Local Sports Schedule

First Ward Falcons Club Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament

Championship game — Teams TBD, 2:30 p.m., at Promenschenkel Stadium

Announcements

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 silent 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.

Kickball tourney for medical research is today

SILVER CREEK — The public is encouraged to participate in the fifth annual One Small Kick for Prader-Willi Syndrome kickball tournament, today, 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.

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 to be held 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.

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.