KIDSPORTS SIGNUPS

BASEBALL/ SOFTBALL NORTH PENN LITTLE LEAGUE

North Penn Little League, The ONLY Little League in the North Penn Area North Penn Raiders (Travel Program) and North Penn American Legion 2017 Spring Season Registration: We look forward to having you and your child participate in our program this coming season. Online Registration is now open. Divisions of Play: • Tee Ball (ages 4-6), Rookie/ Coach Pitch (ages 6-8) Completely Revamped Programs for 2016. • Little League: Minors (8-10) and Majors (Ages 10-12). • Intermediate: (ages 11-13), Games are played on a modified (50⁄70 -foot diamond). • Junior League (ages 13-14), Senior League (ages 15-16). (Games are played on a regulation MLB baseball field (60⁄90). • Challenger Division of North Penn Little League is a program for mentally and physically disabled youth to enjoy the full benefits of Little League Baseball participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities, ages 4-18 — or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school — to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. Friend Requests: Baseball is better with classmates and friends! Please invite your child’s friends and request them to be on the same team. If possible, all friend requests are honored at the Tee Ball, Rookie and Minors level. Family Discount: For those families with multiple children playing, we offer a discount when you register all the players at the same time. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout. Does not apply to Junior League and above. Regular season begins in April and lasts through June (end of the school year). Regular season for the Tee Ball and Rookie Divisions will start two weeks after the other divisions. International Tournament play goes through July. These advanced tournaments start at a District level with District Champions advancing to Section, Pennsylvania State, United States Eastern Region and ultimately to World Series play. Only chartered leagues are able to play in these prestigious tournaments. North Penn Little League is the only league in the North Penn area Chartered by Little League Baseball in Williamsport, Pa. Serving: Hatfield, Lansdale, North Wales, Towamencin, Montgomeryville, Kulpsville, Upper Gwynedd, Harleysville, and other surrounding communities. For more information go to: www.npennbaseball.com or email: info@npennbaseball.com.

HATFIELD-TOWAMENCIN BASEBALL

TWO TOWNS – ONE TEAM: Hatfield-Towamencin Baseball! The Towamencin Youth Association (TYA) Baseball program is joining forces with Hatfield Baseball to offer a combined “Hatfield-Towamencin Baseball” program for players in the Cal Ripken, Connie Mack, and American Legion age groups! Now, the combined traditions of two great baseball organizations offer a unified baseball experience for the greater Hatfield-Towamencin area, with organized baseball programs for players ages 4 through 35. See the TYA website (http://www.tyasports. org/baseball) for more details. Online registration is now open – Get in the game!

HARLEYSVILLE BASEBALL

2017 Spring Registration is up and Running: Harleysville Baseball has over 40 years of history providing organized baseball for youth in our community. We have over 750 players between the ages of 4 and 16, rostered on over 50 teams. Our program has a strong emphasis on improving skills and developing players, along with teaching good sportsmanship by example. All players are welcome, novice to expert. Online registration: Jan. 1 through Feb. 28; Ages 4-12 at harleysvillebaseball.org and login or click on REGISTER to create a new login; Ages 13-16 (Connie Mack) at harleysvilleconniemack. org. T-Ball: 5-and 6-year-olds.

Coach Pitch: 6-and-7-yearolds.

Bambino (kid pitch): 7, 8 and 9-year-olds.

Minors (46/60 fields): 9. 10 and 11-year-olds.

Majors (50/70 fields): 10-12-year-olds

Connie Mack and Spring Connie Mack: 13-16-year-olds. Registration Fees: The fees for the 2016 Season are below:

Ages 4-9 $110 (4 year olds can play TBall as long as they turn 5 by June 30). Ages 10-12 $125. Connie Mack Spring $90. Connie Mack Summer $190. Registration fees will be discounted for families with more than two players. A $15 late fee will be added after Jan 31. Playing Age is age as of April 30, 2017. Players with 2016 playing age of 6 and who played T-Ball in 2016 have the option to play Coach Pitch. A birth certificate is required for new players. Volunteer Your Time: Harleysville Baseball is an ALL volunteer organization. Please consider joining our organization during registration as a coach, an umpire, or as a member of our snack stand or field maintenance committees. Our organization is only as strong as our volunteers! Website: www.harleysvillebaseball.org. Follow on Facebook at www. facebook.com/harleysvillebaseball.

CHALLENGER BASEBALL FOR PLAYERS WITH DISABILITIES

Registration is now open for Horsham Little League Challenger baseball, for players with physical or mental disabilities. Non-competitive games are held on Saturday mornings and alternating Tuesday and Thursday evenings, beginning in early April, 2017, until mid-June, 2017 at Deep Meadow Park, on Route 463 in Horsham. Our goal is to encourage participation and social interaction for players with disabilities. The biggest obstacle to participation by players with disabilities is the parent or guardian who says that he or she can’t do it – our coaches and parents will work with you and your child to find what works for him or her. As described in recent articles about our league (http://www. montgomerynews.com/articles/2015/04/01/public_spirit_willow_grove_guide/news/ doc5514d4a5c140f696707174. txt and http://horsham.patch. com/ groups/ sp or ts/p/ the res no-handicap-in-challenger-division ), our players wake up looking forward to game days, since they know that they will have fun. To register as a player or volunteer, contact Stan Jaskiewicz at (215) 241-8866, or at sjaskiewicz@lawsgr.com, or (215) 241-8866 or see http:// horshamlittleleague.com/custom_page?pageid=1170. Empathetic teen volunteers are particularly welcome – baseball experience is not needed. Horsham Challenger Little League is proudly supported by the Horsham Rotary and other benefactors, so that everyone who would like to play can do so, regardless of ability to pay the registration fee, or where you may live.

