ARENA FOOTBALL
The South Philadelphia sports complex is getting another football club, but this unnamed Arena Football League expansion team will play at the Wachovia Center and Spectrum. The official announcement could come as early as next week. The Philly Soul is the rumored name of the new franchise, with an ownership group that includes former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski, rocker Jon Bon Jovi and local businessman Craig Spencer. The 16-team league, which plays February to May, also is adding the New Orleans VooDoo and possibly another franchise in Austin, Texas, in time for the 2004 season.
BOCCE LEAGUES
An organizational meeting for the captains of the South Philadelphia Men’s Bocce League will be held Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Guerin Recreation Center, 16th and Jackson streets. All interested women’s captains or players who wish to reorganize also are invited to attend. Call Mike Pilla, 215-755-1471.
EOM BIDDY SOCCER
Registration for biddy soccer, ages 4-7, will begin tonight. Call or stop by the EOM office, Front and Moore streets. Registration fee is $25. Games will be played Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. The season runs Sept. 30-Oct. 28. Call Erin, 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.
MEN’S FALL SOFTBALL
A men’s fall slow-pitch softball team has limited openings for experienced players. Call Anthony, 215-462-2320 weekdays, or after 7 p.m. at 856-498-3340.
MERGER NEWS
When the new Ss. John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School officially opens next September, the athletic teams will get new names and colors. The Saints will make their debut in black, white and gold — a compromise between Neumann’s orange and black and Goretti’s red and white, officials said. Goretti President Rita DeRosa Frey said the gold will distinguish Neumann-Goretti as the premier school in the archdiocese. Neumann basketball coach Carl Arrigale joked about how the color changes are going to kill his orange and black wardrobe. "It doesn’t matter what the colors are because you are going to have the same kids and coaches," he said. "The big thing is we have to stay on the same page and be positive about the change."
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.
MURPHY SOCCER
Murphy Recreation Center, Fourth and Shunk streets, is holding registration this month for its tot soccer league for ages 5-9 Mondays and Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. The $25 registration fee includes T-shirts and trophies. The league begins in early October. Call 215-685-1874.
OLD-TIMERS GAME
Capitolo Playground, Ninth and Federal streets, will hold its first old-timers’ game Sept. 26. Anyone over age 40 who has played in the Capitolo men’s softball league is invited to participate. Call Louise Marchetti, 215-685-1883. The playground also is continuing to register youths for flag football. Parents should call Greg or Donnie at the same number.
ROUGH TOUCH FOOTBALL
The South Philadelphia men’s rough touch football league is looking for teams. Games are played Saturdays beginning at 9:15 a.m. at FDR Park (The Lakes), Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. The league is tentatively scheduled to begin Sept. 27. Call Vince Vitola, 215-467-3300 ext. 230 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or 215-465-6235 from 5-11 p.m.
PHILLY FLASH
The Philly Flash 14-and-under girls’ fast-pitch softball team is looking for pitchers for its 2004 team. Call Jim Newman, 215-752-1529, or e-mail Newstb@aol.com.
SABRES BANQUETS
The organization will sell tickets through tomorrow 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 banquets will be held at the Waterfall Room, Front and Water streets, Oct. 19 and 26.
