GUIDELINES
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. Contact Staff Sports Writer Bill Gelman at bgelman@southphillyreview.com.
EAGLES CARNIVAL & AUCTION
Tickets for the 14th annual Eagles Carnival & Auction, benefiting the Eagles Youth Partnership, are on sale. The event takes place 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 17 at Lincoln Financial Field. Tickets may be purchased at philadelphiaeagles.com.
Advance online tickets are $9 for ages 3 to 12 and $14 for adults; day-of tickets are $13 for children and $21 for adults. Fans may reserve autographs of high-profile players, as well as activities, such as the Eagles locker room tours. Returning this year is "Magic Snaps with Jon Dorenbos," where fans witness a live magic show by the Eagles long snapper, who is a Las Vegas headliner in the off-season.
HIGHTOWER UPDATE
Carlene Hightower, of 33rd and Reed streets, is playing basketball professionally and it’s a long plane ride from home. The La Salle University grad, who earned a degree in speech language hearing science, has signed a contract with TSV Wasserburg, based 35 miles east of Germany’s capital of Munich.
The athlete attended the WNBA’s pre-draft camp earlier this year. She closed out her La Salle career ranked in the top-10 in several statistical categories.
HURRICANES FOOTBALL
The South Philly Hurricanes youth football program, a Pop Warner affiliate, is having open registration/sign-up for the 2008-09 season. Early registration for ages 5 to 15 is through Aug. 20. Spots are limited, with registration fees reduced for the first 100 applicants. Registrations forms and papers may be picked up at Smith Playground, 25th and Jackson streets, where games and practices also will be held. Call coach Tee Bennett, 215-439-7653.
SCIOSCIA BASEBALL CAMP
Scioscia baseball camp for boys and girls ages 9 to 14 is at Sacks Playground, Fourth Street and Washington Avenue, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Aug. 15. Participants must bring a baseball glove, spikes, bathing suit and sneakers. Cost is $40 per week ($120 for four weeks; $240 for eight weeks) and includes breakfast, lunch, two T-shirts and a baseball hat. Call South Philadelphia High baseball coach Craig Scioscia, 215-485-1743.
SEYAA FALL OUTDOOR SOCCER
SEYAA is accepting registration for fall outdoor soccer, which begins Sept. 6, for age divisions 4 to 6; 7 to 8; 9 to 10; 11 to 13; and high school age.
Register by e-mailing seyaasports@aol.com or visiting SEYAA at Seventh and Bigler streets 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. All 2007 participants will receive a registration packet in the mail. Call 215-463-8802 or visit www.seyaa.com.
WARRIORS FOOTBALL
Catholic Youth Organization football begins in August. Students going into fifth through eighth grades in the fall are eligible to play. Students at St. Thomas, St. Gabe’s, Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, St. Paul’s and St. Mary’s may participate. Call Steve Bernhardt, 215-696-2927, or Phil Penza, 215-416-6481.
WILSON SUMMER LEAGUE
The Jimmy Wilson Youth Association is looking for teams to play in the youth summer league at Hawthorne Rec Center, 12th and Carpenter streets. Games will be played Saturday and Sunday mornings for ages 19-and-under, 15-and-under and 11-and-under. Contact Wilson, 215-715-6791 or 215-732-6495.
