CLINICS/CAMPS

SWIMMING

NASHUA PARKS-REC.: The Nashua Parks and Recreation Department is accepting 2010 summer swim lesson registrations. Registration forms are available at the Recreation Office in Greeley Park and on the web at www.gonashua.com. Parents can sign up their child for two of the three sessions prior to July 5. After July 5, registrations will be accepted for remaining session(s). Swim Lessons are $20 per child or a maximum of $60 per family per session. Each session runs two weeks and lessons are 30 minutes in length. All lessons take place between 9 a.m.-noon. Dates of the sessions are as follows: Session 1 June 28-July 9; Session 2 July 19-30; and Session 3 from Aug. 9-20.

SOCCER

GRANITE STATE: The Granite State Soccer School will be offering youth soccer camps for boys and girls ages 8-17 in Merrimack all summer including a High School Boys and Girls Prep Camp Aug. 9-13 for grades 9-12. For more information e-mail Sean Wisbey at info@granitestatesoccerschool.com or visit www.granitetstatesoccerschool.com. Private lessons are available with Sean Wisbey, James Goodwin, Fritz Shenk and Paul Ostberg all summer long.

FIELD HOCKEY

ASTROS SHOOT FOR THE STARS: The annual Astros Shoot for the Stars field hockey camp will run the weeks of July 12 and July 19 from 8 a.m.-noon at Rider field in Derry from Monday through Friday. Beginners to high school varsity players are welcome from grades 4-12.

The cost is $100 for one week and $175 for two weeks and includes insurance, camper pack and instruction. Contact person is Pinkerton Academy field hockey coach Denise Rioux at 437-6402. Forms can be e-mailed to you by requesting one at DRioux@pinkertonacademy.org or mailed by leaving your address. Goalies should bring their own equipment.

CROSS COUNTRY

NASHUA PAL: Get a jumpstart on your elementary school cross country season this year by participating in the Nashua PAL Cross Country Running Camp. The program will be held Aug. 16-20 and/or Aug. 23-27 (5:30-7 p.m. daily, rain or shine) at the Nashua High School South track. The camp cost is $20/week (camp t-shirt is included with two weeks tuition).

This program is for children attending third, fourth and fifth grade in the fall of 2010. The primary goal of this program is personal achievement, individual success and the development of healthy habits in a fun and social atmosphere. As a participant, your child will be encouraged to set personal goals and work to achieve those goals with a renewed sense of pride in their accomplishments. For more information please visit www.nashuaPALRaces.com contact Chris Morrow at 617-592-4882 or e-mail your questions to nashuaPALJOcor@gmail.com.

BASKETBALL

MILFORD CAMP: The Spartans Rebounders Club, under the direction of varsity basketball coach Dan Murray, will be hosting a camp July 26-30. The camp, which runs daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., is for boys and girls aged 8-16 and costs $125 per session. Brochures are available by calling 672-7140.

BISHOP GUERTIN CAMP: Bishop Guertin will hosting a basketball instructional school for boys and girls ages 9-13, Aug. 2-6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The school places emphasis on building the fundamental skills of each camper, and to accomplish this in an enjoyable and pressure-free environment.

To download a registration form, visit www.bghs.org, go to school life, athletics and camps. For additional information, contact Pete Smilikis at 889-8477 or pete-s@comcast.net or Kevin Gibbs at 493-3433 or ksamg@comcast.net.

HOLLIS/BROOKLINE GIRLS CAMP: The first Hollis/Brookline “Skills & Drills Girls Basketball Camp” will be held at the Hollis/Brookline High School gym from July 26-30, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day.

Girls from Hollis and Brookline, entering grades seven, eight and nine are invited. The Camp will be run by coaches Bob Murphy and Tim Glover, as well as, several of last years varsity players. The Camp will include individual skills, group drills, contests and team games. This will be a great time to meet the high school coaches and players.

You will learn many of the high school drills, touch the ball and have some fun. Cost for the week is $60 per camper. A certified trainer will be present. Application forms, health and waiver forms and a copy of a recent physical will be required. For information and forms required, contact coach Murphy at at bob@rhmurphy.com. Registration is limited to the first 40 sign-ups.

FOOTBALL

MERRIMACK QB CLUB: The Merrimack High School Quarterback Club will be sponsoring a youth football clinic this summer for ages 7-12. Conducted under the guidance and support of head coach Joe Battista and his staff, this clinic promises a great opportunity for all who participate to improve on the fundamental skills of the game and help increase the level of play. This week-long clinic will run Monday, July 12 through Friday, July 16, from 8 a.m.-noon. Cost is $100 per player. To get more information, view a camp schedule and to download a registration form, visit www.merrimackfootball.com.

TRYOUTS

SOFTBALL

FALL SHOWCASE LEAGUE: The Fall Showcase Softball League is holding tryouts looking for Greater New Hampshire’s top 48 high school softball players. All games will be played on college fields in the Northeast. There is no fee to tryout and you can register online at www.showcaseleague.com. Tryout dates are Aug. 15 and Aug. 22. Visit the website for more details or e-mail mcampo@showcaseleague.com.

COACHES/OFFICIALS

FOOTBALL

OFFICIALS: The New Hampshire Football Officials Association is looking for qualified candidates for football officiating positions. For more information, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Glen Colburn; 16 Lorisa Lane; Milford, NH 03055. More information can also be found at www.nhfoa.org.