Little League sign-ups at library
Haverhill Little League Baseball will be having walk-in registrations for the 2009 season on Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Haverhill Public Library. Children between the ages of 5 and 12 as of April 30 are eligible to participate in Haverhill's only official Little League baseball program. Registration is also available online at www.haverhilllittleleague.com. For more information, e-mail haverhilllittleleague@comcast.net or call 978-373-4453.
Senior baseball registrations
Haverhill Senior Baseball will register players for the 2009 spring and summer season on Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Haverhill Public Library. The spring season has divisions for 13-year-olds (regulation field with 90-foot base paths) and 14- to 16-year-olds and runs from mid-April to the end of May. The summer season runs from early June into August and has a 13-year-old and two 14- to 15-year-old divisions. Applications for those interested in coaching are also available. For registration forms, visit www.haverhillseniorbaseball.com or call Larry O'Brien at 978-373-6982 or John Trask at 978-374-0735.
Jaffarian Volvo football team reunion
The Jaffarian Volvo football team reunion will be Jan. 9 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the AMVETS hall at 576 Primrose St. Players and coaches of the Jaffarian teams are invited. The reunion will include a dinner. Tickets are $30. For more information, call Mike Seaman at 978-314-5656.
Special Olympics Winter Games
The Special Olympics of the Upper Valley will host the seventh annual Special Olympic Winter Games at Dartmouth Skiway in Lyme, N.H., on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Pete Bleyler at pete.bleyler@valley.net or call 603-795-9912.
Minor league football teams wanted
The Eastern Football League, a minor league football organization, is seeking business- or football-minded individuals to start up, form or organize a team in the Haverhill area. The EFL would like to see an expansion team in Haverhill to begin play in 2009. Seriously interested individuals only are asked to respond.
The EFL is entering its 49th season of play in 2009. The EFL is a AAA-level football league with a new single-A division of small market teams. It is a low-cost, full-contact football for adults 18 and over. AAA teams have a maximum roster of 60 players and A teams have a maximum roster of 30 players. Games begin in July for AAA and August for A. There are discounts on football equipment, although players provide their own. The EFL is seeking expansion teams and teams not happy in their current leagues.
Potential team owners should contact Peter Vorias, director of EFL expansion and the A league, at 207-229-9950; Bob Kalinyak, EFL president, at 207-415-8921; Peter O'Kane, EFL treasurer and owner of the Randolph Oilers at 617-922-3275, or Derek Wright, owner of the Brockton Buccaneers at 617-438-1440.
Register for 2009 Bay State Winter Games
Registration is open for the 2009 Bay State Winter Games, as the annual Olympic-style amateur sporting event celebrates its 24th year. From Friday, Feb. 6, to Sunday, Feb. 8, individual competitions in Alpine skiing and figure skating, and team competition in masters ice hockey will take place. Athletes participating in the Winter Games represent more than 200 Massachusetts communities and range in age from 8 to over 60. For more information about the Bay State Winter Games, including schedules, how to volunteer and how to register, visit www.baystategames.org or call the Bay State's Games' office at 781-932-6555.
Haverhill YMCA programs open
Registration is going on for YMCA programs, including swim lessons, gymnastics, adventure classes, the basketball league and more.
Adventure Club at Nettle
Join the YMCA for Adventure Club at Nettle Middle School. Trained adventure staff will start with group initiatives and progress to the adventure elements and climbing wall. Contact Matt Chmielewski at 978-374-0506 or e-mail chmielewskim@northshoreymca.org.
After-school program
The Haverhill YMCA's after-school program, a fun, safe, licensed after-school session, offers transportation from all schools in Haverhill to the YMCA where a nutritious snack is served, homework assistance provided, themed curriculum including swimming, gymnastics, rock climbing, gym games, art activities, foosball and air hockey, family events, clubs such as photography, and special projects that positively affect the community. Programming is also provided for teachers' workshops and holidays, and snow days. The program is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, which ensures high quality standards are met. Limited spots available; flexible schedule (you can choose 2 to 5 days of care). All participants receive a free YMCA youth membership to use the facility at any time.
The Haverhill YMCA accepts vouchers; financial assistance provided for those who qualify. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. Please call Colette Farina, Director of Child Care Services at 978-374-0506 or e-mail farinac@northshoreymca.org.
Teen center
The Haverhill YMCA's Teen Center will open in December. For more information, contact Ryan Allen, Youth Services director, at 978-374-0506 or e-mail allenr@northhoreymca.org.
