The For The Participant section is now available online. Selected, timely events will be published in the newspaper each Sunday, but there will be no date restrictions of listings for the online version. Please continue to e-mail your events to jcarlson@patriot-news.com or fax to 257-4747 by noon each Thursday.
BASEBALL
AYL-midget baseball tournament, April 9-15 12-team double-elimination tournament. Fee is $150. Contact Dan Speraw at dsperaw@lebanon.k12.pa.us or 717-376-3422.
Baseball tournaments, at In The Net Sports Complex, Palmyra, for 11U through 18U from March-October. Visit www.ectb.org or www.inthenet.com or call 717-838-8706 for details.
Bases Loaded A.T.C., baseball/softball indoor training center in Carlisle, offering hitting lessons with Doug Baker, associate scout with San Diego Padres. Contact basesloadeddb@gmail.com.
Camp Hill Little League baseball registration, for players ages 5-16 available online at www.camphillbaseball.com.
Cedar Cliff teener baseball, registering players ages 13-19 at http://eteamz.active.com/sites/wstba or e-mail markromeo@verizon.net.
Coaches needed, for 11U Mid State Maverick spring/summer teams. College playing experience sought for paid head coaching position. Contact Mark Yocum at 717-586-9733 or Gavin Osteen at 717-507-6810 for information.
East Pennsboro Youth Athletic League teener baseball, seeking teener coaches for upcoming season. Contact Mark Greenholt at vm1430@comcast.net or 717-645-6769.
Full Count Baseball training sessions, for ages 8-12 and 13-18 at Twin Ponds East (hitting, pitching, fielding). Visit www.fullcountpa.com (click on training sessions).
Hershey baseball registration, open to youth ages 5-19 and available at www.hersheylittleleague.com.
Jordyn Speece Tournament, looking for pony teams for April 2-7 event. Fee is $125 per team. Contact Dan Speraw at 717-376-7422 or dsperaw@lebanon.k12.pa.us.
Local 16U travel baseball team, looking for two or three quality players for summer/fall 2012 tournaments. Call 717-802-1403 for details.
Mid-State Mavericks 18U showcase team, forming for three or four summer tournaments. Contact Steve Varner at 717-580-3948 or Gavin Osteen at 717-507-6810.
Mid-State Mavericks, seeking 12U catcher to play for Mavs or Mavs Black for seven spring/summer tournaments. Contact Gavin at 717-507-6810 or Mark at 717-586-9733.
M.O.S.E.L.F. registration, for tee-ball, pony, Little League and teeners March 10 at Boys Girls Club of Harrisburg (Hall Manor) at South 17th Street and Hanover Street, Camp Curtin YMCA at 6th and Woodbine Street and Boyer East Field at 25th St. and Rudy Road. Fee is $20 for ages 5-6 and 7-8, $25 for ages 9-12 and $75 for ages 13-15. Copy of birth certificate required. Call Diane Holloman at 717-236-8866 (tee-ball) or Shawn Wilson at 717-233-0910 or 717-743-9015 (pony) or Aaron Johnson at 717-9176 or 717-315-2101, or visit www.moself.org.
Penbrook Over-30 baseball team, searching for pitchers and position players for upcoming season. Batting practice in February. Season on Sundays from late April through September. Contact Chris at 717-756-5653.
Steelton-Highspire High School baseball team, looking for scrimmages in early and mid-March. Contact Steve Varner at 717-580-3948 for details.
Hitting and baseball skills training, with former Division I national player of the year and San Diego Padres first-round draft pick Kellen Kulbacki. All-around curriculum includes defense, baserunning, mental approach to the game and video analysis for players of all ages. Call 717-571-4269 for information.
Baseball umpiring, applications accepted for high school and summer leagues. Will mentor for test, train and place. Call Ron Lewis, Mid-Penn baseball assignor, at 717-774-3681.
Cumberland Dodgers, of the West Shore Twilight Baseball League have openings in the infield, outfield, pitching and catching. Indoor practices begin in February. Season is mid-May to mid-August for players Legion-age and older; games played at Boiling Springs High School. Contact Mark Hockley at 717-486-5513 or 717-448-5515 or e-mail mhockley1@comcast.net, or Fred Kepley at 717-254-6990 or 717-713-3306.
Hershey Area Umpire Association, seeking umpires for the 2012 baseball season. Personal training given. Association works Little League, teener and tournament baseball games on the East Shore. Contact Wayne Jewell at 717-319-3688 or Craig Grimes at 717-512-2420 or visit www.haumpires.com.
Orioles of Central Pennsylvania Men's Over-30 Baseball League, looking for all position players and pitchers. Games on Sundays beginning in mid-April. Contact Kevin Lauer at 717-215-4819 for information.
Baseball lessons, from 17-year pro Victor Gutierrez. Individual hitting and fielding lessons. Call 717-480-3000 or e-mail victorg02@verizon.net.
Carmen Fusco Pro Baseball/Softball Academy, looking for players in grades 9-12 for college and three player development teams this summer. Open tryouts March 17 and March 24 at Christian Life Assembly Church, Camp Hill. Call Dan Farnsworth at 717-332-6613 or Carmen Fusco at 717-215-2561 for details. Also offering private, professional hitting, pitching, catching and defensive lessons and player development programs with Carmen Fusco (37 years of major league baseball experience). Video analysis available separately or with lessons, or come in for filming.
Full Count baseball group classes, at Twin Ponds East, Harrisburg. Visit www.fullcountpa.com (training sessions) and register online.
Future Stars tournament baseball, offering fall tournaments, fall leagues, winter baseball, camps and clinics. Visit www.fstb.org.
GoWags Baseball, offering professional baseball instruction with Bret Wagner and Billy White. Video analysis used. Call 717-798-1823 or visit www.gowagsbaseball.com.
Individual hitting and fielding lessons, by 17-year pro and former Harrisburg Senator Victor Gutierrez. Call 717-480-300 or e-mail victorg02@verizon.net.
Lawnton Over-30 baseball team, looking for pitchers and other players for 2012 season. Call Mike at 717-608-1448.
Professional pitching instruction, by Gavin Osteen at Twin Ponds East, Harrisburg. Call 717-507-6810 or e-mail osteen23@msn.com.
Warehouse baseball facility, at 225 S. 7th St., Lebanon offers pitching, hitting and fielding lessons and has batting cages and clay pitching mounds. Call 717-639-6065 or 215-421-8441 for appointments.
BASKETBALL
AAU boys' basketball super regional national qualifiers, March 23-25 and May 18-20 in Harrisburg for players in grades 4-11. Three-game guarantee; fee is $325. Contact William Griffin at 717-571-1968 or coachgriffin@centralpennballers.com or visit www.centralpennballers.com or www.aauboysbasketball.org for application and information.
Adult basketball league, beginning April 7 at Camp Curtin YMCA. Fee is $600 per team with 10-game schedule. Contact Curtis Robinson at 717-364-6627 or smallballhoopunit@gmail.com for details.
Advanced Hoops premier AAU tryouts, for players in grades 5-12. Visit www.advancedhoops.com to register or call Charlie Fortney at 717-657-2620. Spring training classes also online.
Athletes for Better Education tournaments, at Mt. Carmel March 16-18, Reading March 23-25, Hazleton March 24-25, Shamokin March 30-April 1, York March 30-April 1, Hamburg April 6-7, York April 13-15, Reading April 13-15 and Kutztown April 20-22 for boys and girls ages 10U to 18U. Register at www.afbe.org or contact Jason Bieber at 866-906-2323 or jbieber@afbe.org.
Big Jim's 3-on-3 tournament, March 17 at Central Dauphin High School. Fee is $100 per team; four players per team with four games guaranteed. Age groups from boys and girls grades 4-5 to grade 12 and adult and men's over-40. Register at www.cdaba.net.
Blackhawk Academy girls AAU basketball, looking for players in grades 9-11 for summer team rosters. Contact Ken Barlett at 717-507-0804 or visit wwwblkhawkbasketball.com.
