Sports Briefs: 7-10-03

BARRY PLAYGROUND

Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets, is holding registration for girls’ softball for ages 7-11 and a girls’ development basketball program for ages 8-12. Call Greg or Cap, 215-685-1886. To register children for swim lessons, stop by the playground between 1:30-10 p.m.

GOLF PROGRAM

The Philadelphia Department of Recreation will conduct its annual golf program this summer. Openings are still available for boys and girls ages 11-15 for sessions at the Longknockers driving range, 33rd and Oxford streets; Fisher’s Glen Driving Range, 4717 Fisher’s Lane; and the Cobbs Creek Golf Club, 72nd Street and Lansdowne Avenue. The program is held different weeks at each location, and features instruction from members of the Philadelphia Section of the Professional Golfers Association. The Recreation Department will provide all necessary equipment to teach each camper. The camp runs from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. each day. The cost is $40. Call 215-685-0711 or stop by any recreation facility.

GUERIN BASKETBALL

Guerin Recreation Center, 16th and Jackson streets, will run a coed 14-and-under instructional basketball camp from July 28-Aug. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The cost is $65 and includes T-shirt and lunch. Space is limited. Call 215-685-1894.

NEUMANN BASKETBALL CAMP

St. John Neumann will hold its annual boys’ basketball camp for ages 8-14 from July 28-Aug. 1 at the school, 26th and Moore streets. Call Carl Arrigale, 215-389-7763, or John Masco, 215-333-2720.

PHILADELPHIA SOCCER CLUB

The Philadelphia Soccer Club needs experienced players for its under-13 boys’ team (players born between Aug. 1, 1990, and July 31, 1991) for the 2003-04 season. The team will play against top-level United Junior League and Delco League competition. Call coach Joe McDermott, 215-624-3919.

SEYAA BASEBALL

SEYAA is accepting registration for its fall baseball league for ages 13-15 and 16-19. The league begins Sept. 13. Teams are also welcome. Register Wednesdays or Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the sports complex, Seventh and Bigler streets. Call 215-463-8802.

The SEYAA tee-ball/baseball banquet for age divisions 4-12 will be held Sept. 21. Tickets are available and will be sold on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the sports complex. Tickets must be purchased by Aug. 1, and no tickets will be sold at the door. The baseball participant does not need a ticket.

SEYAA SOCCER

SEYAA is accepting registrations for its fall outdoor soccer program, which begins Sept. 12. Age divisions will be 4-6, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-17. All games will be played Wednesday or Thursday evenings at the sports complex, Seventh and Bigler streets. Registration will be held Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. Visit www.seyaa.com or call 215-463-8802.

SIGMA SHARKS

The Sigma Sharks football program is looking for boys and girls ages 7-15 to participate in the upcoming football and cheerleading season. Pre-registration starts July 18, and tryouts begin Aug. 1 at Chew Recreation Center, 19th and Ellsworth streets. The team also is seeking adults 21 and over to coach the football and cheerleading programs. Call Mike McCoy, 215-963-1908 or 215-851-1848.

SOUTH PHILLY RAIDERS

The South Philly Raiders, a member of the Del-Val football league, are seeking players and coaches for the upcoming season. Call Joe LaTorre, 215-457-5241.

TENNIS LEAGUE

The National Junior Tennis League is offering its annual summer lessons and league play through Aug. 14 at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets; Seger Playground, Fourth Street and Washington Avenue; and Wharton Square, 23rd and Wharton streets. Beginners’ classes are held weekdays, 9 a.m.-noon; intermediate and advanced players attend 1-4 p.m. T-shirts, racquets and equipment are provided. The cost is $50 for one child and $75 for two or more children in the same family. Registration will be held at participating playgrounds. Call 215-487-9555.