TRYOUTS/REGISTRATION

BASKETBALL

MERRIMACK YOUTH ASSOCIATION: There is one date left for Merrimack Youth Association registration for the winter season on Sept. 29 (7-9 p.m.). All interested players, coaches and volunteers should sign up at the regularly scheduled registration times. Registration is at the MYA Building on Daniel Webster Highway. Registration forms and additional information can be found online at www.myabasketball.org. MYA Basketball provides competitive basketball leagues for boys and girls in Merrimack from the thirrd grade through high school. Volunteer coaches select new teams each year to form the leagues. Practices start in November, and league play runs from December through April, with playoffs in March. In addition, MYA Basketball operates an “Instructional League” for players in Grades 1 and 2, with a more limited schedule. The basketball program is also looking for coaches. If anyone is interested or would like more information, contact Jim Noon, MYA Basketball Director, at director@myabasketball.org.

NASHUA NIGHTHAWKS: The Nashua Nighthawks will hold tryouts for their boys travel teams on Oct. 16 at Girls Inc. in Nashua. Times are broken down as follows: 3rd/4th Grade – 12:30-1:30 p.m.; 5th Grade – 1:30-3 p.m.; 6th Grade – 3-4:30 p.m.; 7th Grade – 4:30-6 p.m.; and 8th Grade – 6-7:30 p.m. There is a $20 tryout fee ($25 family rate – multiple siblings) which will be assessed to cover gym rental and incidental costs. For additional information, e-mail nashuabasketball@hotmail.com.

WRESTLING

MYA: The Merrimack Youth Association Wrestling Program is holding registration dates for the upcoming 2010-11 season. All registration sessions will be held in the MYA Building. Additional information, including registration forms, can be found at www.myawrestling.com. Questions can be directed to registrar@myawrestling.com.

Registration dates are Saturday, Oct. 2 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.), Wednesday, Oct. 6 (6-8 p.m.) and Saturday, Oct. 9 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.). The MYA Wrestling Program is open to boys and girls (K-6) and is a great way to keep kids active during the winter months. Wrestling is great alternative to traditional winter sports and stresses respect, discipline and self confidence while helping kids build strength, flexibility and endurance. Wrestling is a great sport because size and gender are non-factors; kids will only wrestle other kids that are their size. Wrestling is also a very affordable and safe sport.

BASEBALL

NH HAWKS: The NH Hawks AAU team is looking to add a few more players to the U14 roster for the 2011 season. Player fees are low and there is no cost for additional private instruction. To schedule a personal tryout e-mail nhhawksbaseball@aol.com or call 264-3943. Additional information can also be found at www.hudsonhawks.org.

NH GRIZZLIES: The NH Grizzlies, NH’s oldest baseball AAU organization, has only a few remaining slots for their 2011 teams – 13s need pitchers; 14s need pitchers, an outfielder and a catcher; and 15s should call for specifics. Tryouts will be held until Sept. 25 by appointment. E-mail nhgrizzlies@comcast.net or call 459-5704.

GRANITE STATE OWLS: The Granite State Owls and Extra Innings Nashua have announced tryouts for NH newest AAU Baseball program. We are looking for U11, U12 and U13 players for the 2011 season. Each team will be sponsored by NIKE and travel to a national tournament after the regular season. All of our coaches have professional or Division 1 playing experience. Tryouts will be every Saturday for the month of September at 10 a.m. at the Hollis/Brookline High School baseball field. If you have any questions, call 598-5200 or e-mail info@extrainnings-nashua.com

SWIMMING

YMCA STORM: The YMCA’s Storm Swim Team is accepting new swimmers for its 2010-2011 swim season. Tryouts will be held from 1-3 p.m. at the Merrimack YMCA located at 6 Henry Clay Dr. Swimmers ages 10 and under will need to show rotary breathing skills and be able to swim 25 yards without stopping. Swimmers ages 11 and older will be tested and timed for all four competitive strokes at various distances. For more information contact head coach Corey Sullivan at 881-7778 or e-mail him at csullivan@nmymca.org.

CLUBS/CLINICS

SKIING

WILTON SKI &SNOWBOARDING: The Wilton Ski & Snow Boarding Club is offering Ski & Snowboard passes for the 2010-2011 ski season at Crotched Mountain at early discounted prices. This club is open to anyone from any town. Great prices on weekly and season passes. Sign-up deadline is Oct. 11. For more information or to purchase tickets go to https://www.skipeakresorts.com/ShopCM/ClubLogin.aspx. Club Name: Wilton Ski & Snowboard Club. Password: wsscmember or contact club organizer Lisa Davidson at 654-5276 or 4davidsons99@comcast.net.

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.

BASKETBALL

OFFICIALS: The International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO) Metro Board 117 is seeking interested basketball officials for its entry level apprentice program. Classes begin on Monday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Office Building 153 Ash St. in Manchester. Classes will run on consecutive Mondays culminating in a written test in November and floor test in February. Successful candidates will be certified by IAABO and eligible to referee high school basketball games in the state of New Hampshire. Interested individuals should contact Dennis Murphy by phone at 432-5533 or e-mail at murphy.dennis.j@gmail.com. The cost of the school is $100, which includes a rule book and computer software.