Last Call For Inaugural ‘Summer’s Not Done’ AquaRun

It’s not too late to register for the inaugural UJA-Federation of New York “Summer’s Not Done” AquaRun on Sunday, Sept. 16, but time is running out and now is the time to sign up.

UJA-Federation of New York will be getting together with the Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) to stage the AquaRun, which will be held at the Town of Oyster Bay’s TOBAY Beach in Massapequa, with the starting horn going off at 8:30 a.m. 

PAL Flag Football Clinic For Kindergarten And First Grade Players

Farmingdale’s PAL Flag Football league held another successful clinic on Saturday, Sept. 1 for kindergarten and first grade players. Over 70 boys and girls participated in drills. Special thanks go to members of the Daler varsity football team. PAL Flag Football’s opening day is Sunday, Sept. 9 at Woodward Parkway School; the kick off ceremony begins at noon.

Total Body Boot Camp Holds Its Own Olympics

Money raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Billy Hofacker, of Total Body Boot Camp (TBBC) Long Island, has announced that his boot camp in Farmingdale recently raised $263 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“Inspired by the 2012 Olympics in London, we held our own version,” Hofacker told the Observer.

Over The Hill Gang Softball Report: August 30, 2012

Congratulations Tommy Dittmeier. The Zwanger Pesiri Radiology (ZP) outfielder is the newest Over the Hill Gang Player of the Week. Dittmeier slammed four hits, drove in four runs and scored three to lead ZP to a 21-9 win over McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home.

It was an all-around good night for ZP and winning pitcher Brian Tinney. The bats were alive and the defense was sharp. After 10 years of nailing runners, you would think outfielder Bino Reverberi’s arm would not be tested very often. Not true. He had three assists Friday, including a laser to home plate from deep in right center field.  

Fusion U13 Girls Soccer Team Take First Place

Farmingdale Fusion U13 girls’ soccer team won first place at the East End Soccer Tournament in Mastic on Aug. 12.

Barclays Golf Tournament Tees Off At Bethpage Black

It’s about the length of two football fields, but for the world’s best golfers, it is 200 yards that can crush the dreams of winning a prestigious golf tournament, or propel a player into glory with an accurate tee shot and a well-executed putt. It’s the 17th hole of the Bethpage Black, where the Barclays Golf Tournament is being held this week.

The 17th hole is considered to be a signature hole of the course. During the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Open Championships, which were held at Bethpage Black, a loud and enthusiastic crowd helped to put a New York stamp on those tournaments. Barclays tournament directors are hoping for that same excitement as players arrive at the challenging hole.

Greendogs Become 13U National Junior Champs

On Sunday, Aug. 12, the Farmingdale Greendogs became the 2012 13U National Junior Champs. The Greendogs had a long and grueling summer schedule of baseball, culminating, for the final weekend with a two-out-of-three best championship against the defending 2011 champions, the Baymen of Oyster Bay.  

The boys battled through the blistering summer heat both Saturday and Sunday.  Saturday’s first game went to the Greendogs (14-2) while the second game went to the Baymen (3-1), forcing the final game for the championship on Sunday. 

Register Now For Relay Race

Registration is now open for the 27th annual Bethpage Federal Credit Union Ocean to Sound 50-Mile Relay.

The date is Sunday, September 23, but it’s not too early to start putting your team together for Long Island’s biggest running extravaganza.

Over The Hill Gang Softball Report: August 9, 2012

Congratulations to BK Sweeney’s first baseman Kevin Brosnan. He is the latest Over the Hill Gang Player of the Week. Brosnan blasted two homers and a double while driving in six runs during BK’s 22-7 win over Paradox Cafe. Paradox delivered Brosnan the ultimate compliment, intentionally walking him in the eighth inning.

The win lifts Sweeney’s record to a league-leading 13-1. Besides Brosnan, a long list of batters joined the hit parade. George Moerler with four RBIs; Mark Hemminger, Johnny Longo and Jim Hickey with three RBIs; Jim Felicia’s HR and three RBIs; and Byron Bodine, Jack DeBobes, George Cohan, Joey Girimonte and Mike Magro chipped in with two hits each. Outstanding pitching from Jim Hickey kept the hard-hitting Paradox team off stride for most the game.

‘Shamrock In The Park’ At Plattduetsche Park August 11

Outdoor boxing and production of ‘Kid Shamrock’

On Saturday, Aug. 11 the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant will host a Long Island premiere performance of the off-Broadway hit, Kid Shamrock, a play written by Bobby Cassidy, Jr. based on the life of his dad, ex-contender, Bobby Cassidy, Sr.

“I think anyone who loves drama will love the play and the fights; boxing is so dramatic in itself and a play about fighters only lends itself to further drama,” Cassidy, Jr. told Anton Newspapers.