Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy has clinics being offered for players age 5 to High School age and will range in offerings from Pitching to Hitting and then also BVSA is offering “All-Purpose” Clinics. Limited enrollment available. For more info, email info@bobbyvacademy.com or call 203-968-2872.

Stamford Babe Ruth Baseball will be sponsoring a pitchers and catchers clinic at Stamford High School on Sundays thru Feb 28 from 4 p.m.-5:15 p.m. The clinic will focus on the fundamentals of pitching and catching as well as other aspects of these positions. The clinic is open to players between the ages of 12-15. To register or for prices, email baseballtraining28@yahoo.com containing the players name, parent name, and contact info.

Babe Ruth Baseball of Stamford will be having winter workouts at Stamford High School. The workouts are on Sundays through March 7th. The first session starts at 10 a.m. The second session starts at noon. Open to ages 12 years old to 17 years old. it is open to all baseball groups in all of the surrounding areas with indoor facilities and batting cages. For more info, visit BabeRuthbaseballofStamford.com.

The Stamford White Sox are accepting applications for the upcoming summer 2010 baseball season. The Sox compete in the highly competitive Westchester Baseball Association wooden bat league. We have been to the league finals and new England Regionals the past two seasons. If you are nineteen and older, of collegiate baseball ability and are committed to play from mid May through early August, please contact Mickey Inzitari at inzi7@aol.com. to apply.

Stamford Pirates 23u baseball teams are looking for players to play from mid-May until August in the WBA. The team is coached by Henry Boyton and will McEwan. anyone interested can email habsfan8@optonline.Net for info.

The Ct. National men’s senior baseball league enters its 21st season seeking capable players turning 28 and older for its 10 team league. The 20 game schedule runs April thru September with competitive games primarily Sunday mornings. For info, e-mail henry.boyton@bdk.com

The 2010 Stamford Mets are looking to draft baseball players 28 years of age and older to join the team to play in the CT National Men’s Senior Baseball League. Games are played generally Sunday mornings from mid-April through mid-September. If interested contact Alan Falkoff at 203-322-7070 or E-mail: ATFalkoff@HighRidgeFamilyPractice.com or Falball@aol.com.

Accelerated Glove Conditioning (AGC) offers free glove evaluations for baseball and softball players of all levels. The experts at AGC can help with recommendations on general issues of glove fit, overall condition and playability. AGC will also provide free cost estimates for their all natural conditioning process when applicable. AGC’s process makes a new glove playable in days not weeks or months and can bring an old glove back to life. For more info, email mason@AcceleratedGC.com or call (203)-487-8997.

Karl Avdek and Steve Hine of the Steve Hine School of Baseball in Orange are available for private instruction and clinics. Call (203) 298-0516 for times and info or email karlavdek@hotmail.com.The Steve Hine School of Baseball is a completely stocked baseball facility with tunnels and space available for “cage rental” for team and individual practice. Visit stevehinebaseball.com.

Perfect Game Baseball offers high end private lessons for all aspects of the game at all levels. Lessons are $70 for a full hour, by appointment. Call (203)-357-0228.

I.S.T. Baseball Headquarters has programs are open to players ages 3-12. Private and small group instruction is available seven days a week for all ages. Speed, agility, and strength programs for ages 11-13 and the Elite program for high school players is available online. Softball skills clinic (kindergarden thru 5th grade) is underway. For more info, email Glenn Katz at istkatz22@yahoo.com or visit integratedsportstraining.com.

The Blue Jays Baseball club is sponsoring high school and summer tournaments near Cooperstown in the spring and summer of 2010. High school events are on weekends and summer tournaments are for teams with players age 13 to 18. Trophies and medallions are awarded. Night games can be scheduled. For info, contact Harvey Sandig at (631)-650-5759 or e-mail him at Cooperstown314@aol.com.

