Staff Reports
Baseball/Softball
n WHEATFIELD HURRICANES FASTPITCH TRAVEL SOFTBALL: Tryouts for the upcoming 2009 and 2010 seasons for the 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U Wheatfield Hurricanes fastpitch travel softball teams will be held at Niagara-Wheatfield High School. The first set of tryouts is at 6 p.m. Aug. 3 and 5, followed by a 9 a.m. session on Aug. 8. The rain date would be at 9 a.m. Aug. 22. For additional info, call 491-5388, 946-6684 or 998-9973.
Basketball
n GIRLS BASKETBALL SUPERCAMP: SuperCamps and SuperClinics will host a girls basketball offensive skills SuperCamp at NCCC. The camp is open for ages 8-18. Commuters will attend from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and day campers from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 26 to July 30. For more info, call (585) 394-4299.
n HARBOR HOOPS 3-ON-3: The eighth annual Harbor Hoops 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 15 at Clark’s Park, next to the Wilson Boathouse. The tournament is open to boys and girls up to 18 years of age. Participants receive a T-shirt and the fee is $85 per team. Applications are due by Aug. 8. For more info, call 433-1686 or go to www.wcecinc.com.
n NIAGARA UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CAMP: There are still openings available for the Niagara University basketball camp, which runs Aug. 3 to 7. Walk-up registration will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. on Aug. 3. The camp is for boys and girls ages 8 to 16 and includes fundamental drills, lectures and clinics. For more information, call 286-8605 or e-mail cneumann@niagara.edu.
n O’HARA MINI-CAMP: Cardinal O’Hara High School in the Town of Tonawanda will be offering a mini basketball camp for boys in grades three through 10 from 8 a.m. to noon July 27-29. The camp will focus on skill building, fundamentals and self-confidence, and will feature contests and prizes. Cost is $40. Call Dan at 695-2600, ext. 307 for more details.
Hockey
n HOCKEY CLINIC: The Niagara Wheatfield Falcons will host a hockey clinic beginning Aug. 17. The cost is $110 and all proceeds will benefit the Falcons Varsity hockey program. The camp is for anyone born from 1996 to 2004 who already know how to skate. The registration deadline is Friday. For any questions please call 694-6620.
Field hockey
n TOWN OF TONAWANDA CAMP: The Town of Tonawanda will hold a free field hockey camp at the Phillip Sheridan Building from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 24-Aug. 28. The camp is open to all Ken-Ton girls who will be entering fifth- through eighth-grade in the fall, and will focus on fundamental skills and mechanics. Participants must have shin guards and mouth guards. Some equipment will be available to borrow. Call Shannon Greco at 504-4059, ext. 308 for more information.
Fitness
n GET UP, GET MOVING CAMP: Niagara University’s Recreation Dept. is taking registrations for its Get Up, Get Moving Camp, which helps improve the fitness and wellness of athletes and non-athletes through aerobic-based activities. The camp is available for ages 8 to 15 and is a four-week camp, with Session II running Aug. 11, 13, 18 and 20. The camp runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Camp fees are $80 per session or $150 for both sessions. For more information, call 286-8055.
Field hockey
n TOWN OF TONAWANDA CAMP: The Town of Tonawanda will hold a field hockey camp at the Phillip Sheridan Building from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 24-Aug. 28. The camp is open to girls who will be entering fifth- through eighth-grade in the fall.
Cheerleading
n CHEER ELITE CAMP: NCCC will host the camp Sunday through July 23. It is open for ages 8-18. It has a resident camper fee of $425, and a commuter fee of $350. The staff includes Stephanie Mateczum, director for the NFL Buffalo Jills Cheerleaders, and Kelli Wagner, the Jills’ choreographer. Enrollment is limited, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 614-6259.
