Community Sports Briefs
NMRH OF Holiday Open House: The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be offering free admission for its Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10a.m. to 4p.m. Special holiday-themed events will take place from 11a.m. to 1 p.m., including an appearance by legendary racecaller Tom Durkin as Santa Claus. Durkin will be available for photos with children and families from 11:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. and will also lead a special children’s book reading from 12:30p.m. to 1p.m. NYS Coaching Certification Courses: Theories and Techniques of Coaching, one of the courses required to coach in New York State high schools, will be taught at Vent Fitness Center (2080 Western Avenue, Guilderland, NY in Hamilton Square Mall. The class will be taught 7 a.m. to 5p.m. on Dec. 16-17. The cost is $175if registered before Dec. 1and $225if registered after. Contact Dr. John Metallo at (518) 577-7530or email johngmetallo@live.com with questions. Troy Boys and Girls Club Pizzapalooza: Help make
an impact on the community while enjoying the area’s top pizza, music, auctions and beer tasting 6-9p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30at Franklin Terrace Ballroom.
For more information, contact Tracy Moore at tmoore@tbgc.org or call 518-2743781. Women’s basketball officials needed: Section
II is seeking people interested in becoming women’s basketball officials. Anyone interested may contact Jim Perkins at 518-480-5262or ref4bball@gmail.com. First Night Saratoga 5k
Run: The 20th annual First Night Saratoga 5K Run, presented by Saratoga Arts, will be held on Sunday, December 31, at 5:30PM. The race is limited to 1,500registrants. Awards are given to the top three male and female, plus age category awards. All finishers will receive a First Night Commemorative Medal. Registration fee is $25by November 24, and $30after November 24. Register online at www.saratoga-arts.org for further information call 584-4132 Fall lacrosse for men 16 and up: A program to give men 16- 50years-old the opportunity to play competitive lacrosse will begin October 4 and will continue throughout the winter on Wednesday evenings. For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.