Camp Curtin YMCA adult basketball league, beginning April 7. Fee is $600 per team with 10-game regular season. Contact Curtis Robinson at 717-364-6627 or smallballhoopunit@gmail.com for details.
Central Penn Ballers AAU Basketball Club, has openings for boys in grades 9-11.
Coed basketball league in Hershey, beginning June 5 at Granada Gym. Teams must have at least three females and three males. Fee is $260 per team or $35 per player. Contact Cory Mull at corymmull@hotmail.com or 717-649-3377 or visit www.thewiltleague.com.
Contact Coach Griffin at 717-571-1968 or coachgriffin@centralpennballers.com, griff4788@comcast.net or visit www.centralpennballers.com.
Central Pennsylvania Basketball Officials Association, spring new officials school weekly from April 2 through May 28 from 6-8 p.m. at East Pennsboro High School. Fee is $100. Visit www.cpboa.org or contact Barbara Eppley at eppley@comcast.netor 717-385-1102.
Coed basketball summer league in Hershey, beginning June 6 on Tuesdays in Granada Gym. Teams must have at least three females and three males. Competitive games; fee is $260 per team or $35 per player. Contact Cory Mull at corymmull@hotmail.com or 717-649-3377 or visit www.thewiltleague.com.
Cumberland Valley Youth Basketball Association girls' basketball travel teams, in 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades are looking for games. Contact Dennis Bavaria at 717-877-7762 or capitolaau.homestead.com for details.
Cumberland Valley Youth Basketball Association March Madness girls' tournament, March 17 for girls in grades 4-8. Contact Dennis Bavaria at 717-877-7762 or capitolaau.homestead.com web site or e-mail capitalbball@aol.com.
Elementary basketball league, for grades K-6; registration under way. Visit www.mbgsd.org (park rec program registration).
Gettysburg youth girls CYO/AAU shootout, March 17 with three games per day at Gettysburg High School for $150 per day for 5th- and 6th-grade (U10 and U11) girls. E-mail Casey Thurston at cthurston@gettysburg.k12.pa.us.
Hoop Time girls' basketball club, has openings for players currently in 10th grade interested in advancing their game (and for talented 9th-graders). Skill development and tournament play. Practices in Middletown. Visit www.hooptimeonline.com/team or e-mail coach@hooptimeonline.com.
Lower Paxton Twp. Parks and Rec summer basketball league registration, ongoing through April 5 for Brightbill Park League. Individual and team entries available for boys and girls ages 8-10, 11-13 and 14-17. Referees (age 18 and over) are needed. Contact Rachelle at 717-657-5635 for information on each.
Mechanicsburg Area Parks and Rec 5th- to 8th-grade summer league, May 21-June 30. Fee is $200 due by May 4. Contact Tiffany Metzler at tmetzler@mbgsd.org or 717-691-4572.
Mechanicsburg men's and women's basketball, for ages 18-older nightly from 8-10 p.m. Team fee is $575. E-mail tmetzler@mbgsd.org or visit www.mbgsd.org/recreation or call 717-691-4572 for details.
Next Level Basketball Performance School, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Central Dauphin High School for the high-level player. Contact Scott Singer at 717-979-2602 or scott@firstteamfitness.net for details.
Paxton basketball, accepting online registration at www.paxtonathletics.org (click on basketball) for ages 8-14 as of Dec. 31, 2011.
Strictly Skills Basketball, offers basketball skill development in small-group instructional setting for boys and girls in grades 2-12. Area college and high school coaches serve as instructors in Hershey, Camp HIll and Newville. Spring clinics begin March 25. Visit www.strictlyskillsbasketball for information.
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading, at Camp Hill United Methodist Church for K/5 through 6th-grade. Register at www.bluesombrero.com/camphillumc or call 717-737-5631.
West Shore Recreation basketball: Men's 16-older teams formed weekly at Lemoyne Middle School, New Cumberland Middle School or Red Mill Elementary School. Over-35 men's teams formed weekly at New Cumberland MS or Red Mill ES. Call 717-920-9515 or visit www.westshorerec.org for details.
BOATING
America's Boating Course (third edition), for all types of boating. Bonus navigation supplement and two CDs. Class given by local U.S. Power Squadron beginning March 7 and on March 14 and March 21 from 6-9 p.m. at Giant Super Food Story, Camp Hill. Call 717-448-3595 or e-mail barney804dk@yahoo.com.
BOWLING
Harrisburg Young Professionals HYP Bowl for Kids Sake, April 14 from 7-10 p.m. at Red Crown Bowling Center. E-mail nneyer@gmail.com for information.
BOXING
Amateur Olympic boxing, for teenagers and older, male and female, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45-9 p.m. at West Shore Boxing and Kickboxing Club, 43 E. Locust St., Mechanicsburg. Call 717-697-2941.
CHEERLEADING
Harrisburg Packers Midget Football Association, looking for cheerleading coaches for all levels. Call Dana Blackston at 717-634-0049 for information.
Pumas All-Star competition cheering squad, based in Palmyra, looking for a qualified coach for 2012-13 season beginning in April. Must be at least age 21 and have prior coaching experience. E-mail jinglebell23@verizon.net for information.
Linglestown Colts football and cheerleading registration, March 31 from 9 a.m.-noon at Linglestown Fire Hall for children ages 6-13. First-year football players should bring copy of birth certificate. Visit www.linglestownfootball.org for information.
West Shore Youth Athletic Association cheerleading registration, March 12 and March 15 from 6-8 p.m. at Fairview Bethel Church, 800 Old Forge Rd., New Cumberland. For ages 6-18. Competitive cheerleading teams starting soon. Camps, tumbling classes and performance opportunities offered for West Shore Shock cheerleaders. Visit www.westshoreyouthathletic.com or call Melissa at 717-728-6733 or Tina at 717-215-2482.
COACHES
Bible Baptist School, seeking head boys/girls varsity track and field coach. Contact Hal Griffiths at hgriffiths@yahoo.com.
Big Spring High School, seeking varsity girls' soccer coach and middle school football coach. Apply to AD Jay Hockenbroch at 717-776-2440 or jhockenbroch@bigspring.k12.pa.us.
Bishop McDevitt High School, seeking girls' basketball assistant coach, boys' lacrosse assistant coach and assistant track and field coach (track practice time 5-6:30 p.m.). Apply with clearances to Tommy Mealy, AD, at 717-236-0204, ext. 1 or tmealy@bishopmcdevitt.org.
Boiling Springs High School, seeking two assistant varsity football coaches. Contact Scott Govern at 717-258-6484, ext. 1007 or e-mail sjg@smsd.us.
Carlisle High School, seeking head girls' lacrosse coach and two high school assistant baseball coaches. Apply with clearances to George K. Null, Director of Athletics, 623 W. Penn St., Carlisle, Pa., 17013 or call 717-240-6800 ext. 26837 or e-mail nullg@carlisleschools.org.
Cedar Cliff High School, seeking head softball coach, head swimming coach, two assistant track and field coaches (knowledge in jumping events and middle distance preferred) and assistant boys' volleyball coach. Contact AD Ken Roseberry at 717-648-4676 or kroseberry@wssd.k12.pa.us.
Central Dauphin High School, seeking head varsity girls' volleyball coach. Contact John Confer at 717-703-5360, ext. 306 or e-mail jconfer@cdschools.org or visit www.cdschools.org.
East Pennsboro High School, seeking 7th- and 9th-grade boys' basketball coaches. Contact Tim Bean at 717-342-1312 for information.
Elizabethtown College, seeking assistant men's and women's swimming coach (part-time). Visit www.etown.edu/humanresources or send resume with references to hr@etown.edu or Elizabethtown College, Human Resources, One Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, Pa., 17022. Contact Nancy Latimore at 717-361-1407 for information.
Elizabethtown High School, seeking girls' soccer assistant coaches. Visit www.etownschools.org or contact Donna Long at 717-367-1521, ext. 1017.
Elizabethtown boys' basketball, has coaching opening for either a varsity assistant or head junior high coach. Apply to etownbball@gmail.com or call Kevin Dolan at 717-587-4857.
