Lancaster Scene: Sports calendar and listings from across the area

If your organization wishes to have an item in the LANCASTER SCENE column of the LNP Sunday sports print section, as well as its weekly online listings, send a note to the LNP sports department, P.O. Box 1328, Lancaster, PA 17608. The email address is [email protected]. Items must be mailed or emailed by Thursday to be included in the column.

• Join Lancaster Rec and the Jr. Tornado baseball coaches for a summer baseball tune-up. This clinic, for youth ages 5-15, will be held July 17-20 at the McCaskey varsity baseball field. Times vary by age. Cost is $25. Register by July 7 or until full. Call the Lancaster Rec at 717-392-2115 or go online at LancasterRec.org for information.

• The West Crystal Volunteers Block Party will be held from 1-6 p.m. July 1 at Crystal Park in remembrance of the late basketball coach Dave Porter of Tornado Alley fame. Free pizza is planned for the event, as well as basketball giveaways and 3-on-3 tournaments.

• The Hempfield Girls Basketball Camp will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on June 26-29 and July 24-27. Cost is $75 for one camper; siblings receive a discount. Each week is separate; girls are welcome to attend both weeks. The Hempfield High School coaching staff and players will focus on fundamental skills, team concepts and a lot of fun.Camp T-shirt is included. Contact [email protected] for information.

• In the GEARS Girls Basketball Camp, players entering grades 3-8 may join this camp — set for 1-3 p.m. June 26-29 in Daubert Gym, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown — focusing on the fundamentals of the game. Coaches will stress the basics of dribbling, shooting, passing, etc. Players should come ready to learn and improve. Wear sneakers and comfortable clothes. Camp T-shirt included in fee of $65 for members, $75 for non-members. For information or to register call 717-367-0355 or go online at GetintoGEARS.org.

• Camp Hoops, directed by Penn State-Harrisburg coach Don Friday and former Bucknell/Lebanon Valley College coach Pat Flannery, will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 26-30 at New Covenant Christian School in Lebanon. For boys and girls grades 2-9. Cost is $280. For more information visit our website at express.adobe.com/page/kGXWq5VLjx1iZ/ or email [email protected].

• In Bears Basketball Camp, players in grades 3-9 may join Elizabethtown High School boys coach Lee Eckert and players as they focus on the fundamentals of basketball in a fun but competitive atmosphere. Ball-handling, shooting, passing, rebounding, post moves and defense will be stressed. Camp T-shirt included in fee. Camp is Monday-Thursday, June 19-22, from 1-4 p.m. in Bear Creek Gym, 1459 Sheaffer Road, Elizabethtown. Fee is $100 for GEARS members ($110 non-members). For information or to register call 717-367-0355 or go online at GetintoGEARS.org.

• The Nike Boys Basketball Camp will be held at Franklin & Marshall from June 19-22. This is a complete skills program for boys ages 8-18, and allows players to work on their form, shooting accuracy and positional work under the supervision of F&M coach Nick Nichay. For complete details and to register, go online at ussportscamps.com/basketball/nike/nike-basketball-camp-franklin-marshall-college.

• Manheim Township Youth Cheerleading registration is now open for athletes in grades 1-7. Register online at mtyfa.sportngin.com/register/form/020732754. The discounted fee is $100 through June 30. On July 1, the price will increase to $124. All questions regarding cheerleading registration should be directed to Leah Johnson at [email protected].

• The 13th annual Donegal Insurance Chocolate Tour is scheduled to launch at 7 a.m. Aug. 5 from the Manheim Farm Show. It features a variety of cycling rides from 10 to 100 miles and a pet-friendly Fun Walk. Returning this year is a ride dedicated to a cyclist who died from cancer in the past year. The 50-mile ride is dedicated to Rich Snively, an avid local cyclist who succumbed to esophageal cancer. Family and friends will be riding and participating in the Fun Walk to honor his memory. To register or donate, go online at bikesignup.com/Race/PA/Manheim/ChocolateTour.

• Elizabethtown High School coaches and players will introduce participants to the game of field hockey and learn the basic skills in grades K-3. More advanced skills and game concepts for grades 4-7 will be taught. Participants will need a field hockey stick, shinguards and mouth guard (stick can be provided if you don't have one). T-shirt is included in fee. Camp is Monday-Friday, June 19-23, from 5-6 p.m. at Jane Hoover Field, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Fee is $50 for GEARS members and $60 for non-members. To register or for information, go online at GetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355.

• Manheim Township Youth Football registration is now open for athletes in grades 1-7. Register online at mtyfa.sportngin.com/register/form/020732754. The discounted fee is $135 through June 30. On July 1, the price will increase to $160. All questions regarding football registration should be directed to Allison Jung at [email protected].