Football/Cheerleading
n KENMORE AND TONAWANDA: Kenmore and Tonawanda Football and Cheerleading will have open registration July 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. for boys and girls ages 6-13. Registration will be held at the KAT trailer located behind the Lincoln Park Ice Rink. Call 912-1300 or 481-8303 for more details.
n NORTH TONAWANDA FLAG FOOTBALL: North Tonawanda’s Recreation Department is offering a 5-on-5 flag football league for youth ages 11 to 18. The league is free of charge for all NT residents and includes referees, scorekeepers and a playoff format. League games are twice per week at Payne Park, with the 11-13 age bracket playing on Mondays and Thursdays, the 14-15 age group on Wednesdays and Fridays, and the 16-18 division on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Games start tentatively at 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Participants must register individually but may request to be on the same team with friends. For more info, call 695-8520, ext. 510.
Golf
n NIAGARA PAL GOLF AND DINNER: The Niagara Police Athletic League Great Niagara Steakout 4th annual dinner and golf outing is set for Aug. 5 at the Hyde Park Golf Course and Oasis. Openings are available for male and female golfers, individuals to foursomes. The cost is $85 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, prizes, lunch clams and a steak or chicken dinner. There is a dinner-only option for $45. Tee times are available at 7:30 a.m. or 12 p.m. Sponsorships and donated raffle/auction prizes are being accepted. To sign up, or for additional information, call 286-7038 or visit www.niagarapal.com.
n NORTH TONAWANDA FRISBEE (DISC) GOLF: North Tonawanda’s Recreation Department is offering a Frisbee (disc) golf league for youth ages 11 to 18. The league is free to all NT residents. Players will receive a schedule and go head-to-head against a new opponent each week in a match play system consisting of two 9-hole rounds at Payne Park. The 11-13 age group plays at 11 a.m. on Fridays, the 14-15 age division at 11 a.m. on Saturdays, and the 16-18 age bracket at 5 p.m. on Mondays. Registration forms are available at the NT Recreation Dept. located at 500 Wheatfield Street, or online at www.ntyouthcenter.bravehost.com. For more information, call 695-8520, ext. 510.
n PARENT-CHILD GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Town of Tonawanda Youth, Parks & Recreation Department’s 2009 Parent-Child Golf Tournament will take place at Brighton Golf Course on Aug. 9 with shotgun starts at 12:30 and 4 p.m. For more information, call the golf dome at 504-4059, ext. 312.
n BOWLING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER: The Bowling Proprietors Association of Western New York will host a charity golf event on Aug. 3 at Springville Country Club to support its Youth scholarship Fund and the Bertrand Chaffee Hospital and Home. The event begins at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Cost is $150. Checks should be made out to the BPA Scholarship Fund. Registration forms are available at Manor Lanes II in Amherst. For more information, call 818-1800.
n SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL JIM QUINN MEMORIAL OPEN: The 17th Annual WNY Agents Golf Tournament to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation will be held Aug. 17 at Fox Valley Country Club in Lancaster. The event is open to the public and costs $150 per person or $500 per foursome. A shotgun start is set for 12:30 p.m. Visit www.freewebs.com/wnyagentcharity for more information.
n ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC: The Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club will be sponsoring its’ 19th Annual golf benefit Aug. 3 at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston. The entry fee is $250, and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, refreshments, dinner and a gift. For more information please contact the Boys and Girls Club at 282-7181.
n GOLF TOURNAMENT: Main Street Niagara is hosting the 15th annual “Carolyn Van Schaik Memorial” golf tournament on Aug. 12 at Hyde Park Golf Course. Registration is $110 for golfers or $90 for Hyde Park members. Registration will be help from 10:30 a.m. to noon with a four-person shotgun beginning at noon. For more info contact Leslie at 285-1318.
n BILL DIXON SCHOLARSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT: The 5th Annual Bill Dixon Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament will take place Aug. 15 at Oak Run Golf Course in Lockport. The cost is $80 and includes cart, golf, refreshments, lunch, dinner and prizes. To sign up contact Dan Dixon at 308-8536 or 236-2050.
