Pitch, Hit & Run today at Neahwa
The MLB Pitch, Hit & Run local qualifier in Oneonta and the Oneonta Recreation Department's Sandlot Day were postponed last Friday because of rain.
Both events have been rescheduled for 5-8 p.m. today at Ted Christman Field in Neahwa Park.
For more information, call the Recreation Department at 607-432-0680 during regular business hours weekdays.
Pee-Wee football sign-ups Saturday
Oneonta Pee-Wee Football sign-ups for youths ages 8-12 will run from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Elementary.
Players must be age 8 by Dec. 1, 2011 and cannot turn 13 before Sept. 1, 2011. Youths who are age 12 and past sixth grade may not participate.
Players also must live or attend school in Oneonta. Birth certificates and a $25 insurance fee are required at registration.
Practices begin at the end of August. Games will run from mid-September through the end of October. For more information, call Jason Neer at 607-433-0840.
Center to host run Saturday
The Richfield Springs Community Center will host the RSCC Run at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The event, which starts on Lake Street, features a 10-kilometer run, a 5K run and a 2-mile walk and is part of the Route 20 Series.
Registration runs from 8-9:45 a.m. May 7 at the VFW. Registration is $18 for adults and $16 for students the day of the event.
Proceeds will benefit the Richfield Springs Community Center, and $1 of each registration will go to breast cancer research.
For more information, call Bill Kosina at 315-749-3286, e-mail jabkos@verizon.net or visit the website www.nyroute20.
World Series trophy coming to Hall
The San Francisco Giants' 2010 World Series trophy will make a special appearance at the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday and Sunday, when the Cooperstown shrine will host its annual World Series Weekend.
The Hall will highlight the franchise's first Series title in San Francisco with two days of special programs and events. The World Series trophy will be on display in the Hall during regular hours.
The Hall will offer a Giants-related museum tour at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day, as well as special presentations featuring artifacts from Giants history at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and Giants Trivia in the Bullpen Theater at noon. All programs are included with regular admission.
The Hall's Autumn Glory exhibit, a tribute to the 2010 postseason, includes several items from the World Series, which the Giants won, four games to one, over the Texas Rangers for the franchise's first crown since 1954.
Among the items on display are the bat World Series MVP Edgar Renteria used to hit his winning home run in Game 5; the road jersey worn by Game 5 starter Tim Lincecum; Cody Ross' batting helmet; and the caps worn by pitchers Madison Bumgarner and Matt Cain.
For more information, call 1-888-HALL-OF-FAME or visit the website www.baseballhall.org.
O-State to host 5K run/walk
The second annual St. Jude Giants 5K Run/Walk will start at 11 a.m. Sunday at Oneonta State's Alumni Field House.
For a registration form, visit the website www.wix.com/stjudegiants/oneonta. For more information, e-mail stjudegiants@oneonta.edu.
Big Wheels golf tourney May 13
The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament is set for May 13 at the Delhi College Golf Course.
Entry fee is $55, which includes greens fees for 18 holes, cart, guaranteed prizes and a post-tournament dinner.
The tournament, which is open to players of all ages, serves as a fundraiser for programs and services benefitting Delaware County senior citizens. To sign up or for more information, call the Delaware County Office for the Aging at 607-746-6333 or the Delhi College Golf Course at 607-746-GOLF.
Golf event scheduled for May 14
Catholic Charities of Delaware and Otsego Counties will hold its third annual golf tournament at 12:30 p.m. May 14 at the Oneonta Country Club.
Entry fee is $75 per golfer and includes golf, cart and buffet. All proceeds will benefit the Catholic Charities' community services.
Entry forms are available at the Catholic Charities office at 176 Main Street in Oneonta, at the Oneonta Country Club and online at www.charitiesccdo.org.
Send fees and entry forms to Rita Hansen, 52 Country Club Road, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Riverside 5K set for May 14
The eighth annual Riverside Elementary 5K Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. May 14.
Pre-registration is open until April 29. Raceday sign-ups will start at 8 a.m. May 14 at Riverside Elementary.
Registration forms are available online at www.oneontacsd.org and by calling Brad Zeh at 607-433-8273.
United Way golf tourney seeks teams
The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties is accepting teams for its second annual golf tournament, a captain-and-crew fundraiser that will start at 12:30 p.m. May 20 at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin.
Registration and lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. May 20. Cost is $260 per foursome.
Prizes will be awarded to the first-, second-, and third-place teams. The event also will feature a hole-in-one competition, a 50/50 raffle and a skins game.
For more information or to register, call Tim McGraw at 607-432-2022 or the United Way at 607-432-8006.
Hartwick offering swim lessons
Hartwick College's swimming and diving teams is offering swimming lessons through May 22 at Moyer Pool.
Cost is $15 for a 30-minute lesson, which features one-on-one instruction from a Hartwick team member.
Half-hour lessons will be available during the following time frames: Monday-Thursday, 3-4:30 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Friday, 3-3:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2-6 p.m.
All proceeds will benefit Hartwick's program and its annual winter training trip. For more information, call Hartwick coach Dale Rothenberger at 607-431-4714 or e-mail him at rothenberged@hartwick.edu.
