BASKETBALL
North Penn School District
Basketball Shooting and Offensive Skills Clinic 
NPHS Boys Gym, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale.
Fee $60.
Grades 4-9.
Days/Times: Thursday Evenings, April 12, 19 and 26, 7-9 p.m.
During this comprehensive clinic, you will learn efficient ways to practice; develop confidence, quick release and accuracy; receive personal attention to correct your form and techniques; learn physical techniques to help ignore pressure; and learn shot development in small groups for maximum repetitions.
For more information: call (215) 853-1028/9 or email beigelg@npenn.org to request flier.

Towamencin Youth Association
Girls Summer Basketball Camp
Under the direction of Philadelphia University Women’s Basketball Coach, Tom Shirley.
What: Girls Specialty Basketball Camp for Guards and Forwards for grades 7-12 (as of Sept. 2012). This is a high intensity camp which focuses on offensive and defensive concepts, individual one-on-one instruction, skill group breakdown by position and discussions on NCAA rules, recruiting, and scholarship opportunities.
Where: Christopher Dock High School
When: June 25 to June 28, 6:30-8:45 p.m.
Space is limited to 24 girls.
For more information:
Email: shirleyt@philaU.edu.
Website: www.PhilaU.edu/athletics for a form.
Phone: (215) 362-0385.

Frontier Basketball Camps
Frontier Basketball Camps.
At Christopher Dock High School.
Celebrating 31 years of quality basketball instruction.
For boys and girls grades 4-9 (grade for 12-13 school year).
Boys’ Camp: July 9-13.
Girls’ Camp: July 16-20.
Cost: $165.
Brochure: www.tinyurl.com/frontiercamps.
Like us at: facebook.com/frontierbasketballcamps.
Email: frontierbasketballcamps@gmail.com.
Phone: (215) 720-5802.

Fencor AAU
Girls hoops players wanted
The Fencor AAU girls basketball club is looking for players currently in 7th or 8th grade to play on a spring travel team.
Anyone interested can call Steve Chapman at (215) 491-6987 or email steve@fencor.org



BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Baseball Lessons
Hitting • Pitching • The Mental Game
• All ages and skill levels, from Little League to college.
• Former college and high school baseball coach Fred Holdsworth — call (215) 880-1974 — ask about package rates for multiple sessions.
• Freddy Hill Fun Center, Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale.

Community Knight at the Ballpark
Community Knight at the Ballpark
When: Friday, April 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Ben Hostelley Field (Nor-Gwyn Baseball Complex).
What: North Penn Knights vs. Souderton Indians Suburban One League Continental Conference matchup.
All North Penn area community league players and middle school players are invited to join the Knights in uniform on the field for the National Anthem.
We invite the future of North Penn Baseball to join the present at this great community event. Bring your kids, bring your teams.
Come out to the ballpark and enjoy the ballgame. Admission is free.

Nor-Gwyn Baseball and Softball
Opening Day April 21
The 2012 Nor-Gwyn season begins on Saturday, April 21 with several baseball, softball, and T-Ball games. The annual Opening Day player parade and ceremony will immediately precede the games at 10:30 a.m. sharp. The ceremony will be held on the Bachman-Jasinski Field at the Nor-Gwyn Complex on Hancock Rd. in Upper Gwynedd Township. Everyone is invited to come out to celebrate the start of the new season.
The ceremony will include remarks by Nor-Gwyn officials and presentations of the Ben Hostelley Scholarship and Larry Meyers Coach-of-the-Year awards. State and local government officials are scheduled to be on-hand, including State Senator Stewart Greenleaf. The ceremony also includes the ceremonial first baseball and softball pitches. All Nor-Gwyn Baseball and Softball players and coaches are invited to participate in the ceremony by assembling behind the Bachman-Jasinski Field outfield fence in full uniform promptly at 10:15 a.m. Players and coaches will line-up and parade onto Bachman-Jasinski Field by team to start the ceremony.
The rain date for the ceremony is Sunday, April 22 at 12:15 p.m. If weather or field conditions require postponement, a message will be posted on the Nor-Gwyn answering service ((267) 217-2567) after 9:30 a.m.

