COMMUNITY SPORTS BRIEFS

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We are pleased to announce the City’s Recreation Department will be offering a modified Summer Camp: Go to www.SaratogaRec.com to learn more and to register.

Due to COVID-19 the Recreation Department is offering a modified Summer Rec program in place of our traditional Camp Saradac. Our Summer Rec program will be a full day program for children ages 5-12. In lieu of our field trips, participants will enjoy inhouse activities such as water games, arts and craft, modified sports, and enrichment programs. The program will be at the Rec Center located at 15 Vanderbilt Ave in Saratoga Springs, NY. Dates are set to be from July 13 to August 14, with weekly registrations welcomed. Hours are from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. $175 a week for City Residents and $240 a week for Non-City Resident

Registration starts June 17. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Online registration is accepted. To receive the City Discount residents must create an account and email recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org proof of residency. Registration in person is not accepted at this time. All registrations can be mailed in to the Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. Checks shall be made payable to the Commissioner of Finance.

We will be following New York State guidelines for Child Care and Day Camps along with the CDC and local officials guidelines and recommendations with respect to social distancing and capacity limits. Go to www.SaratogaRec.com to learn more and to register. Questions should be directed to recreservations@saratogasprings.org

Saratoga Recreation & Weibel Avenue Ice Rink: All currently registered programs are canceled.

Online registration for Spring Soccer, Bowling, Rec Talks, and Spring Intro to Ice Skating is still open but we will continue to monitor the situation. Registration for all for Camp Saradac and Summer Camps and Programs has begun. Visit SaratogaRec.com for online registration. Click on Programs for information and to download a summer brochure. The Weibel Avenue Ice Rink is closed for all rentals and programming.

Shenendehowa Summer Tennis

Camp 2020: The Shen summer tennis Camp will be offering sessions of tennis instruction for beg-intermediate and high school level players in the following format: 11-17 yrs. Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 9:30 am, High School Morning Session Monday through Thursday, 10:30 am to noon, High School Evening Group Monday through Thursday, 4 pm to 6 pm. Sessions run Monday through Thursday starting on July 29 and going until the week of July 27. Camps will be held at Shen East Tennis courts.

Applications can be found at Shenet.org.

Questions? Call Bill MacArthur, Camp Director, at 518-391-0303 or email at Billmacarthur@yahoo.com

Air Assault Passing Academyheld at La Salle Institute Football Stadium: Running July 13-16 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, the camp is open to players entering grades 7-12. Cost is $80.00. This is a no contact camp. Focusing on the fundamentals of the passing game. More information can be found at www.audinocamps.com. Audino Football Camps will abide by all CDC and state government recommendations. If we are unable to hold our camps, you will receive a 100% refund.

John Audino Youth Football Camp-held at La Salle Institute Football Stadium: Running July 20-24 from 6:30 to 9 pm, this camp is open to all position players entering grades 3-6.

Cost is $100. A fundamental camp for the younger players. This camp is full contact. More information can be found at www.audinocamps.com. Audino Football Camps will abide by all CDC and state government recommendations. If we are unable to hold our camps, you will receive a 100% refund.

John Audino Modified and JV Football Camp-held at La Salle Institute Football Stadium: Running from July 20-24 from 6:30 to 9 pm, this camp is open to all position players entering grades 7-10. Cost is $125. This is a skill camp for modified and JV players. This camp is full contact. More information can be found at www.audinocamps. com. Audino Football Camps will abide by all CDC and state government recommendations. If we are unable to hold our camps, you will receive a 100% refund.

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.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Announces Online Registration: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is excited to announce online program registration has begun! “Online registration has been a long time coming, and we cannot be more excited to offer it to our community” said John Hirliman, Administrative Director. Instructions for creating an account and registering for programs can be found by visiting SaratogaRec. com. Questions can be directed to 518-587-3550 x 2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs. org.

Build Your Skills with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up.

Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x 2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks Offer Year Round Skating

Fun: 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@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Get in the Ring with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Boxing Program:

Everyone age 8-15 is welcome. This co-sponsored program with Saratoga Youth Boxing will teach proper boxing technique and provide conditioning tips.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x 2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

It’s Batter Up with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Tiny T-Ball Program:

Everyone age 3-5 is welcome. Participants learn basic hitting, throwing, and base running.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up.

Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x 2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Play Ball with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Jr Sluggers Baseball Program: Everyone in grades

K-7 is welcome. Learn baseball fundamentals and build your skills for the spring season.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x 2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.

Spend your Spring on the

Pitch with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Soccer Program: Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Learn soccer fundamentals and progress to game play.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x 2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.

Leave no Pin Standing with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Bowling Program: Everyone age 5-14 is welcome. This co-sponsored program with Saratoga Strike Zone will introduce participants to bowling fundamentals and techniques through discussion, demonstration, and practice.

Visit SaratogaRec.com and click Online Registration for additional information and to sign up.

Rental ball and shoes will be provided.

Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x 2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.

ValleyCats Coaching Clinic set for March 16: The Tri-City ValleyCats have announced that their Coaching Clinic scheduled for March 16 has been postponed to a later date.

