COMMUNITY SPORTS BRIEFS

Sports briefs run as space permits throughout the week in The Saratogian. To submit an item, e-mail sports@saratogian. com.

Plainsmen Jr. Cheerleading Registration: The fall session is designed for 3rd through 8th grade girls. All girls who sign up will be placed on a team. There are no try outs, and all are encouraged and welcomed! The program’s focus will be to make the cheerleading experience a fun, character and confidence building experience accentuating teamwork and respect of self and peers. The program will run from August to October and will coincide with the Plainsmen Jr. Football League program.

The Plainsmen Jr. Cheerleading League is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2004 with the intent to give young girls in our community the opportunity to be part of the cheerleading experience without the competitive nature.

As the program has grown, it has also included a 7th and 8th grade Modified Squad that cheers for the Shen Modified football program that the girls do have to try out for. The game schedule follows Shen’s.

The fee is $200.00 per cheerleader which covers our season of August-October.

Register Now for Saratoga Springs Recreation Summer Sports Camps: Our camps are set to provide another summer of sporting fun!

Choose from baseball, basketball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating, pickleball, running, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. The week of June 27th kicks off with our baseball camp with American Legion Baseball, softball camp with Tony Devizzio, and Family and Boys running program with Shane Zanetti. The week of July 4th is Girls Running and Track and Field events with Linda and Art Kranick, and boys basketball with Tony Devizzio.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Summer Sports Camps for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 5873550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Relish Pickleball at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Pickleball Workshops: Several 2 hour pickleball workshops will be held Friday, June 24th at the East Side Rec for various levels of interest and expertise.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Pickleball Workshops for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 5873550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Learn to Skate with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Intro to Ice Skating Program: Registration is open for our Winter session. Learn the basics of ice skating and build upon skills already learned. Children age 3 and up as well as adults are welcome. Choose from Tuesday or Saturday classes. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Ice Skating lessons for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 5873550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Join Us at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks!: The Saratoga Springs ice rinks at 30 Weibel Avenue are currently offering Open Figure, Open Adult (17+ and 55+) Hockey, Family Skate (Parents and Children 13 and Younger), Open Public, Family Stick (Parents and Children 13 and Younger), and Open Stick sessions. A City or Non-City Rec Card is required for Open Figure, Open Adult (17+ and 55+) Hockey, Family Stick, and Open Stick sessions. A City Rec Card is required in order to obtain the City discount for Family Skate and Open Public sessions. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com, and click the ice skate for the schedule, information, and to register for your City or NonCity Rec Card. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Drop In Sessions at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue is currently offering Open Adult (18+) Basketball, Open Gym, and Pickleball sessions. A City or Non-City Rec Card is required in order to participate. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com, and click the basketball for the schedule, information, and to register for your City or NonCity Rec Card. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

Racquetball Rentals at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center: Reservations for court times can be made through Community Pass. Fees are $5 for City residents with a verified Community Pass account and $8 for all others. Reservations and fees are per person/per hour. Participants register for a Rec Card prior to coming. Participants must a racquet, racquetballs, and appropriate footwear. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Rec Center Drop in Sessions for additional information and to reserve a court. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.

Drop in Pickleball at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center: Drop in pickleball sessions are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings (excluding holidays) from 9-11am. Fees are $4 for City residents with a verified Community Pass account and $5 for all others. Participation is on a first come, first served basis. For safety and social distancing purposes participation is limited to 50. Participants must create an account and register for a Rec Card prior to coming.

Participants must bring a mask, paddle, and appropriate footwear. Participants must wear a mask at all times.

Days/times are subject to change.

Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Rec Center Drop in Sessions for additional information and to set up an account. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.

BOYS SUMMER LACROSSE: Capitalland summer lacrosse programs will be starting June 28 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 kindergarten through tenth grade 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 — June 28 through August 2; Day camps — 9 a.m. to noon on July 11 through 15, and July 18 through 22; Night camp — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 1 through 5. In each of our programs we will have the following age and skill levels: A 5th through 9th grade advanced skills Coach Corner; A 5th through 10th grade novice skill program; A 5th through 10th grade beginner skill program; A 2nd through 4th grade full equipment program for all levels of players; A co-ed grades kindergarten through 5th non-contact learn to play program. A registration form and complete listing of 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 LACROSSE — Capitalland summer lacrosse programs will be starting June 28 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 kindergarten through 12th grade 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 — June 28 through August 2; Day camps — 9 a.m. to noon on July 11 through 15, and July 18 through 22; Night camp — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 1 through 5. In each of our programs we will have the following age and skill levels: A 9th through 12th grade advanced skills Coach Corner; A 5th through 8th grade advanced skills Coach Corner; A 5th — 11th grade novice skill program; A 3rd — 10th grade beginner skill program; A co-ed kindergarten through 5th grade 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 June 28 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 kindergarten through 12th grade 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 — June 28 through August 2; Day camps — 9 a.m. to noon on July 11 through 15, and July 18 through 22; Night camp — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. August 1 through 5. In each of our programs we will have the following age and skill levels: A 8th through 12th grade advanced skills Coach Corner; A 5th through 10th grade novice skill program; A 3rd through 10th grade beginner skill program; A kindergarten through 3rd grade 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

Hockey Hut Summer Camps are right around the corner: The Hockey Hut is excited for another summer of maximizing players development spots are starting to fill up! Put in your deposit now to reserve your players spot in our camps! Camps include over three hours of on-ice instruction including power-skating, puck control, and shooting. All camps will involve instruction tailored to that week. Camps also include outdoor off-ice training and hockey skills. All players will receive a jersey at the beginning of each camp.

If you have any questions, you can call or email Jeff Silengo at the Hockey Hut.