Hatfield Little League
Registration
Hatfield Registration happening now. Register online at www.hatfieldbaseball.com.
Little League Ages
Ages 4-12 (as of April 30, 2008 to April 30, 1999).
Single Player: Raffle Tickets: $75;  Registration Fee: $50.
Two or more Players: Raffle Tickets: $150; Registration Fee: $90.
Challenger Player: Raffle Fee: $75; Registration Fee: waived.
Raffle Tickets: each player must sell 15 tickets at $5 each. You pay this up front and you keep the money. For two or more players you must sell 30 tickets at $5 each. So if you sell your raffle tickets you would only pay $50.

North Penn Eclipse Softball
Two roster positions needed for 14U
The North Penn Eclipse Girls 14U Travel Softball, located in Lansdale  is seeking to fill two roster positions for its 2012 Spring/Summer season.  The team is seeking both an experienced pitcher and a catcher.
For additional information and to arrange an individual tryout, please contact Head Coach Joe Stove at joestove@comcast.net.

Horsham Little League Challenger Baseball
Registration is now underway for Horsham Little League Challenger baseball, for players with physical or mental disabilities.
Non-competitive games are held on Saturday mornings and alternating Tuesday and Thursday evenings from mid-April until early June at Deep Meadow Park, on Route 463 in Horsham.
Anyone interested in participating in 2012, either as a player or volunteer, should contact Stan Jaskiewicz at sjaskiewicz@lawsgr.com or (215) 241-8866 to obtain registration forms.
Information about the league may also be found at http://www.horshamlittleleague.com/page.aspx?P=155 and information on volunteering as a “Buddy” to help a disabled player is at http://www.clubwebsystems.com/files/3/Challenger_Buddy_Letter.DOC.

Starting 9 Baseball Camp
We focus on teaching the basic fundamental baseball skills needed to be competitive on and off the field. Each camper will leave camp with improved knowledge of the game and a variety of drills they can practice on their own. Our goal for each day is that every camper will improve their skills while having fun. I look forward to seeing you this summer.
Each player will receive a camp T-shirt.
Awards will be presented at a ceremony the last day of camp.
Dates and Times: Session 1-Monday July 9-Friday July 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Session 2-Monday July 16-Friday, July 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
A Pitcher/Catcher Clinic will be offered on Monday and Tuesday of both weeks from 1:15-3 p.m. An individualized evaluation will be given to each pitcher in the clinic.
Ages: 7-14
Where: Harleysville Baseball Complex, 455 Gruber Road, Harleysville, PA 19438.
Cost: $165 per camper/week, $155 before June 1. $30 additional fee for Pitcher/Catcher Clinic
Any questions, call (267) 664-3269 Or email childsplaycamps@gmail.com.
Activities Offered: pitching, hitting, infield, outfield, catching, bunting, base running, offensive/defensive game strategies, Game Play, College World Series tournament play/
Each camper will participate in all position activities.
What to Bring: glove, bat, spikes, hat, sunscreen, any other equipment you need, lunch/snack.
Camp Director: Mike Childs, Souderton High School varsity baseball coach. 23 years baseball coaching experience. Awards-2007 State Championships runner-up, 2007 District One champs,  three-time Suburban One League Continental Conference champs,  two-time Bicentennial Athletic League coach of the Year,  Philadelphia Inquirer Coach of the Year, Souderton Independent Coach of the Year.
Assistant Director: Jeff Childs, North Penn High School varsisty assistant baseball coach
And other local college and high school players.
In the event of rain, please check the website to see if camp has been cancelled for the day. Every effort will be made to complete each day. There will be no refunds for missed camp days.
Website: www.childsplaycamps.com.

