Community Sports Briefs

Sports briefs run as space permits throughout the week in The Record. To submit an item, e-mail sports@troyrecord.com.

Hayner baseball catching clinic:

The Sports Barn/Hayner Brothers Baseball Academy in Halfmoon will be conducting a special two day catching clinic for ages 12-16focusing on the essential skills for successful baseball catcher play, specifically pitch receiving, throwing and blocking. The clinic will be held on Saturday March 31and April 7from 9:30to 11: a.m. and will be under the direction of Norm Hayner. The cost is $99. Boys need full catchers equipment each session. For more info and to register go to www. haynersportsbarn.com.

Golden Goal College Cup 2018:

For men April 21and women April 22designed with the spring college season in mind. The tournament is an 8v 8 tournament that allows competing colleges to put their spring training to the test against opponents throughout the day. 40-minute game times, guaranteed four games with a championship final. All games played on all-weather turf field. Application deadline is April 1. For more information, e-mail Zachary Votra at zacharyv@goldengoalpark.com or call 315261-9298.

Hayner baseball hitting clinic:

The Sports Barn/Hayner Brothers Baseball Academy in Halfmoon will be conducting a special two day catching clinic for ages 8-12focusing on the essential skills for hitting success. The clinic will be held on Monday April 16from 6to 8p.m. and will be under the direction of Ken and Norm Hayner and Academy staff. The cost is $50. For more info and to register go to www.haynersportsbarn.com.

Lake George Elite boys showcast 2018:

Saturday, April 21for boys with birth year’s of 1999, 2000and 2001, 8v 8 contests, 40-minute contests with four games guaranteed. One of the four games will be against a college team on site. Cost is $495per team.

For more information, e-mail tournament director Chad Mascitelli at chadmascitelli@gmail.com or call 551-777-1153.

Hayner baseball defensive clinic:

The Sports Barn/Hayner Brothers Baseball Academy in Halfmoon will be conducting a special two day catching clinic for ages 8-12focusing on the skills of pitching, catching and infield play. The clinic will be held on Monday April 23from 6to 8p.m. and will be under the direction of Ken and Norm Hayner and Academy staff. Players will have an opportunity to practice at two defensive positions. The cost is $50. Register at www.haynersportsbarn.com.

Lake George Elite girls showcast 2018:

Sunday, April 22for girls with birth year’s of 1999, 2000and 2001, 8v 8contests, 40-minute contests with four games guaranteed. One of the four games will be against a college team on site. Cost is $495 per team.

For more information, e-mail tournament director Chad Mascitelli at chadmascitelli@gmail.com or call 551-777-1153.

Hayner baseball hitting and defense clinic:

The Sports Barn/Hayner Brothers Baseball Academy in Halfmoon will be conducting a special baseball hitting and defense clinic for ages 12-16on Monday April 30 from 6to 8:30p.m. 75minutes will be devoted to hitting and 75minutes to defense. A coach will be available specifically for the positions of pitching, catching and infield play. The clinic will be under the direction of Ken and Norm Hayner and Academy staff. The cost is $60. For more info. and to register go to www.haynersportsbarn.com.

Upstate Warriors basketball team:

Is in need of players for its fourth- and sixth- grade teams. They are also looking for wing players for their 11th- and 12th-grade teams. If interested, contact kreiss99@yahoo.com

Hayner softball skills camp:

The Sports Barn/Hayner Academy in Halfmoon will be conducting a February vacation all-skills softball development camp for girls ages 8-13on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday (April 2, 3and 4) from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. The cost is $110. For more info and to register, go to www.haynersportsbarn.com.

Elite Basketball :

One opening on a 9th grade girls team that practices in Stillwater. Contact Marty Mullen with interest at: mamullen@nycap.rr.com

3v 3Pond Hockey league at Hockey Hut:

Begins March 26 to June 1. Seven to nine skaters per team, one goalie, nine-game minimum. 6U play 5:30or 6:30 p.m. Fridays with no goalies; 8U Monday or Tuesday, 5:30or 6:30p.m.; 10U Wednesday or Thursday, 5:30or 6:30p.m.; 12U Monday or Tuesday 7:30or 8:30 p.m.; 14U and 16U Wednesday or Thursday, 7:30or 8:30p.m. Two team workouts with Healthplex trainer, referee each game, score board each game. $195, sign-up as a team or individual. Questions, e-mail Mat Dempsey at matthewjdempsey02@gmail or call 518-371-1469.