Adult baseball league starts soon
The Leatherstocking Baseball League is accepting registrations for its upcoming season, which starts later this month and runs until early August.
This men's league features six teams from the Oneonta, Laurens, Milford and Cooperstown areas.
Men ages 22 and older may join, regardless of skill level. Games are played weekly and are umpired by professionals.
Each player must pay a fee to cover insurance, field costs, equipment and umpires.
For more information, visit the website leatherstockingbaseball.blogspot.com.
Hall of Famers to appear May 28
National Baseball Hall of Famers Rod Carew, Reggie Jackson, Joe Morgan and Cal Ripken will participate in the May 28 opening of a permanent exhibit at the Cooperstown museum, the shrine announced Wednesday.
One for the Books: Baseball Records and the Stories Behind Them is an interactive exhibit that will open in the Hank Aaron Gallery. It will feature more than 200 artifacts that help explore the stories behind records such as Cy Young's 511 victories, Ripken's 2,632 consecutive games played and Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak.
Special museum programming will be held throughout the day as well, including a Voices of the Game installment featuring Carew, Jackson, Morgan and Ripken. Tickets are required for the Voices event and will be first available to museum members May 2 at $10 for adults and $5 for children (12 and younger).
Other special programs May 28 will be included with regular Hall admission.
For more information, visit the website www.baseballhall.org.
Delhi Covered Bridge Run is back
The Delhi Covered Bridge Run is set for June 4.
The charity event, which took a break last year, features a 5-kilometer health walk, a 5K run and a 10K run.
Entry forms are available online at the Cardio Club website, www.thecardioclub.com. Long sleeve T-shirts are guaranteed to the first 200 participants.
Proceeds will be contributed toward college scholarships for two Delaware County graduating seniors and Camp Forget-Me-Not.
For more information, e-mail The Greater Delhi Area Chamber of Commerce at delhichamber@delhitel.net or call Amy Beveridge at 607-278-5461.
Softball tourney June 4 in Delhi
The inaugural Delaware County Corrections Local 3952 Softball Tournament Plus will begin at 8 a.m. June 4 at the American Legion Field in Delhi.
Cost is $150 per team for the single-elimination tournament, which will be one of many activities. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be available. The event also will feature crafts, vendors, children's games, a bake sale, a silent auction, 50-50 raffles and music.
Proceeds will help the Delhi Pool Fund, among others.
For more information, call Shelly Ellis at 607-434-3009 or 607-265-3789.
Soccer Hall inductions June 4
The 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is set for noon June 4 at Patriot Place in Foxborough, Mass., U.S. Soccer announced in April.
Cobi Jones, Eddie Pope, Earnie Stewart, Bruce Murray and Bob Gansler will be honored during the invitation-only ceremony, which will take place before a soccer "friendly" between the U.S. Men's National Team and Spain at Gillette Stadium.
The June 4 Induction Ceremony will mark the second straight year the event has not been held in Oneonta. The Soccer Hall closed its Oneonta facility in September of 2009.
Registration open for triathlon
Registration is open for the inaugural Cannonsville Adventure Triathlon, which is slated for June 5.
The race at the Cannonsville Reservoir in the towns of Deposit, Tompkins and Hancock will feature a 6.2-mile run, a 3.9-mile paddle and a 12-mile bike ride.
A pre-race meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m. June 5 in Deposit. Participants will be shuttled to the starting line, which is just east of the Roods Creek launch site. The race will start with the run at 10 a.m.
Participants must be at least age 18 by the day of the race. Registration costs $70 for an individual and $150 for a team. Registration will be online only at the IMAthlete website, www.imathlete.com.
For more information, visit the website cannonsvilletriathlon.blogspot.com.
OFO River Ride set for June 5
The Opportunities for Otsego River Ride, a cycling event that begins and ends at Neahwa Park in Oneonta, is set for June 5.
Riders may choose to follow one of five routes along the Susquehanna River Valley. The routes range from 11 to 46 miles.
Entry fee is $35. Sign-ins will run from 7:45-8:45 a.m. at the skate house.
For more information or to volunteer, call 607-433-8000 or visit the website www.ofoinc.org.
Fox Golf Classic set for June 6
The 12th annual A.O. Fox Hospital Golf Classic is set for June 6 at the Oneonta Country Club.
The captain-and-crew fundraiser has raised more than $350,000, which has been used to purchase a variety of medical equipment, over the last 11 years and draws between 180 and 200 participants each year.
Winners will receive a trophy and have their names engraved on the Dr. Lusins trophy, which is on display at the FoxCare Center.
Golfers will compete in the morning or the afternoon. Spots are still available for the morning round. A late-afternoon buffet dinner follows at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, with prizes awarded for both flights.
The event will feature awards for longest drives, straightest drives and closest-to-the-pin on par-3s, as well as a hole-in-one contest for a new car.
Sponsorships are still available as well. Raffle and silent auction donations will be accepted.
For more information, call the A.O. Fox Foundation Office at 607-431-5472 or e-mail foundationoffice@aofmh.org.