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation has begun registration for Indoor Baseball. The program will be at the Central Middle School on Friday nights until March 5 and will be available to those who will be turning 7-10 years of age on or before April 30, 2010. The program will include both skill drills and game playing. The 7′s will be meeting at 5:45 p.m., the 8′s at 6:30 p.m., the 9′s at 7:30 p.m. and the 10′s meet from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. The Stags Baseball Staff will be working with the players. For more info, please visit greenwichct.org.

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration for Coed T-Ball will begin BY MAIL ONLY, Monday March 1. there are two separate T-Ball programs. Five-year-old T-Ball is for children that will turn age 5 by April 30, 2010. This program will use the T for hitting through out the program. Six-year-old T-Ball is for children who will turn 6 by April 30, 2010. This program will be a combination of coach pitch, and use of the T. Children turning 7 years old by April 30, 2010, are not eligible. Please see the Parks and Recreation Small Fry program for information for those children. The program will meet on Saturday afternoons April 24th – June 5th at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center Field. there will be a practice, and a three-inning game. The cost of the program is $86 and includes a team shirt and hat. For more info, and a registration form visit greenwichct.org, or call the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center at 203-532-1259.

Tryouts for the 2010 Connecticut Flame AAU Basketball Teams are set for Sat. March 6 and Sat. March 13 at Stamford’s Yerwood Center at 90 Fairfield Ave. The 13-U Girls team tryout is at 9 a.m. on both dates. The Boys 13-U is at 10:30 a.m. Boys 14-U at noon. Boys 15-U is at 1:30 p.m. and Boys 16-U is at 3 p.m. there is a $40 registration fee that covers both tryout dates. For more info, visit connecticutflame.com.

The Connecticut Blazers AAU girls basketball program has openings for its 16U, 14U and 12U teams. For more info, call Mike at 203-722-2912 or e-mail Tim O’Reilly at timkelly93@aol.com.

BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMPS

The MVP Sports Camp for Girls Basketball and Girls Volleyball returns to Trinity Catholic High School for the Summer of 2010. Trinity Catholic girls basketball coach Tom Kriz will be in charge of the following camps. Basketball for girls Grades 3-9 (July 5-9). Basketball for girls (Grades 5-11) July 12-16. Stamford High girls volleyball coach Mike Smeriglio is in charge of the following camps. Volleyball for girls (Grades 6-12) July 19-23. Volleyball for girls (Grades 8-12) July 26-30. The cost of each camp week is $175 if registered before June 15. After June 15, it’s $195 per week. Discount if camper attends all four sessions. For more info, call Tom at 203-847-1899 or e-mail Mike at Smurf628@yahoo.com.

BOWLING TO FIGHT CANCER TOURNEY

The Greater Danbury Association (GDUSBC) Annual Bowl for the Cure will be Sat. April 24 at Brookfield Lanes in Brookfield, CT. Bring family, friends, co-workers – everyone you can – and come out and bowl three games to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. Sign-up Early! all proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Registration is $20 per person – and any donations you can get. Each participant receives a gift at check-in.there are lots of door prizes and BIG raffle prizes. E-mail bjm-fcyaba@att.net or visit greaterdanburyusbc.org. to get an entry form. any business that wants to be a sponsor is welcome. Last year, over $5,000 was raised.

The New York Giants will host four summer football camps in Fairfield County. On Mon. June 21-Fri. June 25, camp is at Greenwich Catholic School, 471 North Street, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. On Mon. June 28-Fri. July 2 as well as Mon July 26-Fri. July 30, camp is at St. Luke’s School, 377 North Wilton Road, new Canaan. On Mon. July 19-Fri. July 23, camp is at Stamford High School, 55 Strawberry Hill Ave. Tuition for each camp is $445 with early bird discounts available. former Giants bill Ard, Eric Dorsey, Sam Garnes and Charles way are among the instructors. To register or for more info, call 877-226-9919 or visit nygiantscamps.com.

