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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.
EVENING OF CHAMPIONS
Beginning 5:30 p.m. Aug. 8, the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Sports Congress, a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, will host an Evening of Champions. The festivities take place on 10th Street between Arch and Race streets.
The free fair celebrates the spirit of the Olympics and showcases Chinese tradition and culture. It will feature the Beijing Summer Games’ Opening Ceremonies on large screens starting at 8 p.m., appearances by former Olympians, displays of Olympic-related sports and exhibitions of Chinese culture and traditions.
For more information, visit www.PhiladelphiaTrials2008.com.
HURRICANES FOOTBALL
The South Philly Hurricanes youth football program, a Pop Warner affiliate, is having open registration/sign-ups 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.
NEUMANN-GORETTI FOOTBALL
Neumann-Goretti varsity football players must report for camp 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at 26th and Moore streets. Incoming freshmen are invited, but attendance is not mandatory. Freshman camp begins 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at the same site. Any Neumann-Goretti student may join the team. For more information, visit www.ngsaintsfootball.com.
PHILLIES RBI SOFTBALL
The South Philadelphia Phillies RBI team based out of SEYAA, Seventh and Bigler streets, advanced to Wednesday’s age 13-to-15 championship game against Moss Recreation Center. Both teams entered the contest that started after press time with identical 7-1 records as each lost once to the other during the regular season.
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.
SIGMA SHARKS FOOTBALL
The Sigma Sharks youth football and cheerleading organization is holding registrations 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 17 and 24 and July 28 to Aug. 1 at Chew Playground, 19th and Ellsworth streets, for ages 6 to 13. Cost is $45 for football; $25 for cheerleading. No checks. E-mail sigmasharks@verizon.net or call Darron Carpenter, 267-972-8921; David Smith, 267-918-4668; or Kia-Ireland-Hall, 267-253-6995.
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.