Instruction will be led by Ryan Cameron, Joe Mahoney, and Garett Baron.

The clinic will focus on teaching youth coaches ways to run more fun and interactive practices. It will also showcase new practice equipment and highlight drills for proper conditioning.

Youth coaches are invited to register for this free event by contacting ValleyCats representative, Matt Eckler, via email (Matt.Eckler@tcvalleycats.com) or on the phone at (518) 629-2287 x-118. Hockey Hut Online Training: We hope everyone is staying safe during this trying time. In Keeping with the standards set by our government, our current programming is on hold. As soon as we can schedule our Tactical Power Skating and our Pond Hockey League we will, stay tuned.

During this difficult time period, we are looking for ways that we can support our community and do our part to help out. On the Hockey Hut Facebook

and Instagram pages tune in for core, plyometric, strength, stick handling, and shooting drills.

Hockey Hut Mites Mania:

Power-skating and skill development will be the main focus of this camp. A great camp for young players to further develop their skills and have fun. From June 29th to July 2nd at the Hockey Hut from 7:45 am to noon for ages 6U to 8U. Register at myhockeyhut.com.

Hockey Hut stickhandling camp: This is a progressive program to teach players to play with their heads up. It will help advance their puck control and the speed at which they handle the puck. From July 6th to July 9th at the Hockey Hut from 7:45 am to 4 pm. Register at myhockeyhut.com.

Hockey Hut Shooting Camp:

This camp will teach players how to properly shoot the puck. Players will be working on the wrist shot, the snap shot, shooting to score, and driving their feet to the net. From July 13th to July 16th at the Hockey Hut from

7:45 am to 4 pm. Register at myhockeyhut.com.

Hockey Hut Bantam Transition Camp: Players will receive instruction on how to properly check and receive body contact in a controlled environment. Players will gain the skills necessary to transition to the bantam level. From July 20th to July

23rd at the Hockey Hut from

7:45 a.m to 4 pm. Register at myhockeyhut.com.

Hockey Hut Battle Games Camp: Small area skills and games in a competitive environment will be the focus throughout the week. From July 27th to July 30th at the Hockey Hut from 7:45 am to 4 pm. Register at myhockeyhut.com.

BOYS SUMMER LACROSSE:

Capitalland summer lacrosse programs will be starting July 6 and go through mid August with half day camps and evening programs. Our programs are open to all beginners, novice, and advanced skilled players in grades K through 10 throughout the Capital District at a fraction of the cost of other local programs. Our staff includes some of the finest past and present coaches in the Capital District. Our summer lineup includes: Tuesday evening lacrosse programs, July 7– August 4; Day camps, 9 am to noon on July 6 through 10, and July 13 through17; Night camp is 6 pm to 8 pm August 3 –7.

In each of our programs we will have the following age and skill levels: A 5 – 9 grade advanced skills Coach Corner; A 5 -10 grade novice skill program; A 5 - 10 grade beginner skill program; A 2 - 4 grade full equipment program for all levels of players; A co-ed grades k – 5 non-contact learn to play program. A registration form and complete listing of our entire programs are available on our website at www.capitallandlacrosse.com. If you have any questions about our programs please e-mail Chad@Capitallandlacrosse.com

GIRLS SUMMER LACROSSE: Capitalland summer lacrosse programs will be starting July 6 and go through mid August with half day camps and evening programs. Our programs are open to all beginners, novice, and advanced skilled players in grades K through 12 throughout the Capital District at a fraction of the cost of other local programs. Our staff includes some of the finest past and present coaches in the capital district. Our summer lineup includes: Tuesday evening lacrosse programs, July 7 – August 4; Day camps, 9 am to noon on July 6 – 10, and July 13-17; Night camp, 6 pm to 8 pm August 3 –7.

In each of our programs we will have the following age and skill levels: A 9 – 12 grade advanced

skills Coach Corner; A 5 – 8 grade advanced skills Coach Corner; A 5 – 11 grade novice skill program; A 3 – 10 grade beginner skill program; A coed grades K – 5 non-contact learn to play program. A registration form and complete listing of all our entire programs are available on our website, www.capitallandlacrosse.com. If you have any questions about our programs please e-mail Chad@Capitallandlacrosse.com.

GIRLS SUMMER FIELD HOCKEY: Capitalland Field Hockey is offering a number of different summer field hockey programs starting July 6 through mid August all at a fraction of the cost of other local programs. All of our programs are open to all beginners, novice, and advanced skilled players in grades K – 12 throughout the capital district. Our staff includes some of the finest past and present coaches in the Capital District. Our summer lineup includes: Tuesday evening lacrosse programs, July 7 – August 4; Day camps, 9 am to noon on July 6 – 10 and July 13-17; Night camp, 6 pm to 8 pm August 3 –7. In each of our programs we will have the following age and skill levels: A 8 – 12 grade advanced skills Coach Corner; A 5 – 10 grade novice skill program; A 3 – 10 grade beginner skill program; A grades K – 3 learn to play program. A registration form and complete listing of all our entire programs are available on our website at www.capitallandlacrosse.com. If you have any questions about our programs please e-mail Chad@Capitallandlacrosse.com.