• Online volunteer registration is now available for the 79th U.S. Women's Open, which will be contested at Lancaster Country Club on May 27-June 2, 2024. Approximately 1,600 volunteers are needed to fill positions on 13 committees, including marshals, merchandise and corporate hospitality. Early submission of the application gives volunteers a better chance of being assigned to one of their three committee preferences. Interested volunteers should visit uswomensopen.com.

• The inaugural Hannah's Hope Ministries golf tournament will be held July 29 at Manor Golf Course, 153 Bran Road, Sinking Spring, with lunch at noon followed by a 1:30 p.m. tee time. For information, contact Shane Puhlman at [email protected] or call 484-269-4879.

• The Lancaster City Track Club and Lancaster's PAL's golf outing will be held June 15 at Tanglewood Golf Course. The format is a four-person scramble with registration beginning at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The fee is $80 per golfer or $320 per foursome and includes golf, cash and raffle prizes, lunch and more. To register go to evenbrite.com and search Lancaster City Track Club or contact Derek Jennings at 717-490-2820. Please help us keep kids on the "Right Track."

• United Disabilities Services will host its fourth annual Service Dogs Golf Tournament from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18 at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Place, Millersville. Golfers may play in groups of up to four and enjoy activities like a hole-in-one contest to win a $10,000 cash prize, longest drive, putting contest, silent auction, raffles and more. Player registration is $135, and there will be a putting contest for $10. Mulligans are $5 each (maximum 2 per golfer). Registration forms can be found online at udservices.org/golf23 and must be submitted by Aug. 1. For any questions about the event, contact [email protected].

• Highlands of Donegal will host the 11th annual Warfel Memorial Tournament, benefiting Crush PD Fitness, on June 17. Registration begins at 7 a.m. followed by an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $90 per golfer, which includes use of the driving range prior to the round, greens fee, cart, prizes and lunch. For information, contact John Meyers at [email protected].

• The popularity of pickleball has soared in recent years. The sport combines tennis, table tennis and badminton in a fast-paced sport that is easier on the joints and quicker to learn than other racquet sports. GEARS will offer beginner lessons to cover everything you need to know to get started, including basic techniques, rules and strategies. All equipment is provided. Brenda McBride will instruct. Ages 18-plus. Classes will be held on June 13, 15 and 10, from 1-2 p.m. (Beginner Class A) and 2-3 p.m. (Beginner/Intermediate Class B) at the Elizabethtown BIC Church Gym, 996 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Call the GEARS Recreation Office at 717-367-0355 or go online at getintogears.org for more information.

• The Lancaster Polo Club will host regional matches most Sundays June 11 through Oct. 13 at Forney Field on Church Street in Rothsville, between Lititz and Brownstown, two blocks south of Route 772. Gates open at 1 p.m. each weekend and matches start at 2:30 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is $10 per person, and children under 12 are admitted free. BYOB, chairs and snacks, though a snack bar is available at midfield. For information, go online at lancasterpolo.org.

• A Summer 5K Training Challenge, set for 7 p.m. on Tuesdays through Aug. 12, will be held at the Lititz recCenter, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz. This 15-week run coaching with certified trainer Travis Hess can customize individual training programs to prep for a 5K or other running event. Open to all experience levels. Features group motivational runs and guidance on weekly training routines. Program ends before the Pretzel Twist 5K event on Sept 16. Start the program anytime through Aug. 12. Register at Lititz recCenter at 717-626-5096 or online atlititzrec.com. Email [email protected] for program details.

• Lititz recCenter, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz, is offering the Pretzel Twist 5K & Kids Run on Saturday, Sept. 16. It's an 8 a.m. race start, with a 7 a.m. post registration and check in. This family-friendly run/walk/stroller event is for all levels of competitors, with a fast and accurate road course through Lititz neighborhoods and countryside. The kids run will be held prior to the 5K start. Individual, youth, team and Triple Crown 5K race series registration options. Cash and pretzel prizes. For information, go online at lititzrec.com or call 717-626-5096.

• The F&M Track Club welcomes competitive runners to join it at the Franklin & Marshall College track at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays for weekly track workouts. More information regarding other aspects of the club, including membership, is available on the club website at fandmtrackclub.com.

• The Lancaster Road Runners Club invites runners of all ages and abilities to participate in its fun runs, held at 6 p.m. most Tuesdays, rain or shine. Information on the club and its activities may be found on its website, lrrclub.org.

