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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!

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/sports/p/theresno-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 2from noon to 2p.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.

J.P. MASCARO HAULERS SENIOR AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL

J.P. Mascaro Haulers Senior American Legion Baseball will be holding tryouts for players 16-19 years old on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. and Saturday April 15 at 2 p.m. at Methacton High School. If you need any information about registration, please call Chuck Eppolito at (610) 584-5884.

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 30July 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) 590-9602.

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 non-residents 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.

BASKETBALL AFBE TOURNAMENTS

Easton: Athletes for Better Education (AFBE) will be holding a regional basketball tournament in the Easton area. It will be held on March 18 at Wilson High School (Easton). There will be eight different age divisions for both boys and girls. They are: 10 & under, 11 & under, 12 & under, 13 & under, 14 & under, 15 & under, 16 & under, 18 & under. Each team will be guaranteed three games. There are only a limited number of spots available in each division, so please respond promptly. The deadline is March 10. For more information and registration see our website at www. afbe.org or contact Jason Bieber at 866-906- 2323 or email at jbieber@afbe.org. Reading: Athletes for Better Education (AFBE) will be holding a regional Basketball Tournament in the Reading area. It will be held from March 24-26. There will be eight different age divisions for both boys and girls. They are: 10 & under, 11 & under, 12 & under, 13 & under, 14 & under, 15 & under, 16 & under, 18 & under. Each team will be guaranteed four games. There are only a limited number of spots available in each division, so please respond promptly. The deadline is March 17. For more information and registration see our website at www.afbe.org or contact Jason Bieber at 866-906-2323 or email at jbieber@afbe.org. Allentown: Athletes for Better Education (AFBE) will be holding a regional basketball tournament in the Allentown, Pa. area at DeSales University. It will be held on April 1. There will be eight different age divisions for both boys and girls. They are: 10 & under, 11 & under, 12 & under, 13& under, 14 & under, 15 & under, 16 & under, 18 & under. Each team will be guaranteed three games. There are only a limited number of spots available in each division, so please respond promptly. The deadline is March 17. For more information and registration see our website at www.afbe.org or contact Jason Bieber at 866-906-2323 or email at jbieber@afbe.org. Reading Area (Exeter): Athletes for Better Education (AFBE) will be holding a regional basketball tournament in the Reading area (Exeter High School). It will be held from April 7-9. There will be eight different age divisions for both boys and girls. They are: 10 & under, 11 & under, 12 & under, 13 & under, 14 & under, 15 & under, 16& under, 18 & under. Each team will be guaranteed four games. There are only a limited number of spots available in each division, so please respond promptly. The deadline is March 24/. For more information and registration see our website at www.afbe.org or contact Jason Bieber at (866) 906-2323 or email at jbieber@afbe.org.

FIELD HOCKEY & LACROSSE CBAA IRISH SKIRMISH YOUTH LACROSSE TOURNAMENT

The Irish Skirmish, a premier youth lacrosse tournament hosted by Central Bucks Athletic Association (CBAA) Lacrosse, is planned for April 22 and 23rd at Herbst Field in Pipersville. The event will include over 100 teams from Maryland, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and more. Participant ages range from grades 3rd through 8th for boys and girls. (Girls grade 3 & 4 added this year!) There will be three competition levels (A,B,C) for most age groups. All teams are guaranteed to play 3 games with 2 running 20-minute halves and a 5-minute half-time break. Team registration is $600 per team. Based on prior attendance, 2,000 players participating in over 200 games and over 4,000 attendees are expected. Event attendees will enjoy a great tournament, food, merchandise and music. Money raised also supports local charities. For more information on team or vendor registration, visit http://irishskirmishyouthla.msisites.com.