North Penn Junior Knights Baseball Camp
North Penn Junior Knights Baseball Camp
Monday, June 25-Friday, June 29
9am-noon – Nor-Gwyn Baseball Complex across from Gwyn Nor Elementary School, 139 Hancock Street, North Wales.
All players attending this camp will get well-rounded instruction in all areas of the game of baseball. Younger players will focus on fun activities intended to learn fundamentals and to decrease the chance of injury in the sport. Older players will focus on more intensive, higher level baseball fundamentals and skills. All players should finish the week long camp with improved skills and a greater respect for the game. Water will be provided. Campers may bring their own snacks and drinks if desired.
All campers will receive a free t-shirt.
Please indicate size on the registration form. Each camper should bring a baseball glove, hat, towel and bat. Cleats and spikes can be used.
Instruction provided by the North Penn Knights coaching staff and players.
Ages 8-16
For a registration form, please contact Gail Beigel at beigelg@npenn.org.

Warrior Baseball and Softball Camp
A baseball and softball camp will be made available to area youth through camp director Frank Decembrino, head varsity baseball coach at Cheltenham High School, alongside Methacton High School baseball and softball coaches and former players. Warrior Baseball and Softball camp will be held from July 23-26 and July 30-Aug. 2 for children between the ages of 6-15. The camp will take place at the ARA field at the intersection of Audubon Road and Pawlings Road in Audubon. The camp will take place each day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
This camp will be geared towards players of all abilities. We will focus on skill development, proper sportsmanship and rules of the game and position play. Each afternoon, age-appropriate League Play will take place, with a champion being crowned from each age group on Thursday afternoon. There will be awards given to the kids throughout the week, with an awards ceremony on Thursday afternoon of both weeks.
The staff is loaded with tremendous coaches with great knowledge of the game, and the passion  and ability it takes to work with children of all skill levels. Our guests include professional baseball players and college level coaches, who will add great knowledge and experience to the camp. The camp promises to provide the kids with safe, fun and effective weeks of baseball and softball instruction.
For further information, please call (215) 694-5639 or email at foxchasebase@yahoo.com. Brochures and camp information are available online at www.warriorsbaseballcamp.com and in the athletics office at Methacton High School ((610) 489-5093).

Men’s Softball in Lansdale
NE Montco softball league has openings for the 2012 season.  We play two games a week starting in mid April, with playoffs beginning in late July.  All games in the Lansdale area.  We are an unlimited arc softball league.
Please check our website http://nemontcosoftball.bravehost.com/index.html or call Scott Lauro (267-218-3578)for more information.

COMMUNITY 
Upper Gwynedd Township
Upper Gwynedd township is offering the following sports. Contact Upper Gwynedd Township (215) 699-7777 for more information.

Total Sports Program
Sporty Squiggles.
Tuesdays, Parkside Place Complex.
Ages 3-5.
April 17-May 22. Cost: $69.
Session 1: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Session 2: 12:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
A weekly program providing the opportunity for your child to take part in Mini Basketball, Soccer, Tag Rugby and Mini Olympic activities across a six-week period. Your child will be welcomed and supported through their first steps into sport by our welcoming and caring sports coaches. A fun, innovative and exciting program.

Soccer
Ages 3-5.
Parkside Place.
New. Trial session: April 11 Free Wednesday must pre-register 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Session 1: April 18-May 23. Cost: $89.
Wednesdays 12:15-1:15 p.m. or 1:30-2:30 p.m.
A fun introduction to the world of Soccer using a “Games Based Approach”. Instruction by professional coaching staff.

Hatfield Township
Hatfield Township Parks and Recreation offerings for Spring 2012. Please call Hatfield Township at (215) 855-0900 or visit its website at enjoyhatfield.org for details and registration information.

