Area Sports Events Calendar

BASEBALL

Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy is running their Spring clinics covering all skills and levels. A perfect way to compliment the season you're presently in. Limited enrollment so call 203-968-2872. Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy will be running Summer Camps for New Canaan Baseball at Mead Park all summer long. There are many options for times including: full-day and half day. All ages and skills levels will be attending and there will also be advanced training camps that showcase high school skills for college. Colleges already planning to attend as staff members are Yale and Fordham. Limited enrollment so call 203-968-2872 and ask for Mitch Hoffman. Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy and The BVSA FURY is still taking enrollment and tryouts for a special week in Cooperstown. Players will gain access to pro BVSA workouts in preparation to spending a week in Cooperstown for competitive baseball. Limited enrollment so call 203-968-2872 and ask for Sam Colon.

The Stamford White Sox are accepting applications for the upcoming summer 2010 baseball season. The Sox compete in the highly competitive Westchester Baseball Association wooden bat league. We have been to the league finals and New England Regionals the past two seasons. If you are age 19 and older, of collegiate baseball ability and are committed to play from mid May through early August, contact Mickey Inzitari at inzi7@aol.com. to apply.

Stamford Pirates 23u baseball teams are looking for players to play from mid-May until August in the WBA. The team is coached by Henry Boyton and Will McEwan. Anyone interested can email habsfan8@optonline.Net for info.

The Ct. National men's senior baseball league enters its 21st season seeking capable players turning 28 and older for its 10 team league. The 20 game sked runs April thru September with competitive games primarily Sunday mornings. For info, e-mail henry.boyton@bdk.com

The 2010 Stamford Mets are looking to draft baseball players 28 years of age and older to join the team to play in the CT National Men's Senior Baseball League. Games are played generally Sunday mornings from mid-April through mid-September. If interested contact Alan Falkoff at 203-322-7070 or E-mail: ATFalkoff@HighRidgeFamilyPractice.com or Falball@aol.com.

Accelerated Glove Conditioning (AGC) offers free glove evaluations for baseball and softball players of all levels. The experts at AGC can help with recommendations on general issues of glove fit, overall condition and playability. AGC will also provide free cost estimates for their all natural conditioning process when applicable. AGC's process makes a new glove playable in days not weeks or months and can bring an old glove back to life. For more info, email mason@AcceleratedGC.com or call (203)-487-8997.

BASEBALL FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST

New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman is the featured speaker at the Fairfield County Sports Commission's Celebrity Breakfast on Thursday, April 22 at the Continental Manor in Norwalk from 7:30-9 am.YES Network studio host Bob Lorenz will emcee the fundraising event. All attendees will be asked to make a donation toward the Commission's fitness education and awareness programs. For more info and to register contact Tom Chiappetta at 203-251-8481 or tomc@fairfieldcountysports.com.

CO-ED T-BALL

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration for Coed T-Ball is underway. There are two separate T-Ball programs. Five-year-old T-Ball is for children that will turn age 5 by April 30, 2010. This program will use the T for hitting through out the program. Six-year-old T-Ball is for children who will turn 6 by April 30, 2010. This program will be a combination of coach pitch, and use of the T. Children turning 7 years old by April 30, 2010, are not eligible. Please see the Parks and Recreation Small Fry program for info for those children. The program will meet on Saturday afternoons April 24-June 5 at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center Field. There will be a practice, and a three-inning game. The cost of the program is $86 and includes a team shirt and hat. For more info, and a registration form, visit www.greenwichct.org, or call 203-532-1259.

BASEBALL SUMMER CAMPS

The Brunswick Baseball Camp was established to help develop and improve baseball skills for boys 6-12. The emphasis is on skill development, practice and competition. Baseball games are played daily within each age bracket. We also offer other afternoon options (i.e. floor hockey, soccer, basketball, kickball, etc.). Camp runs June 21st through July 23rd. Regular hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-3pm. Camp director Steve Weber. Cost: $275 per week. Call 203-625-5800 for application & brochure.

Crusader Baseball School for 6-12 year olds located at Trinity Catholic High School under the direction of Tracy Nichols and Mike Walsh will be held the weeks of June 28-July 2 and July 5-July 9 from 9 am-noon daily. Each session is $185.00. Both sessions $350.00. Discounts for more than one child in a family. Free t-shirts, bubble gum and baseball cards. Contests for each age group with prizes. Certified Athletic Trainer on site at all times. Call 203-322-3401x17 for info.

BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMPS

The MVP Sports Camp for Girls Basketball returns to Trinity Catholic High School for the Summer of 2010. Trinity Catholic girls basketball coach Tom Kriz will be in charge of the following camps. Basketball for girls Grades 3-9 (July 5-9). Basketball for girls (Grades 5-11) July 12-16. The cost of each camp week is $175 if registered before June 15. After June 15, it's $195 per week. For more info, call Tom at 203-847-1899.

