Briefly . . .

 

Bulldogs Need Players

The Newtown Bulldogs are looking for adult baseball players ages 28 and over to compete in the spring and summer season. Call Michael Paes at 270-0853.

Housy Golf Tournament

The Housatonic Valley Association Golf Tournament, presented by MacDermid to benefit the clean water and land protection, will be held on Monday, June 11, at the Country Club of Waterbury. A best One-of-Four format, the tournament offers individual and team prizes. Cost is $175 and that includes lunch, dinner, greens fees, and prizes. Lunch is at 11:45 am and dinner is at 6:30 pm. Tee-off is 1 pm. Call 1-860-672-6678 for further information.

Women’s Social Tennis

The Newtown Tennis Association is presenting a Women’s Round Robin tournament on Friday, March 30, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, at the Middlebury Racquet Club. Cost is $8 per person. Bring an appetizer or dessert for after tenbis. RSVP to Elizabeth Lynch (by March 20) at 270-9072.

Hoop Shootout

The Blue Chip Girls Basketball Shootout will be held Sunday, March 18, at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. Registration is from 8 to 8:30 am, with games set to start at 9 am. This one-day shootout is a high-exposure event designed for student athletes who aspire to play at the college level. Each athlete will have the opportunity to compete against quality competition during the NCAA “live” period for college recruiters. The athletes will play three games on teams that are coached by area basketball coaches. Call Dave Danko at 1-203-579-9729 or Sport Camps, Inc., at 1-610-446-3636 for further information.

 

Blaze Signups

The Connecticut Blaze is taking signups for its 2001 clinics and tryouts. All clinics and tryouts will be from 9 am to 12 noon at the Blaze training facility on the second floor of the Bristol Center Mall in Bristol. Dates are March 3, 4 and 10 for boys ages 13 and 14. For further information, call 1-860-584-1386 (or visit the web at www.ctblaze.org).

Batting Cage

The Batting Cage is swinging into the off-season with a winter training program for high school baseball teams and individual players only. Teams and players can sign up for 12 weeks of training, two hours a week, at The Batting Cage, across from the Fairfield Cinemas in Fairfield. Cost is $199. Call 1-203-259-BALL to reserve a spot.

Rockets Still Looking

The Brewster Rockets still have openings on the U12, U14, and U18 travel softball teams for the 2001 summer season. Call Kim McKeever (1-203-740-7897), Marcy Byrne (270-8637), Jim Kelly (1-203-730-9728) or John Wahlers (1-914-279-1562) for further information.

Soccer Skills Training

Brian Neumeyer, head coach of the Newtown High School boys’ soccer team and director of training and coaching for the Newtown Soccer Club, will offer a skills training program for girls participating in the Newtown Soccer Club’s recreational league who are currently in third or fourth grade. The skills training program will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. It will be held at Plymouth Hall at Fairfield Hills. Cost is $100 per player and will include 10 sessions. Exact dates will be announced. Call Mr Neumeyer at 1-203-459-0096 to register.

In-House Soccer Training

The Newtown Soccer Club has begun training for in-house ‘E’ and ‘F’ division players. The training is being conducted by Newtown High School boys’ soccer coach Brian Neumeyer along with players from both the boys’ and girls’ high school soccer teams. All sessions are held from 4 to 5 pm at the Hawley School gym. Boys’ trainings will continue on February 26, and March 5 and 12. Be sure to bring sneakers or indoor shoes, as well as shin guards. No cleats will be permitted.

U13 Premier Soccer

The Danbury U13 Premier soccer team is looking for a goalkeeper. Player must have been born between August 1, 1987, and July 31, 1988 to be eligible. If interested, call Mark at 740-9126 or Orlando at 426-7809.

Paddle Sports

The Small Boat Shop’s annual Canoe and Kayak Expo will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 17 and 18, at the National Guard Armory in Norwalk. Hours are 9 am to 6 pm on March 17 and 9 am to 4 pm on March 18. This is the largest indoor paddle show of its type, housing the best quality selection of small boats. Entrance fee is $5. Call 1-203-854-5223 for further information.

Lacrosse Refs Needed

The Connecticut Women’s Lacrosse Officials Association (CWLOA) is in desperate need of officials for high school and middle school girls’ lacrosse programs. Four training clinics will be held around the state starting this month and each will consist of two, three-hour sessions. Cost is $25. Clinics will be March 5 and 7 at Guilford High School, and March 13 and 15 at Newtown High School. All clinics will be held from 6 to 9 pm. For further information, contact Susan Popovitch at 1-860-651-1776.