Youth Total Sports Program — ages 3 to 5
An Impact Sports coach leads the program of basketball, soccer and tag rugby.
Hatfield Community Park flex field near the hockey court.
Six Saturday mornings, 9 to 10 a.m., starting April 14
Fee:  $80

Youth Basketball Program — ages 6 to 10
An Impact Sports coach leads the program.
Hatfield Community Park basketball court.
Six Saturday mornings, 10 to 11 a.m., starting April 14.
Fee:  $80

Petite Soccer — ages 3 to 5
A UK Elite coach leads the program.
School Road Park main front soccer field.
Choose either 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. for six Thursdays, starting April 19.
Fee:  $88 includes tee shirt.

Zumba, Burn & Firm and/or Sculpt & Define — for folks age 16 and up
Get a workout with instructor support during three different approaches to fitness.
All three available as either once weekly or twice-weekly experiences.
Burn & Firm is a morning program; the others are evenings.  These are at Upper Gwynedd’s Community Center at One Parkside Place.
Spring semester starts week of April 16 and runs 8 weeks
Fees range from $48 to $95.

Third Annual Five and Dime Race
Run 5 or 10 miles — runners decide during their run.
Options also include a 5-mile walk, a 1-mile walk and a half-mile kids’ race.
Sunday, April 15.  Check in and number pickup begins 7:30 a.m. at the Hatfield Township Municipal Building, 1950 School Road, Hatfield.  Race starts and ends in the Hatfield Community Park.  Registration by March 25 is $22 and guarantees participants a tech shirt. Registration thereafter, and including the day of the race, is $30.  The fee for the 1-mile walk and the half-mile kids’ race is $10.  Fastest Hatfield Township resident gets an award

Lansdale Borough
Youth Tennis Clinics
At White’s Road Park
Fe: $50/session Resident; $60/session non-resident.
Session 1: June 25, 26, 28, July 2, 3 and 5.
Time: 9-10 a.m (Inter/Adv Beg.); 10- 11 a.m. (Beginner).
Ages: 8 and older

Lansdale Elite Tennis Program
At Memorial Park
Take your game to the next level.  Professionally certified clinics with drilling and match play.
Fee: $55/session or $100 for both – resident; $65/session or $120 for both – non-resident.
Session  1: July 9, 10, 11, 12.
Session 2: July 16, 17, 18, 19.
Youth (7-11): 9- 11 a.m.
Teen (12-17): 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Adult (15 and Above):  7:30–9:30 p.m.

Summer Playground Program
At Fourth Street Park
Games, Arts and crafts, movies, weekly swims and more.
Fee: $124/session – resident; $155/session – non-resident
Session 1: June 25 to July 13.
Session 2: July 16 – August 3.
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ages: 6-10.

Science Camp
At Recreation Building
Fee: $139/Resident ; $149Non-Resident.
Session 1: July 30-Aug. 3 (1-4: p.m.) Super Slimy Smokey Science.
Session 2: Aug. 20-24 (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) Mad Machines and Jr. Engineers
Ages: 6-11.

Bicycle Safety Workshop
Saturday, May 5,  9 a.m., at White’s Road Park
Free helmets (while supplies last).
Skills events essential to safe riding.
Bicycle safety inspection.
Refreshments.

Golf Clinics
At Twin Woods Golf Course, Hatfield
Adult Beginner (16+) – $105
Thurs., June 7, 14, 21, 28
6-7 p.m. (Experienced)
7-8 p.m.  (Beginner)
Juniors (7 – 15) - $75
Tuesday , June 5 and Wednesday, June 13, 20, 27, 6-7: p.m.

Ponyshare
Five-Day Pony Grooming and Riding Program (PGRP) and Petite Equestrian Program (PEP) and Pony Camp (PC)

PONY CAMP (PC) - $289
Ages 7 – 13,
9 a.m.  to 12:30 p.m.
July 23-27 at Schweiker Park, Lansdale
Aug. 20-24 at Hatfield Community Park

PETITE EQUESTRAIN (PEP) - $179
Ages 3 - 7
3-4 p.m.
July 23- 27 at Parkside Place, Upper Gwynedd Township
Aug. 20-24 at William F. Maule Park, Montgomery Township

