Area Events Calendar

BASEBALL

Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy has clinics being offered for players age 5 to High School age and will range in offerings from Pitching to Hitting and then also BVSA is offering "All-Purpose" Clinics. Limited enrollment available. For more info email info@bobbyvacademy.com or call 203-968-2872.

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 nineteen and older, of collegiate baseball ability and are committed to play from mid May through early August, please 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 schedule 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.

Perfect Game Baseball offers high end private lessons for all aspects of the game at all levels. Lessons are $70 for a full hour, by appointment. Call (203) 357-0228.

I.S.T. Baseball Headquarters has programs are open to players ages 3-12. Private and small group instruction is available seven days a week for all ages. Speed, agility, and strength programs for ages 11-13 and the Elite program for high school players is available online. Softball skills clinic (kindergarden thru 5th grade) is underway. For more info, email Glenn Katz at istkatz22@yahoo.com or visit www.integratedsportstraining.com.

The Blue Jays Baseball club is sponsoring high school and summer tourneys near Cooperstown in the spring and summer of 2010. High school events are on weekends and summer tournaments are for teams with players age 13 to 18. For info, contact Harvey Sandig at (631) 650-5759 or e-mail him at Cooperstown314@aol.com.

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 information and to register contact Tom Chiappetta at 203-251-8481 or tomc@fairfieldcountysports.com.

CELEBRITY BREAKFAST

Sirius-XM radio sports talk personality Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo will be the guest speaker at the Bridgeport Hospital Home Run Celebrity Breakfast Thursday April 8 at 8 a.m. in the Mr. & Mrs. Henry duPont Tower Room at the University of Bridgeport, 84 Iranistan Ave. For ticket and table sponsorship info, please call 203-384-3522.

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.

The Bridgeport Bluefish will be holding summer baseball camps at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard with some of their players and coaches as instructors for all children between the ages of five and 13. Campers will be grouped by age and ability. The camp sessions are Monday June 28-Wednesday June 30, Mon. July 19-Thur. July 22 as well as Tues Aug 3, Thur Aug 5 and Fri Aug 6, Each camp day is 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. For prices, to register or for more info, call 203-345-4800 or visit www.bridgeportbluefish.com.

The Little League Baseball Camp at A. Bartlett Giamatti Center in Bristol, Conn. will hold five one-week sessions this summer for children between ages 10-12. There will be an open house to tour the facilities on April 17. The camp sessions are set for June 28-July 3, July 5-10, July 12-17, July 19-24, July 26-31. The cost is $395 with a $100 non-refundable deposit at registration. For more info, call 860-585-4730.

BASKETBALL

The Connecticut Blazers AAU girls basketball program has openings for its 16U, 14U and 12U teams. For more info, call Mike at 203-722-2912 or e-mail Tim O'Reilly at timkelly93@aol.com.

Spring Basketball Clinics April 19, 20, 21 from 6-to-8 p.m. each night. Boys, Girls Grades 5-8. At Hall Neighborhood House, 52 George Pipkin Way, Bridgeport. Clinic run by former Seattle Supersonic guard Frank Oleynick. Tuition $49. To register call 203-367-1673.

The Connecticut Force Boys Basketball Club will be hosting its 13th Annual Spring Boys Basketball Tournament on April 9-11, 2010 at the new Coventry High School in Coventry, CT. Tournament is open to the first teams to register in six age/grade divisions: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th. Cost is $350 per team per tournament with a 3 game guarantee in pool play. AAU, travel, or school teams throughout the Northeast are invited. Call Charlie Wilcox at 860-742-6557 for registration info.

BASKETBALL BENEFIT GAME

The annual Stamford High School students vs. faculty basketball game is set for Thursday April 8 at 7 p.m. at SHS' Kuczo Gymnasium. There will be a free throw shooting contest at halftime. Admission is a $1 donation at the door.

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. It is a great opportunity for players who want to improve on their game. Veez Hoops Camp is committed to providing top-quality professional instruction that emphasizes individual attention and maximum participation. The coaching staff consists of current pro and college players. There will also be special guest speakers such as college coaches, college players and other pro players. Campers will also get a chance to attend a pro basketball game. Cost per session is $175. 1st session July 6th -- July 9th ($140 only 4 days) . 2nd session (Mon July 12 -Fri. 16th). 3rd session: (July 19 -23). 4th session: (July 26 -30). 5th session (August 2-6). Camp Director Vanessa Gidden is a professional basketball player who played overseas for (Turkey, Finland, Romania, Italy). She is a Division I college graduate. (Hofstra University). For more info, e-mail veezhoops@hotmail.com or call (203)-219-7985 or visit www.veezhoops.com. Registration can also be done through the Stamford recreation dept at the government center www.stamfordrecreation.com. Girls and Boys will be in separate gyms.

