Villanova student /Newtown Square native expected to be drafted by MLB

Four 4 Villanova baseball players are expected to be taken in this year’s MLB draft. Seniors Justin Benchko OF (third team Big east) and Brian Strielein RHP, Juniors Mike Franciscco LHP (Newtown Square, PA) and Mat Sczur are expected to be drafted after exceptional careers with the Wildcats.

Mike Francisco (Malvern Prep, Newtown Square, Pa) led the bullpen with 7 saves, zero blown saves and led the team in era and WHIP. In 25 appearances Francisco pitched 26 innings with 38 SOs and 12 BBs a recorded a 2-2 record. Batters hit .230 against him. He has moved into 5^th place all-time for Villanova in saves. The 6’5” fire baller throws in the low to mid 90’s and has received interest from all 32 teams.

Delco divers earn high honors with Delaware Riptide Diving Club

The Delaware Riptide Diving Club finished their 2009-2010 season as they competed in the 2010 Blue Dolphin Meet in Ewing, New Jersey on May 23rd. All 6 divers who competed for Riptide earned high honors by placing top in their individual events. The team practices at the University of Delaware under the direction of Head Coach Peter Metrinko. The team is Mike Proietto (Aston, Pa., 14-15 Boys 1-Meter Junior Olympic Champion), Bryan Moriarity (Kennett, 14-15 Boys 1-Meter Novice Champion), Erin Desmond (Delaware, 9 & Under Girls 1-Meter Junior Olympic Champion), Rachel Cotton (Media, Pa., 14-15 Girls 1-Meter Junior Olympic 5th place finisher), Brittany Meola (Kennett, Pa., 14-15 Girls 1-Meter Novice Silver Medalist), and Christopher Prugh (Swarthmore, Pa., 12-13 Boys 1M Novice Champion). Mike Proietto and Erin Desmond also qualified for the AAU National Meet in July.

The Delaware Riptide Diving Club (seen here from left to right) are Mike Proietto, Bryan Moriarity, Erin Desmond, Rachel Cotton, Brittany Meola, with head coach Pete Metrinko in the background. Not Pictured is Christopher Prugh.

Hero Bowl athletes treated by Outback Steakhouse

Players, their parents and coaches in the Delaware County Hero Bowl will receive a dinner compliments of Outback Steakhouse, located in Olde Sproul Shopping Center, Baltimore Pike and Sproul Road, Springfield, after the practice session June 2 at Widener University.

The all-star football game will showcase the best seniors from the Central League, Del-Val League, Episcopal Academy, Haverford School and Cardinal O’Hara, Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Carroll high schools, said County Councilman Thomas J. McGarrigle. It will be played Thursday, June 3 at Widener University, Chester. Kickoff is 7:30 PM.

Proceeds from the Hero Bowl, which will also feature a one-mile boys relay race at halftime, will benefit the Hero Scholarship Fund of Delaware County, said County Detective Robert T. Lythgoe, Chairman of the Hero Bowl and President of the Hero Fund board of directors.

He said the dinner to be sponsored by Outback Steakhouse for the 11th consecutive year replaced a gathering held in previous years several weeks prior to the beginning of the practice sessions, which began this year on May 17 at Widener.

The Hero Scholarship Fund was established in 1977 by County Council at the urging of two members of Upper Darby Township Council to provide scholarship aid for the children of police, fire fighters and emergency medical personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The all-star football game will feature the East Team with players from the Del-Val League as well as Bonner, Carroll and O’Hara against the West Team which draws its members from the Central League Episcopal and Haverford schools. Some 90 players, all seniors, have been picked for the teams by the Delaware County High School Football Coaches Association.

Head coaches for the game are Dennis Decker, head coach at Ridley High School, who will guide the West team, and Anthony G. Naab, associate head coach at Cardinal O’Hara High School, for the East team.