PONY GROOMING & RIDING (PGRP) - $209
Ages 7 – 11
4:30-6 p.m.
July 23-27 at Parkside Place, Upper Gwynedd Township
Aug. 20-24 at William F. Maule Park, Montgomery Township


FOOTBALL/CHEERLEADING
North Penn Squires
North Penn Squires — Flag Football, Tackle Football, and Cheerleading.
Early registration discount now through April 30 (regular fee is $125).
First child-$105, second child-$105, third child-$90, fourth child-free.
No mandatory fundraising fees.
Go to www.northpennsquires.com to pay with a credit card or for our mail-in registration form.
Register in person at Squires Field on Hancock Road (across from Gwyn-Nor Elementary School).
• Saturday, April 21 — 10 a.m. to noon.

TeamX Sports 
2012 Spring NFL Flag Football
Starts Saturday, April 21 and runs until mid-June.
Small Teams and equal playing time for all.
Register online at www.teamxsports.com.
Questions: email matt@teamxsports.com.

Spring Pump Up The Spirit Cheerleading Program
Starts Saturday, April 21 and runs until mid-June.
Basic technique, cheer, motions, jumps, stunts.
Register online at www.teamxsports.com.
Questions: email matt@teamxsports.com.

SOCCER
North Penn School District
Soccer Clinic
NPHS Turf Field, 1340 Valley Forge Rd. Lansdale.
Fee $50.
Grades 6-9.
Days/Times: Saturdays, April 28 and May 5, 10 a.m. to noon.
This clinic will cover tactical and technical training for those who want to play at the high school level.
For more information: call (215) 853-1028/9 or email beigelg@npenn.org to request flier.

ICE HOCKEY
North Penn Ice Hockey Spring League
North Penn Ice Hockey Association is proud to present its 2012 Spring Leagues. We will offer Varsity, JV and Middle School teams. Current 8th graders will have to play at the High School level and Middle School will be current 4th through 7th graders.  Current 12th graders are not eligible to play.
Play begins the second week of April and runs through the middle of June.  The varsity schedule will only run into May.  The League includes 10 games, two full-ice practice slots, a mid-season All Star Game and playoffs for the top four teams in each division.
Cost will be $325.00 for all players, with $100 of this cost being applied to the player’s 2012-2013 North Penn Ice Hockey Registration, if registered by Aug. 1.
Any questions please call Stu Fishman at (267) 218-5176 or FishToyMan@aol.com or check out www.NorthPennIceHockey.org.
Also - North Penn Ice Hockey is looking for coaches to join our program “at all levels.”  We are looking for volunteers with high integrity and ice hockey coaching experience.  If you are interested in giving time back to our youth via ice hockey, please send inquires to DanVaitis@comcast.net.

American Icebirds
American Icebirds Spring/Summer U16 Youth Ice Hockey Team looking for players for all positions in the following states: Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and Maryland. Please email the coach at icebirds@inbox.com or call (336) 422-3376.

WRESTLING
North Penn School District
Boys Wrestling Clinic
NPHS Wrestling Room, 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale.
Fee: $150.
Boys Grades 5 to 12
Days/Times:
• Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• April 10-June 12 – 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• June 14-July 26 – 6:30 to 8 p.m.
This clinic will concentrate on freestyle, scholastic/folkstyle, Greco-Roman moves. This clinic makes off-season wrestling a positive, fun learning experience. Some practices will be intense as the goal is to take wrestlers to the next level.
For more information: call (215) 853-1028/9 or email beigelg@npenn.org to request flier.

