Farmingdale Baseball Helps WTC Tuesday’s Children

On Friday, July 22 the Farmingdale Baseball Association held their first annual baseball tournament opening ceremonies commemorating the anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and benefiting Tuesday’s Children. Tuesday’s Children is an organization that supports children that have lost a parent during the tragic events of that day. Twenty-one teams from the surrounding area will participate in the tournament that will last through Saturday, Aug. 13.

Over the Hill Gang Softball Report: July 27, 2011

Zwanger Pesiri Radiology beat Barco Construction 13-5 Friday on the 90-foot field. Defense was the key to this victory, starting with Tommy Dittmeier’s spectacular running catch in left center early in the game.    

Later, it was shortstop John Hernandez and pitcher Brian Tinney who were flashing the leather in the field. Tinney snared at least three potential hits headed up the middle.

Wantagh Couple Brings Youth Athletics Marketing Strategy to Long Island

Imagine what it would be like to have brand new baseball and basketball scoreboards at high schools all over Long Island without the need for taxpayer dollars to fund it.

Wantagh residents Michael and Sheri Anspach are striving to make that dream a reality, as the couple recently obtained the franchising rights to Sports Image Inc, a youth athletics marketing company based out of Ohio. The Anspachs have joined 12 other existing franchises in nine different states awarded by the company in just its first two years of franchising.

Over the Hill Gang Holds Fundraiser

Town Supervisor John Venditto, Councilman Joseph Muscarella, and Councilwoman Rebecca Alesia recently attended the Over the Hill Gang Softball Team Fundraising Appreciation at Allen Park Field in Farmingdale. Also on hand were President and Founder of Over the Hill Gang Jim Reilly (third from left), Chairperson Christine Restani (fourth from left), recipient Jennifer Carman (front, center), father Jim Carman (third from right), mother Nancy Carman (fourth from right), and N.C. Legislator Joseph Belesi.

Farmingdale Fire Players are Champions

Farmingdale Girls’ U9 Soccer team was on “Fire” in Bethpage for the annual Rough Riders Independence Cup. After finishing in first place, the girls went on to win the championship game, 2-0. Congratulations to Emily, Tiffany, Paige, Madison, Allison, Melina, Skylar, Erica, Kristin, Jenna, Julia, and Jenna.

Xtreme Girls are Tournament Champions

The Farmingdale Xtreme U8 Girls Tournament Team won the U8 division at the Dix Hills Father’s Day Tournament. The girls finished with a 3-0 record during tournament play and 2-0 during the playoffs. Pictured: Front row: Zoe Kolodny, Samantha Stoll, Marissa Seyfert, Jaden Keener, Nicole Celeste and Emily Hunt. Back Row: Coach James Parisi, Toni-Ann Penna, Leah Sparacio, Keleysha Petit-Frere, Christine Duroseau, Amanda Stoll, Makenna Parisi and Coach Steve Kolodny.

Priestley Chiropractic to Host Boot Camp

Priestley Chiropractic is organizing a free Sunday morning “Boot Camp” at 7 a.m. on the field at Farmingdale High School. The program began July 3 and is led by a retired Police Academy instructor. Please contact Walter Priestley (516) 752-1007 for more information. Beginners are welcome, for ages 18 and older.

Massapequa Kiwanis Hosts Annual Football Clinic

The Kiwanis Club of Massapequa will host the 16th Annual Baldinger’s NFL/Kiwanis Football Clinic, to be held on Saturday, July 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John Burns Park on Merrick Road in Massapequa. The clinic is co-sponsored by and for the benefit of the Massapequa Kiwanis Foundation and the Massapequa Mustangs Youth Football Program.

Mariners Win World Series

After a three games series in which every game was decided by one run, the Mariners won the Farmingdale Baseball Junior Boys World Series with a 4-3 win over the Pirates. Congratulations team and special thanks to Coaches Bob Kleinhans and Phil Kassebaum.

Dalers Baseball Players Attend County Dinner

Members of the Farmingdale High School baseball team recently attended the Nassau County High School Coaches Association Dinner. Senior Pitcher Alex Brosnan and Senior Catcher Ian Kornfeld received their awards for All Nassau County. Senior Pitcher Chris Vitale and Senior Third baseman George Calvo received All Conference and Senior Outfielder Matt Oppedisano and Sophomore Outfielder Rich Sullivan received their All Division Awards. Junior Rich Colasurdo and Senior TR Waskiewicz received honorable mentions.