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Last modified: Sunday, June 15, 2008 2:18 AM EDT
SPORTS CALENDAR
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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.
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
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 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.
The annual Samantha Brasil Memorial Golf Tournament will be played June 22 at the Triggs Golf Course in Providence with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Proceeds from the event will be donated the Brasil Scholarship Fund. The cost of the tournament is $100 which includes golf with cart, texas BBQ, and prizes. Individuals or groups interested in participating or making a donation to the scholarship fund may contact Deb Carreiro at 508-801-0611 or email playgolf2424@cox.net.
MISCELLANEOUS
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.
TENNIS
East Bay Community Tennis Association, a non-profit organization, announces that it will once again hold a tennis camp at Seekonk High School this summer. Seekonk High School Tennis Camp, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 a.m. Camp will be held from June 24 through July 31 and is for ages five and older. Players will be grouped by age and ability. Camp will consist of drills, instruction and games for younger children. There will be drills and matches for the older children. This is a fun camp where children enjoy learning how to play tennis, learn social skills and sportsmanship, meet new friends, and play with their friends. The camp also allows those youngsters who want to play on their high school team a chance to play some matches with coaching. For more info, or to sign up, contact Betty Sousa @ 508-336-2114 or www.eastbaycta.com. The cost is $60 for the entire six-week session and $45 for any four weeks. There is a deduction of $5 for the second child.
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 |