McGarrigle said the game is an annual highlight of the high school sports calendar. "It provides a venue for the best players in the high schools in Delaware County to demonstrate their skills," he said. "The Hero Bowl also provides an opportunity to contribute to a most worthy cause, the Hero Scholarship Fund." He encouraged residents to attend the game, which will be played under the lights, along with their children.

Tickets are available at all TD Bank branches in Delaware County for $5 each. Call 888-751-9000 for the nearest TD Bank location. Tickets will be sold at the gate on game night, when pre-game activities will begin at 7 PM. TD Bank is the major co-sponsor of the Hero Bowl with County Council and the Delaware County High School Football Coaches Association.

Haverford High School Ultimate Frisbee team wins Pa. State tournament

Playing teams from across Pennsylvania, the Ultimate Frisbee boys’ team from Haverford High School captured its first state championship this past weekend. Haverford, known as the Haverford Ultimate Disc Alliance (HUDA) won their first state title in the Pennsylvania State Ultimate Championship tournament. Hosted at Norwin Soccer Club’s Turner Valley Soccer Complex in North Huntington outside of Pittsburgh, they defeated close rival Radnor 15-8 and were the winners of the spirit award.

This has been a stellar season for the players from HUDA who won four of the six tournaments they attended and finished third at Easterns in Buffalo on May 15-16. Easterns is the highest level tournament in high school Ultimate Frisbee on the East Coast where the sixteen best teams from East of the Mississippi River compete.
HUDA saved their best tournament for last with the state championship. Led by Coach Benjamin Ditzler, HUDA managed to outplay Radnor in a hard-fought game from start to finish. In the winning game, senior team captains Tyler Kunsa, Simon Feeman, and Eric Shaw as well as junior captain Nathan Jack provided inspired defense and solid offense. Other major contributions were made by senior Sam Peezick and junior Connor Lynch who excelled in speed and high jumps to catch the disc.
Ultimate is a sport that is a mixture of football and soccer and played with seven on a side. It values speed, intelligence, and the ability to dive at a moment’s notice.

HUDA was established as a club sport at Haverford High School five years ago and has since grown into one of the top programs on the East Coast. They went from finishing sixth at States in 2007, to third two years ago, going on to take second last year. The girls' HUDA squad also placed highly at States, taking third place.

Their faculty sponsor at Haverford is Dr. Vicki Pollard who is heavily involved with everything about the team. They are also greatly helped by parents Dan Kunsa, Karen Kunsa, and team treasurer Amy Besser.
Hosted by the Ultimate Players Association (UPA), the Community for Pittsburgh Ultimate, and the Pittsburgh High School Ultimate League (PHUL), the State Championships included 16 open teams which are comprised of mostly guys with some girls on certain teams, and 12 girls team. It was a two day tournament organized by Darren Shultz and Nicole Shannon.

The Haverford Ultimate Disc Alliance team (above) is (top row, from left to right) Armen Berberian, Tyler Kunsa (Captain), Ian Robinson, Sam Peezick, Simon Feeman (Captain), Jeff Mogavero, Samson Hennessy-Strahs, Tom Maio, Ben Ditzler (Coach), Nate Gosweiler. In the bottom row (from left to right) are Kevin Cook, Connor Lynch, Jack Hoeksema, Eric Shaw (Captain), Nathan Jack (Captain). Not pictured are Eddie Mulhern, Casey Michaelis, Adam Callaghan, and Johnny Bistline.

Softballers to reunite at Cardington Park on June 5

The guys who used to play softball from the mid 1950s to the middle of the next decade at Cardington Playground in Upper Darby are planning a 22^nd consecutive reunion on Sat. June 5 at the playground at 1 pm.

If interested, call Jim Forsythe at 610-964-8133, or just show up.

Media Softball highlights and scores

The Rosemont Pharmacy Stars defeated Forwood & Christie Orthodontics 11 - 3. The Stars were led by a 3-run triple by Agnes Freind, as well as multi-RBI singles from Madison Ruggieri and Jordan Schuller in the first inning. Despite a double play in the third inning from Forwood and Christie pitcher Kaiva Hinkle, and strong hitting from Sophie Bolinger and Tori Baum, Forwood and Christie were no match for Stars’ defensive plays by Julia Randazzo, Colleen Boyle and Freind.