The Sterling Farms Golf Shop will hold its junior golf registration on Saturday March 6 at 8 a.m. Due to popular demand, numbers will be given out starting at 6:15 a.m. there are several programs open to both girls and boys including Spring break Camp (April 13-16), junior clinics after school, play with the pro camps and Summer Camps. Age groups include Pee Wees (ages 4-6) and juniors (ages 7-14). For more info and a registration form, visit sterlingfarmsgolfshop.com.

LACROSSE, FIELD HOCKEY

The Academy of Sports at 55 Crescent Street in Stamford has the following programs available. Boys Lacrosse (Grades 1 to High School). Winter program runs to March 19. Girls Lacrosse (Grades 3 to High School). Winter program runs to March 19. Girls Field Hockey (Grades 5 to High School). Winter program runs to March 19. Academy of Sports and Parisi Speed School are offering a spring sports conditioning program through March 27 for boys and girls in Grades 8-12. For more info, call 203-353-1199, e-mail 12sports@optonline.net or visit theacademyofsports.com.

Stamford Youth Foundation is seeking qualified coaches for the upcoming lacrosse season. Practices will be held twice during the week and games will be on Saturdays. One additional practice day will be added to emphasize the fundamentals of the game for players (boys and girls) at the various ability levels and this will be determined at a later date. Experience at the high school, college and post college levels is a key component for the travel teams but anyone who wants to participate in the elementary or middle school programs, is welcome! The season begins March 13 and ends on June 5. For more info, contact Bob at 203-968-1082.

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation announces that Indoor Field Hockey Clinics at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center will meet on four consecutive Sundays starting February 28th. The classes will meet on Sun. Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21. Session I is for girls 8 to 10 years old, and will be from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. The second session will be from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm for children 11 – 12 years old. The program will help children develop skills in stick work, passing, receiving, shooting, basic offensive and defensive skills and small sided games. For more info, call 203-532-1259.

Register for the Town of Greenwich Youth Hockey Program. The program is entirely Co-Ed and is made up of the following classifications: Youth Clinic (6-10 years); Novice League (7-10); Senior League (11-14). Novice/Senior League teams practice on Thursdays and play games Saturday mornings. The Youth Clinic meets on Saturdays at 11:10 AM and focuses on hockey skating & skill development. all games/practices are at Hamill rink. For more info, call Hamill Skating Rink at 203-531-8560.

Stamford Junior Wrestling has started its winter session. Practices are open to beginners and experienced wrestlers from all towns, ages 6-14 and are held in the Westhill High School wrestling room on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. For more info, log onto stamfordwrestling.com or call 203-322-5366.

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation announces that the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink will offer the following public session schedule: Monday, (Noon – 1:30 pm); Tuesday (Noon-1:30 pm) (6:30-7:45 pm); (7:45-9 pm (Adults Only). Wednesday (Noon-1:30 pm); (3:30-5 pm). Thursday (10:15 a.m-11:45 am). Friday (Noon-1:30 pm), (3:30 -5 pm), (7:30-9 pm). For prices and more info, call 203-531-8560.

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation has the Future Stars soccer clinics at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center. This program is underway on Wednesdays starting January 27 for eight weeks. The clinics will be for children in Pre K from 3 pm to 3:45 pm, Kindergarten children will go from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm, and children in first and second grades will go from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. The Pre K, and Kindergarten clinic fee is $115 per child; the fee for the first and second grade program is $140.For more info, call 203-532-1259.

