BOWLERS NEEDED
Bowlers are needed for the St. Monica Guys and Dolls Monday Night Fun League. Call Kathy, 215-592-1500 or 215-468-6520.
CAPITOLO PLAYGROUND
The playground, Ninth and Federal streets, is looking for teams interested in joining 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. Parents should call Greg or Donnie, at the same number, about registering their kids for the flag football program.
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
The Second Annual Philadelphia Dragon Boat Festival will take place Oct. 4 on the Schuylkill River racecourse in Fairmount Park. The festival will include teams from corporations, community organizations, businesses, schools and more. No prior rowing experience is required. All equipment is provided and each team that joins the festival will receive three training sessions prior to the event. Call Carol Lee Linder, 610-642-8881, or visit www.philadragonboatfestival.com.
EOM FOOTBALL
The athletic association is registering participants ages 6-14 for its football program at Murphy Recreation Center, Fourth and Shunk streets, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for the next four weeks. Call 215-271-1994.
GOODWILL VOLLEYBALL
The Goodwill Ambassadors are accepting applications for high-school teams, club teams and individual players to participate in the Goodwill Ambassadors Volleyball exchange to Europe next July. The program is open to all players 15-20 years old. Call 425-255-8102.
GOLF FOR CHRISSY
The eighth Annual Golf for Chrissy will be held Oct. 11 at the Beckett Golf Club. The event’s namesake, 14, suffers from a rare form of muscular dystrophy. All proceeds will go toward her increasing medical bills. To register or sponsor a hole, call Mike DeJesse at 215-828-2711 or 856-939-3460.
GUARDIAN BASKETBALL
The Guardian Civic League will hold a Kid Care Photo Charity basketball game between the RGI Pro-Ballers and the Philadelphia Police Department on Sept. 27, 2-5 p.m., at the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, 17th and Catharine streets. Call 267-716-9341.
GUERIN LEAGUES
Registration is being held for the basketball league for 12 and under and 14 and under at Guerin Recreation Center, 16th and Jackson streets. Adults are needed to help. Parents should register their children Monday-Friday, 3-8 p.m., or call the center, 215-685-1894, to make an appointment. Registration also is underway for the Guerin soccer league for 12 and under. The fee is $25, which includes a shirt and awards, due at signup.
KOPLOVE UPDATE
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the thick of the National League wild-card race, and South Philadelphia’s Michael Koplove finds himself watching all the action from the sidelines. The right-handed pitcher and Packer Park native has been on the disabled list since June 19 because of tendinitis in his right shoulder. Koplove has played in 31 games this season, including two at the Vet, and compiled a 3-0 record with a 2.15 ERA.
MUMMERS GOLF
Ferko String Band will hold a golf outing Oct. 11 at the Westwood Golf Course in Woodbury, N.J. Tee-off is 10 a.m. The cost is $85, which includes green fees, a golf cart, lunch and an assortment of prizes. Call Bob Lynch, 215-672-7898.
PALUMBO FLAG FOOTBALL
The recreation center, 10th and Fitzwater streets, is accepting registration in person only for its fall flag football program for age groups 9-11, 12-14 and 14-17. Cost is $40 for the 14-17 program and $35 for the others. The program begins next week with games played Wednesday, Thursday or Friday nights, depending on age group. Call 215-686-1783.
ROMAN ICE HOCKEY
The Roman Catholic ice hockey club will host evaluations for the upcoming season Monday at Northeast Philadelphia’s Flyers Skate SkateZone from 6:40-9:15 p.m. Players should be ready to take the ice promptly at start time and must be registered Roman Catholic students. Roman’s middle-school program, fifth-eighth grades, seeks goalies for the upcoming season. Call Dan Farrell, 215-922-3413.
SABRES BASEBALL BANQUET
The organization will sell tickets Sept. 15-19 at the baseball complex, Sixth Street and Packer Avenue, for all divisions. All players’ tickets are paid. The cost for family and friends is $15 per ticket or $20 at the door. The banquet will be held at the Waterfall Room, Front and Water streets, Oct. 19 and 26.
SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE
The league is looking for players 60 and over for the fall season. Call Andy Phillips, 215-728-0532.
SEYAA BASEBALL
The association 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.
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 are played at the sports complex, Seventh and Bigler streets. Registration will be held Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Visit www.seyaa.com or call 215-463-8802.
SOUTHERN HALL OF FAME
The General Alumni Association of South Philadelphia High School is seeking nominations for its Athletic Hall of Fame. Send resumes of worthy graduates to the Alumni Office, South Philadelphia High School, Broad Street and Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19148.
ST. MONICA BOWLING
St. Monica Lanes, 16th and Shunk streets, is seeking both new and experienced bowlers for evening leagues Monday-Friday and afternoon leagues for women and seniors. The school leagues will be held Saturdays at 11 a.m.; registration will be held Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. Call Frank, Mondays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at 215-465-1645.
