Brian Lamore defeated Brian Campbell, 6-1, 6-0 in the championship match of the Wooden Racket Tennis Tournament at Beacon Field in Greenfield on Thursday.
Bezio wins fifth Northfield
Bob Bezio won the Northfield Road Race for the fifth time this summer by completing the 3.3-mile course in 20 minutes, 26 seconds Thursday night in Northfield.
Joe Sumner was second in 21:23, Eli Koester was third in 25:29, and Christian Guertin was fourth at 25:57.
Marcy Cabanas was fifth overall in 25:52 and was the winner of the women’s division. Annie Cahill was the second female finisher in 30:54, and Lori O’Brien was third in 33:42.
Ashfield Ladies
Connie Szelewik, Mary Stokarski, Bev Labell and Janet Rogers shot a 36 to win low gross during the Thursday Morning Ladies League at the Ashfield Community Golf Course.
Turners football meeting
The Turners Falls High School football team will hold a parents meeting on Aug. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Equipment will be issued immediately following the meeting.
The first two days of practice will be on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 and will start both days at 3:30.
Athletes, Opioids, Addiction
The Northwestern District Attorney’s office will screen the informative video, “Athletes, Opioids and Addiction” on Wednesday at 6:30 in the auditorium at Frontier Regional School in South Deerfield.
The event is free and will also feature pizza and drinks. The video features local physician Dr. Ruth Potee and is a 17-minute film that will help student-athletes, parents and coaches understand the issues of concern when opioids or prescribed for sports injuries and dental surgery.
Physicians will also be on hand to present the state-mandated concussion training in conjuction with the video, as well as to answer questions.
Greenfield Rec
The Greenfield Recreation Department is offering youth soccer programs for Grades K-6 this fall.
• Peewee Soccer — For boys and girls in grades K through 2. The program is a small field, 3 vs. 3 program, which introduces passing, dribbling and shooting skills with weekly instruction and scrimmages. The program runs Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. from Sept. 10 through Oct. 29 at the Green River Swimming & Recreation Area. and costs $30 for residents and $35 for nonresidents.
• Travel Junior League — For grades 3 and 4 with practices once during the week and games on Saturday mornings. Teams travel to surrounding towns as part of the Tri-County League for games. Cost is $45 for residents and $50 for non-residents.
• Travel Senior League — For grades 5 and 6 with practices once during the week and games on Saturday mornings. Teams travel to surrounding towns as part of the Tri-County League for games. Cost is $45 for residents and $50 for nonresidents.
Deadline to register for all leagues is Sept. 2 and a $5 late fee will be assessed for late registrations.
Coaches, assistant coaches and volunteers are needed for all levels. To register go to www.greenfieldrecreation.com or to volunteer or for more information contact the Recreation Department at 413-772-1553.
Montague Youth programs
The Montague Parks & Recreation Department is taking registrations for its Youth Soccer Programs. Coaches are also needed for all levels.
• Start Smart Squirts — Open to children in grades K through 2 and held Saturday mornings from 10 to 11 from Sept. 10 until Oct. 22. Cost is $30 for Montague residents, and $35 for nonresidents.
• Junior Travel Team — Open to children in grades 3 and 4 and held Saturday mornings as part of the Tri-County Youth Soccer League. Cost is $45 for Montague residents, and $50 for non-residents. Practices begin in early September.
• Senior Travel Team — Open to children in grades 5 and 6 and held Saturday mornings as part of the Tri-County Youth Soccer League. Cost is $50 for Montague residents, and $55 for non-residents. Practices begin in early September.
For more information call 413-863-3216.
Northfield Rec offerings
The Northfield Recreation Commission will be holding registrations for its fall sports offerings Wednesday night from 5:30-6:30 in the cafeteria at Northfield Elementary School.
• Soccer — One program for grades pre-K through 2 ($15 for residents, $25 for non-residents), and another for kids in grades 3 through 6 ($25 for residents, $35 for non-residents). T-shirt is included.
• Field hockey — Open to kids in grades 3 through 6 and taught by current Greenfield High School varsity coach Erin Thayer. Cost is $35 ($45 for non-residents) and includes stick, goggles, ball and shin guard, or take $10 off if you own equipment.
• Flag football — Open to kids in grades 3 through 6 and costs $15 ($25 for non-residents), and includes a T-shirt.
• Karate — Open to anyone grades 2 and older (adults are welcome). Program is free but students must purchase a uniform.
Registration closes for all programs on Aug. 26.
Valley Storm tryouts
The Valley Storm Softball organization will hold tryouts for its various fast-pitch teams this month.
The Storm has a 12U, 14U and 16U team and the following is information on tryouts for each:
• The 12U team will hold tryouts at Merritt Field at the Sunderland Elementary School on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and Aug. 27 at 1:30 p.m. Players must not be older than 12 on Jan. 1, 2017 to be eligible and it’s recommended that players attend both tryouts, but it’s not required. Pre-register by emailing valleystorm12u@gmail.com with name, city of residence and birthday.
Rain dates for tryouts are the next day at the same time and place.
• The 14U team will hold tryouts at Merritt Field on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and Aug. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Players must not be older than 14 on Jan. 1, 2017 to be eligible and it’s recommended that players attend both tryouts, but it’s not required. Pre-register by emailing valleystorm14u@gmail.com with name, city of residence and birthday.
Rain dates for tryouts are the next day at the same time and place.
• The 16U team will hold tryouts at Merritt Field on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and Aug. 27 at 9:30 a.m. Players must not be older than 16 on Jan. 1, 2017 to be eligible and it’s recommended that players attend both tryouts, but it’s not required. Pre-register by emailing valleystorm16u@gmail.com with name, city of residence and birthday.
Rain dates for tryouts are the next day at the same time and place.
Newt Fall Ball registrations
The Newt Guilbault Community League will hold registrations for fall baseball this week at the Campbell Field concession stand at Sheffield School in Turners Falls.
The league is open to Franklin County players ages 7 through 12. Games begin the first weekend of September. Registrations will take place Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m.
For more information contact Eric Meals at 413-824-0901.