SUMMER CAMPS
Childs Play Sports Camp
A unique summer camp offering a variety of games and individualized instruction for various sports from an experienced staff. 10 year anniversary.
Dates: Session No. 1: Monday, June 18-Friday, June 22; Session No. 2: Monday, July 30-Friday, Aug. 3
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 6-14 years.
Where: Christopher Dock Mennonite High School, Lansdale.
Cost: $160 per camper/week; $150 before June 1.
Any questions, please call (267) 664-3269 or email childsplaycamps@gmail.com.
Sports and Activities Offered: Soccer, basketball, baseball/softball, volleyball, tennis, floor hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, track and field, flag football, gymnastics, karate/tae kwon do, cooperative games, team building activities
Each camper will participate in every sport offered and receive a camp shirt.
What to Bring: Appropriate dress for indoor/outdoor activities; sneakers; Water bottle; lunch/snack; sunscreen.
Camp Director: Mike Childs, Souderton Area School District Health/P.E. Teacher, Varsity Baseball Coach, Boys and Girls Basketball Coach, Coed Soccer Coach. Accredited: 24 Years Coaching Experience First Aid, CPR, AED Certified.
Awards: Souderton Independent Coach-of-the-Year; Two-Time Bicentennial League Coach-of-the-Year; Philadelphia Inquirer Coach-of-the-Year.
Counselors: Doug Henning-SASD Teacher, football, basketball, and track coach; Jeff Childs-North Penn Health and P.E. Teacher, North Penn football, basketball and baseball coach.
Website: www.childsplaycamps.com.

Souderton Area School District
Souderton Area School District is proud to announce that registration is underway for the Souderton Area High School Summer Sports Camp Program, which is scheduled to begin the week of June 25.
Sports camps to be offered are:
Soccer, Grades K-7
Girls Basketball, Ages 5-14
Boys Basketball, Ages 6-14
Football, Grades 3-10
Volleyball, Grades 4-9
Field Hockey, Grades 1-12
Water Polo, Grades 8-12
Cheerleading, Ages 5-12
Swimming Camp, Grades 8-12
Speed and Explosion Training, Ages 9-18
Tennis, Ages 5-14
Softball, Ages 5-14
Please note that new for 2012 is the All Sports Camp to be held the weeks of June 11 and June 18.  This camp is for ages 6-13.
The camp registration deadline is May 30. There is a late registration fee of $10 after May 30.
Please use the following link to download registration forms: http://sahs.soudertonsd.org/athletics/camps.cfm
Please contact John Donahue at Souderton Area High School at (215) 723-0840 or via e-mail at jdonahue@soudertonsd.org with questions or for more information.

