NECC alumni plan trip to Spinners
The Northern Essex Community College Alumni Association has tickets to the Lowell Spinners vs. the State College Spikes on Wednesday, Aug. 11.
The tickets, which cost $32 each, include an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner in the Gator Pit, and a small donation to the NECC Alumni Scholarship Fund.
The Gator Pit opens at 5:30 p.m. and the buffet includes grilled steak tips, BBQ ribs, sausages, hot dogs, chicken wings, tossed salad, pasta salad, New England baked beans, corn on the cob, fruit, nonalcoholic beverages and ice cream for dessert.
The game starts at 7:05 p.m. The first 1,000 adults attending the game will receive a free Lou Merloni Bobble Head giveaway.
Contact Libby Jensen in the Alumni Office at 978-556-3621 or ljensen@necc.mass.edu for reservations.
Summer tennis for adults begins June 28
The Haverhill Recreation Summer Tennis Program for adults — beginners and more advanced players — begins June 28. Instruction and play are twice a week in the early evenings. For more information or an application, contact the Recreation Department at ci.haverhill.ma.us or call 978-374-2388, ext. 33
Youth beach soccer tournament
Salisbury Beach Partnership will sponsor a youth beach soccer tournament June 26 and 27, during the first two days of its Sand & Sea Festival.
The tournament is open to anyone U6 through U14. Saturday's play is open to individuals U6-U13 playing coed at $10 per player. Sunday's play is open to same-gender teams U11-U14 at $80 per team.
All ages and playing abilities are expected represented at this tournament. Individual town recreational players and Mass Youth Soccer district select teams, representing opposite ends of a range of playing caliber, have already signed up. All can expect engagement and quality play.
The play ranges from three-on-three for the younger ages to full-sided five-on-five for the older ages, making for fast-paced games with plenty of scoring. Individual players are welcome to register for Saturday's play and will be placed on teams by tournament organizers, while existing teams are welcome to register for Sunday's play.
Information or registration, email info@salisburybeachsoccer.org or visit salisburybeachsoccer.org.
Annual football, field hockey clinics
The Governor's Academy Newbury will host the 28th annual QB/R Football Clinic, with director Alex Rotsko of Longmeadow High, and the 15th annual L/LB and New "Wing T" football clinic, with directors Bill Ball of Exeter High and Bill Adams of Lynnfield High and the Buffalo Bills, July 9 through 11. Clinic is designed for boys entering grades 6 through 12.
The Academy will also host the 35th annual Northeast Field Hockey Day/Extended Day Clinic, with director Shannon Hlebichuk of UMass Lowell, July 11 through 14. Clinic is designed for girls entering grades 5 through 12.
For more information on any clinic above, call 603-887-4907, e-mail northeastclinics@hotmail.com or visit northeastclinics.com.
Summer softball pitching clinic
Learn the basic mechanics of softball pitching and more June 28 through July 2, Monday through Friday, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Amesbury Middle School. Open to girls in grades 3 through 11. Cost is $150 per player and includes handouts, T-shirt, ball and more. Enrollment is limited. Information, call Chris Perry, Amesbury High School softball coach and clinic director, at 603-772-4547.
A.L.L. Open proceeds go to Jimmy Fund
The A.L.L. Open, benefiting the Jimmy Fund, will be held June 28 at the Haverhill Country Club. Minimum raised requirement is $175 per golfer. Registration at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit jimmyfundgolf.org or call 866-521-4653.
Intown PAL soccer sign-ups begin
Online registration for the Fall 2010 soccer season is open.
For information about how to register your child, visit haverhillpal.org and click the "Online Registration" tab or send an e-mail to sportspilot@haverhillpal.org.
COA, Recreation plan Red Sox trip
A trip to the Rogers Centre (formerly known as the Sky Dome) Baseball Stadium in Toronto, Canada, to see the Red Sox play the Blue Jays leaves on Friday, July 9, at 7 a.m. and returns in the early evening on Sunday, July 11. Passports are required for this trip.
Hotel accommodations are at the Delta Chelsea in Toronto, which has two indoor pools. The hotel is in downtown Toronto with easy access to many restaurants and shopping, including the Eaton Center. Transportation is provided by luxury motor coach.
Field level seats guaranteed.
Cost for this trip is $279 per person, double occupancy; $265 for triple occupancy, and $389 for single occupancy, $229 for child with two adults.
Meals are not included.
Call the Council on Aging at 978-374-2390, and speak with Kathy Bresnahan at ext. 11 or Rita LaBella at ext. 16 or e-mail to kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com to request information or make reservations.
Women's slow-pitch seeks players, coaches
Dirt the Skirt Softball, a slow-pitch softball league in Groveland for players 30 and over, is looking for players, coaches and assistants. No experience is required and all talent levels are welcome. Assessments for new players will be held at a date to be determined. The fee is $55. For registration form and address, visit dirttheskirtsoftball.com.
