SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

September 6, 2010

Sports briefs


WEB RADIO FOOTBALL

The MSO (moorestuffonline.com) web casts of high school football on the North Shore will begin the weekend of Sept. 9. The opening game of the season will pit Swampscott at Gloucester on Friday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. The following day, Sept. 11, MSO will do the Concord-Carlisle at Beverly game at 1 p.m.

BASEBALL

The Hit Zone in Swampscott has announced that fall baseball for players ages 8-18 will be held beginning on Sept. 11. The games will be played on weekends for six weeks. For more specific information, call 781-592-4487 or go online at www.the-hit-zone.com

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NPA and RDRBI certified pitching coach Gardy O'Flynn conduct "throw harder, faster, healthier" pitching clinics this fall. These clinics are for baseball athletes who desire an in-depth, all-around program to improve their skills and take their game to the next level. For more information visit www.pitchingfix.com or contact O'Flynn at pitchingfix@gmail.com or 978-500-0148.

POP WARNER FOOTBALL

Peabody Pop Warner is accepting registrations for players for its A squad. To register online, visit www.eteamz.com/ppw and follow the link. To register by mail or in person, call Diane Marchese at 978-535-7696 or e-mail peabodyfootball@yahoo.com.

BASKETBALL

American Sign Language (ASL) Sports will hold its inaugural basketball clinic on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Glen Urquhart School in Beverly Farms. All children who are hearing impaired and/or physically challenged are invited to attend. The clinics are free of charge and will have experienced youth basketball players to help train the children. American Sign Language interpreters will be on-site throughout the clinic. Snacks, drinks and pizza will be provided. To register or for any questions, please email Anthony or Marco at aslsports11@gmail.com.

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Hoop Dreams, a preseason basketball program for girls only, will be held at Salem State College for players ages 8-18 Sundays from 9-11 a.m. starting Sept. 12. Directed by SSC head women's basketball coach Tim Shea, the program consists of intense training in those skills chosen by the player after consultation with our staff. There is a 6-to-1 maximum player-to-coach ratio and enrollment is limited, so pre-registration is required. For more information or an application, call 978-542-6517 or go to www.salemstatevikings.com.