Local Sports Schedule

First Ward Falcons Club Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament

Games are tenatively scheudled, weather permitting.

Game 4: 9 a.m. NY Thunder vs. Ashland A’s

Game 5: 10:45 a.m. NY Thunder vs. Dunkirk Fastpitch

Game 6: 10:45 a.m. Lakeside vs. Owen Sound Selects(23U)

Game 7: 12:30 p.m. Lackawanna vs. Toronto Batman

Game 8: 12:30 p.m. Owen Sound Selects vs. Monnies

Game 9: 12:30 p.m. Ashland A’s vs. G&E Tents

Game 10: 2:15 p.m. Dunkirk Fastpitch vs. G&E Tents

Game 11: 2:15 p.m. NY Thunder vs. Lackawanna

Game 12: TBD Monnies vs. Toronto Batman

Game 13: TBD NY Thunder vs. Lakeside Club

Game 14: Owen Sound Selects vs. Ashland A’s

Adult golf

Vineyards Golf Course

Gene Andolina League (July 19) — Scratch scores below 40: Greg Catalano 35, Bob Golubski 35, John Bongiovanni 36, Scott Kingsley 36, Phil Kleeberger 36, Robert Calph 38, Bob Welch 38, Kevin Jasinski 39, Joe Bifaro 39, Paul Trusso 39, Angelo Leone 39, David DeJoe 39. Handicap scores 36 and below: Scott Kingsley 31, Steve Gloss 32, John Bongiovanni 33, Greg Catalano 33, Jim Lucas 33, Angelo Leone 33, Dave Polechetti 34, Kevin Jasinski 34, Tom Lesch 34, David DeJoe 34, Dennis Karin 34, Phil Kleeberger 34, Joe Bifaro 35, Paul Trusso 35, Robert Golubski 35, Bill Hart 35, Bob Welch 35, Sam B. Foti 36, Chuck Allesi 36, Gordie Haight 36, Zeke Curtin 36, Tony Antolini 36, Al Muck 36, Bob Tripp 36, Mark Gugino 36. Scratch skins: Jim Lucas No. 6, eagle. Handicap skins: John Bongiovanni No. 4, Bob Manning No. 5, Jim Lucas No. 6, Scott Kingsly No. 8, Dennis Karin No. 9. Closest to the pins: Sam B. Foti No. 5, Dave Polechetti No. 9.

Cassadaga Country Club

Ladies Wednesday Night League (July 17) — Low scores: Michelle Helmer 41, Jodi Hoffman 45, Judy Mowery 47, Rebecca Allen 49.

Thursday Night Men’s Golf League (July 18) — Low scores: Scott Johnson 32, Fred Chamberlin 37, Mike Lawhead 39, Rob Kahle 40, Rob Lancaster 41, Alex McQuiggan 41, Dave Meadows 41. Low net: Scott Johnson net 30. Closest to the pin: Dave Kobel No. 6. Skins: Rob Kahle No. 1, birdie; Scott Johnson No. 9, eagle.

Gowanda Country Club

Gowanda Ladies League

Scores from July 10 — Low Gross: Lynn Gotsch 45. Low Net: Trudy Jackson 31. Scores from July 17 — Low Gross: Nancy Rodriguez 44. Low Net: Joni Jackson 35.

Announcements

First Ward Falcons softball tournament resumes today

The 44th annual First Ward Falcons fast-pitch softball tournament is slated for this weekend, beginning today. Games continue this morning at School 7, Koch’s field and at Promenschenkel. The championship game will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Promenschenkel. There will be live music tonight, as well as refreshments available every day, 50/50 raffles and a chicken barbeque Sunday at noon, with proceeds benefiting the Ro Foundation.

Kickball tourney for medical research is Sunday

SILVER CREEK — The public is encouraged to participate in the 5th annual One Small Kick for Prader-Willi Syndrome kickball tournament scheduled Sunday, July 21, on the campus of the Silver Creek Central School District, 1 Dickinson St.

Prader-Willi is a rare and incurable genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disabilities and behavior problems, among numerous other symptoms. Tournament proceeds will support One Small Step for Prader-Willi Syndrome and international walks/events benefitting The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research.

The cost to register is $200 for teams of 8 to 12 players or $20 per player if signing up as an individual. Sign-ins start at 9 a.m. with games at 10 a.m. and an awards presentation at 12:30 p.m.

Email KickPWS@gmail.com to register.

