The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
Corpus Christi Boys Varsity Black wins Stocking Stuffer Tournament
For more information go to: www.npennbaseball.com or email: info@npennbaseball.com. LANSDALE CANNONEERS BASEBALL REGISTRATION The Lansdale Cannoneers Baseball program will be holding registration for the 2018 Summer League program. The program consists of the following age groups; Ages 12-16 Bux/Mont Connie Mack League — Fee: $125. Ages 16-19 Bux/Mont American Legion Baseball — Fee: $275. Ages 19 and older Sr. Connie Mack Baseball — Fee: $180. Registration will be held at the Cannoneers Sportmen’s Club located at 501 West 5th Street and Cannon Avenue, Lansdale on the following dates;
Saturday Jan. 20, 10 a.m.– noon. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m.noon. You can also register by mail by getting the registration forms on line at www.eteamz.com/ cannoneersbaseball and mailing check and forms back to; Cannoneers Youth Baseball Association, P.O. Box 1011, Lansdale, PA 19446. DIAMOND ACADEMY 2017-2018 Winter Camps: Find the right camp to help prepare you for the upcoming season. Whether you are looking to improve the defensive or offensive aspects of your game, Diamond Academy offers a variety of camps designed with specific skill development in mind. If you have any questions regarding one of Diamond’s camps, feel free to call in or submit your questions with our contact information listed at the bottom of the page. Where: Diamond Baseball Academy, 102 Queens Drive, King of Prussia, 19406. Website: diamondkop.com Phone: (610) 962-0307. Email: dbabookings@ gmail.com. M&M Advanced Hitting Program for High School Players: Elite Hitting Camp with Mickey Morandini and Frank Monastero. Ages 9-12. Date: Sundays, Jan. 7-Feb. 11. Times: 1:30-3 p.m. Cost: $325. High level hitting drills and repetition. MLB Instructors Pender/DiFelice Pre Season Pitching Program for Ages 14 & Up: Pitching Program with Shawn Pender and Mark DiFelice. Ages 14 and up. Date: Sundays, Jan. 7-Feb. 11. Times: 3:30-5 p.m. Cost: $325. Mark, DiFelice, former MLB pitcher. Former Phillies All-Stars Bowa and Morandini Elite Infield Program For High School Players: Elite Infield with Larry Bowa/ Mickey Morandini. Ages: 9-12. Date: Sundays, Jan. 7-Feb. 11. Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. Cost:$325. Ben Davis Catching Camp: Grades 9-12. Dates: Sundays, Jan. 7-Feb. 11. Time: 3-4:30 p.m. Cost: $325. Minor League Experience: Minor League Experience-Shawn Pender, Rich Coletta and Bob McCreary. Ages: Grades 5-8. Date: Saturdays, Jan. 13-March 3. Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Cost: $325. Will cover all aspects of the game. This advanced eight-week baseball program is open to all interested middle school students (grades 5-8) who are interested in improving their baseball skills and fundamentals. Shawn Pender, Major League Advance Scout and MLB Spring Training Coach for the Cincinnati Reds, has run this dynamic training program for many years. Main Instructors Rich Coletta: Current-Assoctiate Scout, Boston Red Sox. Former-D1 Coach, High School Head Coach and Assistant (State Champ), Assistant Coach in Cape Cod League. Coached 24 NCAA All-Americans. Twenty five Players Drafted in MLB Amateur Draft. Bob McCreary: Owner of Baseballbytheyard.com. FormerHigh School Head Coach (State Champ), Assistant Coach in Independent League, Minnesota Twins Minor League Player. Frank Monastero: Owner of Diamond Baseball Academy. Former: Cleveland Indians Minor League Player, Assistant Coach for Chestnut Hill and Norristown High School. Areas of Instruction: OffenseApproach, Swing Mechanics, bunting, bat speed and swing plain; Base Running-Reads, Leads and Sliding; Defense: Infield-footwoork, hands and double plays; Outfield-approach and angles; Catchers-Blocking, Release and receiving; Throwingmechanics and arm strength. Philosophy: Although there will be a significant amount of teaching and demonstration as part of the program, players will be exposed to a teaching system setup to mirror a minor league spring training program that helps players get ready for their upcoming season. Quality repetition and a proven plan create the best results.