Veez Hoops Basketball camp will be at Stamford High School for both boys and girls entering grades 2-12 from July 6-August 6 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Cost per session is $175. 1st session July 6--July 9 ($140 only 4 days). 2nd session (Mon July 12-Fri. 16). 3rd session: (July 19-23). 4th session: (July 26-30). 5th session (August 2-6). Camp Director Vanessa Gidden is a pro basketball player who played overseas for (Turkey, Finland, Romania, Italy). For more info, e-mail veezhoops@hotmail.com or call (203)-219-7985 or visit www.veezhoops.com. Girls and Boys will be in separate gyms.

2010 Viking Basketball Camp at Westhill High School directed by Jeff Bussey, New Canaan High boys hoop coach, has three summer sessions for boys and girls ages 7-14. Each camp day is 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The sessions are Mon June 28-July 1, Tue July 6-9, Tue July 13-16. Cost is $175 per week. For more info, call 203-962-3214 or e-mail Jeffrey.Bussey@newcanaan.k12.ct.us.

VOLLEYBALL SUMMER CAMP

The MVP Sports Camp for Girls Volleyball returns to Trinity Catholic High School for the Summer of 2010. Stamford High girls volleyball coach Mike Smeriglio is in charge of the following camps. Volleyball for girls (Grades 6-12) July 19-23. Volleyball for girls (Grades 8-12) July 26-30. The cost of each camp week is $175 if registered before June 15. After June 15, it's $195 per week. For more info, e-mail Mike at Smurf628@yahoo.com.

FISHING

The Compleat Angler in Darien is hosting the Fly Fishing Film Tour at the Double Tree Hotel in Norwalk on April 23. Tickets may be purchased online @ http://www.flyfishingfilmtour.com/ or at the Compleat Angler 555 Post Rd. Darien.

FOOTBALL CAMPS

The New York Giants will host four summer football camps in Fairfield County. On Mon. June 21-Fri. June 25, camp is at Greenwich Catholic School, 471 North Street, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Tuition is $445 with early bird discounts available. To register or for more info, call 877-226-9919 or visit www.nygiantscamps.com.

The Greenwich Junior Football League non-contact football camp will take place at Greenwich High School this July. Session 1, for grades 9-12 only, will take place from July 19-23. Session 2, for grades 3-8, will take place from July 26-30. Both sessions run from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The cost of the camp is $200 in advance and $250 at the door. Registration forms are at www.greenwichfootball.com or call 203-625-0505.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SHOWCASE

The inaugural 2010 Northeast Football Showcase (NFS) will be Sat. May 15 at New Britain's Veterans Stadium. The Showcase will have a morning session 8 AM -- 12:30 PM and an afternoon session 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. To register online, log on to http://www.collegeshowcasesamerica.com/.

GOLF

The Sterling Farms Golf Shop is hosting its annual "Demo Day Blast" on Sat. May 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Calloway, Ping, TaylorMade, Titlist, Mizuno, Cobra and Adams are participating. Test new equipment. For more info, call 203-329-2067.

A Golf Injury Prevention Seminar is set for Tuesday April 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education is offering a golf injury prevention seminar to help players of all levels avoid common injuries. The ONS building is located at 6 Greenwich Office Park at 10 Valley Drive. Refreshment will be served. Registration is required. Call 203-869-3131 or email, info@ons-foundation.org to register. There will be presentations by orthopedic surgeon James Cunningham, MD and physiatrist Halina Snowball, MD as well as Round Hill Club Head PGA Pro, Tom Henderson. For more info, visit www.ons-foundation.org.

GOLF TOURNAMENTS

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce will hold its inaugural Golf outing Mon. June 28 at Griffith E. Harris Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit Greenwich Initiative for Tomorrow (GIFT), a non-profit organization developed by the Chamber of Commerce. For more info, contact John Carlucci at 203-561-8547 or by e-mail at john@carluccimccann.com. or call 203-869-3500.

HORSE JUMPING CLINIC

1996 Olympic Grand Prix course designer Linda Allen is hosting a horse jumping clinic at the New Canaan Mounted Troop at 22 Carter St on Sat. April 17 at 2:30 p.m. as well as Sun. April 18 at 9 a.m. New Canaan Mounted Troop is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit horseback riding program for children with all horses donated. For more info, visit newcanaanmountedtroop.org.

LACROSSE (PRO SCRIMMAGE)

The Boston Cannons and Long Island Lizards will hold a Major League Lacrosse preseason scrimmage at Wilton High School stadium on Sat. May 1 at noon.