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce registration for its Town sponsored Spring Mighty Mites Soccer program has begun. The program is open to boys and girls ages 3 through 11 years old and proof of age will be required for anyone new to the program. Mighty Mites will take place at the Upper and lower Havemeyer fields behind Town Hall. it will start on Sat. April 24 and will end on June 5th with a rain date of Sat. June 12th. Brad Wallace and his staff will oversee ages 3 – 8 and Jon Bradley and the staff of Eastern Soccer Academy will coach ages 9 -11. an informal coaches clinic for new or returning coaches is set for Wed., April 21st at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall’s Cone Room located on the 2nd floor. at that time there will be a skill drills demonstration and coaches shirts and whistles will be handed out. anyone wishing to volunteer will need to complete a background check if they have not already done so. all players must wear shin guards and provide their own soccer ball a size 3 for anyone 4 years old or younger and a size 4 for everyone else. For more info, call 203-618-7649 or visit greenwichct.org.

looking for a 12U Travel Softball Team? Come and join the CT Fury out of Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy and be coached by our instructors who are former college softball players! For more info and to schedule a tryout, call Jen Hadley at (203) 968-2872 or by email: jhadley7@hotmail.com.

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration has begun for its Girls Softball Program. The program is divided into 3 age groups. Juniors, is a coach pitch league, ages of the girls are 8 and 9, Intermediates are 10 and 11 years old, and Seniors are 12 to 15. Juniors will learn the fundamentals of softball with a focus on hitting, throwing, catching, and the rules of the game. Intermediates will continue to develop skills with emphasis on pitching, defensive play, base running strategy, sliding and rules of the game. Seniors will incorporate more strategy plays, individual position play, sliding and stealing. anyone new to the Senior Division will be required to attend an evaluation at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center on Sun. February 28 from 1-3 p.m. They should bring a glove and bat. Returning seniors need not attend. The program starts Sat. April 3 and runs through June 19. Girls must turn 8 by July 8, 2010 and not turn age 16 by that same cut off date. during the month of April teams will have both a weeknight and weekend practice. Games will start the last week of April or the beginning of May and be played mostly on Saturday mornings or afternoons with an occasional weeknight or Sunday if needed. Sponsors are needed. anyone interested in sponsoring a team should contact Claudia Collins at 203-618-7649. For more info, please visit greenwichct.org.

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration will begin for our summer Skatepark Ramp Camps starting March 1, 2010. The Ramp camp is for skateboarders between the ages of 8 and 14. during the camp time the skaters will learn new tricks, play games, and skate on this unique park. The program runs weekly Monday – Thursday 9 to noon with a rain date on Friday. The skatepark has an experienced, fully trained staff that is friendly and helpful and can help your child learn how to skate, or improve his/her skills. Weekly sessions are the weeks of: June 28-July 1, July 5- 8, July 12-15, August 9-12, August 16-19, and August 23-26. there are also Pee Wee clinics for skateboarders 6 to 8 years of age that run for one-hour 6:30 to 7:30 pm Monday – Thursday with a rain date on Friday. These weekly clinics will meet July 19-22, July 26 -29, and August 2-5. For more info, call Frank Gabriele at 203-622-7821 or visit greenwichct.org.

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation has begun registration for our very popular Pilates Class at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 to 11 am starting March 23, 2010. Pilates is an exercise option for everyone. Designed to develop a strong core (stomach, back and glutes) while maintaining loose limber limbs the exercises provide multiple variations to meet the needs of different body types. it strengthens the body while keeping all the joints mobile and flexible. While it’s not a cardiovascular exercise, you’ll feel your muscles working. Bring a mat, work out clothes, and water. This is a mixed-level class so all are welcome to attend. The class will be taught by Laura Horowitz-Lehrhaupt from Personal Euphoria who has been a Pilates instructor since 2004, and has been in the fitness industry for 13 years. she is certified in Mat, Reformer, Pilates ring, and Pilates ball. Space is limited. For more info or to register call the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center at 203-532-1259.

Shippan Racquet Club on Harbor Drive in Stamford has openings in its Winter Tennis Programs for players of all ages and abilities. Junior tennis activities include Pee Wee Tennis for children ages 4-5; a QuickStart program for children ages 6-10; a Junior Clinic for children ages 7-16; and an Advanced Training Program, including match play, for players ages 8-17. Adult tennis programs include small group lessons, cardio workouts, women’s and men’s round-robin leagues and private lessons. nine pros are on staff to offer expertise on lighted tennis courts. For more info, call 203-323-3129 or visit shippanracquet.com.

