SPORTS DEADLINE
The deadline for sports notices is Monday at noon. Due to space restrictions, all briefs must be limited to 30-50 words. Submissions should be typed or neatly printed, with both a contact number for verification and one for publication. Names should be properly spelled and include both first and last names. Phoned-in items will be rejected. The same brief will not be run for more than three consecutive weeks.
BOCCE LEAGUES
In last Thursday’s women’s games of the South Philadelphia Bocce League, Mazza Bros. defeated City Pizza, 12-9, and PFC, 12-9; Southern Auto beat PFC, 12-6; and City took the win over Southern, 12-7. Playoffs start tonight. In Tuesday’s men’s quarterfinals, Rudi’s Formal Wear defeated Casa dei Pazzi, 12-10 and 12-9, and Camilli Chiropractic beat Chef’s Market, 12-5 and 12-6. On Tuesday, Rudi’s will play Cacia’s Bakery and Camilli will challenge Pine Nuts. Games start 7:30 p.m. at Guerin Recreation Center, 16th and Jackson streets.
CAPITOLO WOMEN’S SOFTBALL
The playground, Ninth and Federal streets, is still seeking teams and players interested in playing modified women’s softball. Call 215-685-1883.
DVYAA BASEBALL
The association is accepting registration for its spring baseball programs weeknights, 6-8, and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Barry Playground, 18th and Johnston streets. Age groups are 5-7 (tee-ball), 8-9 (peewee), 10-12 (majors) and 13-15 (seniors). Call 215-468-1265.
EOM TEE-BALL
EOM, Front and Moore streets, is holding tee-ball registration for ages 4-7. Games will be played Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m. from May 4-June 1. Registration fee is $25. Call Erin, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., or Christi, 2-6 p.m., at 215-271-1994.
FLAMES ROLLER HOCKEY
The Philly Flames roller-hockey organization is looking for experienced goaltenders and other players for its under-14 and under-17 teams. Call Dan Burke, 267-249-1487, or visit the Web site, www.Phillyflames.com.
GORETTI BASKETBALL CAMP
The Goretti basketball camp is being held June 21-25 for girls ages 10-15. Call Chip Reitano, 215-389-0672.
MURPHY BASKETBALL CAMP
Murphy Recreation Center, Third and Shunk streets, is hosting an instructional girls’ basketball camp from June 21-25. The camp runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday and is open to all 10-12-year-old girls. The one-week camp costs $25 and includes a T-shirt. Lunch will be provided daily. Call 215-685-1874.
NEUMANN BASEBALL REUNION
The third annual St. John Neumann baseball reunion will be held May 1 at 8:30 a.m. Call Ben Gialloreto, 267-847-0918, or Jose Messina, 215-816-1238.
PHILADELPHIA SENIOR GAMES
The 19th annual Philadelphia Senior Games will be held May 17-21 at La Salle University. Local competitions also will be held. Call 215-685-2736 to register.
PHILLIES ROOKIE LEAGUE
Capitolo Playground, Ninth and Federal streets, is holding registration for an instructional baseball league for ages 12 and under. Call 215-685-1883.
SENATORS BASEBALL
The Senators American Legion baseball team is looking for players ages 16-19. Call 215-271-9708 or 215-468-1265 Mondays-Fridays, 6-8 p.m., or Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
SEYAA BASEBALL/TEE-BALL
Baseball and tee-ball registration is underway. The season will begin Saturday. The age divisions are 4-6 (tee-ball), 7-8 (pitching machine), 8-10 and 10-12 (live pitch), and 13-15 and 16-19 (Babe Ruth). The cost is $60 for tee-ball and $70 for all other divisions. Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Register Monday-Friday, 6-8 p.m., and Saturdays, noon-2 p.m. at the SEYAA fieldhouse, Seventh and Bigler streets. Call 215-463-8802 or visit www.seyaa.com.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Special Olympics Philadelphia is in serious need of volunteer coaches for basketball, tennis, swimming, softball, golf and other sports. No formal coaching experience is necessary. All that is needed is knowledge of the sport and the desire to train adults and/or children with mental retardation. Athletes will train a minimum of eight weeks prior to competitions. Call training coordinator Robyn Adams, 215-842-4692, or e-mail robyna@specialolympicsphiladelphia.org.
URBAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION
The Urban Youth Association will host its second annual recognition banquet Saturday, 12:30 p.m., at Marian Anderson Rec Center, 17th and Fitzwater streets. The program is free for UYA participants. Call Coach Ike, 215-462-1584, or Lorraine, 267-278-9473.
WOMEN’S SOFTBALL
A women’s softball team is seeking players. All positions are available. Call Ron, 215-431-8976 or 215-227-1228.