Mountain Mayhem Soccer tournament:

Northern United Soccer Club is looking for interested teams, coed U8and boys and girls teams from U10 to U18at Queensbury and Fort Ann, Ridge/Jenkinsville Park and and Golden Goal Sports Park. All teams will be guaranteed four contests. For tournament information contact Ron Wolfe at fwolfesoccer@gmail.com

Tickets for the 2018Hall of Fame Classic:

scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, are on sale now for participants in the museum’s Membership Program and go on sale Monday, March 12to the general public online and via phone. Hall of Fame members Rollie Fingers, Randy Johnson, Phil Niekro, Tim Raines and Ozzie Smith will be joined by an additional Hall of Famer and recently retired players representing all 30major league teams for a seven-inning legends game on Saturday, May 26at Cooperstown’s historic Doubleday Field.

Tickets will be available via phone at 1-877-726-9028or at baseballhall.org. Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic are $12.50 for first and third base seats and $11for general admission outfield seats.

Sage Spring Break and Summer Basketball camps back:

The Sage men’s basketball Team will once again host a pair of camp weeks for boys with their Spring Break Boys’ Basketball Camp and their Sage Boys’ Basketball Summer Camp! The Spring Break Boys’ Basketball Camp will take place in Kahl Gym in Albany, New York, April 2-6, 2018, while the Boys’ Summer Camp will run from June 25-29also in Kahl Gym in Albany.

The Sage Gators’ Basketball Camps are designed to help players develop the skills needed to be successful in today’s competitive game of basketball. The camps are for boys ages 7-15and will include competitive 5vs. 5play, daily contests, individual instruction, and great giveaways!

For more information, download the camp brochure, while online registration for Spring Break or Summer Camp on-line at SageGators.com

Theories and Techniques of Coaching High School Sports Course:

With Dr. John Metallo will be offered from 7a.m. to 5p.m .May 19and 20at Vent Fitness Center, 2080Western Avenue in Guilderland next to the Hamilton Square Mall. Cost is $175if registered before May 5and $225after. For more information e-mail johngmetallo@live.com or call 518-5777530.

Principles, Philosophy and Organiztion of High School Sports Course:

With Dr. John Metallo will be offered from 7 a.m. to 5p.m. June 2, 3, 9and 10at Vent Fitness Center, 2080 Western Avenue in Guilderland next to the Hamilton Square Mall.

Cost is $195if registered before May 25and $250after. For more information e-mail johngmetallo@live.com or call 518-5777530.

Freihofer’s ® Training Challenge:

Starts Monday, March 19. Sign up for the 10week program when you register online for the Freihofer’s Run 5K. Online registration through the 5K registration is the only method of registering for this program. The Training Challenge costs $55and includes a specific Training Challenge t-shirt; seminars and clinics relating to strength training, nutrition, injury prevention, running form and core strength; and, offers from program partners, including a free three-month CDYMCA membership, class discounts and much more. Mondays: The Corning Preserve at 6:30a.m. until there is morning light and then it will move to 6a.m or The Crossings of Colonie 580Albany Shaker Road, Loudonvill at either 1p.m. or 6p.m. Wednesdays: Southern Saratoga One Wall Street, Clifton Park or Troy 250021st Street Troy; Power House Athletics 14Walker Way, Colonie. To register for the Training Challenge or virtual program, visit freihofersrun.com/ftc.htm. Registration closes April 1. A dedicated Training Challenge Facebook page can be found at facebook.com/freihoferstrainingchallenge

Freihofer Virtual Training Challenge:

The program, which costs $10, features e-mails sent three to four times a week outlining workouts for beginner, intermediate and advanced runners. To register for the Training Challenge or virtual program, visit freihofersrun.com/ftc.htm. Registration closes April 1. A dedicated Training Challenge Facebook page can be found at facebook.com/freihoferstrainingchallenge

Clifton Park Youth Triathlon Club:

is a USAT sanctioned triathlon club serving youth athletes from the ages of 9to 15. The team is run by a Level 1and Youth and Junior USAT Certified Coach with training specifically developed for youth athletes, preparing them to race at the youth and junior level distances. For athletes interested in learning about and racing in the rapidly growing youth sport of triathlon, this is the club for you. Our 2018season begins Tuesday May 1and runs through early August, with many races on our calendar for the season. For further information, contact Scott Goodwill at 518-396-8234or sgoodwill@nycap.rr.com

Elite Basketball and CD Raptors:

are looking for players for the upcoming season. Elite is looking for 6th and 7th-grade girls for a team that practices in Argyle. Contact Dave Bailey at 518-538-0849. The CD Raptors are looking for a few 6thgrade, 12-year-old boys. Contact Larry Senior at lsenior5888@gmail.com

4th annual Ohana Golf Tournament:

Support the Ohana Foundation and it’s mission to help families who have lost a baby by participating in the 4th annual Ohana Golf Tournament Monday, May 21at the Ballston Spa Country Club. The 18-hole scramble goes off at 1p.m. and includes golf, cart, snacks and dinner for $115. For more information about the foundation or to register, visit www. ohanafoundationinc@gmail.com

Fall lacrosse for men 16and up:

A program to give men 1650years-old the opportunity to play competitive lacrosse will begin October 4and will continue throughout the winter on Wednesday evenings. For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.

Adirondack Runners Shamrock Shuffle:

The Adirondack Runners will host the 32nd Annual Shamrock Shuffle Road Race Sunday, March 25 at Glens Falls High School. Contact Kevin Sullivan at 518-798-9593or ksullivan@queensburyschool.org for more information. To fill out a race applications, visit www. adirondackrunners.org

Sage Gator Golf Classic June 1:

The Sage Colleges’ department of athletics is set to hold its annual Gator Golf Classic on Friday, June 1, 2018at Colonie Golf and Country Club. All proceeds dedicated to enhancing the collegiate experience of our student-athletes.

Cost is $145per golfer/$580 per foursome, a “Young Alumni Discount” is available for Sage graduates from 2013to 2018at $125per golfer/$500per foursome. 8a.m. registration, 9a.m. shotgun start, scramble format includes golf, cart and buffet early dinner beginning at 3p.m. For more information contact: Sandy Augstein-Collins at 518244-2417or e-mail augsts@sage.edu

Sage girls volleyball summer camp:

The camp will take place July 16to 20in the Kahl Gym in Albany from 9a.m. to 3p.m. The camp is open to girls’ volleyball players, grades 6to 12and is open to the first 48registrants. All campers will be placed in skill groups determined by their demonstrated level of skill. The cost for the camp is $225per person. Each participant will receive lunch daily and a camp T-shirt. For more information download the camp brochure and register on-line at www.sagegators.com For more information call 518244-2417or e-mail augsts@ sage.edu.

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame free admission days:

The museum’s special promotional dates and events will include: free admission all day for visitors on the final Sunday of each month; free Friday’s all year from 2p.m. to close; free admission for seniors (55-years and older) all day every Wednesday; Veteran’s Day special - all active military and veterans are free all day; and buy-ine, get- one on President’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and Columbus Day. For more information, call 518-584-0400or visit www. racingmuseum.org

March boys’ pre-season lacrosse program:

Capitalland Lacrosse will be running a March boy’s lacrosse program for all beginner, novice, and advanced skill level players in grades Kindergarten thru 9th on Sunday evenings starting March 4th and ending on March 25th at the Sportsplex of Halfmoon. Each session will have a half an hour of skills & drills training followed by a half an hour scrimmage. Players will be separated by age and skill level and there is an option for a player to play/pay per night if they can’t commit to the full season. Detailed information about these programs can be obtained at www.capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.