Ephrata High School, seeking head varsity football coach, assistant boys' volleyball coach and assistant track coach. Contact Tommy Long, AD, Ephrata HS, 803 Oak Blvd., Ephrata, Pa., 17522.
Hershey High School, seeking head middle school cheerleading/fall caoch and head middle school cheerleading/winter coach. Apply with clearances to Sam Elias, Athletic Director, Derry Township School District, PO Box 898, Hershey, Pa., 17033.
Lower Dauphin High School, seeking head wrestling coach. Apply by April 16 to Dave Bitting, Athletic Director, Lower Dauphin HS, 201 S. Hanover St., Hummelstown, Pa., 17036 or dbitting@ldsd.org.
Manheim Central High School, seeking head field hockey coach. Send application to derbyshireg@manheimcentral.org or contact AD George Derbyshire at 717-664-8429.
Mechanicsburg High School, seeking head varsity boys' lacrosse coach and two assistant JV/varsity boys' lacrosse coaches. Contact Andrea Teeter at 717-691-4538 or ateeter@mbgsd.org.
Millersburg High School, seeking assistant varsity baseball coaches. Apply to Jeff Prouse, 799 Center St., Millersburg, Pa., 17061 or call 717-692-2108.
Muhlenberg School District, seeking head varsity basketball coach, head and and assistant varsity tennis coaches and junior high assistant football coach. Application at www.muhlsdk12.org; return it to Kerry Ciatto, 400 Sharp Ave., Reading, Pa., 19605.
Newport High School, seeking head girls' basketball coach, junior high girls' basketball coach and assistant football coach. Apply to Shaw Lesh, AD, Newport HS, 500 Caroline St., PO Box 9, Newport, Pa., 17074 or e-mail slesh@newportsd.org.
Northern High School, seeking head girls' basketball coach. Contact Gerry Schwille, Director of Athletics, Northern York HS, 653 S. Baltimore St., Dillsburg, Pa., 17019 or 717-432-8691.
Northern Lebanon High School, seeking, assistant field hockey coach, assistant football coach, head golf coach, head girls' volleyball coach and assistant girls' volleyball coach. Contact Rob Snyder, AD, at 717-865-0541, ext. 2519 or pick up application at high school.
Red Land High School,seeking head varsity softball coach, assistant girls' track and field coach and girls' soccer varsity assistant coach. Apply to Bruce Kilmoyer, AD, at 717-938-6561 or bkilmoyer@wssd.k12.pa.us for information.
Spring Grove High School, seeking head varsity coach for girls' lacrosse and assistant varsity boys' lacrosse coach and assistant varsity girls' lacrosse coach. Apply to Lisa Alwine, Human Resources Director, 100 E. College Ave., Spring Grove, Pa., 17362.
Susquehanna Twp. High School,seeking assistant varsity boys' soccer coach, head junior high boys' soccer coach and assistant junior high boys' soccer coach. Apply online at www.pareap.net or to athletic director Michael Knill, Susquehanna Twp. HS, 3500 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, Pa.
Susquehanna University, seeking part-time cheerleading coach. Must have bachelor's degree and two years coaching experience. Apply with references to Linda Reichenbach at reichenbach@susqu.edu.
Trinity High School, seeking head boys' and/or girls' tennis coach, head girls' lacrosse coach and assistant softball coach. Apply to Gary Bricker, AD, Trinity High School, 3601 Simpson Ferry Rd., Camp Hill, Pa., 17011 or gbricke@trinityhs.k12.pa.us.
Upper Dauphin High School, seeking assistant track coach (throwing events) and assistant football coaches. Apply with references and clearances to Jeff Laux, AD, Upper Dauphin HS, 220 N. Church St., Elizabethville, Pa., 17023.
West Perry High School, seeking middle school girls' volleyball coach and varsitiy assistant track coach. Contact Cory Hoffman, AD, at 717-789-3931, ext. 5415 or choffman@westperry.org.
CYCLING
Harrisburg Bicycle Club, welcomes riders of all abilities for regular rides scheduled daily in the Harrisburg, Hershey, Mechanicsburg and Carlisle areas. Call 717-975-9879 or visit www.harrisburgbicycleclub.org for information.
DODGEBALL
Adult coed rec dodgeball, for ages 18-older at Dillsburg Elementary School on Mondays from 7-8 p.m. Fee is $5. E-mail dillsburgdodgeball@gmail.com for information.
FIELD HOCKEY
Alley Cats Field Hockey Club, offering spring clinics at In The Net beginning March 19. Monday night sessions featuring instruction for U-12 through U-19 age groups by varsity head coaches; goalie training available. Contact Gina Allessie at allessieg@mhs-pa.org or call 717-443-6867.
Field hockey youth clinic, Mondays and Wednesdays beginning April 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. at CD Middle School for players in grades K-6. E-mail Coach Zeiders for information at l.zeiders@comcast.net or call 717-580-2956.
Youth field hockey clinic, Wednesdays beginning April 4 at Susquehanna Twp. High School. Call 717-540-1244 for e-mail vikingfh01@msn.com for information.
Field hockey 7v7 tournament, May 5 at Landis Field at CD Middle School for middle school teams and high school teams. Contact Laurie Zeiders at l.zeiders@comcast.net or 717-580-2956.
Summer field hockey camp, for ages K through 8th grades at CD Middle School June 18-22 from 9 a.m.-noon or 5:30-8 p.m. E-mail Coach Zeiders at l.zeiders@comcast.net or call 717-580-2956 for details.
Cedar Crest field hockey youth camp, June 11-14 at Cedar Crest's Earl Boltz Stadium with Olympian Dana Sensenig and others. Daily 9-11:30 a.m.; fee is $55 per camper for players in grades K-8. Information available from Dana Risser, 115 E. Evergreen Rd., Lebanon, Pa., 17042.
Strength training, speed and skill work with U.S. field hockey pro Brianna Davies. Private facility; limited openings. Call 717-730-9594 or visit personalfitnesspa.com.
FOOTBALL
Eckert Fitness Group, accepting registrations for spring youth flag football and cheerleading camps for ages 5-12 beginning March 24 and held in seven different counties. Register by March 10 for $69 ($59 for additional children). Visit www.eckertfitnessgroup.com or call 717-650-6537.
Falcon Championship Youth Football Camp, June 25-28 from 9 a.m.-noon at Cedar Crest High School. Fee is $65 ($75 walk-up). Visit www.clsd.k12.pa.us or www.falconfootballclub.com or contact Tom Waranavage at twarnavage@clsd.k12.pa.us or 717-586-2447.
Harrisburg Packers Midget Football Association, looking for football coaches for all levels. Call Dana Blackston at 717-634-0049.
Mechanicsburg midget football and cheerleading registration, March 12 and March 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Upper Allen Twp. Building. Fee is $85 and $50 for additional players/cheerleaders in same family. All players must bring copy of birth certificate. Visit www.mburgwildcats.com.
Harrisburg Stampede youth camps,from 10-11:30 a.m. on Stampede home game dates April 7, 21, 28 and May 12. Clinics for boys and girls ages 7-14; fee is $25. Visit www.harrisburgstampede.com.
Men's flag football league, at In The Net Sports Complex, Palmyra. Fee is $500; a 9v9 format on Sunday mornings. Register at www.inthenet.com or call 717-838-8706.
Linglestown Colts football and cheerleading registration, March 31 from 9 a.m.-noon at Linglestown Fire Hall for children ages 6-13. First-year football players should bring copy of birth certificate. Visit www.linglestownfootball.org for information.
Middletown Youth Club midget football and cheerleading registration, March 24 from 9-11 a.m., April 11 from 6-8 p.m., May 5 and May 19 from 9-11 a.m. at MCSO Building. Fee is $50 and $25 for additional family members. Bring copy of birth certificate. Visit www.leaguelineup.com/middletownyouthclub for information.
PA All-American high school football combine, April 1 at 1:30 p.m. at In The Net, Palmyra (registration at noon). Fee is $60. Contact Wayde Marsico at wmarsico@sportsvids.com or call 717-829-4994 or visit www.sportsrecruiters.com.