BASKETBALL
FENCOR AAU GIRLS BASKETBALL The three-time national champion Fencor AAU girls basketball club will be conducting tryouts for its elite teams beginning on Jan. 7. Girls in grades 4 to 11 are eligible to tryout. There is a $50 tryout fee. You must make one tryout to be eligible for selection. All tryouts will be held at Germantown Academy. For more information, go to www. fencor.org or email fencor@fencor.org.
FOOTBALL
NORTH PENN VALLEY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB ARENA FLAG FOOTBALL North Penn Valley Boys and Girls Club Arena Flag Football Who: Ages 4-18 When: Mondays (Touchdown Tots), Jan. 22-March 19; Tuesdays (Seniors/Juniors: 13-18), Jan. 23-March 13; Wednesdays (Bantam: 9-12), Jan. 24-March 14; Thursdays (PeeWees: 6-8), Jan. 25-March 15. Time: Games begin at 6 p.m. Cost: $20.00, game t-shirt included. Are you ready for some football?! This popular program is back and better than ever! This year we will offer four age divisions. The Flag Football league will follow a 7-week schedule followed by playoffs and the 2018 Super Bowl! Information/Draft Night is mandatory for all players. During draft night participants will be evaluated on different skills. We will also review the rules of the game. Games are played on a rotating schedule. Participants will receive both an email and phone call after the first night to confirm their team placement and schedule for the program. Each player will also receive a printed schedule. Cost: $20 per player plus $20 for 2018 Club membership. The 2018 Club membership fee MUST be paid and membership form completed in full before a participant is eligible to sign up for this league. All touchdown tots (4, 5) and 13+ aged players receive a free 2018 membership. Registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 9. Late fee for sign ups after the deadline is an additional $10. SPACE IS LIMITED! League t-shirts are not guaranteed with late registration. A registration form can be found online at http://www.npvclub.org/ wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ npflagfootball2018.pdf. In the event of inclement weather, there will only be one snow make-up game per league. The North Penn Valley Boys & Girls Club closes whenever the North Penn School District closes for inclement weather. PLAYERS NEEDED FOR PICK-UP FOOTBALL GAME A weekly pick-up football game, held on Sunday mornings in Ambler, Pa., seeks more players (males ages 18 & up). Format is two-hand touch. Game is fun, competitive and lasts approximately two hours. If interested, or for more information, contact Tony Regina via e-mail at Tony. Edward.Regina@gmail.com.
Tennis
BUCKS COUNTY TENNIS ASSOCIATION The non-profit Bucks County Tennis Association’s. (BCTA) popular low-cost county-wide community tennis programs begin the second of three indoor seasons in January at 4 locations in Bucks County: Quakertown, Newtown, Richboro and Doylestown— affordable fun and fitness for family and friends of all ages and abilities. This year’s programs include BCTA’s signature five-week-long Learn, Practice & Play for ages 4 through 94-plus, Cardio Drill instruction and play, High School and Middle School training. For program details and to register, log onto www.buckscountytennis.usta.com. Registration deadline for January is Dec. 29 — don’t miss the fun!
