12 noon to 12:45 pm: Coaches Clinic (all head and assistant coaches should attend); 12:30 to 2:15 pm: U10 and U12 player clinic; 2:15 to 4 pm: U14 and U16 player clinic

Newtown Babe Ruth Softball will also be offering free pitching lessons to any girl registered in the league.Barbara Reinalda, head coach of Yale University, will provide instruction on Aprul 2, 5, 9 and 23, in the Newtown Middle School ‘A’ gym and the schedule is as follows:

6 to 7 pm: 6 to 8 years of age; 7 to 8 pm: U10 (9 to 10 years of age); 8 to 9 pm: U12 and U14 (11 to 14 years of age).

For further information, visit www.newtownsoftball.org.

 

Spring Soccer Registrations

Registration for the spring 2007 Newtown Soccer Club in-house season (U4 through U14 divisions) is now open. Visit www.newtownsoccerclub.org to register.

Nighthawk Sports Camps Taking Registrations

The Nighthawk Sports Camps will opens its fifth season in the summer of 2007. Fun, safe instruction coupled with enthusiastic attention to each child’s specific needs is the focus of the camp. Last year, coach Dreger and coach Carey – certified physical education instructors – introduced Wacky Waterday. All area children ages 6 to 12 are welcome. Call coach Dreger at 203-300-7670 for further information.

Ridgefield Aquatic Developmental Program

The Ridgefield Aquatic Club will be opening its 13-week spring developmental program on April 2. The program is open to those 8 to 14 years of age and will focus on developing solid stroke techniques in all four competitive strokes. Participants will also learn about teamwork and the expectations of competitive swimming. There will be three sessions per week (participants choose which three days), 4:45 to 6 pm each day, at the Barlow Mountain Pool in Ridgefield. Fee is $495. Tryouts will be Saturday, March 31, 9 to 10:30 am. Call Bob Shearer at 203-438-3951 or visit www.racswimming.org for further information.

Raccoon 5K

The Raccoon 5K, Fun Run & Walk will be held Saturday, May 26, at Redding Elementary School. The 5K and Fun Run will start at 8:45 am while the kids (12 and under) one-mile fun run will start at 8 am. Fees are $20 for the 5K ($25 after May 18) and $10 for the one-mile fun run ($15 after May 18). Maximum is $50 per family. There will be t-shirts for all pre-registered participants and t-shirts for race day registrants as supplies last.Running shoes will be presented to first male and female runners, courtesy of KILOMETERS. All proceeds will benefit the programs of the Redding Elementary School PTA. For registration form and information visit http://www.er9.org/res/respta.html.

Dave And Greg’s Tennis

In its fifth season with the Newtown Parks and Recreation Department, Dave and Greg’s Tennis will be providing several new tennis options this summer. There will be two sessions of match play, a program option geared to juniors aged 9 to 11 and 12 through 16 who are able to get their serve in consistently. Juniors will be given strategy tips from a certified adult instructor while playing matches. Additionally, there will be two afternoon camps this summer and two morning camps. As in previous years, Dave and Greg’s Tennis will offer clinics for seven weeks (three, two-week long sessions and a one-week long session) starting June 25. This includes lessons for tiny tots (ages 4-7), beginners (grades 2-4), beginners (grades 5-10), and intermediate/advanced players (grades 5-10). Also new this year are adult clinics starting June 25 at Newtown High School. There will be two, four-week sessions for adult beginner and intermediate levels. All junior clinics will take place at Dickinson Park courts. For more information contact Greg Sansonetti at (203) 375-6545 or to register call Newtown Parks and Recreation office at (203) 270-4340. Dave and Greg’s website can be found at www.faifieldcountytennis.net.

 

Namath/Dockery Football Camp

The Joe Namath/John Dockery Football Camp will open its 36th season July 8 through July 13 at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. This is a contact and non-contact program for boys ages 8 to 18. Former and current NFL players such as Justin McCareins, Gibril Wilson, Jarvis Green, Reggie Torbor, Roman Oben and David Tyree will be on hand along with a full staff of professional instructors.  Call 1-866-626-2841 or visit www.joenamathcamp.com.

Tennis Made Simple

Val Stoiana, a certified tennis professional, former touring pro and NCAA Division I player, will be offering adult and junior lessons in his Tennis Made Simple program beginning April 2 at The Heritage Tennis Courts in Southbury. The adult program meets twice a week for five weeks and participants can choose their combination of days and times: weekdays from 10 to 11 am or 6 to 7 pm; also Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 2 pm and Saturdays 10 to 11 am. The cost for the program (10 lessons), is $100. The junior program meets once a week for five weeks and sessions offered are Mondays through Thursdays, 4 to 5 pm or 5 to 6 pm, and Saturdays 11 am to 12 noon. For additional information may call Mr. Stoiana at 1-203-232-5337 or visit www.tennismadesimple.com to sign up online.

Charity Bowling Tournament

The Greater Danbury USCA Association will be sponsoring a charity bowling tournament on Saturday, April 28, at Lore’s Lanes on Danbury Road in New Milford. The “Bowl For The Cure” Tournament will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The tournament is open to all bowlers - entry fee is $20 and bowlers are encouraged to solicit donations. Registration will be at 11 am with bowling to begin at 12 noon (no walk-ins after 11:30 am). Bowling will consist of three games - first game will be standard format; second game will be auto-strike in third, sixth and ninth frames; third game will be 9-pin, no tap. All bowlers will receive a gift and prizes throughout the event. Tournament director Brenda Meola can be emailed at bjm-fcyaba@comcast.net.