YOUTH IN BRIEF
The Butler Eagle sports department is seeking reader input for its weekly youth sports page, which will consist of subject matter pertaining to all youth sports.
If you know of any team or individual shining in any youth sport, a longtime league organizer and/or coach, or any unique story on this subject, please contact sports editor John Enrietto at 724-282-8010, by email at sports@butlereagle.com, by fax at 724-282-4180 or write to Sports Editor, P.O. Box 271, Butler, Pa., 16003.
The Fundamentals and Skills Basketball Program for boys and girls in grades three through eight will run every Wednesday and Saturday from Nov. 16 to Jan. 11 at the F.H. Buhl Club, 28 N. Pine Ave., Sharon.Call Justin Magestro at 724-813-7210 or visit www.pennohioathleticclub.com.
The Family Turkey Tennis Tournament will be held Nov. 18 at the Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford.The tourney is a two-tier Parent-Child One event. One segment is geared for parents and their teenage children, the other for parents and their younger children.Cost is $20 for Oxford members and $25 for non-members. Prizes will be awards and refreshments will be served.Call Matt Sullivan at 724-933-1911, Ext. 262 for details and reservations.
The Butler High School swimming and diving team will conduct a swim and dive clinic this Saturday and Nov. 19 at the high school pool.Swimming sessions are from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to noon. The diving session is from 9:30 a.m. to noon.Cost is $25 for both Saturdays, $15 for one. To register, call Vicki at 724-283-2429 before Monday.
Hitters, Hackers and Hoops, on Route 422 near New Castle, will hold its 3-on-3 basketball tournament Pre-Season Challenge Nov. 26 and 27.The tournament will have boys and girls age divisions and entry fee is $75. Call 724-924-9880 to register. Deadline for entry is Thursday.
Advanced Approach Volleyball is holding volleyball clinics throughout November for beginner, intermediate and advanced players.Tryouts for female Junior Olympic teams will be Sunday through Tuesday while tryouts for male squads are Nov. 16 and 18.Call 724-242-0440 for times and locations of clinics and tryouts.
The Seton Hill University Baseball Winter Hitting League will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 26 to 27, Dec. 3 to 4, Dec. 10 to 11 and Dec. 17 to 18 at the Sullivan Gymnasium.Separate leagues will be held for ages 8 to 12 and 13 to 18.Call Marc Marizzaldi at 724-830-1169 for details.
