages 6-16 as of July 1, 2008 and designed to teach basic stroke technique, being part of a team and to build relationships through the sport of swimming. Practices will be held at the Finberg Pool located near the Norton and Attleboro town line on route 123, Monday through Thursday with 10 & unders from 5-6 p.m. and 11 & overs from 6-7:30 p.m. Practice and meet particpation is flexible. Registration for the Program will take place at the Attleboro YMCA front lobby this Saturday, May 10th from 11am to 1 pm. There will be a second registration Saturday, May 17th from 11am to 1pm also at the Attleboro YMCA main building. For more information visit the Attleboro YMCA website www.attleboro-tsunami.com or call the Attleboro YMCA at 508-222-7422.

Attleboro YMCA Spring 08 Youth Karate Program YOUTH TAE KWON DO KARATE Tae Kwon Do style Karate that emphasizes kicks is taught by Jay Hewitt. Hewitt has been teaching Karate for over 20 years at the Attleboro YMCA. Hewitt weaves into his classes physical fitness, stretching, respect, responsibility, caring, and honesty. Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday as follows: Beginner (white and yellow belt) 4:15-5 p.m.; Advanced (blue belt through black belt) 5-5:45 p.m.; NO MONTHLY FEES. 7 WEEKS, 14 CLASSES FOR ONLY. $60 Non Member; $50 Y Member; $40 Y Family Member. Classes run through June 12th. For further information and registration call 508-222-7422 Attleboro YMCA, 508-285-7574 Norton Program Center, or 508-226-7700 Activity Center

Summer Sports Clinics at Franklin High School: Baseball, Softball, Football, Advanced Volleyball, Lacrosse, Tennis, Field Hockey and Basketball are some of the fun sports clinics offered this summer through the Franklin Public Schools. Students entering grades 4 though 12 are eligible to enroll in a variety of clinics. In addition to skill instruction in specific sports, there is the opportunity to develop and/or improve basic fitness through Coed Speed & Strength and Girls' Fitness. Each clinic runs for one week beginning the week of July 7 and ending Aug. 4. Franklin coaches and teachers will conduct these clinics. Students may register online through our secure website: www.franklin.k12.ma.us. Once there, select 'lifelong' from the top gold banner and follow the prompts to summer. Or, students may register in person at the Lifelong Learning/Solutions Office at the former town hall, 150 Emmons St., Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BAY STATE GAMES: The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation (MASF) has opened registration for the 2008 Bay State Summer Games; registration forms and sport specific information can be found in the Bay State Summer Games publication, with your local high school athletic director, or at the Bay State Games' Web site; for updated information about tryout dates, sport specific information, scholarship forms, volunteer information, and registration deadlines, visit the Games' Web site at www.baystategames.org/summer or call the Bay State Games' office 781-932-6555.

SOFTBALL

The Easton Men's Softball League seeks teams for the 2008 summer league; interested teams should call Jim at 508-982-8049.

PONY fundraiser: Two Attleboro youth softball players, Shannon Robey and Danielle Paquin, are on their way to the Girls 14 and under, PONY National Championships in Cary, N.C., this July and they need your help; Their team, the Mass XPlosion, is holding a raffle fundraiser to help defray expenses. First prize is four box seat tickets to a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game in September. Raffle tickets are two for $5 and can be purchased by calling Beth or Gary Robey at 508-223-4714. Drawing will be held on June 20.

SOCCER

King Philip Soccer Association has opened registration for the Fall 2008 season. KPSA provides travel soccer teams for players who will be in 7th or 8th grade in September 2008 and who live in Norfolk, Plainville or Wrentham. The registration deadline is May 28. Registration is on line along with full details at www.kpsoccer.org.

Attleboro Youth Soccer has begun registration for their Fall Travel Program. Online registration is available at attleborosoccer.com. Registration fees are $70 for one child,$130 for two and $150 for a family of 3 or more. A late fee of $15 per child will be added for registrations completed after May 24th. Registrations received after May 30 are subject to be placed on a waiting list. Registration is open to boys and girls who will be entering 3rd-8th grade in the fall. In some instances we will consider boys and girls who are entering 2nd grade. There will be mandatory player evaluations done for most of the players. These will take place in early June and dates/times will be announced shortly. If you have any questions,please e-mail the AYS Travel Director at dav168@comcast.net

Seekonk Youth Soccer Fall 2008 Recreation League Sign Up: Sign up now for the Seekonk Youth Soccer Fall 2008 Recreational League. The eight week season runs from September 6 through November 1. Games are played on Saturday afternoons at the Cole Street soccer fields. Visit www.SeekonkSoccer.org for more info and online registration. Late fee and waiting list applies from June 1 to June 15. Registration closes on June 15. The league is always in need of volunteers to help coach the children and maintain the fields. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or a board member please send the organization an e-mail.

TRACK

Run Jump and Throw for fitness or sport. Sign up now at the Attleboro YMCA for the Jaguars Track & Field Program. Tuesday practices through June 10 at Bishop Feehan High School in Attleboro. Practice and events from April to October. Training in Sprinting, distance running, high jump, long jump, shot put, javelin, and more. No weekly commitment. Be part of this exciting nationally recognized Program. For more information contact: Ed Poirier email epattleboroymca@yahoo.com or 508-222-7422 ext 124.

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

 


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