COMMUNITY SPORTS BRIEFS
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Registration is open for 26th Annual Saints Alive! Shootout: The Saints Alive! Shootout returns after a four year hiatus. The shootout, which benefits over 350 Siena studentathletes.
The event will be held at The Edison Club in Rexford on June 19th. Registration is open for both foursomes and individuals, with sponsorship opportunities also available for the event whose proceeds support the Saints Alive! Athletic Fund which directly benefits Siena College’s more than 350 student athletes.
Check-in and breakfast at 7:30 a.m., and tees off with a shotgun start (scramble format) at 9 a.m. The shootout immediately follows the completion of play, with the event wrapping up with a post-golf reception and barbecue. Golfers will have the opportunity to take a putt for $10,000, and there will be numerous on-course competitions with prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, closest to the keg, and more.
To register go to sienasaintsonline.com. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, please contact Paul DiLello by e-mail at pdilello@siena.edu or by phone at (518) 783-2530.
Orienteering with the Empire Orienteering Club: Find your way through unfamiliar terrain with maps and compasses. Easy, moderate, and hard courses will be offered and instruction is always offered for newcomers. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and the event will begin at 1 p.m. on May 13, 2023 at Peebles Island State Park in Cohoes, New York. Cost will range from $5 to $10.
Questions can be directed to Grant Staats at gstaats099@gmail.com or empo.us.orienteering.org.
John Audino Football Camps: La Salle Institute Head Football Coach John Audino will once again host his annual football camps ranging from July 11 to July 20. The camps will consist of: Air Assault Passing Academy, July 11 to July 13 from 6 to 8 pm for students entering grades 7-12; Youth Football Camp from July 17 to July 20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for students entering grades 3-6. The camp will be full contact; Modified JV/Football from July 17-20 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for students entering grades 7-10.
The Air Assault Camp will cost $100, the Youth Football Camp will cost $125, and the Modified/JV Football Camp will cost $150.
More information on the camps can be found at audinocamps.com and questions can be directed to info@audinocamps.com and (518) 470-2602.
Relish Pickleball at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Pickleball Workshops: Several 2 hour pickleball workshops will be held Thursday, Sept 15th 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) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Begin Your Ice Skating Journey with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department: Intro to Ice Skating introduces skaters age 3-adults to the exciting world of ice skating, and prepares a skater for advancement to figure skating, hockey, or speed skating.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Ice Skating lessons for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.
Begin Your Figure Skating Journey with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department: Fundamentals of Figure Skating introduces participants to the artistry and athleticism of figure skating.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Ice Skating lessons for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.
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.
SAVE! Ice Hockey Goalie Academy Skills Clinic: Every Monday night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.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. $25 drop-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 5:30-6:30 p.m. Six sessions for $180.
Hockey Hut presents Drop In Shooting Class: Drop in class to work on the wrist shot and scoring moves. Saturdays at 11 am at the Hockey Hut. Cost: $20 per class. Payment received on location.
Hockey Hut presents Semi-Private Training Weekly: Players start their training with a FREE Player Assessment and Functional Movement Screening. The results of these assessments will determine the program we recommend. You can then choose from 5 sessions, 10 sessions, or our most popular option, our 3-month program! Call (518) 3711469 to register today!
MAY AND JUNE LACROSSE PROGRAMS FOR BOYS: Capitalland lacrosse will be running a boy’s May and June lacrosse programs. Players can chose to play on Tuesdays night, Sunday afternoons, or both. Programs will start on May 16 and end on June 25. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/night. Levels include: a co-ed K —5th learn to play program; boys instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 2nd —5th & 6th-10th; an advanced instruction program for players in graders 3 —6 & 7—9 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. All age level will be separated and a scrimmage will be held each night. For more information on all of these programs go to www.capitallandlacrosse.com or email us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.
MAY AND JUNE LACROSSE PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS: Capitalland lacrosse will be running a girls May and June lacrosse program. Players can chose to play on Tuesdays night, Sunday afternoons, or both. All programs will start on May 16 and end on June 25. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/night. Levels include: a co-ed K— 5th learn to play program; girls instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 3rd-10th, an advanced program for players in graders 6th—8th and one for 9-10 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. All age level will be separated and a scrimmage will be held each night. For more information go to www. capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.
MAY AND JUNE FIELD HOCKEY: Capitalland Field Hockey will be running a May and June field hockey program for players in graders K—12 grades. Players can chose to play on Tuesdays night, Sunday afternoons, or both. All programs will start on May 16 and end on June 25. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/night. Levels include: a K-3 learn to play program; girls instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 3-10, an advanced program for players in graders 6—9 and one for 10-12 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. All age level will be separated and a scrimmage will be held each night. For more information go to www.capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.