The deadline for sports notices is noon Monday. Submissions should be typed or neatly printed with both a contact number for verification and one for publication. Names should be spelled properly and include both first and last names. Phoned-in items will be rejected.
ACL CLINIC
An ACL injury-prevention clinic is being held 9 to 11 a.m. June 23 and targets strength, flexibility, acceleration and declaration techniques. Call Phil, 215-467-7605.
ESSAY CONTEST WINNER
South Philadelphia resident Mason Thomas, a fifth-grader at Sacred Heart, won the Briggs and Stratton Diamonds in the Rough essay contest and received $5,000 and a lawn mower for the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, 18th and Fitzwater streets, where he plays baseball with the Anderson Monarchs. Rec leader Steve Bandura said the money will be used to repair the team bus.
FIRST TEE PHILADELPHIA
The First Tee of Philadelphia, 2013 Pattison Ave. at FDR Park, is holding an open house 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 25 to 29 for parents and children to tour the golfing facility and meet instructors. Call 215-462-2808.
FURNESS ATHLETICS
Furness High School fall sports begin Aug. 14. Academy at Palumbo students may participate in sports not offered at their school. Contact Furness Athletic Director Dave Connolly, 215-952-8639.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CAMP
A girls’ basketball camp for ages 10 to 15 takes place at Neumann-Goretti, 10th and Moore streets, June 25 to 29. Contact Chip Reitano, 215-465-8437 ext. 277, or sportsfan2200@msn.com.
GOLF CAMP
The Philadelphia Recreation Department conducts its annual golf program at Cobbs Creek Golf Club, 72nd Street and Lansdowne Avenue. This program features instruction from members of the Philadelphia section of the Professional Golfers Association the first three days of the week along with two days at a local public golf course. The recreation department will provide all necessary equipment. The camp at Cobbs Creek golf course will be held 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the week of Aug. 6. Cost is $50. Visit www.phila.gov/recreation/camps or call 215-683-3686.
MEN’S CHRISTIAN SOFTBALL LEAGUE
The South Philadelphia men’s adult Christian softball league starts June 27 at Smith Playground, 24th and Wolf streets. Interested teams, call 215-365-4106.
NEXT LEVEL BASKETBALL
The Next Level Girls 14-and-under Amateur Athletic Union basketball team won the Fencor Summer Classic championship with a 4-0 record. The squad is undefeated in its last three tournaments.
POP WARNER FOOTBALL
A 90-pound Pop Warner football team based out of Chew Playground, 19th Street and Washington Avenue, is looking for coaches. Experience in instructing kids is helpful, but dedication is more important. Call Coach Darron, 267-972-8921, or e-mail vtsigma91@verizon.net.
SEYAA OUTDOOR SOCCER
Registrations are under way for the SEYAA outdoor fall soccer program, which begins Sept. 8. Age divisions are: 4 to 6; 7 to 8; 9 to 10; 11 to 13; and 14 to 16. Teams are coed and games will be played at SEYAA, Seventh and Bigler streets. The program runs through November. Register 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays or noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the sports complex. Visit www.seyaa.org or call 215-463-8802. To request an information packet and registration form via e-mail, contact seyaasports@aol.com.
SOCCER SKILLS CAMP
Guerin Recreation Center, 16th and Jackson streets, holds a soccer skills camp for ages 13 and under 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 12. Campers receive a T-shirt and ball. Call 215-685-1894.
SOUTH PHILLY HURRICANES
The South Philly Hurricanes youth football/cheer program for ages 5 to 15 is holding early registration at Smith Playground, 25th and Jackson streets, starting July 1. There is no registration fee for the first 100 to sign-up. Call Coach Tee, 215-439-7653.
–Bill Gelman
