Sports Briefs: 07-15-10

SPORTS

By Bill Gelman

Add Comment | Comments: 0 | Posted Jul. 15, 2010

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CLINIC

Philly Girls Got Game is hosting a free girls’ basketball clinic series for ages 8 to 13 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 21 and 28 at Neumann-Goretti, 1736 S. 10th St. Call 610-500-BALL or visit www.PhillyGirlsGotGame.com.

NJTL SUMMER CAMP

The National Junior Tennis League camps are under way at Barry Playground, 1800 Bigler St., and F.D.R. Park, Broad St. and Pattison Ave. The program includes seven weeks of instruction, games, local and citywide competition. Open to boys and girls, all levels. Call 215-487-9555 or visit www.AsheTennis.org.

RIZZO TRAVEL HOCKEY

Rizzo Rink, Front Street and Washington Avenue, is rebuilding its travel hockey program and is seeking players 16 and under to practice at Rizzo Rink and play games at the University of Pennsylvania Class of 1923 rink. The team will pay an independent schedule. Call Rizzo Rink at 215-685-1593 or e-mail Tony@rizzorink.com.

SEYAA FALL SOCCER

SEYAA is accepting registration for its fall outdoor soccer program which begins Sept. 11. Divisions are: 4 to 6; 7 to 8; 9 to 10; 11 to 13; and 14 to 17. All games are played at Seventh and Bigler streets through Nov. 7. Register 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at SEYAA. Last year’s registrants will receive a packet in the mail. Send requests to seyaasports@aol.com. Call 215-463-8802 or visit www.seyaa.com.

SIGMA SHARKS

Sigma Sharks Football is looking for coaches for the summer/fall season for teams ranging in age from 6 to 13. Prior coaching experience not necessary, but a time commitment is required. Call David Smith, 267-918-4668 or e-mail sigmasharks@verizon.net.

SOUTH PHILLY HURRICANES

The South Philly Hurricanes Pop Warner football program is looking for youth football and cheer coaches for the upcoming season. Call Coach Tee, 215-439-7653.

The organization also is having their annual football skills camp for ages 5 to 15 noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Smith Playground, 25th and Jackson streets.

WILDCATS FOOTBALL

The Wildcats no weight limit football team is holding sign-ups for fifth- through eighth-graders 6 p.m. Aug. 2, 3, 9 and 10 at 24th and Wolf streets. E-mail thebreadmand66@hotmail.com.