The Garden City Athletic Club Summer/Fall Roller Hockey program began on Aug. 11 according to the following schedule:

Players were evaluated for placement on teams not already formed on Aug. 11, 13 and 15, 6 to 9 pm at Community Park Hockey Rinks

Practice/Scrimmage games and referee training will be

Held on August 18, 20 and 22, 6 to 9 p.m. at Community Park Hockey Rinks

The intramural season will begin Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Players who are unable to attend the above sessions are asked to contact either Joe Rocco (326-9688), Mark LaMarr (746-1622) or Tony Colantonio (248-8525).

The August sessions above are open to any resident of Garden City who is considering joining the fall program. There will be a 20-game regular season over 10 weeks followed by two weeks of play-offs shortly after Thanksgiving.

The GCAA is still accepting applications, which are available in the recreation department at village hall, in Cluett Hall at St. Paul's or at the Community Pool office. Applications may also be completed at any of the sessions above.

Applications may be mailed or brought to Joe Rocco at 139 Roosevelt Street or to Tony Colantonio at 51 Avalon Road. The fee for participants in grades 1 through 4 is $55 and for grades 5 through 12 is $90 to cover equipment, insurance costs and referee fees. For further information or to complete an application over the phone, please call Joe Rocco at 326-9688, Mark LaMarr at 746-1622 or Tony Colantonio at 248-8525.

Those interested in being a referee should call Ryan Hammer at 354-4988. Those entering middle school or high school and are interested in joining the Roller Hockey Club/Travel Team during the school season, call Steven Hickcox at 860-7821.