SCHOOLS
GERMANTOWN ACADEMY JV Boys Basketball Coach Opening: Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of JV Boys Basketball Coach, beginning Nov. 20. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres. A founding member of the prestigious Inter-Academic Athletic League, Germantown Academy prides itself on a rich history of athletics, generations of talented student-athletes, and opportunities to explore an incredible array of athletic experiences for all interested students. Typically, almost one-third of each graduating class goes on to pursue athletics at the collegiate level. The JV Coach reports to the Boys Basketball Head Coach. Salary is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Responsibilities:
Assist in the direction and instruction in the sport of boys basketball. • Ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes in the sport of basketball emphasizing the students’ holistic development. • Assist in the planning, organization and direction all JV Boys Basketball practices. • Understanding of the rules governing the sport of basketball. • Assist in contest management for all JV Boys Basketball contests. • Communicate regularly with student-athletes and parents. • Assist in attracting quality student-athletes to Germantown Academy. • Meet with the Head Boys Basketball Coach on a frequent basis to review the status of the program. • Communicate with the Associate Director of Athletics regarding scheduling and equipment needs. • Comply with all professional guidelines as listed in the GA Coaches Handbook. • Embody and embrace the GA mission, as well as uphold the standards established in the GA Staff/Faculty Handbook. • Attend professional development opportunities in the sport of basketball and coaching. • Work with the Sports Information Assistant to report meet results and promote the program. Qualifications: • Previous participation in basketball at the high school level (college preferred). • Minimum 1 year coaching experience (within a school setting preferred). • Ability to travel to and from athletics contests and practices between the hours of 3-7 p.m. • Associate degree; bachelor’s degree preferred. • Valid driver’s license. To apply for the position, please submit the following information: • Cover letter. • Resume. • A contact list of at least 3 references, including at least one current supervisor. For electronic submission, please send your documents to hrdept@ germantownacademy.org. For regular mail submission, please send your documents to: Human Resources, Germantown Academy, 340 Morris Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034. For more information about our school, please refer to www.germantownacademy.net. Squash Van Driver Opening: Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for the position of Squash Van Driver, beginning Nov. 13. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,100 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres. A founding member of the prestigious Inter-Academic Athletic League, Germantown Academy prides itself on a rich history of athletics, generations of talented student-athletes, and opportunities to explore an incredible array of athletic experiences for all interested students. Typically, almost one-third of each graduating class goes on to pursue athletics at the collegiate level. The Van Driver reports to the Head Squash Coach. Responsibilities: • Drive van to practice on daily basis (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). • Transport student-athletes from campus at 3:45 p.m. to Gwynedd Racquet Club, then transport student-athletes back to campus around 4:45 p.m. Qualifications: • Ability to travel to and from athletics contests and practices between the hours of 3-5 p.m. • Associate degree; bachelor’s degree preferred. • Valid driver’s license. To apply for the position, please submit the following information: • Cover letter. • Resume. • A contact list of at least 3 references, including at least one current supervisor. For electronic submission, please send your documents to hrdept@ germantownacademy.org. For regular mail submission, please send your documents to: Human Resources, Germantown Academy, 340 Morris Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034. For more information about our school, please refer to www.germantownacademy.net.
SOFTBALL
GIRLS FASTPITCH TOURNAMENTS May 19-20 10U Drifton Cup Invitational: Four game guarantee. Fee: $425. Contact Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ptd.net. May 26-28 10U 12U/14U Drifton Cup Invitational: Four game guarantee. Free: $515. Contact; Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ ptd.net. June 2-3 12U/14U Mountain Madness Invitational — Frackville/Mahanoy City: Four game guarantee. Fee: $495. Contact Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ ptd.net. June 9-10 Fury 12U Invitational — Frackville: Four game guarantee. Fee: $400. Contact: Larry (570) 590-3818 or Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ptd.net. July 7-8 Fury 16U Invitational — Frackville: Four game guarantee. Fee: $400. Contact: Larry (570) 590-3818 or Joe (570) 590-9062/umpjoe@ptd.net. July 14-15 Fury 14U Invitational — Frackville: Four game guarantee. Fee: $400. Contact: Larry (570) 590-3818 or Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ptd.net. July 28-29 23U/18U Mountain Madness Invitational — Frackville: Four game guarantee. Fee: $415. Contact: Joe (570) 5909602/umpjoe@ptd.net. Aug. 11-12 Drifton Summer Classic Invitational 12U/14U/16U: Four game guarantee. Fee: $500. Conatct: Joe (570) 590-9602/umpjoe@ptd. net.