S.P.O.R.T.S. (Supportive Parents of Recreational Sports Teams) in conjunction with the Sanford Recreation Department is offering a Fall Baseball and Instructional Clinic for boys and girls ages 7-through-12 in three age groups _ Rookies (7-8), Minors (9-10) and Majors (11-12).
Registration is open for the 8-weeks of sessions that will begin on September 13 and concentrate on the fundamentals of baseball and improving individual baseball skills.
The registration fee, which includes a Tee Shirt, is $45 and sign-ups will ONLY be taken at the Chase Park Youth Sports Complex at 1500 Celery Avenue, Monday-through-Thursday from 4 p.m.-to-7 p.m.
There will be two more Special Saturday Registration Days at Chase Park _ today (August 27) and September 10 _ from 10 a.m.-to-4 p.m.
The clinics will be held every Tuesday beginning on Sept. 13 from 6 p.m.-to-8 p.m. and the games will be held every Saturday beginning Sept. 17 from 10 a.m.-to-12:30 p.m. The final clinic will be Tuesday, November 1, and the final game day will be Saturday, Nov. 5.
For more information contact the City of Sanford Recreation Department at 407-688-5120 or the Chase Park Youth Sports Complex at 407-688-5000 extension 5608; or e-mail Duane at _ duane.lafollette@sanfordfl.gov _ or Gary Taylor of S.P.O.R.T.S. at _ sanford32771@aol.com.
FALL SOFTBALL
The City of Sanford Recreation Services Department still has openings for the 2011 Fall Adult Slowpitch Softball League.
One team is needed for the Church League that plays on Monday nights and at least one, and as many as three teams, are needed for the new Bar Co-Ed League that will play on Wednesday nights.
The Church League and Co-Ed League will begin this week with games starting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday, respectively, with or without new teams.
If teams want to enter this coming week to fill out the league’s to six teams, the schedule will be adjusted later.
Call 407-688-5120 for more information.
Everyone is invited free of charge to come out and cheer on the teams at Pinehurst Park, located on West 24th Street, five blocks west after turning off of 17-92 at the Hungry Howie’s Pizza.
SUPPORT SHS ATHLETICS
Support Seminole High School Sports and Clubs by dining at Smokey Bones every Thursday night from 5 p.m.-to-9 p.m.
A percentage of the night’s proceeds are given to the hosting sport or club. Last year, during the 2nd semester, Seminole HS sports and clubs received over $5,500 from Smokey Bones.
SOCCER, CHEERLEADING
In a time where families are pulled in a million different directions, the Gracepointe Church, 2581 S. Sanford Avenue, is bringing families and the community together.
Upward Sports, the world’s largest Christian sports league for children, provides and opportunity for the whole family to participate. Parents can volunteer as coaches, referees, team hosts, field management, concession help and much more.
Kids, ages 5 years through 6th grade, learn to play soccer and gain valuable lessons such as sportsmanship, persistence, teamwork, and character. Included in the registration each child will receive a two-ply reversible mesh jersey, a pair of soccer socks, a sports water bottle and an individual gift presented at the end of season Celebration Rally.
The league is also offering a Cheerleading Camp this fall for kids ages 4 through 6th grade. Camp Saturdays will correspond with the soccer schedule. Times will be determined by age and number of participants. Included in their registration are a set of pom-poms, t-shirt, sports water bottle and more.
To avoid player and parent burnout, Upward Sports Leagues limit the time commitment to one practice and one game per week. Upward Sports Leagues are 10-week programs that incorporate character-building principles into the sports experience.
This is the first year GracePointe Church has hosted an UPWARD Soccer League and Cheerleading camp. Plans are to offer flag football and cheerleading early spring next year.
• Registration will continue thru August 27 on line at Upward.GracePointeNazarene.com or at the church office 2581 S. Sanford Ave. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m.-to-5 p.m.
• Evaluation Day for all Soccer and Cheerleading participants: Friday, August 26, or Saturday, August 27.
• First Soccer Practice – Saturday, September 10.
• Soccer Games and Cheerleading Camp– Saturdays, September 24-thru-November 19.
• End of Season Celebration – Sunday, December 4 at 5 p.m.
For further information, visit the league website at Upward.GracePointeNazarene.com or call the church office 407-322-3122. For info about the program visit Upward.org.
NEW SMYRNA
New Smyrna Speedway will be closed this week due to Hurricane Irene and the imminent threat of severe weather.
FASCAR is encouraging everyone to take this time to be with their families and prepare their homes for this storm without worrying about preparing race cars for the weekend.
NSS will return to racing on Saturday, September 3, with the United Promoters Late Model Series paying another visit to Samsula.
The track is located at the corner of SR. 44 and CR 415, between New Smyrna, DeLand and Daytona.
For more information call the track office at 386-427-4129 or visit the website at www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org.
SOAP BOX DERBY
The City of Sanford Recreation Department and Central Florida Soap Box Derby will be hosting their first Rally Derby of the 2011-2012 season on Saturday, October 1, at 8 a.m. with a Double Elimination race in the morning and a Single Elimination race in the afternoon for each of the three divisions _ Stock, Super Stock and Masters.
Races are open to children ages 8 to 16 with a limited number of loaner cars available for new participants.
Check in will be at 7 a.m., with racing beginning at 8 a.m. Car and driver must meet AASBD Standards and cutoff for registration is due by Wednesday, September 28 at 5:30 p.m. There will be no on-site registration.
Fee is $55 per car or $100 for family (two or more siblings).
Everyone, especially interested non-racers, is invited to attend any of the family friendly events, free of charge, at the beautiful Derby Park facility (21999 Oregon Ave.) located on the west side of Sanford on Oregon Avenue, north off of CR-46A (25th Street or H. E. Thomas Parkway) or east off of Rhinehart Road, just south of the GreeneWay entry. The track is near Bentley Elementary.
For more information, check out the website at www.centralfloridasoapboxderby.com or call the Sanford Recreation Department at 407-688-5120.
AJGT GOLF
Sanford junior golfers ages 12-to-18 are invited to compete in The AJGT Lakewood Junior Classic in New Orleans, LA on the weekend of September 10–11.
The 2-day, 36-hole tournament is ranked by the National Junior Golf Scoreboard and hosted by the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour. Includes two days of green fees, tee gifts, and Trophies in four age divisions.
Recommended accommodations are available at the Sleep Inn. Please call 504-309-5700 for reservations.
The tournament extended registration deadline is Sunday, September 4 at Midnight. To enter the event, please call 1-318-402-2446 or enter online at www.arrowheadjgt.com.
Next up for Sanford junior golfers ages 12-18 is the AJGT Oak Wing Junior Classic in Alexandria, LA on the weekend of September 24–25.
The 2-day, 36-hole tournament is ranked by the National Junior Golf Scoreboard and hosted by the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour. Includes two days of green fees, tee gifts, and Trophies in four age divisions.
Recommended accommodations are available at the Parc England Hotel & Bristro on the Bayou. Please call 318-445-7574 for reservations.
The tournament extended registration deadline is Sunday, September 18 at midnight. To enter the event, please call 1-318-402-2446 or enter online at www.arrowheadjgt.com.