Pennsylvania High School Football Combine, May 12 from 8 a.m.-noon and noon-4 p.m. at Shippensburg University for players in graduating classes 2012 through 2016. Call 508-259-0160 or e-mail www.eehss.com for information.
Steel-High girls NFL flag football leadership program, with 8 to 10 teams of girls in grades 7-12. Register until March 16. Visit http://usafootball.com/programs/girls-football for information.
Penn State football camps, Advanced Skills camps June 2 and June 16, kicking camp June 17, 7-on-7 camp June 23, youth camp June 24 and position camp June 28-30. Visit www.gopsusports.com/camps/fb-coaches-clinic.htmlor call 814-865-0561.
Flag football tournament for class of 2019, seeking seven or more East Pennsboro 5th-grade teams for double-elimination tournament July 30-Aug. 6. Four games guaranteed. Contact wdr@footballvideos.com or call 717-732-5643 or visit www.footballvideos.com/content/sparx-flag-football-tournament.
West Shore YMCA youth flag football coed league for ages 6-12 from March 31-May 19 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays at Lemoyne Memorial Park. Register by March 30 at 717-737-9622 or bryan.chittester@ymcaharrisburg.com.
FRISBEE
Harrisburg Young Professionals spring volleyball and Frisbee league registration, open for leagues that begin April 10 (Frisbee) and April 12 (volleyball). Fee for each is $35 ($45 for nonmembers). Visit www.hyp.org/sports.
GOLF
St. Patrick's Day four-person scramble, March 17 at 9 a.m. at Fairview Golf Course. Fee is $200 per team; four-person scramble. Register by March 12; call 717-273-3411 or e-mail fairview@distinctgolf.com or visit www.fairview.distinctgolf.com for information.
Mud Open four-person scramble, March 25 at 11 a.m. at Lykens Valley Golf Course. Fee is $200. Apply at www.lykensvalley.com.
Rich Valley Spring Open, March 31 at noon; fee is $160. Visit www.richvalleygolf.net or call 717-691-8805.
Briarwood golf clinics, April 9, April 10, May 7 and May 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Briarwood Golf Course. Fee is $80. Details and reservations at 717-792-9776 or visit www.briarwoodgolfclubs.com for information.
Four-person scramble, April 14 at Manada Golf Club. Fee is $200 per team. Contact Chris Saragao at 717-645-3133 or e-mail homevossa@hotmail.com for details.
Rich Valley Two-Person Challenge, April 15 at 10 a.m.; fee is $100 per team. Visit www.richvalleygolf.net or call 717-691-8805.
Central Pennsylvania Better Ball Championship, April 21-22 at Dauphin Highlands Golf Course. Fee is $110. Registrations available in the pro shop.
Spring Fling four-person scramble, April 22 at 10 a.m. at Lykens Valley Golf Course. Fee is $200. Apply at www.lykensvalley.com.
Gary Knopic Two-Course Challenge, April 28-29 at Dauphin Highlands and Pine Meadows. Fee is $120. Registrations available at either course.
Annville-Cleona Ice Hockey Club golf tournament, April 29 at Fairview Golf Course. Four-man scramble. Contact Sam at 717-865-0754 or Patty at 717-867-4359 (after 7 p.m.)
Members 1st/Big 33 Golf Tournament, May 7 at noon at Colonial Golf and Tennis Club. Visit www.big33golf.com or contact Laurie Eckenrode at leckenrode@big33.org or 717-774-3303.
Hospice of Central Pa. Ladies Golf Classic, May 21 at West Shore Country Club. Register as single, twosome or foursome. Call 717-732-1000 (ask for Deb).
Kiwanis Cup Individual Match Play Championship, June 25 at Hershey Links Golf Course, Hummelstown. Benefits critically ill or mentally and physically challenged children. Contact Dr. Dale Treese at 717-367-9144 or e-mail cdtreese@centurylink.net or visit www.hdgolf.org.
Armitage Men's Golf Association, sponsors monthly tournaments from April through November at Armitage Golf Course. Members eligible for Harrisburg District Golf Association tournaments. Applications available at www.armitagemensgolf.com. E-mail armitagemensgolf@comcast.net or call 717-737-5344.
Briarwood 2-person league openings, for Monday through Thursday as well as Friday evening scrambles. Call 717-792-9776 or visit www.briarwoodgolfclubs.com.
Kelly Tron men's golf league, looking for additional players for Wednesday night league (4-5:30 p.m.) at Sportsmans Golf Course. Contact Tom at 717-439-2646 for Barry at 717-418-2621.
Mayapple Golf Links, accepting teams and singles to Tuesday and Thursday night men's leagues and seniors to Wednesday morning league. Applications at www.mayapplegolfclub.com.
Rich Valley Tuesday Night men's golf league, has opening for fulltime and substitute golfers. League begins April 17 with tee times starting at 5 p.m. Call Vince at 717-903-1953 for information.
Rich Valley Golf, Thursday Night Men's League with 5:30 p.m. starts beginning April 5. Visit www.richvalleygolf.net or call 717-691-8805.
Sunset Golf Club, winter league under way. Also accepting outings for 2011 and 2012. Call 717-944-5415 for details.
Thursday Golf League, seeking players at Valley Green Golf Course. Tee times 4:15-5 p.m. (9 holes). Contact Larry Eichelberger at 717-697-9120, Lance Hubbard at 717-938-0300 or Ott Santoleri at 717-938-5065 for information.
Harrisburg Area Junior Golf Association, accepting registrations for boys and girls ages 11-18 in various age groups for upcoming season. First event June 20 at Silver Spring Golf Course. Visit www.hajga.org.
Sportsman's Ladies Golf League, seeking new members for Wednesday evening 9-hole league. Call 717-343-8291 by March 26.
HOCKEY
After-Winter Classic 24/7 for Breast Cancer, April 28 at 5 p.m. at Klick-Lewis Ice Arena, Annville, featuring the Hanson Brothers. Tickets are $5. Visit www.slapshot2.org for information.
Girls ice hockey free learn to play clinics, for girls 198-under. Free sessions at Twin Ponds East from 6-7 p.m March 11 and March 25 and April 8 and April 22. Contact Mark Seymour at sseymour113@comcast.net or call 717-533-2445 or visit www.hersheyjrbearsgirls.org for information.
Klick Lewis Arena: Public skating Monday-Wednesday noon-2 p.m., 10 a.m.-noon Thursday and Friday and Saturday 2-4 and 8-10 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 p.m. Family Learn to Skate Saturday 11:15-11:45 a.m. Also available is home school classes 2-3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday, adult learn to play Thursdays 9-10:30 p.m. and kids learn to play 12:30-1:15 p.m. Sunday. Call 717-685-1401 or visit www.klicklewisarena.com.
Open hockey, every other Saturday from 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Hersheypark Arena. For players of any skill level. Contact Jim at 717-533-0385 or jcrosscheck9@aol.com.
Twin Ponds hockey: Stick and puck time for ages 6-older at Twin Ponds East and West; fee is $8 per session. Open hockey Monday, Wednesday, Friday from noon-1 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:15-10:45 p.m. for ages 16-older; fee is $10. Visit www.twinponds.com or call 717-558-7663 for details on each.
ICE SKATING
Hershey Figure Skating Club, Learn to Skate classes most Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. and most Saturdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Hersheypark Arena. Visit www.hersheyfigureskating.org for details.
KICKBALL
St. Patty's Day Kickball Blast, March 17 at Mateer Field, Berryhill and Fritchey Sts., Harrisburg, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Fee is $10 per player; benefits Colonial Park Midget Baseball Association. Age groups 5-9, 10-12, 13-17 and 18-over. Contact Tony Beccone at 717-540-5591.
LACROSSE
Girls' lacrosse clinic series, March 18 from 1-3 p.m. and April 6th from 9 a.m.-noon for players in grades 3-8 at Lebanon Valley College. Fee is $20 per session. Contact Brianne Tierney at 717-867-6876 or btierney@lvc.edu.