Ron Calabrese Marble & Tile defeated Media Police Association 16-11. For Calabrese, Cassidy Spencer, Jenn Glace and Lauren Pastalone were all 3-3. For Media Police, Lindsay DeMuth had a double and Devon Mingey had a great game behind the plate.

The Rosemont Pharmacy Stars defeated Suburban Overhead Doors 10 - 5. It was an exciting game, coming down to the last inning to break a tie and determine a winner. For the Stars, Julia Randazzo led the offense with a double, followed by Lauren Magnarelli with an RBI single, and Madison Ruggieri who also had a single. Strong defensive fielding from Rebecca Kandrak and Annamarie Palermo contributed to the Stars win, as did strong pitching from Randazzo, Grace Grassi and Agnes Freind. For Suburban, Erica Verderame went 3-3 and scored 2 runs; Claudia Fadgen and Carly Baillis each had two hits and 2 RBIs each.

Ron Calabrese Marble & Tile defeated D. Pileggi & Son 20-11. For Calabrese, Lauren Pastalone had a grand slam and Taylor Mitchell was 4-4. For Pileggi. Lauren Welsh went 5-5 and Dominica Pileggi was 4-4.

Other Scores

Ron Calabrese Marble & Tile 12, Media Police Association 12
RC Titter Construction 8, Apollo Pizza 6
Immediacy Mobile Learning Center 8, Media Real Estate 7
Hometown Wellness 18, Ron Calabrese Marble & Ceramic Tile 5
Ron Calabrese Marble & Tile 9, Immediacy Mobile Learning Center 8
Media Real Estate 12, D. Pileggi & Son 8
RC Titter Construction 8, Forwood & Christie Orthodontics 5
Immediacy Mobile Learning Center 22, Hometown Wellness 5
Hometown Wellness 18, Media Real Estate 2
Ron Calabrese Marble & Tile 12, Media Police Association 5
Immediacy Mobile Learning Center 8, Media Police Association 7

Junior Division Standings

Booth' Batters: 3W, 3L
Suburban Overhead Doors: 3W, 2L
Rosemont Pharmacy Stars: 5W, 1L
Bondurant Plumbing and Heating: 2W, 3L
RC Titter Construction: 4W,1L
Apollo Pizza: 0W, 6L
Weitz & Luxenberg: 4W, 3L
Forwood & Christie Orthodontics: 3W, 5L

Media Area Girls Softball is a non-profit organization based in Media, PA. The organization is comprised of members of the community from Media and the surrounding municipalities including Edgmont Township, PA , Middletown Township, PA , Nether Providence Township, PA and Upper Providence Township, PA. For more information, please look online at http://www.mediasoftball.org/.

St. James Alumni Association annual golf tournament

St. James High School alumni Association will host its 23rd annual golf tournament on June 27th at Ramblewood Country Club in Mount Laurel, New Jersey with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
All proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund. The St. James Association has awared nearly $500,000 in scholarship money since the school closed in 1993. Cost is $90 per person and includes golf, cart, sandwich at the start, refreshments and prizes. A buffet dinner will be served following the tournament at the country club and prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact the “Doghouse” or visit www.stjbulldogs.org.

Haverford College to host Performance Plus training camps

Haverford College strength and conditioning coach Cory Walts will direct the Performance Plus training camps June 21-24 and June 28-July 1 on the Haverford campus.
The camps, open to students entering grades 10 through freshman year in college, will provide athletes with a fundamental training base that will improve their overall athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury. In addition to physical training, the camp program features daily sessions on the recruiting process to help high school athletes navigate their way through the college admissions and marketing process.
Daily sessions will feature exercises and drills to improve speed, agility, strength, power and overall body coordination. Sessions will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each evening and will take place in Haverford’s state of the art athletic facilities including the Arn and Nancy Tellem Fitness Center, the newly constructed Swan Field and the newly refurbished Gary Lutnick Tennis and Track Center.
Cost for the camp is just $175 per week or $125 if registered in a group of 5 or more. More information, including a camp registration form, is available on the Performance Plus website at http://performance-plus.org/. For more information contact Walts directly at cwalts@haverford.edu or call 610-795-7014.

