Local sports calendar

ARCHERY 3D Bow Shoot: Aug. 20 at the South Side Rod & Gun Club, 43 Baker Road, West Hurley. Several categories available: Top Gun, Open, Traditional, Women, Youth and Cub. 3D game animals set up in natural settings throughout the course. The Club’s kitchen will be open, offering hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks. A great family event for shooters of all skill levels and ages. —— BASEBALL Bus Trips Miami Marlins at New York Mets: City of Kingston Parks and Recreation Department-sponsored trip to an Aug. 18 night game (7:10 p.m.) at Citi Field. It is a “Free Shirt Friday” (Michael Conforto Home Run Tee). Bus leaves Cornell Street parking lot at 3 p.m. Charge, which includes Trailways bus transportation and a seat in Field Reserved Section 138 (in left center field) is $90 for City of Kingston residents and $95 for nonresidents. Reserve and pay for your ticket at www. kingstonparksandrec.org or visit the Rec Office in the Andy Murphy Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, or call either Lisa Bruck at (845) 481-7330, Kevin Gilfeather at 4817333 or Courtney Carroll at 481-7337. Travel Teams Hudson Valley Hitmen 13U: Open tryout for upcoming Fall and Spring/ Summer seasons 3 p.m. Aug. 27 at Ricky Cramer Field, 140 Jefferson Heights, Catskill. All interested players must bring a valid birth certificate plus proper equipment/gear. For more information, email hudsonvalleyhitmen@ gmail.com or visit www. facebook.com/hvhitmen —— 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. Fee is $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. For more information or to register, visit www.sunyulster.edu/campulster or call (845) 339-2025. —— BOWLING League Announcements Bowlers Club Classic League: Organizational meeting for this 4-person (any combination) scratch league is 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Saugerties Bowlers Club. Teams are assembled by a draw of team captains. If interested in joining, call the Bowlers Club at (845) 246-4969 for eligibility requirements. Season begins Sept. 8 Bowlers Club Junior League: The Saugerties Bowlers Club has formed a USBC Junior League that will start Sept. 9 and meet 11 a.m. Saturdays. All ages are welcome and the cost is $6 per week. There will be Bumper Bowling for new and younger players to help them develop. Bring your own 3-person team or the Club will help you form a team. For more information and to register, call Rob Houtman at (845) 246-4969 or John Cook at (845) 417-1512. Anyone is also welcome to bring their child to the Bowlers Club during an 11 a.m. Saturday session to sign up. Columbia Mixed: 4-person league at the Saugerties Bowlers Club that can comprised of any combination of men or women. Organizational meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 21. League meets 7 p.m. Mondays starting Aug. 28. Anyone interesting in bowling or entering a team can call the Bowlers Club at (845) 4969. Friday Mixed League: Organizational meeting for this 4-person (any combination) league is 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Saugerties Bowlers Club. League meets at 7 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. Anyone interested in bowling or entering a team should call the Bowlers Club at (845) 2464969. Friday Nite Party Bowlers: Accepting new members, teams and singles for this 4-person mixed league that bowls 8 p.m. Fridays for 33 weeks at Kingston Lanes starting Sept. 8. For more information, call Joan at (845) 340-9107 or Kingston Lanes at (845) 338-1414. Men’s Federation Church: 3-person teams (any combination) meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays for 27 weeks with no bowling Thanksgiving eve and Ash Wednesday. Organizational meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 22 Livingston St., Kingston. For more information, call Stan Cable at (845) 382-1822. Our League: Accepting new bowlers, teams and singles for this 4-person Thursday night (6:20 p.m.) mixed league at Kingston Lanes. The 33week season, which is expected to start Aug. 31. For more information, call Don at (845) 594-1599 or Kingston Lanes at (845) 338-1414. Pro Printers Thursday Night League: 5-man team Men’s league at the Saugerties Bowlers Club. League meets 7 p.m. starting Sept. 7. Anyone interested in bowling or entering a team should call the Bowlers Club at (845) 246-4969. Wednesday Night Merchants: Men’s 5-man team league at Saugerties Bowlers Club. Organizational meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 30. There are currently openings for teams or individuals. League meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sept. 6. Anyone interested should contact the Bowlers Club at (845) 246-4969. —— 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 a 1-week session 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 14-18 at Camp Seewackamano in Shokan. 