Registration for Little League baseball and girls softball has begun. Applications were mailed to all participants who played last spring. Additional applications are available at the Garden City Recreation Dept. in Village Hall or may be printed from our web site. Deadline for registration is Jan. 31, 2001. Applications postmarked after Jan. 31, 2001 require a late fee of $25 in addition to the applicable league fee and will be accepted on the condition that if no position is available in the correct league, your application will be rejected and all registration fees returned.

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.

* 2nd and 3rd Grade Baseball Clinic - Led by members of Clutch Hitting on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on Dec. 5, 12, 19, Jan. 2 and 9. Parent volunteers are needed and greatly appreciated at this clinic!

* 4th to 7th Grade Baseball Clinic - Led by Garden City High School Baseball Coaches Rich Smith, Charlie Menges, Mike Caparella and Bobby Townsend on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 16, 23, 30 and Feb. 6.

* Girls Softball Clinic - For girls 4th 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 the GCAA web site at www.gc-aa.com for information on all programs and to register for periodic email updates of important dates and events. Any questions or comments may be sent via e-mail to gcaa@gc-aa.com. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.