After just three practices, The New England Flames eighth grade basketball team, aided by several locals, recently had a successful stint at the Claw The Ball Tourney.

Becky Wright of Vermont, averaged 20 points per game to lead the way, while Peyton Ryan (Nashua), Julia Gagnon (Nashua), Katie Carr (Nashua) and Becca Marion (Pelham) also contributed to the offense.

Defensively, Pelham’s Olivia Gagnon, Julia Gagnon and Ryan controlled the back court. Wright, Hudson’s Sarah Lavoie and Carr controlled the boards.

Also playing well for the Flames were Jazie Sylvester, Janessa Lofton, Jaden Smith and Kathryn Lynn, all of Nashua.

BULLETIN BOARD

Nashua Chiefs tryouts May 9-10

The Nashua Parks Recreation Department will be sponsoring the Chiefs baseball team in the NEIBL Baseball League, ages15-19 years.

Tryouts will be held on May 9-10 at the Ledge St. Field (in front of the Boys & Girls Club) starting at 10 a.m. Players will register at the field prior to tryouts at 9:30 a.m. No pre-registration is required.

It is strongly recommended that players attend both tryout sessions. This league is for players who are between freshman in high school to freshman in college (not younger than 15 nor older than 19 years.).

Games begin in June and go through end of July. Games are played throughout southern New Hampshire, northern Massachusetts, and up to Concord (N.H.).

Nashua softball

The Nashua Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting player registration forms for the upcoming softball season. Registration forms will be available in mid-March at the following locations: main offices of all Nashua public and private schools; Jeannotte’s Market; Bright Spot Convenience Store; Nashua Public Library; and the City Clerks Office at City Hall. Forms are available now at the Recreation Office at Greeley Park and online at www.gonashua.com.

The age divisions, based on player’s league age as of Jan. 1, 2015, and tryout dates are as follows:

Ages 7-8 will be part of the Rookie League. Players register with no tryouts and are assigned to a team.

Ages 9-12 will make up the Junior League, which is merging from two league – American and National – to one league. Players can register and tryout in one of two 6 p.m. sessions at Roby Park – 9 and 10 year olds April 7, and 11 and 12 year olds April 9 (makeup/rain date for all 9-12 year olds is 6 p.m. April 10, at Roby Park). Any 9 year old not making a Junior team will be assigned to a Rookie team. All returning Junior League players do not need to register or tryout, they return to their old Junior teams. Only new players need to register and tryout.

Ages 13-16 play in the Senior League. All 13 year olds and new players need to register and tryout at 6 p.m. April 14, at Roby Park (makeup/rain date is 6 p.m. April 16, at Roby Park). All returning players stay with their old team.

Nashua Babe Ruth

The Nashua Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting player registration forms for the upcoming Babe Ruth baseball season.

Registration forms are available at the following locations: main offices of all Nashua public and private schools; Jeannotte’s Market; Bright Spot Convenience Store; Nashua Public Library; and the City Clerks Office at City Hall. Forms are available now at the Recreation Office at Greeley Park and online at www.gonashua.com.

All players league age 13 must sign up and tryout to play on a Babe Ruth team. A player’s “league age” is his/her age as of May 1.

All Ray Oban players last year must re-register and tryout for Babe Ruth again this year. There is a high probability that there will be no Ray Oban League this year due to declining numbers. Deadline for registering is April 8.

Any new players to Nashua that are age 14 and 15 need to register and tryout at the dates listed below. All returning players are asked to fill out a registration form before the season starts.

Tryout dates are as follows (Subject to change depending on field conditions with snow): all 13 year olds at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Ledge Street Field; and 14 and 15 year olds at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 12, at Ledge Street Field.

Nashua Little League

Spring registration for Greater Nashua Little League is now open for youths ages 5-13.

For those age 9-13, contact Brian Olsen at playeragent@nashualittle
league.org or call 978-226-3868.

Those age 5-8 should register by April 15 by visiting nashualittleleague.org.

The season dates are as follows:

Minors/Majors April 1-June 30 and T-Ball/Farm May 1-June 30. Age requirements for those leagues are boys and girls ages 5-12 (as of April 30). The registration fee is $40 per child (maximum of $90 per family).

New this season is a boy/girl 13-year-old division, for those who are 13 as of April 30). There is limited space. For registration questions, contact Brian Olsen at playeragent@nashualittleleague.org or call 978-226-3868.

Nashua Cal Ripken

Those interested in playing Nashua Cal Ripken baseball this spring can currently register on line at www.nashuacalripken.org. Tryout information, etc. will be soon be posted on the site as well.

