LOCAL CALENDAR
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Salem Youth Baseball/Softball League Registration — Saturday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 6-8 p.m. in the Salem School gym. Contact: Arthur Christian, (860) 859-0226 or visit www.eteamz.com/salemyouthleague/
Pawcatuck Little League signups — Online registration for 2016 season available now at http://www.eteamz.com/pawcatucklittleleague. In-person signups is Sunday, Jan. 31, noon-3 p.m., Pawcatuck Middle School cafeteria. A second signup will be on Feb. 21 at the same time and place. For boys ages 4-12 and girls ages 4-14 as of Jan. 1, 2016. Registrations for Babe Ruth baseball (boys ages 13-15 as of May 1, 2016) will also be taken on Feb. 21. Cost: $70 (t-ball), $150 Babe Ruth, $85 all other divisions, $200 family maximum (excluding Babe Ruth). First-time registrants must bring a copy of the player’s birth certificate. Downloadable registration forms can be found on website under “Forms & Handouts.” The player registration, medical release and concession acknowledgment forms are required.
Norwich American Legion tryout/signup — Jan. 29, 3:30 p.m., at the indoor hitting facility located at Dodd Stadium. Any player interested in playing for the senior or junior legion teams should attend. Contact: Todd Meadows at (860) 929-9912 or Brent Southworth at brent@cttigers.com.
Montville Babe Ruth Baseball registration — Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 6-8 p.m., Fair Oaks School, Room 112. Also, Wednesday, Feb. 17, same time and place, except Room 103 this time. Summer session is $100, spring is $50 and $140 for both. Please bring birth certificate.
BASKETBALL
Prof Gallitto boys’ tournament— March 5-6, Middletown. For teams with players grades 4-9. Contact: Dick Geltzer, (860) 257-3517 or Ron Brown, (860) 305-8645.
Connecticut Storm Girls’ Basketball Spring Program — Begins the week of March 16 with practices in Groton or Willimantic/Columbia. Teams attend three AAU tournaments.Contact: Christy Maguire at (860) 608-9911, Jen Labrie at (860) 460-8368 or visit www.ctstorm.com
FOOTBALL
Youth football clinic — For students in grades 4-8, conducted by Ledyard High School coaching staff. Sundays from Feb. 21 through March 13 at Ledyard High gymnasium, 11 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Contact: Jim Buonocore at jbuonocore@ledyard.net
GOLF
Norwich Tech Scholarship Scramble — Sunday, April 24, Norwich Golf Course. Registration, 11 a.m., tournament beings, 12:30 p.m. Fee: $125 per player ($500 per foursome). Contact: Tim Krodel, timothy.krodel@ct.gov or (860) 514-2142.
LACROSSE
East Lyme Lacrosse Association — Web-based registration system is open for spring season at www.ella.uslaxteams.com; program is open to boys and girls, grades K-8. Informational session will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 30 at the East Lyme Middle School cafeteria. (On-line registration will be available that date, as well). Contact: Rich McCaffrey at (860) 912-3106 or Dion Dowling at (860) 460-4674.
RUNNING
Colchester Half-Marathon — Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. Entry fee: $14 ($20 on race day). Contact: Rick Konon at r-kon@sbcglobal.com or (860) 537-4597.
SOCCER
Southeast Soccer Club U11 Girls’ Team — Now holding tryouts for the winter/spring seasons. Contact: SSC manager Kevin Girard, (860) 326-1120.
SWIMMING
East Lyme Aquatics & Fitness Center Introduction to Springboard Diving Lessons — The basic components of diving, including the approach, hurdle and takeoff are taught, as well as jumps and front and back dives. All ages welcome. Classes run from 10-11 a.m. Saturdays for six weeks. Remaining sessions are March 5–April 9 and April 30–June 4. Fee: $90 for members, $102 for non-members. Contact: (860)-691-4681.
VOLLEYBALL
Winter Developmental Clinic — Thursdays, Feb. 4-March 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cutler Middle School, Groton. Sponsored by Groton Parks and Recreation. Cost: $89 (for high school girls ages 13-18). To register visit www.GrotonRec.com
MISCELLANEOUS
Montville High School Athletic Hall of Fame — Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its second class of student-athletes, coaches and contributers. The Hall of Fame recognizes and honors those Montville athletes, coaches, administrators and supporters who excelled in their respective sports or coaching/support roles and who helped to bring honor, recognition, distinction and excellence to Montville by their conduct on and off the field of competition. Nominations will be accepted from Jan. 29-March 14. For information, go to http://www.montvilleschools.org/page.cfm?p=927 or email MHSHOF@montvilleschools.org
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