Fredonia Youth Football Camp starts on Monday

The second annual Fredonia Youth Football Camp is scheduled for Monday, July 22 through Wednesday, July 24. It is a fundamental based skills camp that individualizes at all levels with safe, specialized instruction from all the FHS football coaching staff, as well as selected FHS players. Instructional times will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Orange Bowl field on West Main Street.

The camp is for kids ages 6 to 13 and all equipment is provided. The cost is $40 for the first family member, with additional siblings only $10. Participants will receive a Fredonia Camp T-shirt. To register contact Greg Sherlock, 411 Water Street, Fredonia, NY 14063. Checks should be payable to FHS football.

Gym Rats Basketball Camp is July 22-26

The Fredonia boys basketball program will be hosting its seventh annual ‘Gym Rats Basketball Camp’ this July at the Wheelock Primary School Gym. The camp is for boys and girls ages 4-9 and will be held the week of July 22-26. The camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon daily. Campers will participate in lead-up games, relay races, and a lot of passing, dribbling, ball handling and shooting.

All campers get a free t-shirt, basketball and daily snack. The cost for the camp is $75 or $115 for two family members.

For camp information, an application, or any other questions please contact camp director Nick Bertrando at nbertrando@fcsd.wnyric.org.

Dunkirk Lakeshore Bowling board meeting July 25

The Dunkirk Lakeshore Bowling Association will have its quarterly meeting on Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at the First Ward Falcons Club in Dunkirk. It is open to all USBC members and a few board seats are open. Anyone interested on being on the board is encouraged to spread the word.

Tri-County Youth Football Clinic set for July 26

The 18th Annual Tri-County Youth Football Clinic will be held on Friday, July 26 from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. at Gateway Park in Gowanda. Offensive skills will be taught along with a touch football tournament, awards and pizza party. The clinic is free of charge and open to the first 40 athletes ages 7-13 that register by calling clinic director Mark Benton at 532-4053 or email hidibenton@gmail.com.

Gowanda 16U softball tourney set for July 27

Gowanda Recreation will hold their annual 16U girls fast pitch softball tournament on Saturday, July 27 at Gateway Park. This is a four-team, round tournament with each team guaranteed three games. Awards and prizes for each team that participates. Entry fee is $65. Call Recreation Director Mark Benton at 532-4053 or email hidibenton@gmail.com to register a team.

Gowanda old timers softball game set for July 28

The third Annual Gowanda men’s slow pitch softball league old timers game and reunion (1974-1996) will be held at Gateway Park on Sunday, July 28. Batting practice will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a 9-inning game. Former league players over the age of 45 are encouraged to attend and play a few innings, if not the whole game. A team picnic will follow. Call Mark Benton at 532-4053 to make reservations.

DHS, CMHS, FHS Alumni Golf Tourney Aug. 2

The 10th annual Alumni Tournament is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2 at Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk. The event will feature graduates from Dunkirk High School, Cardinal Mindszenty High School and Fredonia High School. The 2019 youth orgainazational recipients include the Dunkirk-Fredonia Little League and girls softball programs. Honorary starters of the event will be Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas and Jack Shubert, Shorewood “Pro Emeritus.”

Registration the morning of the event begins at 8:30 a.m., located in the “Grove” next to the Pro-Shop. The attendees will pose for a group photo at 9:54 a.m., then will begin the event in a shotgun start, scramble format, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a $500 Hole-in-one Contest, sponsored by Mary Asher in memory of Tom Asher.

The cost of the event is $80, which includes golf, cart, coffee, dinner buffet and dessert. There is also a free Sahlen hot dog on the Par 3, Hole No. 6 — the Hole-in-one Contest hole. A cash bar is open at 3 p.m. and dinner will be at 4:30 p.m. Trophy presentation and door prizes, along with a silen auction, will be following dinner.

Checks are payable to Bill Bamonto: 212 Washington Ave Apt #807 Towson, MD 21204. Please respond by July 14 to register. With any questions, contact Bill at 302-379-1882.

Annual Grape Belt Open is Aug. 10 at Pinehurst

The third annual Grape Belt Open is set for Aug. 10 at Pinehurst Golf Club, in Westfield. The event is a four-person scramble format and includes refreshments, dinner and awards. All proceeds benefit the Grape Discovery Center, allowing the center to continue and operate as a non-profit, encourage tourism and educate all about the grape growing history in the Lake Erie Region. They are currently seeking Tee and Corporate sponsors for the event. Tee sponsorship is $50. If interested or with questions, call Lisa at (716) 969-4859.