Local sports calendar

BASEBALL Camps Senators Baseball Camp: For ages 7-12 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 24-28 at SUNY Ulster. Led by Ulster head coach Steven Morse. Camp focuses on basic fundamentals in addition to intense work on learning and improving skills, effective drills and developing proper work habits. Athletes place into groups based on age and ability. Players also have the opportunity to learn about other positions during specialty groups. Coachto-athlete ration is 1:12. Bring a glove, bat, baseball hat, long athletic pants and footwear (rubber spikes/sneakers). Catchers should bring chest protector, helmet, shin guards and facemask if they have them. Don’t forget topical insect repellent and sun block (not spray form). Class Number CFK 145725. Cost: $210. For more information or to register, visit www.sunyulster.edu/ campulster or call (845) 339-2025. —— BASKETBALL Camps John Cook Memorial Basketball Camp: Registration now being accepted for the Aug. 14-18 Coed camp for ages 7-14 run by the Kingston Parks and Recreation Department. Signups may be done during business hours at the Andy Murphy (Midtown) Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, in Kingston or online at www.kingstonparksandrec.org Ages 7-10 meet from 9 a.m.-noon and 11-14 from 1-4 p.m. Feeis $65 for City of Kingston residents and $80 for non-city residents. First 20 participants for each session receive a T-shirt and basketball. For more information, contact Recreation Leader Rob Dassie at (845) 481-7334. Senators Baseball Camp: For ages 7-12 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 21-25 at SUNY Ulster. Led by Ulster head coach Justin Maxwell. Typical day will include station work, games, competitions, lunch and a basketball documentary. Athletes will play for daily prizes. Awards are handed out for each age group at the end of the week. Coach-toathlete ration is 1:12. Bring basketball shoes, shorts, T-shirt and any other basketball equipment personally needed. Class Number CFK 1352-01. Cost: $210. Every camper who registers 2 weeks prior to start receives a T-Shirt. For more information or to register, visit www.sunyulster. edu/campulster or call (845) 339-2025. Youth Leagues Kingston Hoops Summer Sizzle: Applications now available. Registration deadline: May 31. The 8-10 age Division can be individual or team submission. Fee is $35. The 11-14 and 15-18 divisions are team submissions only. The fee is $300 for a team, up to 10 players, extra players are $35. Games are 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; total of 5 games (July 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20). The 11-14 and 1518 division championships is best-of-5 series. League cookout and recognition ceremony is 5:30 p.m. July 25 at Hasbrouck Park. For more information, call or text Charlene LaDay-Hill at (845) 401-6830. Request for forms can be emailed to kingstonhoopssummersizzle@gmail.com —— BOWLING Saugerties Bowlers Club 4-Person Summer League: 12-week league meeting 7 p.m. Wednesdays now through June 28. Please send a team representative. 4-person teams can be comprised of any combination of men or women. Handicap will be 90 percent of the difference between a team’s average and 900. Taking the first 20 teams to register. Anyone wishing to join should call the Bowlers Club at (845) 246-4969. Fee is $15 per night. —— BOXING Boxing Conditioning: Led by Tom Pignone, certified boxing instructor, at the Mountainview Studio, 20 Mountainview Ave., Woodstock. Tuesdays. Chidren ages 7-12 from 4:15-5 p.m.; teens 5-5:45 p.m.; adults from 6-7. You will need to bring clean gym footwear. We provide the rest. Suggested donation for youth $8 per class, adults $10. Drop-ins welcome. For more information, visit www.mtnviewstudio.com, email mtviewstudio@ gmail.com or reach it on Facebook. —— CYCLING Programs Mountain Bike Camp: For ages 12-15. YMCA offers two 1-week sessions at Camp Seewackamano in Shokan. Dates are July 10-14 and Aug. 14-18. Times are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Campers develop mountain bike skills through trail rides and games and spend four days offsite at trail locations (which may include Lippman Park, Ferncliff Forest, Elm Ridge, Lake Minnewaska State Park and others). Basic safety and maintenance as well as environmental responsibilities that come with outdoor recreation are covered. A geared bike in good working order with off-road tires measuring at least 2 inches in width, plus helmet are required. This is an intermediate level program and not intended for beginners. Camper-staff ratio is 8-1. Camp fees are $325 per week. For more information, visit ymcaulstercountycamps. campbrainregistration.com visit the Y Membership office, 507 Broadway or call (845) 338-3810. Events 4th Annual YMCA Bike Fest: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4 at the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County. Free admission. Get rolling with bike education and games for kids plus a community bike ride for all ages through Midtown and Uptown Kingston. For more information, visit the Y Membership office, 507 Broadway or call (845) 338-3810. 