Community sports briefs
Sports briefs run as space permits throughout the week in The Record. To submit an item, e-mail sports@troyrecord.com. ValleyCats Coaching Clinic set for March 16: The TriCity ValleyCats announced they will host a free clinic for youth coaches to learn new drills, practice formats, and fundamental techniques. This event will take place on Tuesday, March 16th, at the Albany Police Athletic League Gym, located at 844Madison Ave in Albany. The clinic will run from 6:15 – 7:30 pm. 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. RSVPs are requested by Friday, March 11th.
Spend your summer at Camp Saradac!: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department will begin registration for Saratoga Springs city residents February 24th. Everyone age 5-12is welcome. For over 75years Camp Saradac has offered exciting and creative recreational and educational activities for its campers. Instructions for creating an account and registering for programs can be found by visiting SaratogaRec.com. Questions can be directed to 518-587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org.
SAVE! Ice Hockey Goalie Academy Skills Clinic: Every Monday night from 6:30to 7:30p.m. at the Hockey Hut followed by a one hour goalie-focused off-ice training session.The clinic will include stations that focus on rebound control, depth, angles, skating skills, and hand positioning. Game type situations and video and photo to help goalies show their position and movement in the crease. $25drop-in and $20 promotion if you bring a skilled shooter. Complimentary assessments and on-ice evaluations available for more personalized private and semi-private sessions in and out of season, just ask! To reserve a spot please contact: Austin Christopher at 207-441-4564 or Goalieace30@gmail.com.
Hockey Hut presents the Pierre Leblond Advanced Skills Class: Come train with a PRO! Each week players will work on a variety of advanced hockey skills training. Battle drills, edgework, shooting and more, all at a high rate of speed. Register on-site when you arrive, or call us ahead of time. Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30p.m. Six sessions for $180.
Hockey Hut Pond Hockey Experience: Registration for Pond Hockey and experience the same skill development and fun for ALL divisions 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U & 16U! Whichever level you played at this season will be the level you sign up for in this league. So, if you played Mites you will sign up for 8U. Now offering ONLINE REGISTRATION for teams and individuals! Click the button below or email teagan@myhockeyhut. com to register. Spaces are limited. Only the first 8 teams (including individual sign-ups) will be accepted per division. Price is $195per player.