Announcements
Youth Touch Football Tournament set for July 26
Tri-County Events will be holding a touch football tournament Thursday, July 26 at the George Dispenza Memorial Field on Broadway Road in Gowanda from 6 to 8 p.m.
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In the District 5,7 15U Babe Ruth Tournament held this past weekend, the Chautauqua All-Stars defeated Jamestown 9-8, East Lake Americans, 12-0, and then defeated that same East Lake team, 10-3, in the Championship game. Chautauqua will now compete for the State title in Buffalo on July 12-15. Pictured in front from left are Joey Quagliana, Nolan Hunt, Derek Walter, Judah Herr, Brandon Johnston and Kyle Mayer. In back are Manager Bill Westin, Tanner Dahl, Robbie Burgess, Evan Woods, Tyler Furlow, Daulton Remington, Ryan Robson and Coach Gerry Linnecke.
Children ages 7-12 from Cattaraugus, Chautauqua and southern Erie County are encouraged to attend. Each participant will receive a registration gift, compete against players their age in organized touch football games and be eligible for individual awards. Refreshments will also be served after the conclusion of the tournament. Space will be limited to 50 registered campers. The cost is $10 per player. Call Mark Benton at 532-4053 or email hidibenton@aol.com to pre-register. All fees will be collected at the field on the night of the tournament.
Junior Golf at Vineyards
Junior Golf at The Vineyards Golf Course will offer a Junior Golf program. It will begin Thursday at noon and will run for seven consecutive Thursdays. It is open to all children ages 8-18 years old.
Call The Vineyards Golf Course at 672-7888 or Darwin's Health Club at 679-1591 for more information.
Cassadaga Midget Football and Cheerleading
Final sign ups for the Cassadaga Midget Football and Cheerleading will take place Tuesday, July 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sinclairville Elementary School. Bring a copy of the child's birth certificate and the registration fee of $50 for one child, $75 for two children and $80 for three or more children. Players and cheerleaders cannot turn 14 prior to Aug. 1 and must turn 9 by Dec. 1.
Fredonia Boys'
Basketball Camp
The Fredonia Central School Boys' Basketball Camp will be held Monday, July 23 through Thursday, July 26 at the Fredonia High School and Middle School gymnasiums from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost for the camp is $90. The camp is open to boys entering grades 3 through 12. All campers will receive a camp T-shirt.
Each athlete is expected to arrive between 8:30 and 9 a.m. The camp will start promptly at 9:30 a.m. Athletes are expected to bring their own lunch.
Checks should be made payable to Greg Lauer; Fredonia HS; 425 E. Main St. Fredonia, NY 14063.
For more information or a brochure, call Greg Lauer at 912-2726. Or email glauer@fcsd.wnyric.org.
Inaugural Underclassmen Showcase
The Inaugural Underclassmen Showcase baseball and softball games, featuring Western New York sophomore and junior baseball and softball players, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 11, at North Collins Central Schools Sports Complex.
The baseball game will feature two icons of the WNY baseball world, longtime Orchard Park coach Bob Barrows and former Eden coach Bob Burnside, who will head the coaching staffs.
The softball game will pay tribute to former Williamsville South coach Gerry Gentner, who lost his courageous battle with cancer in January.
The showcase games will provide local baseball and softball players with exposure to college coaches from throughout the Northeast. Coaches wishing to nominate their sophomores or juniors, should contact Robert Catalino at rcatalino@roadrunner.com, or at 432-8458, or North Collins' softball coach Jan Warren at jmwarren114@aol.com, or by calling 860-6829.
Candidates must have been selected to their divisional first, second or honorable mention all-star teams to be eligible to play in the games.
Adult Golf
Hillview Golf Course
Monday Nite Utility League - A Division: Low score: Mike Kelly 38, Robin Hill 41, Larry Tibbetts 41, Bill Szcerbacki 42, Mike Willoughby 42, John Lakas 42. B Division: Chris Penfold 45, Zeke Valentine 47, Tim Dykas 47, Keith Medley 47, Joe Majhut 47, Ken Morrison 48. Closest to the Pin: Bill Sczerbacki (No. 5). Skins: A Division: Bill Szerbacki (No. 5), Mike Kelly (No. 6), Brian Manning (No. 7). B Division: Zeke Valentine (No. 1), Chris Penfold (No. 2), Joe Majhut (No. 4).