HBJC football, cheer

The Hollis Brookline Junior Cavaliers Football and Cheer Program registration is open for the 2015 season. On site registrations will be held at the Brookline Fire Department back room from 10 a.m.-noon on May 2 and June 6.

Prior to onsite registering, applicants will need to register on the NHYFSC site (nhyfcs.org), print out required forms and bring them to registration. For more information on registration, go to hbjrcavs.com website and review the registration process located under FAQ tab. For questions regarding football, contact Chris Lones at clones@pjclbr.com and for questions regarding cheer, contact Robin Giaconia at argiaconia@yahoo.com.

PAL football

Football and Spirit Registration for Nashua PAL Force is being held at the Elm St. Middle School on April 9 from 6-8 p.m. and April 18 from 8:30-11 a.m. For more information, go to the PAL website at nashuapalforce.com.

Hudson softball

The Hudson Girls Softball League (HGSL) is now accepting player registration for the upcoming softball season. The league is open to all girls in the surrounding towns, and registration is available online HGSL.ORG

The age divisions based on player’s league age as of Jan. 1, 2015, and the tryout date is Apr. 4 at the Tabernacle Church on Rte. 102 in Litchfield. The 6U (six-and-under) 8U, and 10U divisions will not have tryouts as everyone will be put on a team. Tryouts for the other age divisions are as follows: 12U, 8:30-10 a.m.; 14U, 10-11:30a.m.; 18U 11:30 a.m.-noon.

There will also be a free player clinic from noon-2 p.m. For more information, visit the HGSL website, HGSL.ORG.

Nashua soccer

The Nashua Youth Soccer League registrations received now may be wait listed. The league is open to boys and girls in Nashua and surrounding towns born between Oct. 1, 1995 and Sept. 30, 2009. The season is tentatively scheduled to start April 11. To register, visit Nashua
YouthSoccer.org. Coaches and volunteers are also needed.

UMass Lowell girls soccer clinic

The UMass Lowell women’s soccer coaching staff and players will hold a one day clinic for girls in grades nine through 12 on Sunday, May 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at the turf field at the Cushing Field Complex. The registration fee is $100 and is refundable in the case of inclement weather or if the camp is cancelled. For more information contact Assistant Coach Matt Harry at Matthew_Harry@uml.edu or visit http://www.totalcamps.com/UML
WOMENSSOCCERCAMPS/home.

Jr. high football league

The Northeast Junior High Football League (NJHFL) is currently accepting new members for the 2015 season.

The NJHFL offers three distinct levels of football and cheerleading for those athletes in grades two through eight. The league also holds its own cheer competition that is open both to league members and non-members.

The NJHFL has 13 organizations, representing 29 teams from southern New Hampshire and northeastern Massachusetts. Currently, over 900 players and close to 700 cheerleaders participate in the league annually. For more information or contact info, visit http://www.northeastjhfl.com.

NH Knights openings

The New Hampshire Knights have openings on their 13U AAU team. Ages are determined on May 1st 2015. Last year this team finished third overall in the New England Regionals.

Openings are for serious players only. Tryouts are by appointment. Contact Coach Loftus at nashua
baseballacademy@comcast.net.

NH Grizzlies openings

The New Hampshire Grizzlies U14 baseball team has a few openings left for the 2015 season. This is a full-year program with winter workouts.

Managers are not parents and all practices are at the team’s private indoor facility. For more information, email teamnhbaseball@comcast.net or call 577-1772.

John Roper pitching lessons

The John Roper Pitching School, run by the former Major Leaguer and Nashua Pride hurler, has openings for private and semi-private pitching lessons. Pitching classes include pitchers fielding practice, pick-off moves, covering bunts etc. There is a maximum of 10 students per class.

Group pitching lessons will be a maximum of six students. For more information, go to leaguelineup.com/teamgid or email jcrope1@yahoo.com.

NH Hammerheads softball

The NH Hammerheads Softball Club, a competitive travel softball program in the Manchester area, is looking for a few 16U players to fill their 2014-2015 roster. If interested, please contact Andrea to schedule a individual tryout at nhhammerheads@yahoo.com or 860-6872.

Comets 16U White has openings

The New Hampshire Comets 16U White ASA softball team is looking to add a pitcher, a catcher, and a strong infielder to our roster for the 2015 season. Contact Comets manager Bill Varnell at wdv1@comcast.net or 219-5452.

Comets 16U Blue needs catcher

NH Comet 16U Blue Fastpitch team is looking for a catcher to share duties for the 2015 season. The Comets are based out of with winter workouts at New England College. Those interested or looking for more information can email manager Peter Jenovese at pjeno@msn.com or text at 724-5023.