Penncrest basketball coach Mike Doyle to host summer camp

Coming off their fabulous run in the 2010 season, Central League Champs Penncrest basketball and Coach Mike Doyle will be hosting a basketball camp June 28 – July 2.

The camp will stress the fundamentals of basketball and the program will include guest speakers, stations, competitions, and fun! Contact Coach Doyle at doylehoops@comcast.net, by phone at 610-565-5647 or online at www.doylehoops.com for more information.

Springfield Country Club Swim Team

Swimmers age 6 and up are invited to sign up for the Springfield Country Club Swim team. Registration will b e 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 13, at the Springfield Township Municipal Building. Team suits and shirtswill be available for purchase and the coaches will be available to answer questions.
E-mail Donna McGann at dmfm427@verizon.net with questions.

Springfield High School Ice Hockey 2010-2011Registration Meeting

A general membership meeting will be held on May 19, 7 p.m. in Audion B of Springfield High School. It is important that all players and parents attend this meeting if they plan to play SHS Ice Hockey in the fall for the 2010-2011 season. All registration documents can be downloaded from the website www.shsicehockey.org. The completed documents and USA Hockey registration must be brought to the meeting along with a $250 non-refundable registration fee. Checks should be made payable to SHS Ice Hockey. All new incoming players must bring a photocopy of their birth certificate. If you have any questions, contact Pattie Madonna at dpmad1@comcast.net.

Springfield High School Ice Hockey Incoming Ninth Graders Meeting

Springfield High School Ice Hockey Team is holding an informational meeting for all 2010-2011incoming ninth graders. The meeting will take place Wednesday, May 12 at 7 p.m.in room 113 of Springfield High School. Those interested in playing for the SHS Ice Hockey Team and parents are encouraged to attend. Those unable to attend can contact coaches Phil Eastman at peastman@comcast.net or Dan Straube at straube230@comcast.net.

Springfield United U-11 Are AMPRO Champions

The SAA U-11 Springfield United recently won the AMPRO Spring League Championship in Primos. Teammates are (bottom row) Aidan Travers, Ryan Treen, Christian Hajjar, James Spence, Charlie Sheehan, Zach Chevalier, Mitchell Young, Scott Crockarell, Daniel Baldwin; (top row) Coach Matt Moore, Justin Collins, Patrick McCarry, Jake Proctor, Alex DeAngelis and Coach Chip Proctor. Missing from photo: Giuliano Cianglini and Michael Smith.

Springfield Grade 3-4 Laxers Topple South Jersey

Springfield Middie Kieran Green attempts to scoop up the ball as a South Jersey Blackstorm defender knocks his stick.



Springfield Defenseman Steven Griffin protects the net as South Jersey's Blackstorm attempts to penetrate the crease. Springfield won 6-5.

Springfield Blue defeats Briarcliffe in SAA EDCO

SAA EDCO - Intermediate

Springfield Blue 8

Briarcliffe 3

Trailing Briarcliffe 3-2, Springfield Blue scored two in the top of the sixth and iced it down with four more in the top of the seventh to take the season opener 8-3.

Blue scored twice in the top of the second as Kyle Pappa walked, went first to third on a Tommy Lyons single, and scored on a squeeze executed by Chris Dougherty.

John O’Doherty then knocked in Lyons for the second run of the inning. In the top of the sixth, Danny Hee, working his way back from a hip injury, pinch hit and got on base when he was plunked by a pitch.