RUNNING
Pretzel City Sports
• Sunday, April 21: 1st Annual Rumspringa 1/2, 9 a.m., 13.1 miles, Adamstown, Lancaster County Contact Stephan Weiss, (717) 484-1127, stephanweiss@comcast.net. Application on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Sunday, April 29: Beat Beethoven 10K Race and 5k Race/Walk, 10 a.m., Alvernia College, Reading. Contact: Penelope Prosperi (610) 662-1027, pppgringa@aol.com or Margaret Patch (610) 736-3225, pennpatch@aol.com. Application and online registration on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Thursday, May 17: Third Thirsty Thursday Summer Evening 5k No. 2, 7 p.m., Reading. Contact: Ron Horn, Pretzel City Sports, (610) 779-2668 or rhornpcs@aol.com Application on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Saturday, May 19: 5th Annual Dark and Dirty 6.66 mile Nighttime Trail Run, 8:15 p.m., Reading. Contact: Ron Horn, Pretzel City Sports, (610) 779-2668 or rhornpcs@aol.com. Application and optional online registration on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Sunday, May 20: Dirty German Endurance Fest, 25k, 50k, 50 miles, 8 a.m., Philadelphia. Contact: Stephan Weiss, (717) 484-1127, stephanweiss@comcast.net. Application on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Sunday, May 27: Pagoda Races, “Charlie Horse” Half Marathon Trail Run-13.1-mile Trail Run, 9 a.m., Reading. Contact: Brett Lynch, (269) 357-3325, lynchd77@hotmail.com. Application is on www.pagodaracers.com. Application and optional online registration is also on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Saturday, June 2: Wissahickon 10k Trail Classic, 9 a.m., Fairmont Park, Philadelphia. Contact: Phil Ranly at wisstrailclassic@gmail.com or go to www.wissahickontrailclassic.org. Application and optional online registration on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Sunday, June 3: 9 a.m., Grings Mill Park, Reading, 4th Annual Gary Redner 5k Memorial Race. Contact: Alexis Foreman, Redner’s Inc (484) 248-5870, aforeman@rednersmarkets.com. Application on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Saturday, June 9: 8th Annual Pleasantville Covered Bridge Festival 6k Run, 8 a.m., Oley. Contact: Ron Horn, Pretzel City Sports, (610) 779-2668 or rhornpcs@aol.com. Application and optional online registration on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Saturday, June 16: 1/2 Sauer 1/2 Kraut 13.1 miles and 26.2 miles, 7:30 a.m., Philadelphia. Contact: Stephen Weiss (717) 484-1127, stephanweiss@comcast.net.
• Thursday, June 21: Third Thirsty Thursday Summer Evening 5k No. 3, 7 p.m, Reading. Contact: Ron Horn, Pretzel City Sports, (610) 779-2668 or rhornpcs@aol.com. Application and optional online registration on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Sunday, June 24: 9 a.m. Nolde Forest, Reading, “Deeena Andrus Memorial” “Run for the Ages” Age-Graded 10K Trail Run. Contact: Ted Andrus, (610) 603-9393, teds737@aol.com. Application and online registration on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Sunday, July 8: 9 a.m., 15th Annual Double Trouble 15k, 30k Trail  Runs, French Creek State Park, Reading. Contact: Ron Horn, Pretzel City Sports, (610) 779-2668 or rhornpcs@aol.com. Application and optional online registration on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Thursday, July 19: Third Thirsty Thursday Summer Evening No. 4, 7 p.m., Reading. Contact: Ron Horn, Pretzel City Sports, (610) 779-2668 or rhornpcs@aol.com. Application on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Sunday, Aug. 5: 9 a.m., Reading, 35th Annual Grings Mill 5K and 10k Races. Contact: Jeff Hills, (610) 223-7125, gringsmillrun@gmail.com. Application on www.pagodaracers.com. Optional online registration and application also on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Sunday, Aug. 12: 9 a.m., Reading, 17th Annual “Half With Half” Marthanon 13.1 mile Trail Run. Contact: Ron Horn, Pretzel City Sports, (610) 779-2668 or rhornpcs@aol.com. Application and optional online registration on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Thursday, Aug. 16: Third Thirsty Thursday Summer Evening 5K No. 5, 7 p.m., Reading. Contact: Ron Horn, Pretzel City Sports, (610) 779-2668 or rhornpcs@aol.com. Application on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Sunday, Aug. 19: 9: 30 a., Grings Mills Park, Reading, Run4Sam’12 4 Mile Race. Contact: Peggy Reed, (610) 698-6165, run4sam@comcast.net. Application on www.pretzelcitysports.com and www.run4sam.net.
• Sunday, Sept. 2: 7:30 a.m., Reading, 3rd Annual “Labor Pain” 12-Hour Endurance Trail Race. Contact: Ron Horn, Pretzel City Sports, (610) 779-2668 or rhornpcs@aol.com. Application plus optional online registration on www.pretzelcitysports.com.
• Thursday, Sept. 20: Third Thirsty Thursday Summer Evening 5k No. 6, 6:45 p.m., Reading. Contact: Ron Horn, Pretzel City Sports, (610) 779-2668 or rhornpcs@aol.com. Application on www.pretzelcitysports.com.


RunWalkBark4Dreams
The RunWalkBark4Dreams will be held Saturday, June 9 at Tyler State Park in Newtown.  5K run and two-mile Fun Walk/Jog. Run is a US Track and Field certified course.
Race start 9 a.m., walk start 7:30 a.m., registration 7:30 a.m.
Event features: Entertainment by Damage Control, pre-run warm-up by local trainer, complimentary refreshments.
Awards will be given to the top males and females in the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above.
Advance registration postmarked by Saturday, May 26 : $25 adults, $15 children 0-14 (T-shirt guaranteed).
Registration between May 27 and Race Day: $30 adults, $20 children 0-14 (T-shirt while they last).
To register online visit www.sunshinefoundation.org/2012walkfordreams.html.
Phone: (215) 396-4770.
Email: Shannon@sunshinefoundaton.org.