Lebanon Valley Lacrosse Club summer club team tryouts, for U-11, U-13, U-15 and high school JV (9th- and 10th-graders) on March 11. Coached by John Haus. Visit www.lebanonvalleylax.com or e-mail info@lebanonvalleylax.com.
Mid-Penn Laxfest Tournaments, June 9-10 for girls and June 23-24 for boys from 11U through high school at In The Net Sports Complex, Palmyra. Fee is $695 per team for girls (4 games guaranteed) and $1,095 per team for boys (5 games guaranteed). Visit www.lacrosse.inthenet.com or call 717-838-8706 for information.
In The Net Sports Complex, Palmyra: Pickup lacrosse Fridays from 4:15-5:45 p.m.; fee is $6. Visit www.inthenet.com for information.
West Shore Warriors, high school varsity level boys' lacrosse club seeking head coach and assistant coaches for spring season. Practices in evenings and games on weekends against other high school clubs and private schools. Contact Rick Stambaugh at smasports@aol.com.
LEAGUES
SPARX Public School League, seeking to form "Best in School District" teams by graduating class for baseball, flag football, basketball, soccer, track tennis and swimming for all ages. Visit http://www.footballvideos.com/content/sparx-public-school-league-spsl or call Willie at 717-732-5643.
MARTIAL ARTS
West Shore YMCA judo, for boys and girls ages 6-12 on Fridays from 6-7 p.m. Call 717-737-9622 for information.
Aikido classes, Wednesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. at Joerg's American Karate Studio, 43 E. Locust St., Mechanicsburg. Call 717-697-2941.
Beginners Chinese martial arts classes, for ages 13 and older with Joseph LaVine at Hampden Twp. Emergency Services Building, 1200 Good Hope Rd., Mechanicsburg. Call 717-514-8699 or visit www.joetuina.com.
Carlisle Family YMCA, offering self-defense and mixed martial arts classes. Self-defense Mondays from 3:30-5 p.m. and mixed martial arts classes Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. Fee is $25 or $35 per month. Contact Jason Smith at 717-243-2525 for information.
Carlisle Family YMCA, offering jujitsu with Lee Herbert on Saturdays and taekwondo on Wednesdays and self-defense skills on Tuesdays and tai chi on Monday through Thursday mornings with Stephanie Gilbert. Call 717-243-2525, ext. 222 for information.
Central Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy, with jujitsu/submission grappling/mma. Contact www.cpmaa.net or call 717-250-8841.
Combat MMA, mixed martial arts. Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for submission wrestling, boxing, ju-jitsu, karate and wrestling. Visit www.pa-combatmma.com or call 717-218-0869.
Crones Taekwondo, offering preschool martial arts, tae kwon do program and high intensity fitness class. Call 717-691-4116 or e-mail cronestaekwondo@aol.com.
East Shore YMCA: Judo club Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m. for youth and 10:30 a.m.-noon for adults. Also Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Free to members; $12 for others. Isshinryu Karate, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free for Y members and $25 per month for nonmembers. Call 717-232-9622 for information on each.
Family martial arts, Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. for ages 5-8 and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. for ages 9-60 at West Hanover Twp. Fire Hall. Call 717-652-4841 or 533-1866.
Gracie Jiu Jitsu, in Harrisburg; accept no substitute for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu submission wrestling instruction. Call Gregg at 717-586-1890 for details.
Harrisburg Kung Fu Center tai chi class, Saturdays from 8:45-9:45 a.m. at 2331 Walnut St., Harrisburg. Call 717-232-6310 or e-mail harrisburg@hbgkungfu.com.
Hershey Karate Club, traditional Okinawa Isshin-Ryu Karate-do. Modern-day self-defense. Adult training program; minimum age 13. Call 717-469-0881 or visit www.hersheykarate.com.
Itten Dojo, aikido and ono-ha-itto-ruy Kenjutsu (classical Japanese swordsmanship). Call 717-728-8871 or visit www.ittendojo.org.
Karate classes, Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. at Jewish Community Center, 3301 N. Front St., Harrisburg. Traditional training, forms and self-defense for ages 16-older, beginner to advanced. Contact Linda at 717-236-9555, ext. 3050 or l.skulsky@jewishfedhbg.org.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), instruction by former pro wrestler Steve Blackman. Offering Brazilian jiu-jitsu, boxing, Muay Thai, wrestling classes and private lessons. Call 717-919-2015 or visit www.blackmanmma.com.
Martial arts summer camps, for ages 5-15 June 11-15, July 16-20 and Aug. 6-10 daily from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 717-691-4116 to register.
Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA, Instinct Martial Arts in Mechanicsburg offers training for children and adults. Visit www.instinctmartialarts.com or call John at 717-307-6011.
Self-defense class, for ages 14-older on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. at Crone's Tae Kwon Do School. Fee is $20. Call 717-691-4116 to register.
West Hanover Twp. Rec Center, karate for ages 5-older on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Call 717-652-4841 or 717-533-1866.
West Shore Academy of Martial Arts, offering martial arts classes and kickboxing programs for adults and children. Contact Vince Vergara at 717-761-3527 or visit www.westshoreacademy.com for information.
PICKLEBALL
Friendship Center in Lower Paxton Twp. has pick-up pickleball league on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for $3 per person per day. Call Rachelle at 717-657-5635 for information.
ROLLER HOCKEY
Free learn to skate/play roller hockey clinic, at Doc's Family Fun Center, 1733 E. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown on Sundays from 3:40-4:10 p.m. No registration required. Call Charley Yoder at 717-944-7866 for information.
Harrisburg Jr. Lunatics travel roller hockey team, has opening for goaltender for players ages 15-16. Contact Todd Wiley at 717-763-8062 for details and evaluation.
Inline hockey and skating clinic, for ages 7-15 on Saturdays at Susquehanna Sports Complex, Lemoyne. Fee is $20 or $24. Call 717-920-9515 or visit www.westshorerec.org.
Susquehanna Sports Center, adult open hockey Fridays 9-11 p.m. for $8, Sundays 10:30 a.m.-noon for $6, Mondays 5-6 p.m. for $5; youth open hockey: 10 and under Thursdays 5:30-6:30 p.m. for $5, 11-16 years old Fridays 4:30-5:45 p.m. for $5. Also, youth and adult fall indoor roller hockey leagues of all ages and skill levels accepting players through October. Call Todd Wiley at 717-763-8062 or visit www.susq-sports.com for details on each.
Youth roller hockey and roller skating, at Doc's Family Fun Center, 1733 E. Harrisburg Pike, Middletown. Call 717-944-7866 or visit www.docsfamilyfuncenter.com.
RUNNING/WALKING
King's Gap Environmental Education Center free nature 2.5-mile hike, March 18 from 1-3 p.m. Call 717-486-3799 or e-mail kingsgapsp@pa.gov. Triathlon training clinic, 12-week session for beginners at West Shore YMCA from March 7-May 30. Contact Kera Daily by Feb. 29 at 717-737-9622 or kera.daily@ymcaharrisburg.org for details.
St. Margaret Mary 5K run/walk, March 24 at 8:30 a.m. Visit www.stmm5k.webs.com.
Free walking, at In The Net Sports Complex on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from noon-3 p.m. Call 717-838-8706 or visit www.inthenet.com.
Garden Spot Village Marathon, March 31 at 8 a.m. at Garden Spot Village, Lancaster County. Fee is $11.
Frozen Foot 5K Race Series, March 18. Fee is $50 per race. Register at www.active.com or visit www.frozenfoot.com or call 717-367-4445 for information.
Capital 10-miler, a Run for the Arts, on April 1 at 9 a.m. (walkers at 8:15 a.m.) at City Island, Harrisburg. Fee is $30 by March 4, $35 by March 11, $40 by March 31 and $45 on race day. Visit www.capital10-miler.com or call 717-877-1831 for details.
North-South Marathon, April 29 in Gettysburg. Visit www.gettysburgnorthsouthmarathon.com or call 866-329-9382 or e-mail racedirector@gettysburgnorthsouthmarathon.com.
