BASEBALL

Cal Ripken

North 11’s solid at state tourney

Advancing out of the Western Area Regional as the No. 2 seed, The Nashua North Cal Ripken 11-year-old All Stars opened up state tournament play against Seacoast with a 5-2 victory. CJ Barrett pitched a complete game, walking three batters and striking out six while giving up a scant three hits. North had five hits with Anthony Paquin leading the way (two singles, two RBIs), along with Aiden Scales and Barrett (single, RBI) and Pat McCarthy (single). Joey Paige, McCarthy, Paquin, Mason Dane and Ben Pelletier all had solid defensive outings.

In the next round, North wasn’t as fortunate, dropping a 6-1 contest to Exeter. Anthony Mele was on the mound for North (three strikeouts, six hits, three walks). North’s only hits came from Scales and a McCarthy double. Paige had another good day in center field, as did Dane behind the plate. Jack Gould and Scales were strong in the field as well. Damien

Currier came in to pitch the final three batters in the fifth. With 13 strikeouts, however, North could not overcome the Exeter offense.

TRYOUTS

Softball

Fall Ball tryouts on Aug. 6

Fall Showcase League is holding tryouts for the 2011 Fall Softball Showcase League Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. at Roby Park in Nashua. For more information about the Fall Showcase League and to register for tryouts, visit www.showcaseleague.com, players can also register at the tryout.

Milford Sliders tryout on Aug. 27

The Milford Sliders U14 ASA program will be holding tryouts for the 2012 season on Aug. 27 from 9-11 a.m. at Keyes Field in Milford. The U14 Sliders is a new team forming with practices to be held throughout the winter and spring in preparation for the 2012 summer tournament season. E-mail milfordsliders@gmail.com for more information.

Comets tryouts set for Aug. 13

The New Hampshire Comets will be hosting tryouts for the 2012 Season. The NH Comets is an independent Junior Olympic FastPitch Softball Organization entering their 14th year in existence playing at the highest level of competition. The Comets primary purpose is to provide a supportive environment for female athletes to improve their softball skills and participate in quality tournament play.

Tryout date has been set for Saturday, Aug. 13 (rain date of Aug. 14). Tryouts will be held at Hanson Park, 50 Albin Rd., Bow. Times slots are as follows: U10 from 9-10 a.m.; U12 10-noon; U14 noon-2 p.m.; and U16/U18 2-4. Players should arrive 20 minutes early to complete paperwork and go through a proper warm up. For more information about the NH Comets Organization, visit nhcomets.org.

Hurricanes picking players throughout this week

The Northeast Hurricanes ASA Softball Program in Salem will be holding tryouts for the 2011-12 teams starting the first week of August from 6-8 p.m. at the Soule School Field (173 South Policy St.).

Tryouts for U16 and U18 on Monday, U10 on Tuesday, U14 on Wednesday, and U12 on Thursday. Go to www.nehurricanes.com for more details.

Baseball

Hurricanes tryouts set for Aug. 14, 20

The Northeast Hurricanes AAU Baseball Program in Salem will be holding tryouts for the 2011-12 teams at Michele Park (190 Lawrence Rd., behind Queen of Peace Church) starting on Sunday, Aug. 14: U9 and U10 at 9:30 a.m.; U11 at 11; U12 at 1 p.m.; and U13 at 3:30.

Saturday, Aug 20 is the scheduled tryout date for U14 players at 9 a.m. and underclassmen at 11. Go to www.nehurricanes.com for more details.

AAU tryouts scheduled for Aug. 6 in Hollis

The New Hampshire Knights and New Hampshire Diamond Devils will hold tryouts for their 2012 teams on Saturday, Aug. 6 at Academy Field at the Nashua Baseball Academy in Hollis. Join the Knights and Devils in 2012 and play a 30 game schedule with professional coaches against the best teams in New England. The Knights offer a summer wooden bat league for the Senior Knights, Super Division competition on the U14 level, and a potential trip to the NE Regionals. The U12 Diamond Devils will compete in Cooperstown Dreams Park at the birthplace of baseball. Ages are determined May 1, 2012. Payment plans and financial Aid are available. Tryout times are U10 9 a.m., U11 10:30, U12 noon, U13 2 p.m., U14 3:30, Senior Knights (age 15/17) 5. The Makeup date is Sept. 12 – age 10-12 at 6 p.m. and age 13-17 at 7. For more information, e-mail nashuabaseballacademy@comcast.net or call 233-5587.