• A Youth Soccer Camp geared toward boys and girls ages 5-11 will be held at the Manheim Township High School Turf Fields, 115 Blue Streak Blvd., Lancaster, at 6 p.m. June 12-15. Staff from the Manheim Township Boys High School soccer team will lead the camp with assistance from varsity and JV boys players. Campers will experience fun soccer games and drills with a focus on game fundamentals such as dribbling, ball control, shooting and passing. No soccer experience required. All proceeds benefit the Corner Kick Club, which is the MT Boys Soccer Booster Club. Register online at mtboyssoccer.com.

• Comet Soccer Camp will be held June 12-15 and July 24-27. Morning and evening sessions are available for boys and girls entering grades 1-3 and 4-8. Instruction by Penn Manor boys head soccer coach, assistant coaches and current high school players. Camp focus will be having fun while learning soccer skills. Small group activities and practice games will be used to make learning fun. Concepts taught include: dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting and basic tactics. Campers will receive a T-shirt. For more information, email [email protected].

• Lancaster Rec is holding a special soccer camp for youth ages 8-13, led by the Jr. Tornado soccer coaches with help from the teams. There is an emphasis on learning the fundamentals of soccer. This camp will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. June 26–29 at Roberto Clemente Turf Field. Cost is $25. Register by June 16 or until full. Call the Lancaster Rec at 717-392-2115 or go online at LancasterRec.org for information.

• Lancaster Rec is holding a special softball clinic led by the Jr. Tornado softball coaches, with an emphasis on learning the fundamentals of the sport. This clinic will be held July 31–Aug. 3 at McCaskey's Varsity Softball Field. Times vary based on age. Cost is $25. Register by July 21 or until full. Call the Lancaster Rec at 717-392-2115 or go online at LancasterRec.org for information.

• Free squash court time is offered at Lancaster Country Day School at 725 Hamilton Road. Racquets, balls and goggles are provided but indoor court sneakers (with non-marking soles) must be worn. Year-round times are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5–7 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No pre-registration necessary but for questions and/or to sign up for the mailing list, email to [email protected].

• The GEARS Summer Playground program is designed to get your children out of the house and active in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. A dedicated staff is committed to providing a positive experience for all participants. Your children will learn new skills, become more confident, and make new friends. Summer Playground is for children ages 6-14. The program will run for eight weeks, from 9 p.m. to noon Mondays-Fridays from June 12-Aug. 4 at the Elizabethtown Community Park, East Donegal Township Fuhrman Park and Elizabethtown BIC Church. The fee is $90 per child for the entire summer. Only full-time registrations will be accepted this year. Registration is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To register or for more information, go online at GetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355. GEARS will also administer a site at the Marietta Borough War Memorial Park. Registration for that site must be made at the Marietta Borough.

• GEARS will offer two tennis camps — Beginner (ages 4-6) and Teen — from June 26-29 (I) and/or July 10-13, at the Elizabethtown Area High School Tennis Courts, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Brenda McBride, PTR Certified Instructor, will teach appropriate skill and age level for the camps. To register or for information, go online at GetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355.

• Join Lancaster Rec to develop tennis skills with three separate upcoming programs:

— Middle school tennis lessons for Grades 7-8 (intermediate level players) will work with experienced tennis instructors from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from July 11–Aug. 15 at the Buchanan Park Tennis Courts. Register by June 30 or until full.

— Tennis lessons for youth ages 6-17 designed to teach the basics of the sport will be held on Saturdays from July 8–Aug. 12 at the Buchanan Park Tennis Courts. Times vary based on age. Register by June 30 or until full.

— A tennis camp for ages 6-14 led by the Jr. Tornado tennis coaches with help from the tennis team will place an emphasis on learning the fundamentals of the sport. This camp is to be held from 5-6 p.m. June 5-8 at the McCaskey High School tennis courts. Cost is $25. Register until full.

For information on any of these programs, call the Lancaster Rec at 717-392-2115 or go online at LancasterRec.org.

• Elizabethtown High School varsity coach Derrick McDonald will lead this camp for children in grades 3-8, designed to provide an introduction to all aspects of track and field including but not limited to training for the events, rules of the sport, competitive strategies, equipment both for training and competing and nutritional needs and expectations. Camp will work on distance, jumping, throwing, hurdles, starts, sprints and relays. Participants will learn how track and field can prepare them for other sports. Camp T-shirt is included in the fee. Camp is Monday-Friday, June 19-23, from 6-8 p.m. at the Elizabethtown High School track, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Fee is $65 for GEARS members and $75 for non-members. To register or for information, go online at GetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355.

