Polo Match to Benefit Saddle Rock Ranch Held at Meadowbrook Polo Club

The First Annual Polo Match to benefit Saddle Rock Ranch, operated by Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), was held at the Meadowbrook Polo Club in Old Westbury on Saturday, August 7. The National Foundation for Human Potential raised just under $20,000 for the program and operation at Saddle Rock Ranch, and the Squadron A Foundation.

New York Islanders Player Jack Hillen Visits Syosset Iceworks

On Thursday, July 29, New York Islanders defenseman Jack Hillen took a trip to Islanders Iceworks in Syosset to visit Iceworks Hockey School. Campers aged 6-13 were in attendance for the week, learning all of the basic hockey skills.

TOB to Host Family Football Night at John J. Burns Town Parks August 17

Interactive Live Practice Featuring C.W. Post College Players

Sports enthusiasts from throughout the Town of Oyster Bay are invited to attend a “Family Football Night” at John J. Burns Park in Massapequa on Tuesday, August 17, at 7 p.m. Residents will feel like a part of the action during the evening’s planned activities, including a live interactive practice with players from C.W. Post College.

Bethpage Baseball Fall Registration Now Open

For the fifth year, Bethpage Baseball has fall baseball for 7- to 18-year-olds. Fall baseball is open to individual players, or whole teams. Last year, the league had players from Hicksville, Plainview, Syosset, Farmingdale, Bethpage, and Plainedge.

Local Runners Score in Arrow Exterminating Company Long Island Women’s Run

Congratulations to 18-year-old Amanda Wolfer of Woodbury, 29-year-old Shari Klarfeld of Plainview, and 53-year-old Kim Solomine of Syosset, each of whom won awards in the 27th annual Arrow Exterminating Long Island Women’s 5 Kilometer Run. The run was held on Saturday morning, July 17.

International Junior Golf Tour With Syosset Player Wins 2010 North America Cup

The International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) returned once again to international competition with a team composed of fourteen of the United States most talented junior golfers, including Willis Huynh of Syosset, to participate in the North America Cup. This marks the eighth year that IJGT Team USA has competed against the Canadian Junior Golf Association’s (CJGA) Team Canada. Commonly referred to as one of North America’s most prestigious events, players had the unique opportunity to participate in a Ryder Cup format match play event. Held at the immaculate May River Golf Club, players had the opportunity to compete against each country’s best players over three days.

Strike Out Cancer Softball Game Raises Money for Cancer Research

Taylor Micelotta, a junior at Jericho High School, organized a softball fundraiser to raise money for The Don Monti Memorial Research Foundation. The event took place on June 27 at the Jericho High School softball fields.

Jonathan Cohen of Syosset HS Honored As the News 12 Long Island/MSG Varsity Scholar Athlete of the Week

Jonathan Cohen of Syosset High School has been honored as the “News 12 Long Island/MSG Varsity Scholar Athlete of the Week,” an award that recognizes significant achievements both in the classroom and on the playing field.

Yankees Hitting Coach Kevin Long Visits Syosset Baseball Association

It took several months, but winners of the Kevin Long hitting instruction lessons from the Syosset Baseball Association dinner back in November finally received their grand prize.

Registration Opens for MEGA Sports Lacrosse Camp

Shelter Rock Church, located on 178 Cold Spring Road in Syosset, presents MEGA Sports Lacrosse Camp this summer.

The goal of the program is “offering kids in sixth through eighth grade an opportunity to develop their lacrosse skills, discover character-building concepts, and have a whole lot of fun,” says Leslie Maxey, Children’s Director.