Kings Highway Tennis Club in Darien has openings in its Winter Tennis Programs for players of all ages and abilities. Junior tennis activities include Pee Wee Tennis for children ages 4-5; a QuickStart program for children ages 6-10; a Junior Clinic for children ages 7-16; and an Advanced Training Program, including match play, for players ages 8-17. Adult tennis programs include small group lessons, cardio workouts, women’s and men’s round-robin leagues and private lessons. Kings Highway Tennis Club is at 98 old Kings Highway North. Call 203-655-8769 or visit kingshwytennis.com.

The Fairfield Indoor Tennis Club, 15 old Dam Road, has openings in its Winter programs. Junior activities include: Quick Start Tennis for ages 4-10, Junior Clinic ages 7-17; Satellite, Challenger and Intensive Training Programs for all competitive levels ages 7-17. Adult programs include: small group lessons, cardio workouts, ladies practice clinics, early bird specials, men’s advanced leagues and private lessons are also available for all ages. Fairfield Indoor Tennis has seven certified teaching professionals on staff to assist players with their game on five championship, soft surface courts. For more info, visit fairfieldindoortennis.com.

The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation announces that Tennis for Tots will begin indoors at the Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center on Mondays starting January 25th for six weeks. The program for children 3 and 4 years old will run from 2:45 pm to 3:15 pm, or 3:15 pm to 3:45 pm. The 5, 6 and 7 year old program will be from 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm, or 4:30 pm to 5:15 pm, 6, 7, and 8 year olds class will be from 5:15 pm to 6 pm. The cost is $75 for the 3 & 4 yr olds, and $90 for the 5 – 8 yr old programs. Pat Cianciulli who has been the director of the Town’s Tennis Program for two years will teach the program. he also teaches at various private clubs in Greenwich, and has worked at the US Open. he has taken the latest workshops with the USPTR. The course will be held in the Bendheim Western Civic Center Gym. Tennis rackets will be provided. Registration will begin by mail only Monday January 4 – 8. In person registration at the Civic Center begins on Monday January 11. For more information or to receive a registration form, please call The Bendheim Western Civic Center at 532-1259, or visit greenwichct.org.

WRESTLING HALL OF FAME DINNER

The Connecticut Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will hold an induction dinner on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Foxwoods Resort Casino to honor these men for their contribution to the sport of wrestling and our communities. The six men to be honored are: James Cunningham, former coach and athletic director at Holy Cross. Jim Day, former coach and current athletic director at Berlin High. Retired Lieutenant Col. Gralyn Harris, a former wrestler, current coach and graduate of Holy Cross. Walter “Buster” Jadach, current coach at Derby High. Ray Mainville, former coach at Maloney High and current official. Michael Morris, former coach at Danbury High and current official. Cunningham, Day, Mainville, Morris and Jadach will receive a Lifetime Achievement award for coaches, officials, media or contributors with at least 20 years of service. Harris is being honored as an Outstanding American, an award for former wrestlers who have received state or national acclaim in their chosen profession. Each award recipient will be permanently recognized in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (Stillwater, Oklahoma) with an embossed name plaque, and each receives a plaque and jacket to commemorate the very special occasion. These six will join 23 other inductees from Connecticut in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Tickets for the banquet are on sale now for $75 each and are available online through cwhof.ticketleap.com

The Darien High girls volleyball program is accepting proceeds and working with the Virginia-based Side-Out Foundation — a 501(c)3non-profit organization — in allocating donations and grants toward the fight against breast cancer. To donate online please visit home.att.net/~coachylarue/volleyball/.

To be included in the upcoming events, send information to The Advocate, Sports Department, 9 Riverbend Drive South, Building 9A, Stamford, CT. 06907 or fax to 964-2345 or e-mail to sports@scni.com. Items should include a telephone number for verification.