• Enjoy a one-hour guided trail ride through the 275 acres of woods and farmland at Ironstone Ranch. Horses are well-mannered and trained to work with riders who have little or no experience. For the safety of riders and horses, we do not trot or gallop through the trails. All children must be 8 or older and there is a strict weight limit of 225 pounds. Trail ride sessions are on Wednesdays, June 14 (I), July 19 (II) or Aug. 16 (III) at 5 p.m. at Ironstone Ranch, 1 Hollinger Lane, Elizabethtown. Fee is $50 per person (nonmembers, $60). To register or for information, go online at GetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355.

• Lititz recCenter will offer its annual triathlon at 8 a.m. Aug. 6. Ages 12 and up will compete in a swim, bike, run event at the recCenter, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz. More than 300 competitors, novice to advanced, are expected. Beginners welcome. Teams/family or individual registration options. Cash prizes, event shirts, and goody bags. Registration discount is available through the end of March online at lititzrec.com. For information, call 717-626-5096 or email [email protected].

• Join former Elizabethtown volleyball standout and current Towson Division I player Sydney Stewart for this camp for girls in grades 5-8. Set for 3-5 p.m. June 26-29 at Bear Creek School Gym, 1459 Sheaffer Road, Elizabethtown, campers will work on fundamentals of the game — passing, hitting and serving. Game play and competitions will also be included. Participants should wear sneakers. Kneepads are optional, but recommended. Camp T-shirt is included in fee of $65 for GEARS members and $75 for non-members. To register or for information, go online at GetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355.

• Cocalico School District is accepting applications for the following positions: varsity head swim coach and varsity assistant girls basketball coach (both Winter 2023-24). Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances required. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to: Cocalico School District, Attention: Roger Czerwinski – Director of Athletics, 800 S. Fourth St., P.O. Box 800, Denver, PA 17517. Any questions regarding this position contact the athletic office at 717-336-1450 or email [email protected]. Accepting applications until positions filled. The Cocalico School District is an equal opportunity employer.

• Donegal School District is accepting applications for the following fall sports positions: junior high head field hockey coach, junior high head cheer coach, varsity assistant football coach, junior high assistant boys soccer coach and varsity head girls tennis coach. Interested applicants may apply online at donegalsd.org under Employment. EOE

• The Octorara Area School District has the following positions available: athletic secretary, junior high football head and assistant coach, boys varsity soccer assistant coach and varsity football assistant. Apply online at octorara.kk12.pa.us or email Athletic Director Greg Fantazzi at [email protected].

• The Lancaster Country Day School Athletic Department is accepting applications for the following positions: head girls basketball coach and assistant boys soccer coach. Go online at lancastercountryday.org/about/careers for more information, or send a resume with a cover letter to [email protected].

• Brightside Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, offers a variety of programs for all ages, with a diverse population — yoga, family yoga, Tai Chi, nutritionist, fitness center and personal trainers, to name a few. If you are interested in signing up for programs or looking for information, go online to brightsideopportunities.org or contact Willetta Calvin at [email protected] or 717-509-1342, ext. 241.

• Ephrata recCenter, 130 S. Academy Drive, offers a wide variety of programs for all ages, including sports, fitness, wellness, aquatics and special events. For information, visit ephratarec.com or call 717-738-1167.

• Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation & Community Services offers programs and activities for all ages. Registration is accepted online at GetintoGEARS.org, by phone at 717-367-0355 or fax to 717-367-4138 with a Visa or MasterCard credit card, and by walk-in or mail-in at 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022.

• Hempfield recCenter, 950 Church St., Landisville, offers instructional, group exercise and sports programs for all ages. Opportunities include aquatics, fitness, lifeguarding, personal training, sport-specific training, tennis, wellness and special events. For information, visit hempfieldrec.com or call 717-898-3102.

• The Lancaster Rec Commission offers programs including youth and adult instructional sports programs and leagues, senior centers, fitness and wellness classes, summer playgrounds and day camps, full-day child care for infants through age 5, club activities, before- and after-school care, preschool education and seasonal family events. Call 717-392-2115 or visit LancasterRec.org.

• Lititz recCenter, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz, offers a variety of programs for all ages, including sports, fitness, wellness, aquatics, American Red Cross classes, massage/facials and special events. For information, visit lititzrec.com or call 717-626-5096.

• Lititz recROC, 201 Rock Lititz Blvd., Lititz, offers a variety of physical fitness activities, including bouldering, obstacle course — ninja warrior style, traditional fitness and special events. For information, visit lititzrecroc.com or call 717-874-3281.

• Manheim Township Recreation Department offers a selection of sports leagues and programs. For more information, call 717-290-7180, ext. 3100, or visit manheimtownship.org.

• Southern End Community Association in Quarryville offers a wide variety of recreational, exercise, sports programs and leagues. For more information, call 717-806-0123 or see secarec.org.

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