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GOLF

Checkerboard Golf League will begin play for the 2011 season at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday at Wilkes Barre Municipal Golf Course. Members are reminded that dues must be paid in full at this time. Teams are to contact Frank at 675-7532 if they cannot attend.

Second Annual Swing “fore” the Kids Nine and Dine Golf Event, May 20 at Mountain Laurel Golf Club, White Haven with shotgun start at 3 p.m., cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Cost is $125 per person and $500 per foursome. For more information, visit [ http://www.wvcakids.org/events] www.wvcakids.org/events.  

MEETINGS

Pittston Area Boys Basketball Booster Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Tony’s Pizza in Pittston for any parents in the Pittston Area School District with students interested in playing basketball from grades seven through 12. Election for new officers will be made and ideas on fundraising for next season will be welcomed. Any questions call Carl or Maria Stravinski at 883-7220.

WVW Gridiron Club will be holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Wyoming Valley West Middle School in Kingston. All parents are encouraged to attend.  

REGISTRATIONS/TRYOUTS

Full Progression is now accepting new registrations for summer strength, speed and agility lessons. All trainers are certified strength and conditioning specialists. Private baseball lessons are also being offered by college coaches. Please contact 762-3070 or performance@fullprogression.com.

Geisinger Sports Performance Enhancement Camps, registrations are open for the camps which will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 21 to July 14 at Lake-Lehman High School. This is an opportunity for athletes to receive disciplined training to help them achieve maximum performance in their sport of choice. Participants can attend 12, or unlimited number of sessions. Camps in Bloomsburg and Hazleton were previously announced. To register, visit www.geisinger.org/pc. Specialized team training is also available, designed to meet specific needs of sports teams seeking to improve overall performance. For more information about camps and team training in the northeast region, call 808-6086.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Electric City Baseball and Softball Academy will host a two day hitting clinic at Connell Park Little League April 16-17 from 10 am-12:30 p.m. Cost is $75. For more information, visit www.electriccitybaseball.com or call 878-8483.