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 sports@lnpnews.com. Items must be mailed or emailed by Thursday to be included in the column.
BOWLING
•Strike into summer with the GEARS summer bowling camp. Lessons will include arm swing, four-step approach, targeting and spare making. Clearview Lanes staff will instruct. Ages 8-12. Camp takes place July 22-25 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Clearview Lanes, 1990 W. Main St., Mount Joy. Fee is $50 (NR $60). For information or to register, visit GetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355.
CHEERLEADING
•Manheim Township Youth Cheerleading registration is open. Go online at mtyfa.com to register though July 31. The group is excited to announce Hailey McBride as its choreographer, and it has added some amazing new coaches to its staff. Organizers are excited to get started and hope youngsters will join the program. Email Crystal Weaver at mtcoachcrystal@gmail.com with any questions.
FIELD HOCKEY
•Field Hockey Day is Sunday, July 21 at Clipper Magazine Stadium. AJ’s Field Hockey Camp is hosting a FH Day Camp from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for boys and girls ages 8-18 years old. Registration is available by emailing AJfhcamps@gmail.com. Registration & Camp Website: sites.google.com/site/ajfhcamps. All field hockey coaches, players and officials can receive a free ticket to the 3 p.m. Lancaster Stormers baseball game at Clipper Magazine Stadium, 650 N. Prince St., Lancaster.
•The Next Level Field Hockey Club will be holding 2024-25 tryouts Aug. 3-4 at Manheim Township High School. There will also be a summer camp at Owen J. Roberts High School in Pottstown on Aug. 7-9. Register for all events online at nextlevelfieldhockey.com.
FOOTBALL
•Manheim Township Youth Football is accepting registrations through July 31. Register online at mtyfa.sportngin.com or mtyfa.com. For information, contact TJ Sabatino at thomas@georgelislaw.com or Crystal Weaver at mtyfasecretary.crystal@gmail.com.
GOLF
•The Golf For A Cure Golf Tournament to benefit the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute is set for Sept. 17 at Crossgates Golf Club. The four-person scramble event begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $100 per person, which includes golf, cart, range, lunch, snacks, games, contests, raffle, 50/50. All proceeds will benefit all patients at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute. Our mission is to further the intent of the ABBCI in fostering the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the patients and their families. Register online at golfforacurelancaster.com. Visit our Facebook page at Golf for a Cure. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or prize donations, email rpdings@hotmail.com.
•GEARS’ 28th annual Four-Person Scramble, sponsored by R.E. Pierson Material Corp., will take place Sept. 27 at the Dauphin Highlands Golf Course in Harrisburg. The format is a four-person scramble with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $100 per player. Fee includes green fees, cart, lunch and prizes. Proceeds from this event will benefit GEARS. To register or for more information, go online atGetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355.
•The 24th annual Lancaster-Lebanon Wrestling Officials Association Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Friday, July 19, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at Pilgrims Oak Golf Course, 1107 Pilgrims Pathway, Peach Bottom. The cost of this four-person scramble event is $90 per golfer, which includes cart, greens fee, box lunch by Hess’s and beverages. The proceeds will directly benefit wrestlers in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Regristration deadline is July 15. Checks should be made payable to LL Wrestling Officials Organization, or LLWOA. Send registration (golfer’s name, phone number and email) to Tony Rampulla, 227 Date Drive, Leola, PA 17540. Teams of two or individual golfers will be combined to make four-person teams. For information, email Rampulla at rjam36@gmail.com, Jeff Duke at jwd1971@yahoo.com or Randy O’Connell at matman154@yahoo.com.
•The seventh annual Lancaster Merchants No. 1 Golf Outing will be held Friday, Aug. 9, with a 7:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. shotgun start at Pilgrims Oak Golf Course, 1107 Pilgrims Pathway, Peach Bottom. The cost of this four-person scramble event is $90 per golfer, which includes cart, greens fee, dinner by Hess’s and door prizes. Regristration deadline is Aug. 5. Checks should be made payable to Lancaster Merchants. Send registration (golfer’s name, adress and phone number) to Terry Kreider, 672 Truce Road, New Providence, PA 17560. For information, email Kreider at mpeffley@comcast. net or Randy O’Connell at matman154@yahoo.com.