FIELD HOCKEY SUMMER CAMPS

Greenwich Academy is again hosting the Williams College Field Hockey Camp.The head coach is Williams' Alix Barrele. It's open to girls age 8 and older. Campers are grouped by ability and challenged on a daily basis. Sessions will be divided into skill development, individual play, game like drills and concepts of team play. Session 1--June 9-10-11 (9 am-noon). Additional session on June 10 from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Session 2-- June 14-17 (9 a.m - noon). Session 3--June 14-17 (4 p.m.-7 p.m.). Session 4--June 21-24 (9 a.m.-noon). Session 5--June 21-24 ( 4 p.m.-7 p.m.). .The link to get a registration form is HTTP://bit.ly/williamfh. Or e-mail ATammaro@greenwichacademy.org.

SOCCER

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation is holding registration for its Town sponsored Spring Mighty Mites Soccer program. The program is open to boys and girls ages 3 through 11 years old and proof of age will be required for anyone new to the program. Mighty Mites will take place at the Upper and Lower Havemeyer fields behind Town Hall. It will start on Saturday, April 24 and will end on June 5th with a rain date of Saturday, June 12th. Brad Wallace and his staff will oversee ages 3 - 8 and Jon Bradley and the staff of Eastern Soccer Academy will coach ages 9 -11. An informal coach's clinic for new or returning coaches is set for Wed April 21 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall's Cone Room located on the 2nd floor. At that time there will be a skill drills demonstration and coaches shirts and whistles will be handed out. Anyone wishing to volunteer will need to complete a background check if they have not already done so. All players must wear shin guards and provide their own soccer ball a size 3 for anyone 4 years old or younger and a size 4 for everyone else. For more info, call the Recreation Office at 203 618-7649 or visit www.greenwichct.org

SKATEBOARDING CAMP

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration is underway for our summer Skatepark Ramp Camps. The Ramp camp is for skateboarders between the ages of 8 and 14. During the camp time the skaters will learn new tricks, play games, and skate on this unique park. The program runs weekly Monday-Thursday 9am to noon with a rain date on Friday. The skatepark has an experienced, fully trained staff that is friendly and helpful and can help your child learn how to skate, or improve his/her skills. Weekly sessions are: June 30-July 2, July 5-8, July 12-15, August 9-12, August 16-19, and August 23-26. There are also Pee Wee clinics for skateboarders 6 to 8 years of age that run for one-hour 6:30 to 7:30 pm Monday - Thursday with a rain date on Friday. These weekly clinics will meet the weeks of July 19-22, July 26-29, and August 2-5. For more info, call Frank at 203-622-7821.

There is still space available in Greenwich Skateboarding and Inline Skating Clinics. The classes will meet after school for children 6 to 12 years of age. Each clinic will meet four consecutive Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. beginning April 20. The fee for the four sessions is $60 for annual members, and $90 for non-members. The price includes free practice skate time before or after your lesson until the Park closes. For more info call 203-618-7649.

TENNIS

All Greenwich town tennis courts are open for play. Residents must have a valid tennis card to play on any of the 36 town tennis courts. To receive tennis card applications please call the Department of Parks and Recreation at 203-622-3788. The cost for a tennis card is $28 for the season; guest cards are available for $45. Children 5 to 15 years old may use their park pass; seniors may use their senior park pass. The lights at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center will be on until 10 p.m. each day starting Mon. May 3. There is no public use on any school tennis courts when school is in session until 5:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.greenwichct.org.

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Shippan Racquet Club is accepting registration for its spring and summer programs. Some of the opportunities available include a Quickstart events for children, individual and group lessons, summer camps, beginner lessons, a seven-week class for Satellite and Elite players and USTA Team Tennis. Shippan offers six championship courts, spacious locker rooms, child care and expert racquet service. Contact the club at 203-323-3129 or visitwww.shippanracquet.com for more information.

Kings Highway Tennis Club in Darien has openings in its Tennis Programs for players of all ages and abilities. Junior tennis activities include Pee Wee Tennis for children ages 4-5; a QuickStart program for children ages 6-10; a Junior Clinic for children ages 7-16; and an Advanced Training Program, including match play, for players ages 8-17. Adult tennis programs include small group lessons, cardio workouts, women's and men's round-robin leagues and private lessons. Kings Highway Tennis Club, at 98 Old Kings Highway North, offers six tournament grade hard courts and some of the best instruction available in Fairfield County from an international group of teachers. For more information, please call 203-655-8769 or visit www.kingshwytennis.com.

Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation has registration underway for all summer tennis classes for children 4 years old and up to adult intermediate levels. Summer clinics will begin on June 7. We will run one-week sessions, Monday through Thursday, with a rain make-up on Friday, if needed. The cost of each weeklong clinic is $60 for the lollipop program (4- to 5-year olds), $65.00 for the Pee Wee program (6- to 7-year olds), $70 for one-hour junior and adult classes, and $85 for the one and a half-hour adult classes. For a complete schedule, call 203-618-7649 or visit www.greenwichct.org.

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To be included in the upcoming events, send information to The Advocate, Sports Department, 9 Riverbend Drive South, Building 9A, Stamford, CT. 06907 or fax to 964-2345 or e-mail to sports@scni.com. Items should include a telephone number for verification.