Sports briefs: 7-24-03

ASA SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Philadelphia ASA softball championships in men’s and women’s slow-pitch and modified fast-pitch divisions will be played Aug. 15-16. Call Ray Filoon, 215-685-8734.

CAPITOLO PLAYGROUND

The playground, Ninth and Federal streets, is looking for teams to join the women’s flag football, women’s softball, men’s softball and youth NFL flag football programs. Call Louise Marchetti, 215-685-1883, for the adult programs. Call Greg or Donnie, 215-685-1883, to register youths for the flag football program.

EOM FOOTBALL

EOM will begin registering participants ages 6-14 for its football program at Murphy Recreation Center, Fourth and Shunk streets, beginning Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. Registration will continue on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for four weeks. Call 215-271-1994.

GUERIN BASKETBALL

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

NEUMANN CAMP CANCELED

St. John Neumann has canceled its annual boys’ basketball camp that had been scheduled for next Monday-Friday at the school, 26th and Moore streets. Anyone with questions can 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.

POINT BREEZE BASKETBALL

The Point Breeze Civic Association is seeking girls’ basketball teams ages 14 and under to participate in a league that is now forming. PBCA is also seeking coaches and boys’ teams for a 13-and-under summer basketball league. Call 215-755-6628.

PREP CHARTER BASKETBALL

The Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Technology and Careers, 1631 E. Passyunk Ave., is looking for a women’s varsity basketball assistant coach. Call Chuck Pearsall, 215-334-6144.

SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE

The league is looking for players 60 and over for the fall season. Call Andy Phillips, 215-728-0532.

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 registration 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 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

Pre-registration is underway for boys and girls ages 7-15 interested in joining the Sigma Sharks football and cheerleading programs, based at Chew Recreation Center, 19th and Ellsworth streets. Tryouts begin Aug. 1. The organization also is looking for adults 21 and over to coach the programs. Call Mike McCoy, 215-851-1848 or 215-963-1908.

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.