12th Annual Tour de Kingston and Ulster: June 25 from Forsyth Park, Kingston. Rides for all ages and abilities. Road rides: 25 and 50 miles. Road and Trail rides: 10, 18 and 28 miles. Kingston Family Ride: flat and easy 5 miles (free and escorted by Tour de Kingston Road Marshals and the Kingston Police Department. Barbecue lunch, raffle and scholarship awards follow the rides. For more information and to register, visit www. tourdekingston.com —— FENCING Woodstock Fencing Club: Meets 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Woodstock Elementary School (when school is open). Instruction given at all levels in all weapons — Foil, Sabre and Epee from 6:308. Practice and bouting. Fence dry or electric. It is a non-profit Club with volunteer instructors in Ron Zukor of Woodstock, David Osherow of Shokan, George T. Gallagher from Kingston, plus Elene Umberto Schoeps of Olivebridge. There is no charge to join for classes, lessons or fencing. Only requirement is $10-per-year dues for a USA Fencing membership. For more information, call Elene Schoeps at (845) 657-8021 or George T. Gallagher at 331-3832, e-mail YESUS@hvc.rr.com or visit www.ashokan.com/fencing.html —— FESTIVALS Hope Rocks Festival: Aug. 19-20 at Cantine Veteran’s Memorial Complex in Saugerties. An event to raise awareness and help those who struggle with self-worth, addiction and depression. Various activities: 5/10K road races; Manorville Spirit Softball Tournament for men and women; the Manorville Spirt Coed Volleyball Tournament for all ages; plus The Denzel and Jacob 3 on 3 Half-court Basketball Tournament with divisions for girls U18, boys U18 and coed Adult Open. For more information and to pre-register, visit www. morserocks.webconnex. com/hoperocks2017 —— FIELD HOCKEY Youth Field Hockey Academy & League: 7 sessions for players currently in grades 2-7 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16. 19 and 30 at Dietz Stadium. Focus on building a foundation of skills and game sense with developmentally appropriate instruction for each experience level amongst the group. After the first two sessions, players are placed on age and skillappropriate teams to compete in league-style play. Players need to have mouth guard, shin guards and stick. Stick may be provided if alerted ahead of time. Cost: $150 ($50 due at registration, remaining may be paid upon arrival on June 2. The only additional cost may be a $25 USA Field Hockey membership, if not a member, for one year and would be the academy’s insurance coverage and allow for participation in any future USA Field Hockey events. For more information and registration forms, contact Sara Knickerbocker at woodwars@newpaltz.edu or (845) 206-8592. —— HEALTH & FITNESS Jazzercise Classes: Offered 5:30 p.m. Mondays at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Albany Ave., Kingston. All ages and fitness levels welcomed. Local instructor Cathy Shaw has been working with toddlers to seniors for 24 years. For more information, call (845) 339-1545 or email ecshaw87@aol. com Jazzercise Lite & Fusion Classes: Offered 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Marbletown Community Center, U.S. Route 209, in Stone Ridge. All ages and fitness levels welcomed in this fun and effective program. Local instructor Cathy Shaw has been working with toddlers to seniors for 24 years. For more information, call (845) 339-1545 or email ecshaw87@aol.com Senior Mall Walking: The Ulster County Office for the Aging invite seniors to join them for walking at the Hudson Valley Mall every Tuesday at 10 a.m. All participants receive a coupon to buy tea, coffee or water at The Coffee Shoppe in the Mall. For more information, call the Office for the Aging at (845) 340-3456. —— OUTDOORS Trailsweepers Snow and Sports Club: Open to new members of all ages. Trailsweepers ski, snowboard, cross country ski, snowshoe, windsurf, mountain bike, road bike, hike, backpack, canoe/ kayak and have fun. Club meets second and fourth Tuesdays of the month 7:30 p.m. at Stella’s Italian Restaurant in Uptown Kingston. For more information and to check out their events calendar, visit www.trailsweepers.org —— ROWING A History of Rowing on the Hudson River: Documentary Film by the Mid-Hudson Rowing Association, to be shown 7 p.m. June 2 at the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston. A National Learn To Row Day event. For details, visit www. rondoutrowingclub.org/ events-2 National Learn to Row Day event: Join members of the Rondout Rowing Club on a free mini-ride in an 8-person rowing shell. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 3. at the Hudson River Maritime Museum in Kingston. Must be at least 12 years or older (18 or younger must be accompanied by a parent), sign a waiver and know how to swim. Sign up at www.rondoutrowingclub. org/NLTR the week before. —— SAILING Kingston Sailing Club 2017 Season: Spring Series continues on five Sundays (May 28, June 11, 18, 25 and July 2). The Maritime Cup Regatta is June 3-4. The Fall Series is held on eight Sundays (Aug. 20, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8 and 15). The Spinenweber Regatta is on Aug. 26-27. For more information, visit www. Kingstonsailingclub.org or email kingstonsailingclub@ gmail.com —— SOFTBALL Camps Senators Softball Camp: For ages 7-18 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 18-20 at SUNY Ulster. Led by Rick Spriggs. Camp focuses on basic fundamentals in addition to intense work on learning and improving skills, effective drills and developing proper work habits. Athletes place into groups based on age and ability. Players also have the opportunity to learn about other positions during specialty groups. Coach-to-athlete ration is 1:12. Bring a glove, bat, baseball hat, long athletic pants and footwear (rubber spikes/sneakers). Catchers should bring chest protector, helmet, shin guards and face mask if they have them. Don’t forget topical insect repellent and sun block (not spray form). Class Number CFK 145801. Cost: $150. For more information or to register, visit www.sunyulster.edu/ campulster or call (845) 339-2025. Travel Teams Dutchess Debs 18U: Looking for a player and a pitcher (possibly even guest players) to help us compete in our summer (June/July) schedule. Team plays in Hudson Valley, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. If interested, call Mike Sheedy at (914) 474-6794. Mid-Hudson Rebels 14U: Looking for two solid players. Program features year-round training that includes winter, spring and summer tournaments as well as indoor instruction at the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County. Interested players should call Boyd Vaughn at (845) 389-1667. —— TENNIS Camps Junior Tennis Camp: For ages 8-16 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 3, 5, 6 & 7 at SUNY Ulster. Led by longtime Onteora High coach Peter Fein. Camp provides instruction fro all levels from beginner to high school varsity player. Morning instruction includes work on strokes and footwork through drills. Athletes are taught strategy, technique and sportsmanship in the afternoon through challenging games and matches. Coach-to-athlete ration is 1:5. Arrive dressed to play. Sneakers and hat are required. Racquets are available if needed. Don’t forget topical insect repellent and sun block (not spray form). Class Number CFK 1473-04. Cost: $235. For more information or to register, visit www.sunyulster.edu/campulster or call (845) 339-2025. Woodstock Tennis Club’s Summer Camp for Kids: For kids age 6-16 11 a,m.-2 p.m. starting week of July 3 and continues throughout the summer at the club, located on Sawkill Road across from the old Zena Elementary School. Learn proper technique, have fun and be able to play with proper scoring and strategy. Players should wear appropriate attire, loose fitting clothes (no jeans), shorts and sneaker with good support., Cost is $55 a day or $200 for the four days. Students are separated into groups by age and/or ability level. Limited to 18 players. For more information, visit www. woodstocktennis.com or email woodstocktennisclub15@gmail.com Tournaments Ulster County Tennis Tournament/Dick Smith Memorial: July 13-16 (doubles) & July 20-23 (singles). Doubles events are Open men’s, women’s and mixed doubles; Senior (45 and older) men’s, women’s and mixed; Super Senior (60 and older) mixed; 3.5 men’s, women’s and mixed. Singles events are Open, Senior and 3.5 men’s and women. Fee: $25 for each singles, $50 for each doubles. Early Bird Special: $20 for each singles, $40 for each doubles plus free T-shirt if paid by June 20. Entry deadline: July 2. To get an application, email mhvtennisassociation@ gmail.com or call (845) 750-8542 and co-directors Scott Taylor and Tom Turco will get back to you. Youth Programs Kingston Recreation NJTL Program: 6-week for ages 6-18 runs from week of June 26 to week of July 29. Program is held Mondays and Wednesdays at Loughran Park from 9-11 a.m. (ages 6-10) and noon2 p.m. (11-18), plus from noon-2 p.m. at Hutton Park (all ages). It is also offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at Forsyth Park from 9-11 a.m. (ages 6-10) and noon2 p.m. (11-18). Fee: $40 for City of Kingston residents and $50 for non-residents. Forms are available and registration may be done during business hours at the Andy Murphy (Midtown) Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, in Kingston and also online at www.kingstonparksandrec. org For more information, call (845) 481-7333. —— WRESTLING Clubs Mid-Hudson Dark Corner Wrestling Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. Wednesday and Fridays in the Kingston High School wrestling room. Beginning through advanced wrestling. Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco-Roman. For more information, call coach Cappy Weiner at (845) 532-0364. —— YOUTH PROGRAMS Kingston Recreation Summer Camp Program: 7-week for ages 6-13 runs from the week of June 26 through Aug. 11. It is held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Forsyth, Hasbrouck, Hutton and Loughran Parks. Some of the activities include arts and crafts, swimming, kick/dodgeball, can jam, board games, inter-park play, tie dye and more. Forms are available and registration may be done during business hours at the Andy Murphy (Midtown) Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, in Kingston and also online at www.kingstonparksandrec. org For more information, call (845) 481-7333 or 481-7337. Kingston Recreation Junior Naturalist Program: Openings remain in Session B (July 10-21 for grades 2-3), Session C (July 24-Aug. 4 for grades 4-5) and Session D (Aug. 7-11 for grades 6-8). It is held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday and meets at the Forsyth Park Nature Center. Forms are available and registration may be done during business hours at the Andy Murphy (Midtown) Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, in Kingston and online at www.kingstonparksandrec. org For more information, call (845) 481-7339 or 481-7336. Town of Ulster Summer Camp: 8-week camp for ages 5-13 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 26-Aug. 18. Registration now being accepted through June 19 during business hours. Fee: $275 for first camper, $75 for each additional camper. Credit cards accepted for additional 3 percent service fee. Required form can be found at www.townofulster.org Needed: Town of Ulster Summer Camp Permission Slip, Town of Ulster Recreation Medical Form, Camper’s current immunization records, 3 proofs of residency and any additional IDs needed for pick-up of camper. For more information, contact Recreation Director Jeff Hayner at (845) 7064440 or jeffhayner@ymail. com Saugerties Summer Youth Recreation Program: For grades Pre-K through 8 for 6 weeks from July 6-Aug. 11 at the Cantine Veteran’s Memorial Complex. Half day (9 a.m.-noon) and full day (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) programs offered. Daily activities include but not limited to: age appropriate arts and crafts, sports instruction, nature studies, playground activities and weekly field trips. Child will be active outdoors most of the day under direction of qualified, responsible counselors. Registration forms available at the Saugerties Town Hall, Kiwanis Ice Arena and online at www. saugerties.ny.us For more information, you may also visit the Saugerties Summer Recreation Facebook page. Program directors will be at the Youth Recreation office at the main pavilion in the Cantine Memorial Complex 10 a.m.2 p.m. June 3 and 17 to answer any questions and to take pre-registration forms and payments. —— YOUTH SPORTS Senators All Sport Camp: For ages 7-12 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 7-11 at SUNY Ulster. Led by Ulster coaches Glen Warnock, Jamal Lis-Simmons, Rick Spriggs, Steven Morse and Justin Maxwell. Different sport each day. Monday is basketball, Tuesday volleyball, Wednesday soccer, Thursday baseball/softball and Friday general physical education. Skills and drills in the morning and competitions in the afternoon. Bring sneakers and T-shirt, plus outdoor clothes for soccer and baseball/softball days. Class Number CFK 1354-01. Cost: $210. For more information or to register, visit www.sunyulster.edu/campulster or call (845) 339-2025. ——