BASketBALL
Board 130 of the IAABO will be offering classes for anyone interested in becoming a certified basketball official at North Andover High at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 and 29; Oct. 4, 6, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27. The exam for new officials is Nov. 1 at Salem High. The cost is $125. You can register at iaaboboard130.org or contact Bill Boutilier at 978-682-9959 or Dan Bryant at daniel.bryant@comcast.net.
Salem registration for travel, rec and instructional basketball for grades 2-12 is available at salembasketball.org. Registration is also Sept. 15 from 6-8 p.m. and Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Salem Boys & Girls Club.
The New England Warriors is holding registration for two fall basketball training programs at Northern Essex CC. "Pure Shooting" & "Skills Workouts" is a program that focuses on just shooting. Players will be videotaped several times. "Skills" program is a program that teaches fundamentals. Both start Sept. 11 and offer flexible scheduling. Contact NECC men's coach Joe Tardif 603-234-5727 or visit web at: http://newenglandwarriorsbasketball.sports.officelive.com.
Hockey
Greater Haverhill/Pentucket Youth Hockey has openings for goalies at the Peewee and Bantam levels. Contact John O'Neil at ghyhvp@gmail.com or 978-806-6705 or visit hpthunder.org.
North Andover Youth Hockey League has open registration for its Learn to Play Hockey Program, which is designed for children ages 5 and up. It will be held Saturdays and Sundays from mid-September through March at the Brooks School Skating Rink in North Andover. For more information on any NAYHL skating program or to register your child, please visit the NAYHL website at http://www.knighthockey.org/.
FLAG FOOTBALL
The Merrimack Valley NFL youth flag football league for grades 2-8 both boys and girls still has openings. Games will be played on Sundays at the Northern Essex Community College Haverhill campus. Learn and play football without the injuries associated with full contact football. Registration is Sunday, Sept. 12. For more information contact NECC Men's Coach Joe Tardif 603.234.5727 or visit web at: http://newenglandwarriorsbasketball.sports.officelive.com
golf
The Atkinson Lions Club Tourney is Sept. 18 with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at the Granite Fields Golf Club. The $100 fee includes greens fees, range balls, carts, steak dinner and prizes. For more information call Dennis at 603-498-6991.
Tennis
The New Hampshire Tennis Hub, in conjunction with the Derry Recreation Department, is offering two tennis tournaments this fall. The first is the Derryfest Mixed Doubles Classic on Sept. 17-19, at Pinkerton Academy. The cost is $40 per couple and the deadline is Sept. 15. Applicants must be at least 18 years or older.
On Oct. 16-17, the Octoberfest Rockin' One on One Doubles Challenge will be held at Pinkerton Academy. The entry fee is $25 per person and the deadline is Oct. 14.
You can register for either event at the Derry Recreation Department or by calling the department at 603-432-6136. For more information contact John Pelkey at John.Pelkey@NewHampshireTennisHub.com.
BASEBALL
The NH Grizzlies, NH's oldest baseball AAU org, has only a few remaining slots for their 2011 teams. 13s: Pitchers; 14s-Pitchers, outfielders and catcher; 15s: call for specifics. Tryouts will be held Sept. 11-25 by appointment. E-mail nhgrizzlies@comcast.net or call 603-459-5704.
LEARN TO SKATE
North Andover Youth Hockey League has open registration for its Learn to Skate Program for area youth. The Learn to Skate Program is for children 4 and up. The first 12 week session will start on Sept. 18. The second 12 week session will start in December 2010. Both sessions will be held at the Brooks School Skating Rink in North Andover. Each 12 week session is only $99. or more information on any NAYHL skating program or to register your child, please visit the NAYHL website at http://www.knighthockey.org/.
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