PICKLEBALL
•Play pickleball to help make wishes come true for Make-A-Wish children with critical illnesses in local communities, including Lancaster County. Pickleball for Wishes will be held Saturday, July 20, at Smash Point Premier Indoor Pickleball in Mechanicsburg. Cost is $40 per person or $80 per team. Divisions include mixed doubles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles (in novice, intermediate and advanced categories). Medals to top three in each category. Free Papa Johns Pizza and Texas Roadhouse appetizer card. Prizes for most money raised. Online registration and information available online at facebook/pickleballforwishes, or by calling 717-813-4229 or emailing wishgranter1017@gmail.com.
•GEARS is offering pickleball lessons, set to cover everything a player needs to know to get started with the sport. This includes basic techniques, rules and strategies. All equipment is provided. Brenda McBride will instruct. Ages 18-plus. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 16-23, from 12:15–1:15 p.m. (beginner) and 1:15–2:15 p.m. (intermediate) at the E-town BIC Gym, 996 E. High St., Elizabethtown. Fee is $50 ($60 NR). Call GEARS at 717-367-0355 or go online at getintogears.org for information.
POLO
•The Lancaster Polo Club will host regional matches most Sundays through Oct. 15 at Forney Field on Church Street in Rothsville, between Lititz and Brownstown, two blocks south of Route 772. Gates are scheduled to 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 facebook.com/lancasterpoloclub/.
RUNNING
•The F&M Track Club welcomes competitive runners to join it at the Franklin & Marshall College track at 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. 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.
SOCCER
•Comet Soccer Camp will be held July 22-25. 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. The camp’s 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 information, e-mail ptaylor6813@gmail.com.
SQUASH
•Free squash court time is being offered at Lancaster Country Day School, 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster. Rackets, balls and goggles are available to borrow, 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 registration is necessary. To sign up for the mailing list in case of occasional schedule changes, email luo@lancastercountryday.org.
SUMMER PLAYGROUND
•The GEARS Summer Playground Program features trained program leaders to oversee supervised, quality recreation activities for children ages 6-14. Kids will learn social and physical skills through recreation activities. Playground leaders will create safe, supervised and fun-filled environments with activities including sports, games, arts & crafts and nature activities. Playground will run Monday-Friday through Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Elizabethtown Community Park, E-town BIC Church and Fuhrman Park EDT. Fee for the program is $90 for residents ($100 NR) for the entire summer. For information or to register, go online at GetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355.
VOLLEYBALL
•GEARS is offering the Girls Middle School Volleyball Program, which will compete in a middle school volleyball league on Monday nights. Teams are for girls in grades 5-6 and 7-8. Dates are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 12-Oct. 27, from 6-8 p.m. at the Bear Creek Gym. League play will be Mondays in September, with times between 6-8 p.m. Fee is $250, which includes league fee, league tournaments, uniforms and AAU insurance. To register or for more information, go online at GetintoGEARS.org or call 717-367-0355.
JOB OPENINGS
•The Cocalico Athletic Department is accepting applications for the following positions: Assistant junior high cross country coach (Fall 2024), assistant varsity swimming coach (Winter 2024-25), head varsity softball coach and head varsity baseball coach (Spring 2025). 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 roger_czerwinski@cocalico.org. Accepting applications until positions filled. The Cocalico School District is an equal opportunity employer.
•The Octorara Athletic Department is accepting applications for the following positions: Junior high girls volleyball assistant coach, junior high field hockey assistant coach, junior high football assistant coach, varsity boys wrestling assistant coach and varsity boys track and field head coach. Applications may be submitted online at applitrack.com/octorara/onlineapp/, or by emailing Greg Fantazzi at gfantazzi@octorara.org.
REC CENTERS
•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 wcalvin@brightsideopportunities.org 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, ninja-warrior style obstacle course, 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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