KIDSPORTS SIGNUPS

BASEBALL NORTH PENN LITTLE LEAGUE

2018 Spring Registration: Be Part of One of the Premier Youth Baseball Organizations in Montgomery County and the only Little League in the North Penn Area. North Penn Little League, North Penn Raiders and North Penn American Legion Registration is now open for the 2018 Spring Season! We hope you’ll be part of this amazing season. We are at the forefront of youth baseball in the communities in which we serve, and you don’t want your child(ren) to miss out on their opportunity to join our family in the fun and thrill of youth baseball. Divisional programs are provided for boys and girls league ages 4-16. Don’t be left out! Register online today. We look forward to having you and your child participate in our program this coming season. Divisions of Play: • Tee Ball (ages 4-6), A/Coach Pitch (ages 6-8). • Little League: AA (7-8) and AAA/Majors (Ages 9-10). • 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 upon registration. 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 can 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.

BASKETBALL FENCOR AAU GIRLS BASKETBALL

The three-time national champion Fencor AAU girls basketball club will be conducting tryouts for its elite teams beginning on Jan. 7. Girls in grades 4 to 11 are eligible to tryout. There is a $50 tryout fee. You must make one tryout to be eligible for selection. All tryouts will be held at Germantown Academy. For more information, go to www. fencor.org or email fencor@fencor.org.

FOOTBALL NORTH PENN VALLEY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ARENA FLAG FOOTBALL

North Penn Valley Boys and Girls Club Arena Flag Football Who: Ages 4-18 When: Mondays (Touchdown Tots), Jan. 22-March 19; Tuesdays (Seniors/Juniors: 13-18), Jan. 23-March 13; Wednesdays (Bantam: 9-12), Jan. 24-March 14; Thursdays (PeeWees: 6-8), Jan. 25-March 15. Time: Games begin at 6 p.m. Cost: $20.00, game t-shirt included. Are you ready for some football?! This popular program is back and better than ever! This year we will offer four age divisions. The Flag Football league will follow a 7-week schedule followed by playoffs and the 2018 Super Bowl! Information/Draft Night is mandatory for all players. During draft night participants will be evaluated on different skills. We will also review the rules of the game. Games are played on a rotating schedule. Participants will receive both an email and phone call after the first night to confirm their team placement and schedule for the program. Each player will also receive a printed schedule. Cost: $20.00 per player plus $20.00 for 2018 Club membership. The 2018 Club membership fee MUST be paid and membership form completed in full before a participant is eligible to sign up for this league. All touchdown tots (4, 5) and 13+ aged players receive a free 2018 membership. Registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 9th. Late fee for sign ups after the deadline is an additional $10.00. SPACE IS LIMITED! League t-shirts are not guaranteed with late registration. A registration form can be found online at http://www.npvclub.org/ wp-content/uploads/2017/11/npflagfootball2018.pdf. In the event of inclement weather, there will only be one snow make-up game per league. The North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club closes whenever the North Penn School District closes for inclement weather.

PLAYERS NEEDED FOR PICK-UP FOOTBALL GAME

A weekly pick-up football game, held on Sunday mornings in Ambler, Pa., seeks more players (males ages 18 & up). Format is two-hand touch. Game is fun, competitive and lasts approximately two hours. If interested, or for more information, contact Tony Regina via e-mail at Tony. Edward.Regina@gmail.com.

Tennis BUCKS COUNTY TENNIS ASSOCIATION

The non-profit Bucks County Tennis Association’s. (BCTA) popular low-cost county-wide community tennis programs begin the second of three indoor seasons in January at 4 locations in Bucks County: Quakertown, Newtown, Richboro and Doylestown— affordable fun and fitness for family and friends of all ages and abilities. This year’s programs include BCTA’s signature five-week-long Learn, Practice & Play for ages 4 through 94-plus, Cardio Drill instruction and play, High School and Middle School training. For program details and to register, log onto www.buckscountytennis.usta.com. Registration deadline for January is Dec. 29 — don’t miss the fun!

