Community Sports Briefs
Sports briefs run as space permits throughout the week in The Saratogian. To submit an item, e-mail sports@ saratogian.com.
Durkin Tours of National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: Retired racecaller Tom Durkin will lead personalized tours of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame throughout the Saratoga Race Course meeting this summer from July 21 through Sept. 4. Tours will be from 11 a.m. to noon most race days with a cost of $20 for Museum members and $25 for non-members (includes Museum admission). Tours will be limited to 15 people and reservations are required.
Blue Streak Boys Basketball Camp: Saratoga Springs varsity basketball coach Matt Usher will host a boys basketball camp focused on the fundamental and all aspects of the game on July 10-14 at Saratoga Springs High School. Boys entering grades 3-6 will play from 8-11 a.m., those entering grades 7-11 go from noon to 3 p.m. The cost is $150 per player and includes a camp shirt. Checks can be made payable to the Saratoga Boys Basketball Booster Club. Email coach Usher with questions or concerns at m_usher@saratogaschools.org
Burnt Hills Rowing Summer Programs: Burnt Hills Rowing is offering 3 Learn to Row sessions this summer for students entering grades 6-12. The three two-week sessions, Monday thru Friday, from 8-11 a.m. will run July 3-14, July 17-28 and August 7-18. The cost is $150 each session, sign up for two and get $25 off. Contact info@bhrow.com or visit www.bhrow.com for more details.
Toga Hockey Summer Camp 2017: The Toga Hockey Camp for player entering grades 8-12 will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2 to Friday, Aug. 4 at the Weibel Ave. Ice Rink. Participants will receive instruction from Saratoga Springs coaching staff and former Blue Streaks players. The cost is $200 for the three days or $150 for goalies. Each Camper will receive a Toga Hockey Camp shirt. For more information, contact coach Dave Torres at david.truant@gmail.com or call 518-4212373.
Saratoga Springs Recreation Fall Soccer: Saratoga Springs Recreation Department 2017 Fall Soccer Early Bird Registration for 2017 Fall Soccer is June 5-August 14. For additional information call (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org.
Ballston Spa Junior Baseball Camp: The baseball camp will be held July 17-21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Doubleday Fields in Ballston Spa for ages 7-15. Price is $175 with family and team discounts available. For more information contact Brian Brown at 346-2657 or 225-4771.
Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series: The Camp Saratoga 5K Trail Series will be held Mondays June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 and August 21 at 6:15 PM at Camp Saratoga, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The races are open to all and registration is $5 at the door.
Skidmore Tennis Camp: The Skidmore Tennis Camp and Thoroughbred Tennis Academy run by the Skidmore and RPI tennis coaches will take place Monday-Thursday June 26 through July 27. There are introductory clinics for youths 4-9 and more intense training for juniors ages 10-18. The camp offers flexible scheduling. For more information, contact Stephen Thirolle at 646522-5957 or email sthiroll@skidmore.edu