Matt Fuchel reentered for Hee and scored the tying run while Pete Sabato scored the go ahead run both on a Briarcliff throwing error.

In the seventh, O’Doherty gave Blue breathing room when he doubled in Tim Houtmann who had gotten himself into scoring position with a steal. Tim Finnegan followed with a single to knock in O’Doherty and then the star of the game, pitcher Chris Desiderio, doubled in Finnegan and later scored on a two out single by Sabato.

Desiderio was sharp on the hill, going the distance and allowing only four hits while striking out 11. Chris retired the last 10 batters he faced in a row to put an exclamation point on his win.

Excellent defensive plays on the corners were made by O’Doherty and Pappa to keep the victory locked down.

Strength training for women in Springfield

Penn State Cooperative Extension is offering a summer class of the Strong Women Strength Training program. Classes are at Carmela’s Dance Studio, 206 Ballymore Road in Springfield on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m., starting June 8.
Strong Women is a research based strength training program for women ages 40 and over, that was developed by Dr. Miriam Nelson from Tufts University.
Four out of five women will have some form of osteoporosis as they age unless necessary precautions are started early to prevent the disease. Strong women will help women improve their balance, strengthen bones to lessen your risk for osteoporosis, and feel stronger.
Weights will be provided for class activities. Bring a towel and water. Call 610-690-7674 for questions. Brochures are available. Instructor: Joan McMenamin.

Rescheduled Springfield Athletic Association boys travel soccer tryouts

Tryouts for the 2010 travel soccer season have been rescheduled and will be conducted Sunday-Tuesday, May 23-25 at Memorial Park (upper field) from 6 -9 p.m.
Schedule based on age group for all 3 sessions:
U-9 -- 6-7 p.m.; U-10-- 6 -7 p.m.; U-11-- 7 - 8 p.m.
U-12-- 7-8 p.m.; U-13 --8 - 9 p.m.; U-14/15-- 8 - 9 p.m.
Important information for tryouts:
Potential players must be registered with the SAA to be eligible for play on a travel team. Must attend 2 out of 3 scheduled tryouts. Must bring the following paperwork to the first try-out:
Copy of original birth certificate
Completed EPYSA Medical Release form (www.epysa.org)
Completed EPYSA RG-6 Participant Registration Form (www.epysa.org)
Current school photo to be used for player pass card
Travel fee is $80 which covers the SAA fee, soccer banquet and the Columbus Day Tournament fee.
Fees will be collected at tryouts. Check the Springfield AA website for any changes or cancellations due to weather. Any questions, contact Mike Palumbo, Director, Boys Travel Soccer at 610-544-6513(H) or 610-304-4597(C).

Springfield Country Club Pool Swim Team

Springfield Country Club Swim Team will hold open try-outs on Tuesday-Wednesday, June 1 and 2, 3:30-4:15 p.m. at the Springfield Country Club swimming pool. Any questions, e-mail Donna McGann at dmfm427@verizon.net.

Springfield youth soccer camp

Springfield/YSC Youth Soccer Camp will be from Aug. 3-6 at Halderman Field. Boys and girls ages 6-13 are encouraged to attend this camp. This camp offers professional training.
For info and a brochure e-mail springfieldyouthsoccer@gmail.com.

