Community Sports Briefs
Sports briefs run as space permits throughout the week in The Saratogian. To submit an item, e-mail sports@saratogian.com. Rogue Lacrosse Defensive Academy: Oct. 13 at the Wilton YMCA, 20 Gick Road, Saratoga Springs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and small group session from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both are open to players 11- to 18-years old. The event will be hosted by Kyle Hartzell and Tucker Durkin. Cost is $99 for first group, $129 for the small group. Register on-line at defensiveacademy.com Fall lacrosse boys program: Capitalland lacrosse will be running a boy’s fall lacrosse program. Players can chose to play on Wednesdays night, Sunday afternoons or both. Programs will start on Sept. 12 and end on Oct. 21. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/ night. Levels include: a co-ed K – 5th learn to play program; boys instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 2nd – 5th & 6th- 10th; an advanced instruction program for players in graders 3 – 6 & 7 – 9 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. For more information visit www.capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail chad@ capitallandlacrosse.com. Sage Columbus Day Basketball Skills Clinic: For boys ages 10 to 17-years-old Monday, Oct. 8. Register online at Sagegators. com. Free early drop off and late pick up available. Contact Brian Barnes at 518-292-1969 or by email barneb@sage.edu for more information. Fall girls lacrosse program: Capitalland lacrosse will be running a girls fall lacrosse program. Players can chose to play on Wednesdays night, Sunday afternoons or both All programs will start on Sept. 12 and end on Oct. 21. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/ night. Levels include: a co-ed K – 5th learn to play program; girls instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 3rd - 10th, an advanced program for players in graders 7th –9th and one for 10th - 12th who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. For more information visit www.capitallandlacrosse.
com or e-mail chad@capitallandlacrosse.com. Fall lacrosse for men 16-years and older: This program to give men aged 16 to 40 years old the opportunity to play in a competitive lacrosse game. This program will start on October 3 and will continue throughout the winter on Wednesday evenings. For more information visit www. capitallandlacrosse.com or email chad@capitallandlacrosse. com. Saratoga Springs Recreation
Department Tiny T-Ball: Join The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Tiny T-Ball clinic Sept 12-Oct 17. Everyone age 3-5 is welcome. This clinic introduces participants to baseball basics. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions. Saratoga Springs Recreation Volleyball: Meet at the net for the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Volleyball Clinic Sept 19-Oct 24. Everyone age
8-14 is welcome. Volleyball fundamentals are introduced and reinforced through drills and games. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions. Saratoga Springs Recreation
Boxing: Meet at the ring for the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Boxing Clinic Nov 12-Dec 17. Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. This clinic introduces participants to proper boxing technique. Visit SaratogaRec. com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs. org with questions. Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Field Hockey League: Guard the yard and join The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Field Hockey League Sept 12-Oct 20 Everyone ages 8-14 is welcome. Learn field hockey fundamentals through a combination of practices and
scrimmages. Visit SaratogaRec. com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs. org with questions. Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Pickleball
League: Everyone age 18 and up is welcome Sept 17-Oct 29. The league is ladder style, and will consist of double round robin matches. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions. Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Skateboarding Clinic: Ramp up your skills at The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Skateboarding Clinic Aug 20-24. Everyone ages 5-13 is welcome to join. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratogasprings.org
with questions. Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Intro to Ice Skating: Learn the basics or build your skills. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. A strong foundation in skating can produce a lifetime of pleasure on the ice! Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Ice Skating Lessons to download forms and for additional information. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@saratoga-springs. org with questions. Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Adult Racquetball/Walleyball: All ages are welcome at the Recreation Center to play Racquetball/Walleyball. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org to reserve the court. Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Adult Basketball: Adults 18 years and older are welcome Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Recreation Center to play basketball. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click on Rec Center Calendar for the latest schedule and fees.