Future Stars Basketball Summer Camp Sessions. At Notre Dame of Fairfield High School. Boys & Girls Grades 3-8. Instruction and Game play (9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Monday thru Friday). Session 1: July 5-July 9. Session 2: July 19-July 23. All-Star Session: July 19-23 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Boys grades 7-10 only). Tuition $150. Camp run by former Seattle Supersonics guard Frank Oleynick. Top Area Coaches and Players on staff. Early Sign Up Discount ($25 off) By May 1st. For more info or to register call 203-367-1673.

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 CLASSES (FREE)

Free Family Fishing Classes. Sponsored by CT DEP CARE Program. Mon April 5, Wed April 7, Thur. April 8. 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night. At Stamford Government Center, 4th Floor Cafeteria. 888 Washington Boulevard. To reserve your place, call Stamford Recreation Services at 203-977-5214. Learn to fish; then get outside for real fishing! Join CT DEP for an introduction to fishing, a life-long sport. Certified CARE Instructors will teach your class. Adults & Kids age 7 and up are welcome (adults must accompany kids). Study CT Aquatic Resources. Learn to fish in, enjoy & conserve our waters & fisheries. Learn safe angling methods, ethics & rules of the sport; how to identify, find & catch your own fish. Practice casting; tie knots & make rigs. Anglers 16 and over must purchase valid CT Fishing licenses at a Tackle Shop or On-Line. All teaching materials and fishing gear are provided.

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. On Mon. June 28-Fri. July 2 as well as Mon July 26-Fri. July 30, camp is at St. Luke's School, 377 North Wilton Road, New Canaan. On Mon. July 19-Fri. July 23, camp is at Stamford High School, 55 Strawberry Hill Ave. Tuition for each camp is $445 with early bird discounts available. Former Giants Bill Ard, Eric Dorsey, Sam Garnes and Charles Way are among the instructors. 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 can be obtained by visiting www.greenwichfootball.com or calling 203-625-0505.

GOLF

The Golf Academy at Sterling Farms is accepting registration for its Spring and Summer Junior Golf Programs, open to boys and girls. Spring Break Camp (April 13-16), junior clinics after school, play with the pros camps and summer camps. Age groups are pee wees (age 4-6) and juniors (age 7-14). For more info or to register, visit www.sterlingfarmsgolfshop.com. or call 203-329-2067.

The Sterling Farms Women's Golf League is seeking new members for its 2010 season. Members can either join the 9-hole or 18-hole group. Tournament play is on Tuesday mornings with preferred tee times. The 18-holers have the option to play Tuesdays or weekends. There is no obligation to play every week and one does not have to be a Stamford resident to joining. For more information call Ceil at (203) 322-4025 or visit www.sfwgc.org. Women interested in joining our club are welcome to join us at our breakfast meeting on Tuesday April 13 at 11 a.m. at the Harry Bennett Library, Vine Rd. Stamford. Come join us with any questions you might have.

Hubbard Heights Men's Golf Club is signing up members before the 2010 season starts on April 9. HHMC is also a member of the New England Public Golf Association with 14 clubs from Rhode Island and Connecticut. All clubs compete in four events each year at the Host members club. Regular Membership $85 (can play all events from April - October). Senior Membership (age 62 and older; $65, can play all events from April - October). Handicap Only ($55, we will provide a USGA Handicap and you're entitled to play in five Special events (Opening Event, Member / Member, Member / Guest, Memorial and Closing Event)). Junior Membership (17 years and under, $25, can play all events from April - October). All Memberships are required to play with another member to compete in any event.

Hubbard Heights Women's Golf Club will be starting our 2010 season. We play every Thursday morning from April to October. There are 9, 18 hole and working women memberships available. For more info, please contact Pat Belknap 323-6806 or pab1949@aol.com. Nancy Carbone 329-1705 or nancy_carbone@att.net. Angela Buchman, 9 Hole Rep 325-8870 or angela.buchman@sbcglobal.net

Anyone interested in signing up for the 2010 Sterling Farms Men's Golf Club can do so by going to www.sfmensclub.com or they can sign up in person at the Sterling Farms Pro Shop. The fee is $65 for regular membership and $55 for senior (62 and older) and junior (ages 12-17) members.

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.

YOUTH WRESTLING

Stamford Junior Wrestling has started its spring session. Practices are open to beginners and experienced wrestlers from all towns, ages 6-14 in the Westhill High School wrestling room on Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through May 17. For more information, log onto www.stamfordwrestling.com or call 203-322-5366.