Marsh Creek Raptor Run
The Marsh Creek Raptor Run, five mile and 10 mile trail races, Sunday, July 29, 9 a.m., Marsh Creek State Park, Downingtown.
Race Sponsor: Malvern Veterinary Hospital, Malvern.
Proceeds from the race will help provide environmental education programs for special needs and underprivileged children, including camp scholarships, and support the Birds of Prey Center, a home for permanently injured raptors that have come in from various rehabilitation facilities.
Trail Run Course: Beautiful scenic lakefront trails. Breathtaking lake views throughout the race. Shaded rustic trail with sizes ranging from single track to quadra-track. Great race for beginnings with enough technical challenges to keep experts on their toes as well. Forest, rolling hills, grassy meadows, messy mud holes, downed trees, this race has it all.
Others reasons to enter: Water stops every 2.5 miles on trail run, lots of post race food, vendors, full results posted on the internet about 2-3 days after the race, instant results posted at race, some mile markers, digital clock at race finish, modern bathrooms, well marked trail, nearby parking, benefits a great cause. Also, the race is a five mile loop, with all runners starting at the same time. Decide if you want to finish in the five mile race or the 10 mile race at any time during the first loop.
Awards: For each race, the five mile and 10 mile trail runs — first and second overall male and female in each race plus the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups — 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
Entry/Registration: Race starts at 9 a.m.; registration in tent at south entrance from 7:45-8:45 a.m. (follow signs to registration). Fee is $25 for either race if postmarked by July 22, includes a short sleeve T-shirt; $30 after cutoff including day of race while shirts last; $25 after they are gone. A limited number of extra shirts will be printed so please try to pre-enter. No mailing of shirts or awards, no refunds.
Race goes on rain or shine. May delay race start “If lightning.” Must be at least 14 years old to enter the trail run. Online registration available up to four days before the race at www.pretzelcitysports.com. Small service charge applies. Important note: If you are planning on participating in the 10 mile race, you must finish the first five mile loop within one hour, 15 minutes.

SOAP BOX DERBY
Indian Valley Soap Box Association
The Indian Valley Soap Box Association will be holding it’s annual All-American Soap Box Derby race down Main Street in Souderton on Saturday, June 2.  It’s not to late to enter as a driver or to sponsor a soap box derby car.  The winners of this year’s race will earn a chance to compete in the All American Soap Box Derby World Championships in Akron, Ohio on July 21.
If you are interested racing, please come to our meetings being held at the Souderton Borough Building located on Summit Street on April 9 and May 14.  All meetings are on Mondays at 7:30 p.m..
Visit our website at www.ivsba.org or call Jim Pike at (215) 453-1791.

GOLF
Sweet Water Golf Course
Beginner Youth Golf Clinic
Sweet Water Golf Course is offering a clinic for beginner youth golfers (Ages 9-14).   Classes will be held on Saturday mornings for 6 weeks starting April 14th from 10-11 am.  Deadline for sign ups is April 11. Classes will be conducted by:  Dave Elchin  Class “A” PGA Professional. Maximum class size is 12 students.
The cost for six weeks is $70 for 1st child, $60 for second sibling and $50 for third sibling. No clubs are needed to join the clinic, clubs will be provided if you don’t have any
For more information call the pro shop at (215) 541-3111.

Spring Match Play
Sweet Water Golf Course will be holding 9-Hole Spring Match Play starting Monday, April 16.  Deadline for sign ups is Friday, April 13.  Entry fee is $15 per person plus a score card and/or average for 9 holes.  9-Hole matches will be played within a two week period, play until you lose twice.  Green/cart fees are not included.  For more information call the pro shop at (215) 541-3111 and reserve your spot with a credit card.