Jericho Youth Football League Registration for Tackle and Flag

Monday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 23 between 7 and 9 p.m. at Jackson Elementary School’s cafeteria the Jericho Youth Football League will be holding its flag and tackle football programs registration for the fall 2010 season.

Town Hockey Championship to Be Held at New Rink March 24

The Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor’s Cup Ice Hockey Championship game will be held at the Town’s new state-of-the-art rink in Bethpage on the evening of Wednesday, March 24. The title game, which will feature the top two Town of Oyster Bay high school ice hockey teams, will start at 7:45 p.m.

Early Registration Now Open for Runner’s Edge-TOBAY Triathlon

Applications are now available for the 23rd anniversary Runner’s Edge - Town of Oyster Bay Triathlon, Long Island’s largest triathlon, and perhaps the most athlete friendly—multisport event in the country. Fifteen hundred athletes representing 12 states participated in the 2009 edition of the Tri, and an equally big turnout is expected for 2010.

Sid Jacobson Barracudas Versus Bensonhurst Stingrays

At a recent swim meet against the Bensonhurst Stingrays, the Sid Jacobson Barracudas was able to take first place in every category. While there were no competitors in some categories, in the categories where all lanes were taken, the Barracudas were able to maintain their competitive edge and come out ahead. Some of the highlights of the meet were:

Jericho Continues to Expand Sports Program for Students With Special Needs

The Jammin’ Jayhawks basketball program has completed its winter 2010 season. This non-competitive sports program for students with special needs in the Jericho School District has been a resounding success. It was initially started by Alex and Nicole Ripka, both juniors in the Jericho School District, who along with their sister Danielle, a sophomore, organized a group of high school teen volunteers to play with and coach the special needs students in athletic clinics held at the Robert Seaman Elementary School. The program is proudly co-sponsored by the Jericho Athletic Association and SEPTA. The clinics are directed by an experienced adaptive physical education instructor and are open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The high school teen volunteers work with the special needs students in a one-to-one or two-to-one ratio.

News From the JAA: March 5, 2010

JAA Kindergarten and Pre-K Spring Soccer 2010

The snow is melting and the start of JAA spring soccer season is just around the corner. The JAA’s kindergarten and pre-K Soccer Divisions will be kicking off their spring season on April 11.

Syosset Baseball Teams Up With Modell’s for Community Weekend Event

Syosset Baseball Association is pleased to announce that they have teamed up with the Modell’s Sporting Goods for the Community Weekend event that they will be hosting at their East Meadow store the weekend of March 6-8.

News From the JAA: February 26, 2010

Jericho Soccer Club Announces Spring 2010 Instructional Soccer Clinic

The Jericho Athletic Association recently announced a spring instructional soccer clinic. Clinic dates include April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21; June 4.

Youth Hockey Teams Compete in Lighthouse International Tournament

In celebration of youth hockey, the New York Islanders recently hosted the 2010 Lighthouse International Tournament as peewee hockey teams (ages 11-13) from Finland, China, Japan and the United States converged on the Nassau Coliseum ice.

Syosset Baseball Association 2010 Season Discounts and Updates

As we approach the Spring 2010 season for the Syosset Baseball Association’s 56th season, there are a few spring discounts that are available.