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. —— FENCING Woodstock Fencing Club: Meets 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Cafetorium at the Woodstock Elementary School (when school is open). Instruction given at all levels in all weapons — Foil, Sabre and Epee from 6:30-8. Practice and bouting. Fence dry or electric. It is a nonprofit 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, email 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 Camps Kingston Field Hockey Mini-Camp: For kindergarten through grade 8 5-7 p.m. Aug. 28-30 at Dietz Stadium. A perfect opportunity to teach young girls basic techniques, game play, socialize and to fall in love with the sport. Athletes learn stick work, ball handling, offensive and defensive positiong as well as overall team play and teamwork. KHS varsity and junior varsity coaches, including new varsity coach Samantha Ward, will direct the camp. Campers will be split up and coached by Kingston Tiger players. Fee: $50. Campers may bring their own equipment and are encouraged to bring their own water. Sticks, balls, mouth guards and shin guards will also be available for use. For more information, email Sward@kingstoncityschools.org Proceeds from the camp benefit the KHS Field Hockey Booster Club to offset extra costs such as equipment, travel needs and scholarships. —— 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 —— SAILING Kingston Sailing Club 2017 Season: Fall Series to be 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 —— SOCCER Ulster CYO Soccer Clinic: For boys and girls ages 5-10 9-10:30 a.m. Aug. 12 at the Mount Academy in Esopus. Led by legendary coach George Vizvary plus players from the Mount Academy boys soccer team. Cost: $5. Clinic to emphasize basic skills with drills and games. Proceeds to benefit the Ulster County Catholic Youth Organization. Register online at www.ulstercyo.net —— SOFTBALL Travel Teams Dutchess Debs 12U: Tryout 10 a.m. Aug. 22 at Cady Field, 1554 Maint Street, Pleasant Valley. For more information, call Jerry Pfitscher at (845) 416-2260. Dutchess Debs 18U: Tryout 4 p.m. Aug. 13 at Cady Field, 1554 Main Street, Pleasant Valley. For more information, call Mike Sheedy at (914) 4746794. Hudson Valley Vengeance: Tryout for all levels (12U, 14U, 16U, 18U) 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 13 at Rhinebeck High. For anyone unable to attend, a private tryout may be arranged. The Vengeance offers players in the Mid-Hudson Valley area, including Columbia, Dutchess, Greene and Ulster counties. There are no residency requirements. For more information, visit hvvengeance.com, email hvv@hvvengeance.com or call the HVV Board at (845) 7060-2305. Mid-Hudson Rebels: Looking for coaches for their 2017-18 teams. Openings available at U14 and U16. Interested coaches should contact the program at mhrebels@ gmail.com or call Chris Schoonmaker at (845) 750-0386 or Jamie Kesick at (845) 901-5137. Mid-Hudson Rebels U16: Tryout 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Glasco Little League Field. Private tryouts are available upon request. Each player gets a 6-month YMCA membership to practice with their team and on their own during the winter. Membership includes classes, weight training, conditioning, swimming as well as space to use. Contact: Paul Zweifel at MHRebels@ gmail.com or Rob Fischer at (84) 901-3492. Ulster Fillies 10U: Tryout 2-3;30 p.m. Aug. 13 behind the Miller Middle School (field next to Gruner Field), 65 Fording Place Rd, Lake Katrine. For more information, contact Bryan Bonitz at bonitz7@msn.com or at (845) 389-2768. —— TENNIS Camps 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 Break Point Tennis End of Summer Junior Camps: For ages 6-18 at Hudson Valley Indoor Tennis. Choice of Aug. 14-18 or Aug. 21-25. Fee: $250 full week or $75 per day. Director is 12-time Ulster County Open singles champion Shawn Holzmann. For more information, visit www.breakpointny.com Classes Rhinebeck After School Outdoor Tennis: Mondays in September and October at the Rhinebeck Tennis Club, 2 Salisbury Court. Grade school students meet from 4-5 p.m. and Middle and High School students from 5-6 p.m. $25 per class. For more information, visit www. rhinebecktennis.com or call (845) 876-8008. Tournaments Woodstock Tennis Fall Open Tournament: Sept. 9-17 at the Woodstock Tennis Club. Categories are Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Prizes will be cash and a picnic will be held during the finals on Sept. 17. Players must be available both weekends. Most matches will be in the afternoon. Fee: $40 for one event, $50 for two. Entry deadline: noon Sept. 6. Entry forms must arrive by mail by Sept. 6. They can also be dropped off at the Club on Sawkill Road. Registration form is available at www. woodstocktennis.com For more information, email woodstocktennisclub15@ gmail.com —— VOLLEYBALL Officiating Mid-Hudson Board of Volleyball Officials New Officials Classes: 6-8 p.m. Aug. 15, 17, 22 and 24 in Classroom 3 at Mount Saint Mary College’s Kaplan Center. Written test will be 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at New Paltz High School. Practical is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 14 at Cornwall High. Volleyball experienced preferred. To obtain an application, visit www.MHBVO. org For more information, contact MHBVO Clinician Vince Bitonte at Heyblue@ hvc.rr.com —— 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 Junior Naturalist Program: Openings remain in 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) 4817339 or 481-7336. ——