Lacrosse
n NCCC GIRLS LACROSSE CAMP: NCCC will host a girls lacrosse camp Aug. 2 to 6. The cost is $425 for resident campers, and $350 for commuters. For more info, call 614-6259.
n TOWN OF TONAWANDA CAMP: The Town of Tonawanda is holding a lacrosse clinic to teach kids ages 15 and younger the basics of the sport. The clinics will be held at Kenney Field from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 10-13. Registration is now being accepted at the town’s recreation office, 2440 Sheridan Drive. Call Jeff Rainey at 504-4059, ext. 312 for more information.
Recreation
n PORTER RECREATION CAMP: The Town of Porter’s Summer Recreation Camp will be held at Stevenson Elementary School until Aug. 13. The camp is for those going into first grade and up until 10th grade. For more info, call 745-3583.
Running
n MISSISSIPPI MUDDS 5K RIVER RACE: Race takes place at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 and starts at 313 Niagara St. Registration fee is $18 by Aug. 1 and $22 after, and includes a giveaway for the first 600 registrants and a party for all participants. Register by Aug. 14 to receive an additional goody bag. Make checks payable and send to Mississippi Mudds 5K River Race, 363 Tremont Ave., Kenmore, N.Y. 14217. Call Ellen Ode at 913-0621 or e-mail EllenOde@aol.com for more details. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Soccer.
n NIAGARA PAL 4V4 FALL SOCCER LEAGUE: Registrations are now being accepted for the Niagara PAL 4V4 Fall Soccer Program. Cost is $45 and includes a ball, shorts, socks, a jersey and a roller skating party. Cost for additional family members is $35. Games will begin at 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 29. Coaches, helpers and sponsors are needed. Register online at www.niagara-soccer.com or by calling 283-7715.
n NIAGARA PIONEER SOCCER LEAGUE: Travel team tryouts for Niagara Pioneer will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Aug. 1 and 2 at Fort Niagara, Field 18. Tryouts are for males and females ages 8 to 19. For more info, visit www.npsl.us.
Swimming
n NORTH TONAWANDA LESSONS: NT’s Recreation Department is accepting reservations for summer swimming lessons for North Tonawanda children age 10 and under. Lessons are held at the Memorial Pool on Payne Avenue Monday through Friday. Participants may register for one or both sessions. The next available session is from July 27 to Aug. 21. Fees are $25 for residents and $50 for nonresidents. To register, or to learn more, call 695-8520, ext. 508.
Tennis
n NIAGARA UNIVERSITY TENNIS CAMP: Niagara University will host a tennis camp from Aug. 14 to 16 at Niagara Tennis Courts. Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $100 per session. For more information, call Paul Calkins at 286-8641 or visit www.purpleeagles.com/camps.
Volleyball
n NIAGARA UNIVERSITY VOLLEYBALL CAMP: Niagara University will host a volleyball camp from Aug. 10 to 14. The camp is divided up into two sessions. The first session is an All Skills Camp. This session goes from Aug. 10 to 12. Registration by July 20 will have a $180 fee, and $190 after. The second session is a Setter/Hitter Camp. This session will be from Aug. 13 to 14. Registration by July 20 will have a $105 fee, and $115 after. Early registration for both camps is $265 . For more information, contact sec@niagara.edu or visit www.purpleeagles.com/camps.
Zumba
n FREE ZUMBA CLASSES: Free zumba aerobics classes will be offered at 6:30 p.m. on July 31 and Aug. 21 at the Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center. These classes are open to anyone. Zumba is an infusion of Latin and international music and provides a well-rounded workout. Call 876-7424 for more information.
Water aerobics
n WATER EXERCISE CLASSES: Brighton Pool in the Town of Tonawanda will be offering water aerobic classes throughout the summer. Classes will be offered Monday through Thursday at 1:15 and 5:15 p.m. each day, weather permitting. The fee for the class is $3 per session, or $45 for the entire summer. For more information, call the Town of Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center at 876-7424 or Brighton Pool at 693-3505.
Editor’s note: Registrations will appear in Tuesday editions of the Tonawanda News. E-mail your information to scoreboard@gnnewspaper.com or fax it to 693-0124. All submissions must include a contact name and phone number.