SCHOOLS GERMANTOWN ACADEMY

JV Boys Basketball Coach Opening: Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of JV Boys Basketball Coach, beginning Nov. 20. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres. A founding member of the prestigious Inter-Academic Athletic League, Germantown Academy prides itself on a rich history of athletics, generations of talented student-athletes, and opportunities to explore an incredible array of athletic experiences for all interested students. Typically, almost one-third of each graduating class goes on to pursue athletics at the collegiate level. The JV Coach reports to the Boys Basketball Head Coach. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Responsibilities:

• Assist in the direction and instruction in the sport of boys basketball. • Ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes in the sport of basketball emphasizing the students’ holistic development. • Assist in the planning, organization and direction all JV Boys Basketball practices. • Understanding of the rules governing the sport of basketball. • Assist in contest management for all JV Boys Basketball contests. • Communicate regularly with student-athletes and parents. • Assist in attracting quality student-athletes to Germantown Academy. • Meet with the Head Boys Basketball Coach on a frequent basis to review the status of the program. • Communicate with the Associate Director of Athletics regarding scheduling and equipment needs. • Comply with all professional guidelines as listed in the GA Coaches Handbook. • Embody and embrace the GA mission, as well as uphold the standards established in the GA Staff/Faculty Handbook. • Attend professional development opportunities in the sport of basketball and coaching. • Work with the Sports Information Assistant to report meet results and promote the program. Qualifications: • Previous participation in basketball at the high school level (college preferred). • Minimum 1 year coaching experience (within a school setting preferred). • Ability to travel to and from athletics contests and practices between the hours of 3-7 p.m. • Associate degree; bachelor’s degree preferred. • Valid driver’s license. To apply for the position, please submit the following information: • Cover letter. • Resume. • A contact list of at least 3 references, including at least one current supervisor. For electronic submission, please send your documents to hrdept@ germantownacademy.org. For regular mail submission, please send your documents to: Human Resources, Germantown Academy, 340 Morris Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034. For more information about our school, please refer to www.germantownacademy.net. Squash Van Driver Opening: Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of Squash Van Driver, beginning Nov. 13. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres. A founding member of the prestigious Inter-Academic Athletic League, Germantown Academy prides itself on a rich history of athletics, generations of talented student-athletes, and opportunities to explore an incredible array of athletic experiences for all interested students. Typically, almost one-third of each graduating class goes on to pursue athletics at the collegiate level. The Van Driver reports to the Head Squash Coach. Responsibilities: • Drive van to practice on daily basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). • Transport student-athletes from campus at 3:45 p.m. to Gwynedd Racquet Club, then transport student-athletes back to campus around 4:45 p.m. Qualifications: • Ability to travel to and from athletics contests and practices between the hours of 3-5 p.m. • Associate degree; bachelor’s degree preferred. • Valid driver’s license. To apply for the position, please submit the following information: • Cover letter. • Resume. • A contact list of at least 3 references, including at least one current supervisor. For electronic submission, please send your documents to hrdept@ germantownacademy.org. For regular mail submission, please send your documents to: Human Resources, Germantown Academy, 340 Morris Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034. For more information about our school, please refer to www.germantownacademy.net.

SOFTBALL GIRLS FASTPITCH TOURNAMENTS

May 19-20 10U Drifton Cup Invitational: Four game guarantee. Fee: $425. Contact Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ptd.net. May 26-28 10U 12U/14U Drifton Cup Invitational: Four game guarantee. Free: $515. Contact; Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ptd.net. June 2-3 12U/14U Mountain Madness Invitational — Frackville/Mahanoy City: Four game guarantee. Fee: $495. Contact Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ptd.net. June 9-10 Fury 12U Invitational — Frackville: Four game guarantee. Fee: $400. Contact: Larry (570) 590-3818 or Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ptd.net. July 7-8 Fury 16U Invitational — Frackville: Four game guarantee. Fee: $400. Contact: Larry (570) 590-3818 or Joe (570) 590-9062/umpjoe@ptd.net. July 14-15 Fury 14U Invitational — Frackville: Four game guarantee. Fee: $400. Contact: Larry (570) 590-3818 or Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ptd.net. July 28-29 23U/18U Mountain Madness Invitational — Frackville: Four game guarantee. Fee: $415. Contact: Joe (570) 5909602/umpjoe@ptd.net. Aug. 11-12 Drifton Summer Classic Invitational 12U/14U/16U: Four game guarantee. Fee: $500. Conatct: Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ptd.net.