YMCA T-Ball and Baseball registration underway

The Plattsburgh YMCA is registering for its t-ball league (boys & girls ages 3½-5) and coach-pitch leagues (ages 6-7). The instructional league will start May 10 at the Blumette Park on Sandra Ave. in Plattsburgh. Children from all area communities are welcome to participate. Practice/games will run for 60-90 minutes on Saturday mornings for eight weeks. The 31/2-5 age group will go from 9-10:15 a.m. and the 6-7 group from 10:30 a.m.-noon.
All children will receive a t-shirt, hat and trophy. Volunteer coaches will be needed for this program (indicate on form if interested). The deadline for registration is May 6. Register at the YMCA or download a form at www.PlattsburghYMCA.com

For more information call the YMCA 561-4290.

Baseball Skills Clinic May 8

The Clinton County Youth Bureau, Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department and SUNY Plattsburgh men's baseball team will conduct its annual baseball skills clinic and Pitch-Hit-Run competition Thursday, May 8, at SUNY Plattsburgh's Chip Cummings Field.

The free clinic will take place from 5-6 p.m. The free Pitch-Hit-Run competition for boys and girls 7-14 years of age as of July 17, 2008 will begin at 6 p.m. Participants must submit a copy of their birth certificate when they register. Metal cleats will not be allowed.

For more information, call the Youth Bureau, at 565-4750, or the town recreation department, at 562-6860.

Free Baseball and Softball Clinics

The Clinton County Youth Bureau will host seven instructional Baseball/Softball Clinics this spring. The clinics are free.
Saturday, May 10 -- Peru, at Lapham Mills Park, 10 a.m.-noon

Saturday, May 17 -- Rouses Point Recreation Park, 10 a.m.-noon

Saturday, May 17 -- Chazy Recreation Park, 1-3 p.m.

Thursday, May 22 -- Schuyler Falls, at Salmon River Road Park, 6-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 27 -- Mooers Recreation Park, 6-7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 31 -- Lyon Mountain ball diamond, 10 a.m.-noon.

Saturday, May 31 -- Ellenburg, NAC Elementary School fields, 1-3 p.m.

Athletes of all ages and abilities are invited to attend. Coaches are encouraged to send their entire teams. For more information on these events, call the Clinton County Youth Bureau at 565-4750.

U-8 Soccer begins May 8

The Plattsburgh F.C. soccer club is accepting registration for its U-8 Development Program, which will run for seven Thursdays, beginning May 8. It will run from 5:15-6:30 p.m. on the Plattsburgh oval soccer fields.
Registration forms are available on the Club's website at www.plattsburghfc.com. For more information, contact program director Andrew Wylie at plattsburghfc@aol.com

Youth Track and Field Games

The Clinton County Youth Bureau will sponsor the 2008 Hershey Track and Field Games for Youth at Peru High School Track and Field Complex Saturday, May 10, at 10 a.m. Boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (age determined as of Dec. 31, 2008) may enter a maximum of two track and one field event or one track and two field events.


Events are: 50-, 100-, 200-, and 400-meter dashes; 800- and 1,600-meter and 4 x 100m relay; standing long jump and softball throw. Events vary per age group.

Registration is free and event winners are eligible to advance to the New York State West finals at Ilion High School this summer. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. May 10. Participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate to submit at registration. Spiked track shoes will not be allowed.

For more information, contact the Clinton County Youth Bureau, at 565-4750.

Little League registration

Plattsburgh Little League will continue to hold registration for the 2008 season on Monday and Tuesday, April 21-22 at Stafford Middle School. Registration will be from 6-7:30 p.m.
Any child who lives in the City or Town of Plattsburgh who turns seven before April 30, 2008 or age 13 after May 1, 2008 is eligible. A copy of the birth certificate is required and three proofs of residency. The fees are $10 for city residents and $30 for town residents.

For more information, contact Jake Sherman, at 566-0140.

Peru Baseball/Softball

The Town Of Peru Youth Commission is accepting applications for the baseball/softball programs. Applications can be picked up and dropped off at the Peru Town Hall from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday--Friday.

Each application must be accompanied by a birth certificate to verify the age of the participant.

Also, the Youth Commission will hold a final registration for summer employment, the summer programs and fall soccer on April 26 at Laphams Mills Recreational Park from 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, call John Flynn, at 726-6231.

Plattsburgh City Girls' Softball

The City of Plattsburgh Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for summer girls' softball, which is run by the Clinton County Youth Bureau. Registration deadline is May 5, with registrations available at the Recreation Department Office, 52 US Oval, or online at www.cretesports.com.