WHITEMARSH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION AMERICAN LEGION

The schedule for tryouts for Whitemarsh Baseball Association’s American Legion Prep team, 13-year-olds, will be held on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday April 2 from noon to 2 p.m., at East Plymouth Valley Park, Field #4, 900 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462. Please arrive by 11:30 a.m. to register. The rain make up dates are Saturday April 8 and Sunday, April 9 at the same time and location. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Serratore at (610) 608-1648, whitemarshbaseballassociation@comcast.net or Mike Miller at (267) 210-3893, bigdogmikem@verizon.net.

MONTCO MAULERS

The Montco Maulers are looking for 10U players (born on or after 5/1/06) for our independent baseball team located in eastern Montgomery County. If your child is interested in play more baseball in addition to their rec and travel team, please email Coach Fred at fredrock13@gmail. com. The Maulers will practice through the winter and play in independent tournaments in the spring and fall. The goal of this program is top help your child further develop as an all-around baseball player.

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS

The Drifton Cup 10u Invitational: May 20-21, Drifton Complex. 4 game guarantee, Awards include game MVP medals, top 2 teams get medals and team trophy. FEE $425. CONTACT Joe, umpjoe@ptd.net/(570) 5909602. Drifton Cup 12u / 14u Invitational: May 27-28, Drifton Complex. 4 game guarantee, Game MVP Medals and top 2 teams receive medals and team trophy. FEE $520. CONTACT Joe, umpjoe@ptd.net/(570) 590-9602. Mountain Madness 12u / 14u Invitational: June 3-4, Frackville / Mahanoy City Complexes, 4 game guarantee, Game MVP Medals, top 2 teams receive medals and team trophy. FEE $495. CONTACT Joe umpjoe@ ptd.net/(570) 590-9602. Frackville Fury 12u “B” Invitational: June 10 - 11, High St. Complex-Frackville, 4 game guarantee, Game MVP medals, top 2 teams receive medals and team trophy. FEE $400. CONTACT Larry, domalakes_ins@ hotmail.com/(570) 590-3818 or Joe, umpjoe@ptd.net/(570) 590-9602. Drifton 16u /16uGold Showcase: June 17 - 18, Drifton Complex, 6 game guarantee, Opportunity to be seen by college coaches. FEE $775. CONTACT Joe, umpjoe@ptd.net/(570)590-9602. Drifton Cup 23u / 18GOLD Invitational: June 24-25, Drifton Complex 4 game guarantee, 3 pool games then single elimination. FEE $415. CONTACT Joe, umpjoe@ptd.net/(570)-5909602. Frackville Fury 16u “B” Invitational: July 8-9, High St. Complex-Frackville, 4 game guarantee, Game MVP Medals, top 2 teams receive medals and team trophy. FEE $400. CONTACT Larry, domalakes_ins@ hotmail.com/(570) 590-3818 or Joe, umpjoe@ptd.net/(570) 590-9602 Frackville Fury 14u “B” Invitational: July 15-16, High St. Complex-Frackville, 4 game guarantee, Game MVP medals, top 2 teams receive medals and team trophy. FEE $400. CONTACT Larry, domalakes_ins@ hotmail.com/(570)-590-3818 or Joe, umpjoe@ptd.net/(570)590-9602. Mountain Madness 23u/18u Invitational: High St. Complex - Frackville 4 game guarantee, 3 pool games then single elimination. FEE $415. CONTACT Joe, umpjoe@ptd.net/(570) 5909602. Drifton Summer Classic 12u/14u Invitational: Aug. 1213, Drifton Complex, 4 game guarantee, Game MVP medals, top 2 teams receive medals and team trophy. FEE $500. CONTACT Joe, umpjoe@ptd.net/ (570) 590-9602.

MEN’S SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS

Drifton ASA 9 Man Modified “OPEN” Invitational: June 30-July 1-2, Drifton Complex. Double Elimination, Cash Prizes to be determined by number of teams registered. Relaxed Pitching Rules ( No Windmill and No Leaping ), FEE $350. Non ASA teams can register for an additional $20 fee. CONTACT Joe, umpjoe@ptd.net/(570) 5909602.

BOB CENE TOURNAMENT

The Youngstown Ohio Bob Cene Memorial 18u/17u Wood Bat Baseball Tournament is registering Pennsylvania and Ohio teams at youngstownclassb.com or contact Ken Quinn (330) 7190581.

COMMUNITIES LANSDALE

T-BALL: Lansdale Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for its Spring Co-ed T-Ball Program for children ages 4-6. Open to Borough Residents through March 15. Should space allow nonresidents will be accepted into the program after the March 15 deadline. Resident-$30, Non Resident-$80. Visit www.lansdale.org to receive detailed information or call (215) 361-8352. LANSDALE KARATE PROGRAM FOR KIDS: Lansdale Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for its martial arts program for kids ages 5 through 11 presented by Jonathan Exaros of KOKORO KAI. Traditional martial arts curriculum with an emphasis on childhood development and goal setting. Focus of the course will be Self-Discipline/Focus/AntiBullying Tactics/Goal-Setting/ Realistic Self-Defense/Anti-Abduction Tactics. Visit www.lansdale.org to receive detailed information or call (215) 361-8352.