Colonials AAU tryouts scheduled for Aug. 6

The New England Colonials AAU organization will be hosting its 2012 tryouts on Aug. 6 and 7 at Ledge Street Park in Nashua. The Colonials will field teams at the U10, U13, U14, and Underclassmen Level (U15/U16) for 2012. The following are the times for each age group: U10 from 9-10:30 a.m.; U13 11 a.m.-1 p.m., U14 1:30-3:30, and U15/U16 4-6. The cost of the tryout is $25.

NH Grizzlies AAU tryouts on Aug. 21

The NH Grizzlies AAU Baseball Club will be holding 2012 open tryouts on Sunday, Aug. 21 at The Southern NH University Baseball Field in Manchester. The Grizzlies are looking to fill select positions on all three of their teams. Registration begins at 10 a.m. There is a tryout fee of $35.

GSBA Fall Showcase tryouts scheduled throughout August

The Granite State Baseball Association is holding tryouts for their 2011 Fall Baseball Showcase and Development Leagues on Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine, and Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. at Holman Stadium. Visit www.showcaseleague.com for more information and to register for tryouts. Contact Mike Campo at mcampo@granitestatebaseball.org or 867-4431 with questions.

Soccer

MYA fall registration now open

Register now for the fall soccer program and get the early bird discount of only $45 (before July 31). The Fall Season kicks off on Sept. 10. For more information or to register, visit www.myasoccer.org.

Basketball

Lady Panthers AAU tryouts in August

The Northeastern Lady Panthers AAU basketball club will be hosting tryouts for the 2011 fall season on Aug. 5 and 12. All tryouts are held at the Rogers Middle School at 43 Highland St., Lowell, Mass. There is a $30 tryout fee for all teams. Teams will be formed in all grades beginning with fourth to 12th (Class 2012). All abilities are encouraged to tryout. The fourth through seventh graders will go from 6-7:15 p.m., while the eighth through 12th graders take the court from 7:15-8:30 p.m. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Contact Ricky Oliver at info@neladypanthers.org. For additional information, go to www.neladypanthers.org.

CAMPS

Baseball

New England CatchingCamp has openings

The New England Catching Camp would like everyone to know that there is still space available for the 2011 Summer Camp. The four-day, 16-hour camps will be held from Aug. 8-11. This camp draws both baseball and fast pitch softball catchers from all over the country and is the only camp in New England exclusively for catchers. NECC will be offering a session for players ages 8-12 from 8 a.m.-noon and ages 13-18 will meet from 1-5 p.m. daily. The camp will be held at Lions Field in Hudson. The camp will focus on all the skills needed to excel at the game’s most demanding position. The sessions will include training on flexibility drills, receiving, blocking, throwing and all fielding skills. To register or get more information on Summer Camp visit NECC’s website at www.catchingcamp.com and click on the link for Summer Camp or call coach Jay Weaver at 882-8981.

Soccer

Granite State Soccer School has plenty of summer offerings

The Granite State Soccer School will be holding Soccer camps and Clinics in Merrimack, Milford, Manchester, Auburn and Dunstable, Mass this summer for boys and girls ages 7-17. We accept players of all abilities. For summer camp listing check out www.granitestatesoccerschool.com or e-mail Sean Wisbey at liverpool17@charter.net

Volleyball

Gold Medal Squared boys camp set for Aug. 8-11

Gold Medal Squared Boys Volleyball Camp at Hollis Brookline High School has a few openings left for August 8-11. The Camp is for Middle School and High School boys interested in volleyball. Contact Becky Balfour at 465-7525 for more information.