Football boosters to host golf tourney
The Oneonta Football Booster Club will hold its seventh annual golf tournament at 1 p.m. June 11 at the Oneonta Country Club.
Cost is $75 per player and includes 18 holes, cart, food, drinks and cash prizes. The event also will feature a $50,000 putting contest.
For more information, call Dave Neske at 607-287-6263 or Dave Delker at 607-437-8130.
Women's handgun training June 11
The Oneonta Sportsmen's Club will sponsor Women on Target from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11 at its facility at 251 Rod and Gun Club Road in Oneonta.
Cost is $35 for this event, which is an introduction to handgun shooting with about four hours of classroom lecture and two-to-three hours on the range. Basic firearm safety, the variety of handguns and how different types of actions work will be covered, along with ammunition, cleaning, storage and basic shooting techniques.
For more information, call J.T. Strnad at 607-433-9755.
Adult soccer league accepting players
The Latte Lounge Oneonta Adult Summer Soccer League is securing teams and players for the upcoming season.
The 7-on-7 league, which runs from mid-June to early August, features men's and women's divisions for players ages 17 and older. High school, college and adult players may participate.
To enter a team or to be placed on the free-agent list, call David Ranieri (men's division) at 607-437-5669 or e-mail ranierdr@oneonta.edu, or call Bonnie Johnson (women's division) at 607-287-1791 or e-mail ladycamel19@yahoo.com.
For more information, visit the website headwaterssoccer.com.
Hall of Famers to speak June 18
Tickets for the National Baseball Hall of Fame's June 18 Voices of the Game program are on sale.
The event, which is part of Hall of Fame Classic Weekend, will feature Hall of Famers Andre Dawson, Goose Gossage, Phil Niekro, Tony Perez, Jim Rice, Ozzie Smith and Dick Williams at 6 p.m. June 18.
Tickets are required and cost $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than age 12. Museum members may reserve spots immediately by calling the Hall's membership department at 607-547-0397.
Tickets also are still available for the third annual Hall of Fame Classic, a seven-inning exhibition game that will start at 2 p.m. on Father's Day, June 19. Museum members may buy tickets from today through Sunday by calling 1-866-849-7770 or by visiting the website www.baseballhall.org. Classic tickets cost $12.50 for first- and third-base seats and $11 for outfield seats. The seven Hall of Famers who will participate in the June 18 Voices of the Game event will appear at the Classic.
Former big leaguers who have committed to the Classic are Frank Catalanotto, Steve Garvey, Bill Lee, Dale Murphy, Willie Wilson, Rick Wise and Dmitri Young.
The Hall of Fame Classic will be preceded by the Cooperstown Game Day Parade, which begins on Main Street in Cooperstown at noon June 19. The Legends Hitting Contest will follow at 1 p.m. June 19.
O-State to host wrestling camp
United States Olympian Ken Chertow will present the Gold Medal Training wrestling camp June 25-29 at Oneonta State.
For more information, visit the website camps@kenchertow.com.
Headwaters to hold soccer series
The 22nd annual Headwaters Summer Camp Series for area youth soccer players will begin with the Volkswagen of Oneonta Camp, which runs June 27-July 1 at Otego Elementary.
Boys and girls ages 7-17 may participate in the series, which also features team camps. Cost is $60 per week, which includes a T-shirt and a water bottle.
Camps run from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday each week.
The remaining camps in the series are as follows:
July 4-8: Robinson-Broadhurst Camp at Schenevus Central.
July 11-15: Middleburgh Telephone Company Camp at Mine Kill State Park.
July 18-22: Hunter Mountain Camp at Mine Kill State Park.
July 25-29: New York Central Mutual-Wightman Specialty Woods Camp at Edmeston Central.
Aug. 1-5: N.Y. Power Authority Camp at Mine Kill State Park.
Aug. 8-12: Bassett Healthcare Sports Medicine Camp at Oneonta State.
For a brochure and information on bus transportation, visit the website headwaterssoccer.com or call the New York Power Authority at 1-800-724-0309.
Pigskin Classic set for Aug. 5-7
The 2011 Chenango County Pigskin Classic is accepting applications for its 7-on-7 youth football tournament, which runs Aug. 5-7 in North Norwich.
The 20-team event is open to youths ages 13-18, who will compete in divisions for ages 13-15 and 18-and-under.
Cost is $250 per team, with a minimum of 10 player and a maximum of 12. High school teams are welcome.
For more information, call tournament director Steve Franklin at 607-316-7724 or visit the website www.chenangocountypigskinclassic.com.
Unadilla Gun Show Aug. 14
The Midstate Arms Collectors and Shooters Club, Inc. will host the Unadilla Gun Show and Flea Market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Unadilla Rod & Gun Club.
Admission is free.
The club also will host the Oneonta Gun Show on Nov. 6 at Oneonta Holiday Inn ($2).
For more information, call Sandy Ackerman Klinger at 607-748-1010 from 1-6 p.m.
Trapshoots under way in Milford
The Milford Fish & Game Club on County Highway 33 in Milford is hosting trapshoots at 6 p.m. Fridays and at 9 a.m. on the first, third and fifth Sundays of each month. Refreshments are available.