2017 HARLEYSVILLE CAMPS FIELD HOCKEY AND LACROSSE - GRADES K-10

July 17-21-Session I; July 31Aug. 4-Session II; Aug. 7-11-Session III. Location: Dock Mennonite Academy High School, 1000 Forty Foot Road, Lansdale, PA 19446. Director: Michelle Waldspurger-Head Field Hockey Coach at Dock Mennonite Academy High School. Souderton Strikers Field Hockey Manager and Junior Stars/Indian Valley Field Hockey Director. Former Head Lacrosse Coach at Lansdale Catholic High School. Staff: The Field Hockey and Lacrosse staffs are comprised of High School and College Coaches and Players. Field Hockey (Beginner-Advanced) July 17-21 and July 31-Aug. 4 morning hours. Grades K-10: 8:30 a.m.-noon. Aug. 7-11 is evening camp only FH - 5:30-9 p.m. Camp will emphasize: Skill Instruction, Drills, Game Play. Players in the field hockey and lacrosse sessions will be separated by grade and experience. Lacrosse (Beginner-Advanced) July 17-21 and July 31-Aug. 4 afternoon hours. Grades K-10: 1-4:30 p.m. Camp will emphasized: Stick skills, Tactical development, Scrimmages. The Field Hockey and Lacrosse camp is for girls entering grades K-10 in the 2017-18 school year. The field hockey and lacrosse camps are individually focused but teams are welcome. Individuals will be placed on a team with girls from their school. Field Hockey and Lacrosse sessions will included concentrated goalkeeping instruction. There will be a supervised lunch break from noon-1 p.m. We will be using their turf stadium alogn with grass fields if needed. We are a non-profit organization. Cost: Session I, II, III-$135; Combo (two sessions)-$210; All Camps (3 sessions)-$530. Combo can be 2 FH weeks (only) or 2 LAX weeks (only) or a FH/ LAX 1 week (only). Fee includes a reversible camp pinnie. Please make checks payable to Souderton Strikers. Send to: Michelle Waldspurger, 55 Diamond Street, Hatfield, PA 19440. For additional info on this camp and other sports camps: visit www.soudertonstrikers.com or contact Michelle Waldspurger, (215) 593-5011 or MLMW@verizon.net. Please note: Players must provide their own equipment. Some equipment will be available to borrow (goalies need to borrow equipment from their school). Plan to bring a thermos for water to the fields and a snack for the morning break. Eyewear is required for all ages for lacrosse. Eyewear is optional for elementary age (but encouraged) for field hockey but required for middle school. There will be snacks and drinks for sale during camp hours. Team/Group Discount: $20 off registration fee for each player that is part of a group of 10 or more. Registration forms must be sent in together in one envelope to receive this discount. Within a group there can be lacrosse registrations, field hockey registrations and/or combos.

2017 JUNIOR STARS INDOOR FIELD HOCKEY SESSIONS

2017 Junior Stars Indoor Field Hockey Sessions. Harris Camps Elementary Indoor Field Hockey (1st-5th grade) Spring Dates: Saturdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 (makeup-April 15). Location: Apex Athletic Institute, 3030 Unionville Pike, Suite 120, Hatfield, PA 19440. Time: 9-10:30 a.m. (spring session). Middle School Indoor Field Hockey (6th/7th/8th grade) Spring Dates: Saturdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 (makeup-April 15) Location: Apex Athletic Institute, 3030 Unionville Pike, Suite 120, Hatfield, PA 19440. FYI 1) Fee: $85 per spring session. 2) Deadline: March 1 ($10 late fee after March 1). 3) All players must have field hockey stick (can borrow if needed), mouthguard, shinguards, sneakers and water bottle. 4) Please make checks payable to: Souderton Strikers. 5) Send applications to: Michelle Waldspurger, 55 Diamond Street, Hatfield, PA 19440. 6) Questions? Michelle (215) 593-5011 (text) or MLMWfieldhockey@gmail.com. 7) Sessions will include stickwork, drills along with indoor game play. 8) We will be using the turf gym and indoor hard floor gym. Girls will be divided by age and experience as much as possible for game. Space will be limited, register early. We are a non-profit organization. Website: www.soudertonstrikers.com. Confirmation/Information all with snow cancellations will be sent by emails. Spring Location: Apex Athletic Institute, 3030 Unionville Pike, Suite 120, Hatfield, PA 19440.

SOAP BOX DERBY INDIAN VALLEY SOAP BOX ASSOCIATION

It’s not to late to enter as a driver or to sponsor a car for the Soap Box Derby! The Indian Valley Soap Box Association will be holding it’s annual All-American Soap Box Derby race down Main Street in Souderton on Saturday, June 3. The winners of this year’s race will earn a chance to compete in the 80th AASBD World Championships in Akron, Ohio on July 22. If you are interested in the race, please come to our meetings held at the Souderton Borough Building located on Summit Street on March 13, April 10 and May 8. All meetings are on Mondays at 7 p.m. Visit our website at www.ivsba.org.

MARTIAL ARTS TAEKWON-DO MARATHON

Every year since 1990, Mark Cashatt’s Taekwon-Do School has had some kind of FUNDRAISING event towards a charity which hits close to home. This year Cashatt’s Taekwon-Do School is having a “TUL-ATHON”. Tul is the Korean word for “Pattern”. In Taekwon-Do there are 24 patterns in all and this will be a marathon of patterns from 3 p.m. Friday, March 10 to finish at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11. Throughout the 24 hour period, student will come and go and perform their patterns to set personal records as well as dojang records like the record set in 2012 of 10,220 patterns as a dojang! This year we are benefitting the “WILLIAM CLARKE MEMORIAL FUND”. This fund was set up in 2002 when a 4th Degree Mr. Clarke passed away from cancer. Mr. Clarke wanted money set aside to hold an essay contest each year to award students a free trip to Taekwon-Do Summer Camp. Since 2002 the fund has sent over 30 students to camp for free. Citizens are welcome to stop in any time during the 24 hour period to observe and to donate to the worthy cause. Please call Master Cashatt at (215) 7211839 with any questions. www. cashattTKD.com.