ROWING REGATTA

Seventh Annual NYPPEX Greenwich Invitational Regatta, featuring Greenwich Crew, is set for Sat. April 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Greenwich Harbor off Exit 3 of I-95 between Steamboat Road and Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Spectators welcome to watch 1,000-meter dual racing on Greenwich Harbor among regional rowers for a spirited day of fun and competition. Event will go off rain or shine. For more info, visit www.greenwichwaterclub.com. or www.beaconpointmarine.com.

SOCCER SUMMER CAMPS

The High School Soccer Camp for boys and girls runs from Aug 23-27 2010 from 4-7 PM and will be held at All Saints School in Norwalk. The camp is open to Everton America players and non Everton players from 15 to 18 years old and tuition is $200. High School players and teams can prepare for the fall 2010 high school season. Go to: www.evertonamericact.com for more details.

LOCAL SOFTBALL TRYOUTS

Looking for a 12U Travel Softball Team? Come and join the CT Fury out of Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy and be coached by our instructors who are former college softball players! For more info and to schedule a tryout, please call Jen Hadley at (203) 968-2872 or by email: jhadley7@hotmail.com.

GOLD KEY DINNER

The Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance is holding their annual Gold Key Dinner on Sunday April 25 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. Ticket info will be available soon at www.ctsportswriters.org., the Alliance's web site.

SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER

Sacred Heart University will be the host for a Dinner & Raffle Fundraiser to be held on Saturday April 3, 2010. The Browning Memorial Scholarship was established to encourage and assist deserving, well-qualified students in memory of Scott Browning. The scholarship provides financial assistance to hardship students at Sacred Heart University. The fund has helped students graduate who otherwise would not have and has helped students pursue a college education who thought they would never be able to. This year's fundraiser is a "March Madness" Dinner & Raffle slated for the evening of the Men's Final Four games which are scheduled to be played on April 3. The event will be held at the Pitt Center at Sacred Heart University on Park Avenue in Fairfield,. Those interested in sponsoring the event can send donations to: Browning Scholarship c/o Jim Browning. 38 Old Elm Road, Trumbull, CT. 06611.

TENNIS

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 info.

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 is at 98 Old Kings Highway North. For more info, call 203-655-8769 or visit www.kingshwytennis.com.

The entry deadline for the 2010 US Open Eastern Sectional Qualifying Tournament is Monday, April 5. The Tournament is at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., the home of the US Open, from April 18-26. The men's and women's winners advance to the US Open National Playoffs -- Men's and Women's Championships for a chance to earn a wild card into the 2010 US Open Qualifying Tourney, August 24-27, in Flushing. All players age 14 and older of all playing levels are eligible. The entry list includes top-ranked juniors, college players, senior players (age 60 and over), tennis club teaching pros, former touring pros, weekend warriors and rec players. Entry info can be found at USOpen.org. The entry fee for each of the sectional qualifying tournaments is $125.

All players competing must have a current USTA membership valid through August 30, 2010.

The Fairfield Indoor Tennis Club, 15 Old Dam Road, has openings in its Winter programs. Junior activities include: Quick Start Tennis for ages 4-10, Junior Clinic ages 7-17; Satellite, Challenger and Intensive Training Programs for all competitive levels ages 7-17. Adult programs include: small group lessons, cardio workouts, ladies practice clinics, early bird specials, men's advanced leagues and private lessons are also available for all ages. Fairfield Indoor Tennis has seven certified teaching professionals on staff to assist players with their game on five championship, soft surface courts. For more info, visit www.fairfieldindoortennis.com.

WRESTLING HALL OF FAME DINNER

The Connecticut Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will hold an induction dinner on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Foxwoods Resort Casino to honor these men for their contribution to the sport of wrestling and our communities. The six men to be honored are: James Cunningham, former coach and athletic director at Holy Cross. Jim Day, former coach and current athletic director at Berlin High. Retired Lieutenant Col. Gralyn Harris, a former wrestler, current coach and graduate of Holy Cross. Walter "Buster" Jadach, current coach at Derby High. Ray Mainville, former coach at Maloney High and current official. Michael Morris, former coach at Danbury High and current official. Cunningham, Day, Mainville, Morris and Jadach will receive a Lifetime Achievement award for coaches, officials, media or contributors with at least 20 years of service. Harris is being honored as an Outstanding American, an award for former wrestlers who have received state or national acclaim in their chosen profession. Each award recipient will be permanently recognized in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (Stillwater, Oklahoma) with an embossed name plaque, and each receives a plaque and jacket to commemorate the very special occasion. These six will join 23 other inductees from Connecticut in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Tickets for the banquet are on sale now for $75 each and are available online through cwhof.ticketleap.com

VOLLEYBALL

The Darien High girls volleyball program is accepting proceeds and working with the Virginia-based Side-Out Foundation -- a 501(c)3non-profit organization -- in allocating donations and grants toward the fight against breast cancer. To donate online please visit http://home.att.net/~coachylarue/volleyball/.

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