Wrestling

BGCGN K-8 camp set for Aug. 19-21

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua is offering a summer wrestling camp Aug. 19-21 for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Rookies and experienced wrestlers are welcome and will be challenged at appropriate levels. This is a great camp for the beginner who would like to take the step to the next level and it is also a perfect platform for the more experienced wrestler to improve their skills.

Featured coaches include Nashua High School South varsity wrestling coach Adam Langlois, Bishop Guertin varsity coach Paul Rousseau, Elm Street Middle School coach Herb Bennett and Gate City Wrestling Club coach Kris Rowlette – a New England high school champion and Division I collegiate wrestler. The camp runs Friday through Sunday (Aug. 19-21) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A $50 registration fee covers wrestling instruction and drilling, live wrestling (if desired) lunch daily, games, swimming and lots of fun. Walk-ins are welcome. Financial aid is available.

For more information, or to register, contact Monique Duda at 557-7235 or e-mail bgcnteammom@hotmail.com.

COACH/OFFICIALS

Basketball

Biddy coaches, officials needed

The Nashua Parks and Recreation Department is looking for coaches and referees for the 2011 Biddy Basketball season. Coaching positions are on a volunteer basis with requirements including an understanding of the game and ability to teach the fundamentals to children in a recreational atmosphere. Coaches are being sought for the following age groups: Boys Junior Biddy Division (ages 7-9) and Boys Bantam Division (13-15). Referees are being sought for all age divisions. Requirements include a thorough understanding of the rules of basketball and the ability to run the court. This is a paid position. Games run Monday-Friday evenings and Saturday days. Referees need to be 18 years of age or older. Contact the Recreation Department at 589-3370 for an application for both positions or stop by the Recreation Office at Greeley Park from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

IAABO holding Apprentice Class

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. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Alvirne High School in Hudson. Classes will run on consecutive Mondays, culminating in a written test in November and floor test in February 2012. Successful candidates will be certified by IAABO and eligible to referee high school basketball games in New Hampshire. Interested individuals should contact Dennis Murphy by phone at 432-5533 or by e-mail at murphy.dennis.j@gmail.com. The cost of the school is $100, which includes a rule book, instruction and computer software.

CONTESTS

Greater Nashua Elks Soccer Shoot scheduled for Aug. 20

The Nashua Lodge of Elks No. 720, with the cooperation of the New Hampshire Cobras of the Nashua Soccer Club, will be holding its 12th annual Greater Nashua Soccer Shoot contest on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Dunstable Soccer Fields (Rte. 111-A) in Nashua (near Main Dunstable School).

Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each of the eight groups (four boys and four girls). First place winners will compete in the Elks State Soccer Championship Shoot in Dover on Oct. 15.

The Elks Greater Nashua Soccer Shoot is a two-stage contest that best represents the skill levels of four age groups: U8, U10, U12 and U14. The participant’s age on Aug. 1, 2011 is used to determine the contestant’s age division. The Five-Goal Contest is a succession of separate smaller ground level goal targets for the U8 and U10 participants (15 kicks). The Grid Goal Contest uses the penalty kick distance to challenge the older U12 and U14 participants (15 kicks).

This year’s Soccer Shoot will be run in conjunction with the EDP Summer Scorcher Jamboree that will be sponsored by the NH Cobras of the Nashua Soccer Club. Professional Cobra trainers Peter Jean and Bryan Scales will be on hand to offer a series of coaching clinics as a part of the day’s festivities.

The Elks Shootout and the Cobra clinics are open to all interested boys and girls from area towns including Hudson, Litchfield, Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Merrimack, Milford, Wilton and Nashua. All participants must register prior to their participation. Registrations will begin at 8:30 a.m. There is no charge for participating in either the Elks Greater Nashua Soccer Shoot or the Cobra Soccer Clinics.

In the event of a rain cancellation, the programs will be rescheduled on Sunday, Aug. 21 at the same location and times. For additional information, contact Al Savage, Elks Youth Chairman, at 888-0064 or visit the NH Cobras website at www.nhcobrassc.