Little League Baseball Winter Practice
Saturday, March 12, in the Shamokin Annex gym, 2-4 p.m.
Ed Romance Tickets
Tickets for the Ed Romance Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame banquet, set for March 26, may be purchased until March 18 by calling Frank Niglio at 205-0762 or at the Community Pharmacy. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Lady Indian Hoopster Boosters
Meeting, March 6, 3 p.m. at Brewsers Sports Grille.
S/CT Little League Registration
Registration Wednesday, March 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Miller Family Health Center, 255 W. Spruce St., Shamokin. Registrations are for any child from four to 12 residing in the Shamokin Area or Mount Carmel Area school districts may register to play Little League baseball. Coaching registrations will also be accepted at this time. All players must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and new players must bring a birth certificate. The fee is $20 for the first child, and $10 for each additional child in the same family. The fee goes up to $30 for the first child, and $15 for each additional child after March 9.
Little League Instruction Clinic
Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Shamokin Area High School gym. Clinic is open to any child ages four to 12. Fee is $10 and includes a t-shirt and instruction from local baseball experts. Deadline to register is March 9, and can be done at the Shamokin-Coal Township Little League registrations or by calling 644-5050 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Salvation Army Basketball Tournament
Adult teams may sign up for the annual Salvation Army benefit basketball tournament set for Friday through Sunday, April 15 to 17, at the Shamokin Area High School gymnasium. Cost is $125 per team. Checks payable to Salvation Army should be mailed by March 31 to Chris Venna, 2000 W. State St., Coal Township 17866. For more information, e-mail or call Venna at cvenna@indians.k12.pa.us or 205-1144.
Shamokin/Coal Township Girls Softball
Shamokin Area High School softball team will hold open gym for girls in grades 4-7 on the second and fourth Sundays of the month in the annex gym. Girls playing 10-under will practice noon to 1:30 p.m., while girls playing 12-under will practice 1:30 to 3 p.m. Open gyms will continue through April.
SCTLL Baseball Coaches Meeting
Mandatory coaches meeting, Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 p.m. at Rescue Fire Co., second floor meeting room. If unable to attend, call Wayne Miller at 644-5050.
Holy Angels Basketball Boosters
Meeting, Sunday, March 6 at 6 p.m. in the Holy Angels activities center. Coaches, parents and officers are encouraged to attend.
Mount Carmel Junior League
Seeking persons interested in umpiring league games this season. For information, call Phil Rosko at 716-1176, or Bob Fisher at 933-9498.
Shamokin Teener League Registration
Wednesday, March 9, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Miller Family Health Center, Shamokin. Any child ages 13-15 can register to play. All interested children must bring a copy of their birth certificate and pay a $25 registration fee. For information, contact Brad Haupt at 644-1650 or 259-8244.
Southern Columbia Girls Soccer Boosters
Meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 8 at the Southern Columbia high school cafeteria.
Co-Ed Softball League meeting
Bunker Hill Co-Ed Softball league meeting, Sunday, March 6, 2 p.m. at the Brady Fire Company. All interested teams must have a representative present.
Junior League Baseball Practice/Registration
Indoor practice began March 1 at the Cabrini Youth Center, Cherry and Webster streets, Shamokin, for Shamokin-Coal Township division of the Mount Carmel Junior Baseball League for players 8-12. Ages 8-10 practice Tuesday through Friday, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Ages 11-12 practice Tuesday through Friday, 6:45-8 p.m. Indoor practice for players 4-7 in T-Ball or rookie ball will be held Mondays, March 14, 21 and 28, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Youths not registered for the 2011 season may attend any of the above practice dates and times that are age appropriate. For information, contact Leo Mirolli at 648-0186.
Cabrini Teener League
Practice begins Tuesday, March 8, at the Youth Center, Cherry and Webster streets, Shamokin, for players ages 13-15. Practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday through March, 8-9:30 p.m. For information or for any players ages 13-15 wishing to register, contact Shawn Kalinoski at 648-0526.
Pitch, Hit and Run Competition
Cabrini Baseball Organization is hosting a free Aquafina Major League Baseball pitch, hit and run competition for area youth, Saturday, April 16, 4 p.m. at the Cabrini Baseball Complex in the Springfield section of Coal Township. Competition will be in four age groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14, with the opportunity to advance through four levels of competition, including team championships at Major League parks and the national finals at the 2011 MLB All-Star Game. Individual pitching, hitting and running champions, along with all-around champion in each age group at the local competition will advance to the sectional level of competition. Participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of competition. For information, contact Leo Mirolli at 648-0186 or chiryo@aol.com. Rain date is Sunday, May 1, 1 p.m.