GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA

March 6, 2010

Gloucester Local Sports Briefs


Coaches

Coaches are asked to call the Gloucester Daily Times sports department, at 978-283-7000, ext. 3450, to report results and box scores from each night's games. Please call as early as possible after the game concludes.

Softball

The H-Hill Tigers will hold sign-ups in the Gloucester High School foyer on Tuesday, March 9 (5-6:30 p.m.) and Thursday, March 11 (5-6:30 p.m.). Cost is $70 per player with a family cap of $115. For more information, call Jackie Harwood at 978-281-2928.

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The Cape Ann Women's Softball League (CAWSL) sign-ups for women 18 years and older will be held on Friday, April 23 at Mattos Field (Veteran's Memorial School) on Webster Street in Gloucester at 6 p.m. Registration is $10 (non-refundable) and registrants should bring their gloves. For more information, contact Renee at nazer1616@yahoo.com with "CAWSL REGISTRATION" in the subject line.

Track

The City of Lynn Parks and Recreation Department will once again host the 4th annual local Hershey Youth Track and Field Games that will take place on Saturday, June 12 at the Manning Field in Lynn. The Games are for all boys and girls who were born in the years 1996 to 2001 (ages 8 to 14). The running events are from 50 meters to 1600 meters. The field events are the standing long jump and softball throw. The meet is open to all Massachusetts communities. For information, contact Lynn Parks and Recreation at lnerich@ci.lynn.ma.us or 781-477-7096.

Football

The Gloucester High School football team is looking for sponsors for the 2009 championship rings. The price right now is $200 per ring, and with the help and support of local businesses and private donations we will be able to supplicate the costs of the ring. If we do reach our goal of having all the rings paid for, the remaining donations will be sent to the GFAA in an attempt to lower the cost of user fees.

Lacrosse

Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse is happy to announce a U15 girls lacrosse team has been established for the 2010 season, girls in 5th-8th grades are eligible to play. Former Gloucester High girls coach Meghan MaClaughlin will be the new girls U15 coach. You can register online at www.capeannyouthlacrose.org. Registration is $100 plus $25 for USLacrosse membership. If you have any questions, please contact thomfalzarano@me.com or coach MaClaughlin at meghan_w_mac@yahoo.com.

Coaching Openings

Gloucester High School is looking for a boys junior varsity lacrosse coach for the spring season and a boys varsity soccer coach for the fall. For more information, please contact Athletic Director Kim Patience at 978-281-9877.

Baseball

All players who are interested in playing either Senior or Junior Legion Baseball for the 2010 season should attend an informational meeting on Thursday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Gloucester High School. Player fees, schedules, tryout information and other topics will be covered. All players from last year must return their jerseys and pants. If you can't make this meeting and are interested in playing on the Senior team, please contact Gerald MacKillop at 978-778-8327, or if you are interested in playing on the Junior team, please contact Paul Muniz at 617-345-3494. Post 3 Legion Baseball is open to players from Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester and Essex.

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The Gloucester Legion team is looking for someone to run the 2010 team. It is urgent that a person is found soon, otherwise the 2010 season is in jeopardy of not fielding a Gloucester-based team. If interested, contact David Quinn at 978-559-1497.