There is no fee and it open to all City of Plattsburgh residents. Age levels will be as follows: Grasshopper, must have been born between 8/1/98 and 7/31/01; Peewee, must have been born between 8/1/95 and 7/31/98; and Pony, must have been born between 8/1/91 and 7/31/95.

Games for all leagues will begin on the second week of June. For more information, contact Justyn Gordon, at 324-7709.

Registration form can be downloaded by clicking here: http://www.cretesports.com/documents/softballbaseballandwaiveR_000.doc

Beekmantown Rec Programs

The Town of Beekmantown is registering individuals for all programs offered by the town recreation department throughout the summer, fall and winter. Summer brochures have been distributed among the schools and commuunity. They are also available at the town office.

Registration can be done at the town office through April 25 and at a special session Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m.-noon. Any applications received after April 26 will be placed on a waiting list. All participants must register in their town of residence before seeking a release to play elsewhere.

Parents and guardians must sign the registration forms, which can be downloaded from the recreation website at www.byconline.org or obtained at the town hall during regular business hours. Extended evening hours will be held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 5-7 p.m., beginning April 21 for the convenience of Beekmantown residents. For infomation about specific camps, click here: http://www.byconline.org/camps/brochure2008v3ol.pdf

Anyone interested in coaching or becoming a paid official for games, should call the Recreation Department, at 563-4650, ext. 111, or 561-1149.

Plattsburgh Town Programs

The Town of Plattsburgh is now registering individuals for all programs offered by the Recreation Department throughout the summer and fall. Programs include baseball/softball/t-ball, swimming, fall soccer and many others. Summer brochures are being mailed to all homeowners in the town and are also available at the Town Office during regular business hours. Registration will be accepted through April 21. Any applications received after this date will be placed on a waiting list. All participants must register to play in the town they reside in before seeking a release to play elsewhere. Parents and guardians must sign the registration forms, which can either be downloaded from the town website -- http://www.townofplattsburgh.com/services_rec.html -- or picked up, filled out, and dropped off at the following locations: Cadyville Gulf, Wooden Ski & Wheel, Cumberland Bay Market, Bill's Mini Mart, Ukie's Store in Buckley's Plaza, Nadim's Store, Wallace Hill Park (drop box on the building) or the lobby of the Town Office. Anyone interested in coaching or in becoming a paid official for games, should call the Recreation Department at 562-6860.

For more information about the below free camps, click here: http://www.townofplattsburgh.com/forms/recbrochure2008.pdf
All Camps meet from 9 to 11 at Cumberland Head Rec Park, Oswego Lane
and from 12 to 2 at E. Morrisonville Rec Park, Bullis Lane

Tennis Camp June 30 to July 3
Archery Camp July 7 to July 11
Golf Camp July 14 to July 18
Basketball Camp July 21 to July 25
Soccer Camp July 28 to August 1
Street/Roller Racer Hockey August 4 to August 8

Spring Outdoor Youth Soccer

UPDATE: Soccer will now begin Wednesday, June 4 because volunteer coaches are needed. If you have an interest in coaching, please call Justyn Gordon at 726-6922.
Register at the Recreation Department office, 52 US Oval, or online, at www.cretesports.com.


Any registrations mailed in must go to: Recreation Department, 41 City Hall Place, Plattsburgh, N.Y., 12901, with checks made out to: City of Plattsburgh. The fee for all age groups if $44 for city residents and $49 for non-city residents.

Games are every Monday and Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. For more information, call the Recreation Department, at 324-7709.

Teams will consist of the following age groups (all divisions are co-ed): U-5, must have been born between 8/1/02 and 7/31/04; U-8, must have been born between 8/1/99 and 7/31/02; U-10, must have been born between 8/1/97 and 7/31/99; and U-12, must have been born between 8/1/95 and 7/31/97.

Summer Soccer Camp

Brochures are now available. All camps, to be held on the Plattsburgh Base Oval, will be staffed by collegiate and high-school coaches and college players. In all options, each athlete will receive a ball and camp t-shirt.




Option #1 -- Boys and girls ages 4-6. June 30-July 4, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Directed by Brian Micheels, Plattsburgh State Women's Assistant Soccer Coach. Cost: $70.
Option #2 -- Boys and girls ages 6-12. July 21-25, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Directed by Chris Waterbury, Plattsburgh State Men's Soccer Coach. Cost: $80.
Option #3 -- Boys and girls ages 13-18. July 21-25, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Directed by Chris Waterbury, Plattsburgh State Men's Soccer Coach. Cost: $80.


For more information or a brochure, contact Chris Waterbury, at 570-7727 or waterbcp@plattsburgh.edu, or Brian Micheels, at 572-6332 or brian.micheels@plattsburgh.edu"