Coaches named for annual Hero Bowl

The 2010 Delaware County Hero Bowl will feature two first-time head coaches in the game which will be played June 3 at Widener University, Chester.
Ridley High School Head Coach Dennis Decker will lead the West squad in his first season as head coach at his alma mater, which he represented as the starting West quarterback in the 1991 game. He will be opposed on the other sideline by East head coach Anthony G. Naab, Associate Head Coach at Cardinal O’Hara High School.
The 2010 game will be played once again to benefit the Hero Scholarship Fund of Delaware County.
County Councilman Thomas J. McGarrigle commended the two coaches. “It is a tribute to them and to the cause for which the game is played that they are carrying on the tradition of service to community by dedicating their time and energy to assure the continued success of the Hero Bowl and the Hero Scholarship Fund it supports,” said McGarrigle.
“Their commitment includes not only the night of the game but the three weeks of evening practices for the players which they along with the many assistant coaches conduct to prepare the players. Such a contribution provides an example of exemplary citizenship for the young athletes to emulate.”
Hero Bowl Chairman Robert T. Lythgoe, a County Detective and former Tinicum Township Police Chief, said the players began three weeks of practices on May 17 at Widener University, Chester, to prepare for the game, a showcase of the best senior football players from the Central League, the Del-Val League, Episcopal Academy, Haverford School and Archbishop Carroll, Cardinal O’Hara and Monsignor Bonner high schools.
Some 90 players were picked for the teams by the Delaware County High School Football Coaches Association, which cosponsors the Hero Bowl with County Council as well as TD Bank.
The East Team features players from the Del-Val League, Bonner, Carroll and O’Hara against the West Team which draws its members from the Central League, Episcopal and Haverford School.
McGarrigle urged support for the game, which he described as an annual highlight of the high school sports calendar.
The Hero Scholarship Fund was established in 1977 by County Council at the urging of two members of Upper Darby Township Council to provide scholarship aid for the children of police, fire fighters and emergency medical personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Tickets are available at all TD Bank branches in Delaware County for $5 each. Call 888-751-9000 for the nearest TD location. Tickets will be sold at the gate on game night, when pre-game activities will begin at 7 p.m.

Annual Hero Bowl all-star football game to be played June 3

More than 90 of the best senior high school football players will meet on Thursday night, June 3, at Widener University in the city of Chester for the 34th annual Hero Bowl.

The game, which pits players from the Central and Del-Val leagues, Episcopal Academy, Haverford School, Archbishop Carroll, Cardinal O’Hara and Monsignor Bonner high schools, will be played for the 28th consecutive year to benefit the Hero Scholarship Fund of Delaware County, Inc.

Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. for the game, which will be cosponsored by TD Bank in conjunction with Delaware County Council and the Delaware County High School Football Coaches Association. TD Bank is donating $12,000 in granting its support for the game. TD is continuing support for the game for the 11th year with the sponsorship initiated by Commerce Bank.

“The Hero Bowl provides an opportunity for the best players in the high schools in Delaware County to demonstrate their skills and at the same time enables residents to make a substantial contribution to a most worthy cause, the Hero Scholarship Fund,” said County Councilman Thomas J. McGarrigle.

Players for the Hero Bowl were picked by the Coaches Association for the teams to be coached by Ridley High School Head Coach Dennis Decker and Cardinal O’Hara High School Assistant Head Coach Anthony G. Naab. Both are at the helm as head coaches in the game for the first time.

Decker played in the 1991 game when he was the quarterback at Ridley.

Hero Bowl activities will also feature a one-mile relay race at halftime among the best high school male runners in the county, said County Detective Robert T. Lythgoe, Chairman of the Hero Bowl and President of the Hero Fund board of directors. He is a former Tinicum Township Police Chief.

Both teams will practice at Widener University, Chester, on Monday-Friday evenings for three weeks to prepare for the game.

The Hero Scholarship Fund was established in 1977 by County Council at the urging of two members of Upper Darby Township Council to provide scholarship aid for the children of police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Tickets are available for the game at all TD Bank Branches in Delaware County for $5 each. Tickets will be sold at the gate on game night, when pre-game activities will begin at 7 p.m.

12th Annual All-Star girls’ hoops camp at Haverford High taking place this July

Haverford College women’s basketball coach Bobbi Morgan will conduct the 12th annual Haverford Girls’ Basketball Camp July 12 to July 15 at Haverford High School. The camp, sponsored by Haverford Township Recreation, is open to players entering grades two through nine and will run daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Daily sessions will feature stations, individual and team skill work, three-on-three, five on five and skills contests as well as guest speakers from local Division I, II and III colleges. Staff will include local college players and coaches. The camp program is designed to meet the needs of both the beginner and the more experienced player. Campers will be grouped by age and ability.

