COMMUNITY SPORTS BRIEFS
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Registration open for 72nd Troy Turkey Trot: Registration is open at www. troyturkeytrot.com. Cost is $35 and $15 respectively on Oct. 22.
In-person registration along with bib and t-shirt pick up will be held at the Troy Atrium (4 Third Street) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 and Wednesday, Nov. 27. Day-of-event registration for all events will begin at 6:30 a.m. to 15 minutes prior to each event on the second floor of the Troy Atrium with a day-of fee of $40 and $15.
Adirondack Thunder to offer senior ticket discount: The Adirondack Thunder and The Wesley Community announced that they will once again team up to offer seniors a special savings on tickets to see the Glens Falls-based ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils.
For the second consecutive season, seniors ages 55 and older will receive a $2 discount on full-price tickets to 2019-20 regular season Adirondack Thunder home games, courtesy of The Wesley Community. The discount is available exclusively at the Upstate Chevy Dealers Box Office at Cool Insuring Arena (with valid proof of identification). The savings is effective on tickets purchased in advance or on the day of the game.
For information on Adirondack Thunder tickets, call 518-480-3355 or visit ECHLThunder.com/tickets. For all the latest Adirondack Thunder news, follow the team on all social media @ECHLThunder.
Elks Hoop Shoot to be Held on November 16: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 will hold its annual Hoop Shoot basketball free throw shooting competition on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Christopher Dailey Gym, Gavin Park, at 10 Lewis Drive in
Wilton. This event is free and open to boys and girls ages 8-13. Boys and girls will be divided into separate divisions and by age groups of 8-9 year olds, 1011 year olds and 12-13 year olds. Participants’ eligibility will be determined as of their age on April 1, 2020. Pre-registration is not required, although the Town of Wilton Recreation Department is accepting preregistrations at Gavin Park. Prizes will be awarded for 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd place winners in all age groups in both divisions. Local winners will advance to the District Championship, and have the opportunity to advance to Regional, State and National Championship competitions. All national champions will be enshrined in the National Basketball Hall of Fame in
Springfield, Massachusetts. For more information, contact Saratoga-Wilton Elks Hoop Shoot Director
Steve Dorsey at (518) 3691985.
Winter Skills Lacrosse Sessions: Sunday, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 9, 16, 23 ad March 1 with Rogue Lacrosse at the Wilton YMCA turf facility for two grade divisions — 3- through 8th grade and 9 through 12thgrade. Grade 3 to 8 will run 10 to 11:30 a.m. and grade 9 to 12 will be offered 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m..
Cost is $240 with sessions limited to 40 players. Register on-line at www. roguelacrosse.com
Clifton Park boys winter rec basketball: Registration for the Town of Clifton Park Boys Winter Recreation Basketball League is now open. The program is open to all boys, Grades 2-12, residing either in the Shen School District OR the Town of Clifton Park and not playing in Grades 8 &Under travel leagues. The program runs from November 2 through late March. Spaces are limited and are filled on a first-come, firstserved basis. You are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Registrations can done either on-line (at https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/cliftonpark ) or at the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Community Affairs at Clifton Park Town Hall, Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM, 518-371-6667.
You can also contact Barry McCabe at bmccabe150@gmail.com
Boys Winter Lacrosse: Capitalland Lacrosse will be running boy’s lacrosse programs this winter starting the week of November 3 running through December 15. Levels include: Coaches’ corner grades 4 –6, & 7– 10 advanced skill program that has varsity-level coaches recreate a set of advancedlevel practices full of skills & drills that players need to for the next level, Skills & drills programs for novice players’ grades 2-6 & 7-10, Skills & drills programs for beginner players’ grades 2-6 & 7-10, A co-ed k-5th learn to play program – the emphasis is on fun! For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or Email us at Chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
Men’s Fall/Winter Lacrosse League: This competitive league is open to all men over 18 as well as experienced high school junior and seniors and will feature league games each week starting Wednesday 10/16 and ending 1½0.
Christmas Break Lacrosse: For Men 16 and over featuring a round robin nightly lacrosse tournament. Come with your friends and play on the same team or as a free agent and we will put you on a team. Wednesdays starting at 9:30 pm. on December 18th January 8th For more info. go to capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.
Girls Winter Lacrosse: Capitalland Lacrosse will be running girl’s lacrosse programs this winter starting the week of November 3 running through December 15. Levels include: Leagues for youth & modified/JV & Varsity Players grades 4-6, 7-9, 10 - 12, Coaches’ corner grades 6 – 8, & 9– 12 advanced skill program that has varsity-level coaches recreate a set of advancedl evel practices full of skills & drills that players need to for the next level, Skills & drills programs for novice players’ grades 3-6, 7-9 & 10-12, Skills & drills programs for beginner players’ grades 3-6 & 7-10, A co-ed k5th learn to play program – the emphasis is on fun!
For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or Email us at Chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
Girls Winter Field Hockey: Capitalland Field Hockey will be running girls Field Hockey programs this winter starting the week of November 3 running through December 15. Levels include: Leagues for modified/ JV and Varsity Players grades 7-9 & 10 - 12, Coaches’ corner grades 6 – 8, & 9– 11 advanced skill program that has varsity-level coaches recreate a set of advanced level practices full of skills & drills that players need to for the next level. Skills & drills programs for novice players’ grades 4-7, 8-10, Skills & drills programs for beginner players’ grades 4-6 & 7-10, A k-3rd learn to play program – the emphasis is on fun! For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or Email us at Chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
Build Your Skills with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Visit SaratogaRec. com and click Programs, Ice Skating Lessons for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Skate Away at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks: Visit SaratogaRec.com and click on the ice skate for the schedule. Contact the ice rink at (518)-583-3462, or the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.
Reach for the Rim with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Basketball Program: Everyone age 3-Grade 12 is welcome. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Youth Basketball for additional information and to download forms. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.