Kulpmont Football/Baseball Association
Meetings, first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Coal Runnings
Running club, meets at 5:30 p.m. each Monday at Shamokin Area's Kemp Memorial Stadium parking lot. Open to runners of all ages. More on Facebook at coalrunnings.
MCA Youth Track and Field Camp
Hosted by the Mount Carmel Area track and field team July 16-19 at the Silver Bowl. Camp will be in operation 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., July 16-17-18, and on July 19, a mini meet will be held for all participants starting at 9 a.m. Camp cost is $40 and includes a t-shirt. Applications are available at the MCA elementary school office or on the track team website. For information, call Ana Ditchey at 570-817-0524. Application deadline is July 1. Applications received after that will not guarantee a t-shirt.
Shamokin Area Football Reserved Seats
Cost for five home games is $27.50. Senior citizen discount for five home games is $10. Those interested should call 648-5731, ext. 3533.
ASA Class B Tournament
The Susquehanna Fast Pitch Umpires Association will host an ASA Class B tournament for U12, U14, U16 and U18 age groups in the Milton area July 14-15. Please call Bill Ditchey at 570-847-8863 or e-mail to svumpires@gmail.com for more information.
MCA Track and Field Banquet
To honor senior team members and state qualifiers, July 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Carmel Elks. Team members receive complimentary tickets. Parents and other family members can purchase tickets at a cost of $11. Contact Coach Ditchey or Coach Farronato to RSVP by July 10.
Soccer Team Seeks Players
Shamokin based (BDSC) U-13 girls travel soccer team will hold tryouts for the fall season. Practices are held at the Elysburg fields next to McDonald's. Players interested should contact Connie at 570-648-1465.
Shamokin Area Summer Basketball Camp
For any boys and girls, July 23-26 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Shamokin Area High School. Camp t-shirts, awards and lunch available and camp is run by boys coach Chris Zimmerman. Cost is $65 and checks can be made payable to the Bucket Club. For more information, call Zimmerman at 570 850-9687.
North Schuylkill Sports Physicals
Saturday, July 28 at the high school, beginning at 8 a.m. The schedule is: junior high girls basketball, 8 a.m.; girls volleyball, 8:30; junior high football cheerleading, 8:45; varsity football cheerleading, 9 a.m.; junior high cross country, 9:15; varsity cross country, 9:45; girls soccer, 10 a.m.; boys soccer, 10:30; golf, 10:45; junior high football, 11 a.m.; junior varsity and varsity football, 11:45. There will be a $10 cost per physical and the fee must be paid before an athlete can receive the physical.
Shamokin Area Sports Physicals
Wednesday, Aug. 8 at the high school. The schedule is: junior high, junior varsity and varstiy football, 2:30 p.m.; girls soccer, 2:45; boys soccer and volleyball, 3 p.m.; junior high and varsity cross country, 3:15; golf and junior high softball, 3:30; cheerleaders and any additional sports, 3:45. Physicals will be administered by Dr. Miller and cost $20. Only cash will be accepted. All forms, which can be picked up at the high school or downloaded from the school website, need to be completed by a parent or guardian prior to physical.
MCA Elementary Wrestling Picnic
Sunday, Aug. 5, noon, at Locust Lake State Park, Site 262. Call Coach Besser at 274-3281 to RSVP.
Mount Carmel Jets
Football registration, Sunday, July 15, 6 p.m. in the old Mount Carmel Area gym, Fourth and Vine streets, for boys entering grades 1 through 8 for the 2012 school year. Registration fee is $40. Insurance information must be provided. All players must provide a copy of their birth certificate. Equipment distribution will be Sunday, July 22 at the same location. A and B teams will receive equipment at 4 p.m., the C team will receive equipment at 6 p.m. Any player who has not provided a copy of their birth certificate must do so at this time.
Nicholas Girolami Golf Benefit
The 14th annual Nicholas Girolami Memorial Golf Benefit will be held at Indian Hills Golf and Tennis Club July 15, starting at 9 a.m. For more information on playing or sponsorships, contact the Indian Hills Pro Shop or call Don Spieller at 570-644-1972. Donations may be sent to Joseph and Sabrina Girolami, 4129 State Route 61, Paxinos, Pa., 17860-7542.
Shamokin AYSO Soccer Swim Party
Thursday, July 12, 5 p.m.-close at Knoebel's Crystal Pool. Rain date is Thursday, July 19. Free admission for any children who played fall 2011-spring 2012. Pizza will be provided. U-6 players are asked to donate drinks, U-8 players snacks, U-10 and U-12 players paper products (plates, cups, or napkins), and U-14 desserts.
Shamokin-Coal Township Little League Awards Day
Saturday, July 14 at 10 a.m. at Ferndale Field.
Little Shamokin Indians Registration
Little Shamokin Indians football and cheerleader registration for children six years old to sixth grade. Fee is $30 single, $50 family. Copy of child's birth certificate must be presented. For registration information, call Wes Tillett (898-6378) or Nicole Bozza (847-0371). The organization will be ordering new helmets and cheerleading warmup gear for the season.
Marion Heights Baseball Tournament
Marion Heights 11-and-under baseball tournament, July 13-15, double elimination. Entrance fee $100. For more information call Barry Elliot at 205-7394.
Hunter Safety Class
Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at the Zerbe Township Rod and Gun Club.
Lourdes Volleyball Open Gym
Anyone interested in playing during the upcoming season in encouraged to attend at Lourdes' gym Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Tom O'Brien at 847-1936.
24th Annual Wayside Open
The 2012 Wayside Open will be held at the Indian Hills Golf Club, Saturday, Aug. 11. It will be a four person scramble with a double shotgun start at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tee times will be assigned on a first-come, first-registered basis. Cost for the day, which includes golf, carts, gift, refreshments on the course, after-lunch 11:30-1:30, a pig roast at 7 p.m. along with DJ entertainemnt is $75 if paid by August 3, and $80 after that date. This year marks the 14th anniversary of the tragic cabin fire that took so many lives. This tournament established the Wiest-Whery Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor the memories of these fine young people. The Wayside Open has dedicated all money raised to this cause. To sponsor a hole or play in this event, contact Don Spieller at Indian Hills at 644-1972 or email Don at IHGCPROSHOP@aol.com.
Lourdes 5K Run
Lourdes Regional Raiderfest 5K Run will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 9 a.m. Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt and race day registrants will receive them as long as supplies last. Top three male and female finishers in each age group win awards. Registration is $20, $15 students 18 and younger. Refreshments provided at finish. For more information, e-mail OLOL5K@yahoo.com.