Fall Skating registration underway

The fall skating session will begin Oct. 4-5 at the Plattsburgh State Fieldhouse. Basic Skills lessons will be offered for Snowplow through Basic 8 levels, with a choice of a Saturday or Sunday session. The Saturday lesson schedule is as follows:

Basic 4-8 at 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Snowplow through Basic 3 at 9:45-10:30 a.m. The Sunday sessions will begin with Snowplow through Basic 3 at 3:45-4:30 p.m. and Basic 4 to 8 at 4:15-5:15 p.m. We will also be offering the Freestyle and Adult Group lessons on Sundays only from 5:30-6:45 p.m.

Current club members will receive registration forms in the mail. Information is available at http://skatingclub.livejournal.com. You may also contact Sarah Cosgro at 562-1514 with any questions or to receive a registration form.

The next session begins November 8.

North Country Skating Club registration

The North Country Skating Club (NCSC) will hold open registration on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 and Tuesday Oct. 7, from 5:30--7:30 p.m., at the Rouses Point Recreation Center. NCSC offers group instruction for basic and freestyle levels Monday and Friday nights. Advanced skaters do not have group instruction.

The season will begin on Monday, Oct. 13 and continue through Monday, March 16. Registration fees are $190 for basic skills and $195 for freestyle and advanced. Payment plans are available; however, a $50 down payment is required at registration.

Saturday evening ice is available for an additional fee of $85 for the season. Private lessons are also available, but arrangements and fees are the responsibility of the skater and instructor.

For more information, contact Maria, at 297-6042, or Mary, at 297-2192.

Chazy Youth Hockey

Chazy Youth Hockey will hold registration sessions on Sept. 13 2008 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Chazy Rec Park during the soccer tournament and on Sept. 22 and Oct. 14, from 6--8 p.m. at the Scotts' Memorial Rink. We will be accepting skaters for the IP/Learn to skate program, Mite through Midget levels for boys and U12 & U14 Girls teams.Everyone should register online with USA Hockey. If you need assistance or access to a computer please attend one of the sessions at the Scotts Rink. More information can be found at www.chazyyouthhockey.com or by calling George, at 563-1931.

YMCA Fall Soccer

The Plattsburgh YMCA will offer a soccer league for boys and girls ages 3 1/2 to 7. The program is divided into two divisions: Kickers (3 1/2 to 5) and Dribblers (6 to 7) with the instructional league designed to be a fun, family activity.
Registration will continue until Sept. 9 with the program to begin Saturday, Sept. 13. Children from all area communities are welcome to participate. The practice/games will run for 60-90 minutes on Saturday mornings only on the Bailey Ave. fields. All children will receive a tee-shirt uniform and trophy.

Volunteer coaches are needed. Registration forms are available at the YMCA or online at www.plattsburghymca.com. For more information call the YMCA 561-4290.