Run for the Children 5K run/walk, May 12 at 8 a.m. at Palmyra. Fee is $20 for 5K and $5 for fun run; fee increases $5 after April 20. Visit www.palmyrarec.org or call 717-838-9244.
Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club hike of the week, March 15, 10 a.m., Wildwood Lake. March 18, 1 p.m., Lebanon County Rail Trail. March 22, 5:45 p.m., Letort Stream followed by trip to Salt Cave ($10 fee). Visit www.satc-hike.org for details on each.
Mason Dixon Sprint, June 3 at Pinchot Park, Lewisberry. Register at active.com or tricatsports.com or call JJ at 717-877-0447.
Catfish Triathlon, July 8 on City Island. Register at active.com or tricatsports.com or call JJ at 717-877-0447.
Harrisburg Road Runner Club (directions at www.harrc.org): March 11, 8:30 a.m. (see harrc.org). March 18, 8:30 a.m., Indian Creek 2 or 4 mile, call 717-737-0434. March 25, 8:30 a.m., Colon Cancer Prevention 5K Test Run, call 717-566-6828.
SKIING
Kick 'n Gliders Nordic Ski Club, has monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at Rookies Community Room, 2238 Derry St., Harrisburg. Ski trips offered from December through March. Visit www.kickngliders.org for information.
SOCCER
Advanced development programs, winter training programs for travel and premier players (keepers, strikers, midfielders, defenders and a speed school). Visit www.capsoccer.org.
British Soccer Camps, at In The Net Sports Complex, Palmyra, June 25-29, July 9-13 and Aug. 6-10. Full- and half-day camps or visit www.challengersports.com or call 717-838-8706.
CASA ADP training programs, for travel and premier players for goalkeeper, striker, midfield/defender and speed schools. Visit www.capsoccer.org.
CASA-CAPA U-16 premier boys' team, looking for high-level fifeld players for college showcase tournaments and league games. Contact Austin Siodlowski at asiodlowski@gmail.com.
CASA-CAPA 95 U-16 premier girls, looking for goalkeeper for college showcase tournament and league games. Contact Austin Siodlowski at asiodlowski@gmail.com.
CASA spring league, for U-5 to U-18 boys and girls forming. Visit www.capsoccer.org for registration and league information.
City Islanders youth soccer indoor training, for fall, winter and spring. Soccer 360 for U-9 and older, a six-week, one-hour advanced training session. Soccer 180 for U-9 and older for strikers and keepers. Total Soccer for U-9 and older, a 12-week program focusing on all facets of the game. 3-2-1 Skills for U-6 to U-9. Locations on both East and West shores. Visit www.cityislanders.com or call 717-441-4625. Visit www.cityislanders.com or call 717-441-4625 for locations and registration information.
Coaches needed, for JT Dorsey Foundation for Harrisburg rec league soccer program ages 6-13. Contact JT Dorsey at 717-329-8937 or jdfoundation@jtdorsey.org.
Fusion FC 95 U17B, seeking midfielders or forwards to participate in college showcases and high-level tournaments. Contact Celso Torres at 717-579-5307 or Jon Gracey at 717-979-5321 or jongracey@comcast.net for details.
Hershey Soccer Club U-10 girls, seeking goalkeeper and two high-level field players for competitive outdoor league and tournament play. Contact Tony Potter at 717-805-1620 or apotter@powelltrachtman.com.
JT Dorsey Foundation: seeking paid and volunteer coaches for after-school rec level soccer programs for ages 5-13 at Harrisburg elementary schools. Also, skill school training program for age groups U-11 to U-18 to expand a player's mental and physical soccer abilities. For information on these events, visit www.jtdorsey.org or contact JT Dorsey at 717-329-8937 or jtdorsey@jtdorsey.org.
Kiddie Kicker and Junior Soccer Academy classes, daily at Twin Ponds West and Penn Hershey with Denis Clarke for 3- to 8-year-old boys and girls. E-mail dpc7@paonline.com or call 717-234-4042.
In The Net Sports Complex, Palmyra: Pickup soccer Tuesdays and Fridays from 8-9:30 p.m.; fee is $6. Visit www.inthenet.com for information.
LDC United tryouts, for fall premier and travel teams for boys and girls ages 8-18 beginning April 10. Details at www.ldcunited.com or contact Bill Becher at 717-566-4378 or wdb210@verizon.net.
LDC United U17 boys' premier team, seeking one or two players to play in ASL league and high-level tournaments. Coached by Gregg Davis. Contact gdavis@cdschools.org.
LDSA spring rec soccer program, for boys and girls ages 6-12. Registration is open at www.ldcunited.com, or contact Wayne Howard at wah5677@comcast.net.
LDSA spring kiddie kickers soccer, for boys and girls ages 3-6 beginning April 23 from 6-7 p.m. Six sessions; fee is $50 per player. Visit www.ldcunited.com or contact Bill Becher at 717-566-4378 or e-mail wdb210@verizon.net.
Mechanicsburg Soccer Club tryouts, for boys and girls from U-10 through U-14. Tryout information at www.mechsoccer.com or e-mail tony.lougee@mechsoccer.com.
Men's open and over-30 leagues forming, at In The Net Sports Complex, Palmyra, from Feb. 29-April 9 (Wednesday nights). Fee is $500 per team. Visit www.inthenet.com or call 717-838-8706.
Northern Lebanon U-17 girls, looking for goal to play this season in college showcases, spring tournaments and outdoor cup competition. Contact Paul at pjfiles@aol.com or 717-865-0860.
PA Classics West girls' team, tryouts for current U-15 and U-16 players for premier level college showcase team from 1-3 p.m. March 4 and April 1 and from 4-6 p.m. April 15 in Lemoyne. Coached and trained by Carlos Mendoza; contact him at teacmen@aol.com or 717-503-6799.
Polar Cub Soccer Camp, for boys and girls ages 5-8. Fee is $50. Call Chris at 717-991-9583 or e-mail polarcubsports@yahoo.com.
Premier U-11 girls' soccer team, holding tryouts for two or three players for premier team for soccer club on West Shore. Coached and trained by former college players. E-mail middiesoccer@yahoo.com.
Skill school freestyle clinic, March 18 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Twin Ponds West for ages U-9 to U-18. Visit www.jtdorsey.org or call 717-329-8937 or e-mail jdfoundation@jtdorsey.org.
Soccer, for adults on Tuesdays from 9-10:30 p.m. and Fridays for high school students and adults from 9-10:30 p.m. at In The Net, Palmyra. Fee is $6 per person. Call 717-838-8706 or visit www.inthenet.com or e-mail chris@inthenet.com.
Soccer Shots, for kids ages 3-5 witih 30- to 35-minute sessions for eight weeks at Harrisburg, Linglestown, Hummelstown, Hershey, Camp Hill, New Cumberland, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle and York County. Fee is $85 and begins March 19. Visit www.soccershots.org/harrisburg.
Sports City soccer clinics, Monday-Thursday clinics and academies for ages 3-9. Fee is $85 for six weeks. Call 717-657-7678 for information.
Sports City soccer leagues, for U-9 to U-19, men's and women's open, men's over-30, men's over-40 and adult coed as well as flag football, high school girls' lacrosse and dodgeball. Call 717-657-7678 or visit www.sportscityhbg.com for details.
Super Nova U-20 men's soccer team, playing in Super-Y League in June and July. Interested players should contact Niki Nikolic at 717-571-9995 or Chris Hultquist at 717-648-8705.
Twin Ponds open soccer, Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-10 p.m. for $5 fee. Contact Patrick Leen at pleen@twinponds.com.
West Shore YMCA U-7 soccer league, for ages 4-7 for eight weeks on Sundays (noon-2 p.m.) from March 25-May 20 at Lemoyne Memorial Park. Register by March 23 at 717-737-9622.
West Shore Recreation soccer clinic, for ages 3-4 on Mondays from March 12-April 23 from 7:10-7:55 p.m. at Washington Heights Elementary School. Fee is $52 or $62. Call 717-920-9515.