Lowell Spinners tickets on sale for July 12 game
The Recreation Department and Council on Aging are selling tickets to the Lowell Spinners game on Monday, July 12 at 7 p.m. Grandparents will receive a complimentary hot dog and soda. Transportation not included. Information, call Kathy or Rita at 978-374-2390, ext. 11 or 16, or email kbresnahan@cityofhaverhill.com.
Saltwater fishing registration required
The Division of Marine Fisheries reminds saltwater anglers that this year saltwater anglers must register with the federal government to fish.
A new federal law that took effect on Jan. 1 requires most Massachusetts recreational saltwater fishermen 16 years old and older to register with the National Marine Fisheries Service either online via countmyfish.noaa.gov or by calling 888-MRIP-411.
There is no fee for federal registration in 2010.
People fishing on saltwater charter or head-boats will not be required to register.
Private boat or family registrations are not available. This year, nonresidents planning saltwater fishing trips in Massachusetts must possess a saltwater fishing permit from any state or from the federal saltwater registration system.
Beginning in 2011, saltwater anglers will be required to purchase a state recreational saltwater fishing permit. The fee for this permit is estimated to be $10 and will be the same cost for all anglers, including nonresidents.
Anyone 16 or older will be required to purchase a saltwater fishing permit. Saltwater fishermen 60 or older will be required obtain a permit, but the permit will be free.
Saltwater anglers in the state will not register with the federal registration system in 2011.
Federal and state marine fisheries say the new permit is needed to allow them to collect better data on saltwater recreational fishing, giving managers quality information on possible saltwater creel limits, season and sizes.
Baseball league registrations continue
The Riverside-Bradford Baseball League is still accepting registrations for the 2010 season. Boys and girls ages 5 to 14 as of April 30 are eligible. Mail-in and online registration are available online at rbbaseball.org. The league offers eight divisions for its more than 1,000 players. Along with providing instructional clinics before and during the season, the league is planning several events, including a family night at the N.H. FisherCats and a Home Run Derby. For more information, contact Colin LePage at 978-372-5503 or clepage@rbbaseball.org.
Haverhill Little League baseball is still accepting registrations for the 2010 baseball season. Go to haverhilllittleleague.com. Boys and girls ages 9 to 12 are eligible for the Major Division. Those ages 11 and 12 can earn a spot on a team that plays for a chance to go to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA. All players who are 12 are placed in the Major Division. More information is available by calling Kevin Clancy at 603-818-6925 or e-mail haverhilllittleleague@comcast.net. For more information about Little League Baseball and the Little League World Series, visit littleleague.org.
Boston Bruins host first summer camp
The Boston Bruins and Pro Ambitions Hockey, Inc. have partnered to host the Boston Bruins Summer Camp for youth hockey players ages 7 to 14.
The camp will provide youth hockey players with the skills and support to reach their full potential. The camp includes 37.5 hours of hockey specific training, which encompass the Pro Ambitions signature "Battle Camp," a series of 1-on-1 game-simulated battles all over the ice. In addition, campers will participate in daily on- and off-ice conditioning, four hours of daily on-ice sessions with former and future NHL players, as well as a variety of appearances and autograph sessions with members of the Boston Bruins organization.
Each skater will receive a camp jersey and gift bag, including two tickets to a 2010-11 Bruins preseason game.
The camp will be held at Haverhill Valley Forum, Parkridge Road, Haverhill, on Monday, Aug. 16 through Friday, Aug. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $550 ($500 for goalies).
For additional information contact Lori DiGiacomo at ldigiacomo@bostonbruins.com, call 617-624-1960 or visit bostonbruins.com.
Northeast Clinics planned for the summer
Northeast Clinics Inc. is offering its 35th annual Northeast Field Hockey Clinic, 28th annual Northeast Quarterback/Receiver Football Clinic and 15th annual Northeast Offensive/Defensive Lineman and Linebacker Football Clinics this summer.
The field hockey clinic, for beginner-intermediate and advanced placers in grades 5 through 12, will run July 11 to 14. Cost is $495 for resident campers, $370 for day campers and $425 for extended day. Team rate discounts apply. There will also be a day clinic for grades 3 and 4 July 12 through 14 for $140.
The quarterback/receiver and offensive/defensive lineman clinics will take place from July 9 through 11. Cost is $430 for residents, $330 for day, and $375 for extended day. Team rate discounts apply.
All clinics will be held at the Governor's Academy in Byfield. For an application or information, call 603-887-4907, fax 603-887-3502, email northeastclinics@hotmail.com, or write NECI, Post Office Box 839, E. Hampstead, NH, 03826. You can also visit northeastclinics.com.
Rowing club registration open
Essex Rowing Club, Inc. is continuing registration for the upcoming spring season for middle school, high school and adult programs. No experience is necessary and introductory sessions are available for those interested in trying the sport. For more information and registration details, visit essexrowing.org or call (978) 208-4617.