Morgan enters her 24th year as a head coach next season. Before taking over at Haverford College in 2008, Morgan directed the Cabrini College women’s program to four straight PAC playoff appearances, one ECAC Tournament bid, one PAC title and one NCAA berth. Prior to that, Morgan directed the Haverford High School girls’ team to 14 straight District tournament appearances, six Central Championships and seven Class AAAA PIAA state playoff berths. Other camp staff will include local college players as well as college coaches and high school coaches.

Enrollment for the camp is limited to ensure that each player receives individual attention. All 10 previous camps have been filled to capacity so players are encouraged to register early. Cost for the camp is just $135 ($120 if signed up before May 15). There also is a family discount. Each additional sibling pays just $100 for the week. Registration forms for the camp will be available at area schools and on the recreation link of the Haverford Township website at http://www.haverfordtownship.com.

For more information about the camp call the Haverford Township Recreation office at 610-446-9397 or contact Morgan directly at 610-896-1433.

Performance Plus Training Camp to take place at Haverford College

Haverford College strength and conditioning coach Cory Walts will direct the Performance Plus training camps June 21-24 and June 28-July 1 on the Haverford campus.

The camps, open to students entering grades 10 through freshman year in college, will provide athletes with a fundamental training base that will improve their overall athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury. In addition to physical training, the camp program features daily sessions on the recruiting process to help high school athletes navigate their way through the college admissions and marketing process.

Daily sessions will feature exercises and drills to improve speed, agility, strength, power and overall body coordination. Sessions will run from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. each evening and will take place in Haverford’s state of the art athletic facilities including the Arn and Nancy Tellem Fitness Center, the newly constructed Swan Field and the newly refurbished Gary Lutnick Tennis and Track Center.

Cost for the camp is just $175 per week or $125 if registered in a group of 5 or more. More information, including a camp registration form, is available on the Performance Plus website at http://performance-plus.org/. For more information contact Walts directly at cwalts@haverford.edu or call 610-795-7014.

Philadelphia Eagles summer youth football camp

This summer, the Philadelphia Eagles Youth Football Camps will offer 15 non-contact football camps in 14 communities. Each camp is week-long, day-camp for kids ages 6 to 14 years old. Each five-day camp runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Through comprehensive, non-contact football instruction, kids learn to run, throw, catch, defend and compete the Eagles way. Teamwork, sportsmanship, self-esteem, and nutrition are important components of our camp curriculum. Camps are led by professional educators with supplemental instruction from Eagles heroes such as Garry Cobb, Frank LeMaster, Vince Papale, Joe Piscarcik, Joe Pagliei, Pete Retzlaff and others.

By bringing camps to local communities, the Eagles are making a high quality and safe football experience available to both experienced players and newcomers to the game. The camp cost is $335 with early bird discounts available.

To see the camp schedule, curriculum, and register online, please visit www.EaglesCamps.com.

Marple Newtown Recreation and Impact Sports team up to offer summer sports camps for kids

Following the success of recent local area spring programs, Impact Sports and Marple Newtown Recreation are delighted to team up to offer a new summer camp for the 2010 season.

Marple and Newtown Square area children ages 3-12 years old can try their hands (and their feet) at field hockey, track and field, tag rugby, soccer, basketball and more through a four-day camp program geared for the two age groups: Sporty Squiggles (3 to 5 years) & All Stars (6 to 12 years).

The camp will run Tuesday, July 6th through Friday, July 9th at the Community Center, Newtown Square. Cost for the programs is $75 for Squiggles & $105 for All Stars. The Squiggles class is 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. with the All Star class from 9 a.m. to noon.

For more info or to register, call Marple Newtown Parks and Recreation on 610-353-2326 or visit their website – www.mnrecreation.org.

Impact Sports is a Sports Coaching company offering daytime sports coaching for 3–12 year olds in schools, townships and youth centers.