U.S. Soccer Referee School, beginning April 1 until May 20. Fee is $125 and must be age 14 by last day of class. Register by March 9 by calling 717-737-0511.
West Shore Recreation Indoor soccer, for ages 4-6 on Fridays from March 23-May 4 from 6:15-7:15 or 7:15-8:15 at Washington Heights Elementary School. Fee is $55 or $66. Call 717-920-9515 for details.
SOFTBALL
ASA Women's Fast-Pitch Association, a competitive rec league, registering players and organized teams for ages 15-older for weekday games in June and July. Contact Bruce at brucebeckley@verizon.net or 717-315-8063.
Avalanche softball teams, looking for players for 2011-12 season. The 18U team needs a pitcher and utility player and the 12U team needs a utility player. Contact James Ruff at 717-448-1757 or paavalanche@yahoo.com.
Boom Softball 5GG USSSA tournament, April 7 at Rapho Park, Manheim Pool and Palmyra fields. Fee is $300, or $340 on day of tourney. Summer league beginning mid-April. Grapefruit softball league in March for $300 fee. For details on each, contact Mike Miranda at 717-406-0788 or 45scdoo@gmail.com.
Capital Area Church Softball League, has opening for one men's church team for games played at Veteran Park in Susquehanna Twp. Call Carl at 717-545-1181 for information.
Carlisle Diamonds, accepting registrations for rec fast-pitch programs for girls ages 5-18 who live within Carlisle Area School District. Registration form at www.carlislediamonds.org or call Matt Renninger at 717-240-0457.
Cedar Cliff Youth Softball Association, a merger between Highlands West Shore and New Cumberland Girls Softball Association, accepting new players for instructional and rec play. Fast-pitch for ages 7-18 and slow-pitch for ages 5-18. Visit www.cedarcliffysa.com or e-mail cedarcliffysa@yahoo.com.
Central PA Krunch 10U fast-pitch team, has roster openings for 2011/2012 season. Contact Coach Tom at 717-496-5748 or tomestep@gdclilc.net.
Class D E men's tournament, April 20-22. Contact Gary Gabriel at 717-514-1076 or e-mail garygabriel00@hotmail.com.
Cumberland Valley Softball Association, accepting registrations for slow-pitch program for girls ages 5-19 (born 1992-2006). League will consider accepting other area slow-pitch teams. Register at www.cvsoftball.com or call Tammy McGee at 717-730-9058 or Mark Noga at 717-795-5476.
Cumberland Valley Softball Association, accepting registrations for fast-pitch program. Teams in 10-U, 12-U and 14-U age groups play in West Shore Minors or Metro East League. Players who play in spring will have opportunity to play in a fast-pitch summer all-star tournament program. Register at www.cvsoftball.com or call Jim Skonezney at 717-514-0513 or Mark Noga at 717-795-5476.
Cumberland County Magic 12U Blue team, looking for two players to complete 2012 roster. Indoor practices at Advanced Hoops Center on Old Jonestown Road, Harrisburg, from 4-6 p.m. Sundays. Contact Harry Pfeffer at 717-576-8798 or hpfeffer@hotmail.com.
Father-and-son slow-pitch softball team, forming for Sunday summer league play. Call 717-319-2969 for information.
Harrisburg Area Men's Softball League, seeking teams for upcoming season with games played Sunday afternoons on East Shore. An ASA Class D league; fee is $325 per team. Contact Home at 717-460-7899 or homevossa@hotmail.com for information.
Garrett Park May Classic Invitational, May 19-20 for 12U and 14U girls. Four-game guarantee. Applications available on ASA website; contact Florence Fry at 717-314-2206 or flo2520@comcast.net for details.
Hurricanes fast-pitch softball registration, for girls ages 5-18 within Big Spring School District for U-8, U-10, U-12, U-14 and U-18. Fee is $50 and $35 for each additional sibling. Instructional fee $35. Birth certificate required. Contact Shea Hurley at 717-530-5070 or John Hergenroeder at 717-776-7946 for information.
Juniata Xplosion 14U travel team, has one opening for summer season ASA and USSSA tournaments. For private tryout or information, call 717-513-2591 or e-mail juniataxplosion@rocketmail.com.
Krunch Gold, seeking left-handed slap hitter for fall and summer travel seasons. Private tryouts by appointment. Also building list of guest players. Contact Coach Mumma at sonnyrrr@comcast.net or call 717-542-6578.
Mid-Penn Lightning girls 12-U travel softball team, looking for a pitcher or position player to complete spring/summer roster. A 1999 birthday is preferred but 2000 will be considered. Contact Sam Harvey at 717-649-6756 or trophehunt@comcast.net.
PA Alley Cats 18U East team, looking for a few players for 2012 season. Contact Rob for tryout information at rosbigguy@aol.com.
PA Alley Cats 18U fast-pitch softball team, seeking a pitcher and outfielders. Contact Dave Garlinger at 717-732-9258 or dgarlinger@comcast.net to schedule tryout.
PA Shooting Stars 12U Blue fast-pitch team, has two spots remaining for 2011-12 season. E-mail coachbrian@pashootingstars.org or call 717-371-7776 or visit www.pashoootingstars.org.
Senior slow-pitch teams forming, for age groups over 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70. Players must be those ages by Dec 31, 2012. Weekend tournaments in five states; practice in Linfield. Contact Tom Schadt at 610-582-2437 or 484-336-5609.
SPARX Public School League, seeking to form "Best in School District" teams by graduating class for all sports, all ages. Visit http://www.footballvideos.com/content/sparx-public-school-league-spsl or call Willie at 717-732-5643.
Stingers 16U/18U Junior Olympic softball team, based out Lancaster seeking three or four players for 2012 summer roster. Contact Jeff Hartman at 717-538-4998 or e-mail the5harts@verizon.net.
Suburban Girls' Softball League, a rec slow-pitch youth league for girls ages 6-18, is seeking players and coaches. Call Mike Varner at 717-943-2130 or visit www.leaguelineup.com/sgls.
Susquehanna Valley Slam 18U tryouts, (formerly Susquehanna Slam 18U Blue). Contact Gary Knaub at 717-329-0920 or e-mail gary1photo@verizon.net for details.
Slam 16-U travel team, looking for a catcher for competitive team that plays 18-U college prep ball. Contact Kim Mentzer at 717-579-0356 or Bob Mohl at boblock@epix.net.
SLAM 18U girls' travel team, looking for additional players for 2011/12 season. Contact Rich Canulli at 717-418-1787 for information.
Tri-County Men's Slow-Pitch League, meeting deadline for new team entry is 7 p.m. March 21 at Lower Allen Twp. Building. Call Joe at 717-236-9367 or randy at 717-761-0223.
Twin Shores men's church softball league, accepting new teams for upcoming season. Call Dennis Foltz at 717-712-9661 for details.
West Shore Churches Slow-Pitch Softball League, accepting applications from new teams for 2012 season. Contact Stanley Murphy at 717-732-3726 for details.
West Shore Fire Chiefs Softball League, looking for teams for 2012 season. Must be emergency services or military. Contact Ron at 717-580-7497 or kdierich42@comcast.net.
Fast-pitch softball pitching lessons, with Corinn "Roo" Eby, former Messiah College player. Call 717-226-9234 for information.
Softball instruction, experienced instructor to help players ages 8-18 in hitting, fielding, throwing and baserunning. Call 717-583-1796 for details.
Softball pitching and hitting instruction, with Jason Munns at Carmen Fusco's Baseball/Softball Academy. Call Jason at 717-215-2561 or e-mail fwbbaseball@gmail.com.
SPORTS CARDS
Sports card show, March 17 at West Manchester Mall. Call 610-937-1240 or visit www.cac-shows.com.
Sports card show, March 23-25 at Harrisburg Mall. Call 610-937-1240 or visit www.cac-shows.com.
The Big memorabilia and autograph show, April 13-15 with appearances by Jack Lambert, Emmanuel Sanders, Merril Hoge, Mario Manningham, Sean Lee and Paul Posluszny. Call 717-774-3333 for details.
