Coaching Vacancy
Amesbury High athletic director Elizabeth McAndrews is accepting applications for the varsity ice hockey coaching position. The next coach should submit a letter of application, resume and three references no later than May 28. Send to Elizabeth McAndrews, Amesbury High, 5 Highland Ave., Amesbury, MA 01913.
Basketball
The annual Clipper Girls Basketball Camp, under the direction of NHS athletic director John Daileanes, will run June 21 (noon to 5 p.m.) and June 22-24 (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) in the Newburyport High gymnasium. The camp is open to all girls entering grades 3-9 in the fall of 2010. For more information, please call John Daileanes at 978-815-2709 or e-mail at jdaileanes@newburyport.k12.ma.us.
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The coaching staff at Triton Regional High will be offering four separate weeks of clinics for all players entering grades 1-9. Each week focuses on a different set of skills. Clinics will run 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Week 1 (July 6-8) will focus on ball handling and passing. Week 2 (July 13-15) will focus on shooting. Week 3 (July 20-22) will focus on offensive moves. Week 4 (July 27-29) will focus on defense and rebounding. Please contact Karen Christian at 978-462-8171, ext. 4515, or kchristian@trsd.net for registration information.
Red Sox
All Red Sox games are broadcast on 104.9 FM in the Newburyport area.
Baseball
Newburyport Youth Baseball Camp will run June 21 through July 2 (9-noon) at Newburyport Pioneer Park. The camp is for boys and girls ages 5-12. The cost is $125 for one week or $225 for two. Any additional siblings will be $100 for one week and $150 for two. Please e-mail Ryan McCarthy at coachmac7@hotmail.com or call 978-764-7675 for an application.
Training
Peak Performance Speed, Agility, Quickness and Conditioning Clinic, under the direction of strength coach Jason Beauparlant, will be offering two locations this summer in Newburyport and Amesbury. The eight-week clinic runs June 23-Aug. 13 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. It is open to all male and female athletes ages 12 to college. For more information, visit www.peakperformancecamp.net.
Football
Newburyport Youth Football and Cheerleading will have online registration for the fall season for players entering grades 3-8 until June 13 at www.nbptyouthfootball.org.
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Salisbury Youth Flag Football is a proud member of NFL Flag Football and registration is open to all local towns for the upcoming fall season. The League is coed for age levels 5-6, 7-8, 9-11 and 12-14. Register online at www.salisburyyouthflagfootball.com. For more information, call Jeff Johnson at 978-360-5966.
Equestrian
Linebrook Farm is accepting applications for their spring/summer program for beginners/intermediate riders as well as for beginners in the Introduction to Horsemanship Program on Saturdays from 2-3 p.m. The cost is $65 each. Contact Gretchen Mello at 978-356-9739 for more information.
Soccer
Pentucket Youth Soccer Association will hold evaluations for the fall season for U12 girls May 11 (5 p.m.), for U12 girls, for U14 boys May 18 (5 p.m.), and for U14 girls May 18 (6:30 p.m.). at Town Forrest in Merrimac. Register online at www.pentucketyouthsoccer.org. For additional information, contact Sue Eleftheriou at eleftherious@comcast.net.
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Newburyport Youth Soccer Assocation will have fall tryouts May 10-19. Online registration must be done before tryouts at www.newburyportsoccer.com. Please visit the site for tryout schedule for U12 and U14 boys and girls. All players must bring a copy of birth certificate for registration. If a child can not make tryouts, parents are asked to e-mail Deb Merrill at dmerrill22@comcast.net.
Running
The 10th annual Trav's Trail Run 3.0-mile race will be held May 23 at Maudslay State Park. All race proceeds will benefit the Travis Landreth Scholarship Fund. Cash and merchandise prizes as well as a post-race raffle are planned. Entries are available on www.active.com or contact Don Hennigar at dhennigar2@hotmail.com.
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The 11th annual Hershey youth program, sponsored by Winner's Circle Running Club, runs Wednesday nights at Fuller Track in Newburyport. It is open to all area youth ages 9-14. Events vary with age from sprints, middle distance and softball throw. The local Hershey meet is June 15, and the state meet is June 26 for qualifiers. The program cost is $30. For more information, contact Mike or Stella McCormick at stellamccormick@comcast.net or 978-462-0117.
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The Winner's Circle Running Club will sponsor running workouts Wednesday evenings June 16 (6 p.m.) at Fuller Track in Newburyport. All abilities are welcome. Newburyport High coach Mike McCormick (978-382-0738) will run the workouts. The cost is $10 per session.
Newburyport Wall of Fame
The Newburyport High School Wall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2010 class until June 1. Send nominations to Pat McBride at Newburyport High.
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