The program tipped off on Saturday, Nov. 18, with clinics for youngsters in grades three through six in the St. Paul's Field House.

The Grade 2 clinic will begin play on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8:30-10 a.m. Moms and dads of second-grade participants are needed to help out at the clinic!

All games for all levels will start on Saturday, Dec. 9.

For further information regarding the GCAA Basketball program, please contact Paul DeGrazia at 747-5695.

The GCAA will again be organizing Winter Baseball and Softball Clinics in the St. Paul's Field House. Registration will be conducted at the clinics. The clinic registration fee is $25.

* Second- and Third-Grade Baseball Clinic - led by members of clutch hitting on Tuesdays from 7:30-8:45 p.m. on Dec. 12, 19 and Jan. 2 and 9. Parent volunteers are needed and greatly appreciated at this clinic!

* Fourth- and Seventh-Grade Baseball Clinic - Led by Garden City High School Baseball Coaches Rich Smith, Charlie Menges, Mike Caparella and Bobby Townsend on Tuesdays from 8:30-9 p.m. on Jan. 15,23, 30 and Feb. 6.

* Girls Softball Clinic - For girls fourth grade and up. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. from Dec. 7 through the end of February. Basics of throwing, fielding and pitching will be taught.

Visit our website at www.gc-aa.com for information on all our programs and to register for periodic email updates of important dates and events. Any questions or comments may be sent via email to gcaa@gc-aa.com. We welcome and greatly appreciate your feedback.