SQUASH
Monday night open round-robin program, at East Shore YMCA, 701 N. Front St., Harrisburg, from 6-8 p.m. weekly. Players of all levels welcome; memberships and guest passes available. Call 717-232-9622 or e-mail esymca@ymcaharrisburg.org.
STRENGTH TRAINING
Fall sports in-season training, designed to prevent injuries and maintain strength. Twice-weekly program specific to sport. Call 717-795-8579 or visit www.sgt4etraining.com.
Max Fitness LLC, accepting new members for powerlifting team. All ages, male or female; sports conditioning or fitness as well. Contact Bentz at info@maxfitnessofpa.com or call 717-512-8643.
Women's personal fitness training; Contact Bentz at info@maxfitnessofpa.com or call 717-512-8643.
Power sports training, to enhance athletic performance with professional strength and conditioning coach for any age or ability level. Contact Bentz at info@maxfitnessofpa.com or call 717-512-8643.
Middle school day camps, winter sessions at Sarge's for athletes and non-athletes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. Weight training, limited to 20 participants, is $150 for eight weeks. Call 717-795-8579 or visit www.sgt4etraining.com.
Power sports training, to enhance athletic performance with professional strength and conditioning coach for any age or ability level. Contact Bentz at info@maxfitnessofpa.comor call 717-512-8643.
Private training facility, with limited summer openings. Call Mary-Beth or Jennifer at 717-730-9594. Women's personal fitness training, with fitness coach. Contact Bentz at info@maxfitnessofpa.comor call 717-512-8643.
Winter training, for athletes preparing for spring season. Strength, speed, agility and plyometric training with weekend and evening hours. Call 717-795-8579 or visit www.sgt4etraining.com for details.
Women's personal fitness training, with fitness coach. Contact Bentz at info@maxfitnessofpa.comor call 717-512-8643.
SWIMMING
Effortless Endurance total immersion freestyle lessons, for triathletes, aspiring triathletes and fitness swimmers. Six-week session begins mid-March, plus one-day workship April 14 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Messiah College. Contact Jeannie Zappe at jeannie@swimyourbest.net or call 570-490-2182.
TABLE TENNIS
Table tennis open play and instruction, most Fridays at Carlisle Parks and Rec Center from 7-10 p.m. Fee is $2 for residents and $5 for nonresidents. Bring own paddle. Contact John at 717-458-5871 or Chris at 717-243-4708 for information.
TENNIS
Adult tennis, for ages 16-older on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.-noon at Cedar Cliff HS. Fee is $30 or $36. Call 717-920-9515 or visit www.westshorerec.org.
Camp Hill Tennis Club, adult clinics Saturdays through April 28; cardio tennis 9:30-10:30 a.m.; adult drill session 10:30 a.m.-noon. Junior weekly programs through April 28. Saturday junior clinics through April 28. Junior live ball play clinics for ages 11-18 Mondays from 5:30-7:30 p.m.; junior intermediate drill and play clinics Tuesdays/Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. Call 717-761-1852 or visit chtennis@verizon.net for details.
Hershey Racquet Club, Sundays with junior beginners from 12:30-1:30 p.m., junior advanced beginners from 1:30-2:30 p.m., junior drills from 2:30-4 p.m. and advanced high school/adults from 4-5:30 p.m. Contact Tom Sweitzer at 717-421-2209 or tsmasterpro@aol.com.
Hershey Rec Center 10-under tennis, Saturdays from 1-2 p.m. for ages 5-8 and 2-3 p.m. for ages 9-12. Call 717-533-7138 to register.
Hospice Mixed Doubles Classic, March 31 at 6 p.m. at Hershey Racquet Club. Open to all levels of adult players and benefits Hospice of Central Pa. Call 717-732-1000 for details.
Hospice of Central Pa. Ladies Tennis Classic, May 31 at Harrisburg Country Club. Round-robin format; all players welcome. Call 717-732-1000 (ask for Deb).
Junior team tennis leagues, forming for spring/summer for age groups 12s, 14s and 18s. April's Afternoon Doubles on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2:30 p.m. at Camp Hill Tennis Club. Contact April Gift at 717-761-1852 or e-mail chtennis@verizon.net.
West Shore Tennis Club: Spring clinics under way. JTT preparation on Sundays, 10-under clinics on Tuesdays and Saturdays, junior intermediate clinics on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Adult beginners clinic Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Women's intermediate clinic Tuesdays from 12:30-2 p.m. Adult intermediate clinic Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m. Adult mixed doubles Mondays from 12:30-2:30 p.m., Thursdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m., and Fridays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 717-796-1770, e-mail wstctennis@comcast.net, or visit www.wstctennis.com for details on each.
VOLLEYBALL
Coed adult volleyball, Wednesday nights from 8:30-10:30 at Camp Hill High School through March 21. Fee is $4 ($5 nonresidents) per night or $36/$48 for full session. Call 717-737-4548 for information.
Coed pickup volleyball, at Susquehanna Twp. Middle School on Fridays from 8-10 p.m. through April 27. Fee is $5 per session. Call 717-503-2073 or e-mail kathi@volleyball.com for details.
Coed volleyball, pick-up games for ages 18-older (beginner/intermediate) on Thursdays from 8-10 p.m. in CV High spectator gym. Fee is $20 for eight-week session. Call 717-766-0178 to register.
Co-rec volleyball, for ages 16-older with teams formed weekly at Lemoyne Middle School or Red Mill Elementary School. Must pre-register by calling 717-920-9515, or visit www.westshorerec.org.
Extreme Volleyball, seeking volleyball coaches. Experience preferred but will train. Contact Robert Baker Jr. at xtremevolleyball@gmail.com.
Lady Bears Volleyball Club, for females in grades 7-12. Contact Coach Gaido at 717-554-9984 or coachgaido@yahoo.com or visit www.northernpolarbears.com/northernhs.cfm?subpage=554985.
Lower Paxton Twp. Parks and Rec adult volleyball summer league registration, from April 2-13. Games played at Koons Park, Linglestown, for women's and men's AA, A, BB and B. Call Rachelle at 717-657-5635 for information.
Mechanicsburg Area Parks and Rec grass volleyball league, May 29-Aug. 16 for coed doubles on Wednesday and men's/women's quads on Thursday. Fee is $35 per person or $45 after March 30. E-mail tmetzler@mbgsd.org or call 717-691-4572.
Millersville University summer volleyball camps, June 29-July 2 (all-skills), July 16-19 (setters/hitters), July 23-29 (outside hitter/libero). Fee is $285. E-mail bsmith1@millersville.edu or call 717-872-3946.
Paramount Sports Complex, volleyball leagues at Annville Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:15-9:15 p.m. and Fridays from 6-8 p.m. for ages 18-over. Fee is $300 per team.
Silver Spring Twp. Parks and Rec coed volleyball, pickup games Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8-10 p.m. at Cumberland Valley High School. Fee is $25. Call 717-766-0178 to register.
WEIGHT LIFTING
Perry County Bench Press Competition, March 17 at West Perry High School. Weigh-ins between 8 and 9:30 a.m.; lifting begins at 10 a.m. for middle school or high school students from 110 pounds to super heavyweight. Fee is $20 due by March 16 or $25 after. Call 717-582-3095 for information.
WRESTLING
Day After Duels, four-man round-robin in Hershey on March 11 ( day after the PIAA states) at Hershey High School for ages 6-18. Four-man brackets; wrestlers should get three matches. Register at www.trojanyouthwrestling.com. No walk-ins; pre-registration only. Contact mary@trojanyouthwrestling.com or call Mary at 717-525-1759.
Wrestling for boys ages 6-12, Mondays and Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. at Why at the Well, 17-21 E. Simpson St., Mechanicsburg. Call 717-697-9010 or e-mail why.well@verizon.net for details.
Elementary wrestling, for grades K-6; registration under way. Visit www.mbgsd.org (park rec program registration).
Novice wrestlers: Registration open for a novice wrestling club (0-3 years experience) in South Central Pa. region. E-mail scpa.wrestling@gmail.com for information.
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