Syosset’s Glen Malings and Robert Shaw Score in Long Island Greenbelt Trail Run

Congratulations to Syosset endurance athletes Glen Malings and Robert Shaw, each of whom who successfully completed the Long Island Greenbelt Trail 25 Kilometer Run on Saturday, May 9.

Mailings completed the 15.5 mile course from the Plainview trailhead on Sunnyside Boulevard to the Cold Spring Harbor terminus of the Trail and back in 2 hours, 52 minutes, 1 second, placing him 26th overall. Shaw scored in 49th place with a time of 3:14:32.

Lewis Lane Field Rededicated as Michael Lewis Wolkis Field

On May 30, with much appreciation from Syosset Baseball Association and the family of Michael Wolkis, the field traditionally known as Lewis Lane field at the end of Edna Drive was renamed Michael Lewis Wolkis Field in memory of Michael Wolkis who passed away in November after being hit by a car on Halloween afternoon.

State Parks and USGA Tee Up Sustainability Practices for the U.S. Open Championship

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the United States Golf Association recently detailed a range of sustainability practices that will be employed during the 2009 U.S. Open Championship, in keeping with the responsible environmental stewardship worthy of Bethpage State Park.

Syosset Baseball’s Memorial Weekend Recap

It seems only fitting that with all the rain this spring baseball season that the anticipation for the traditional Memorial Weekend baseball festivities would turn out favorable for the baseball world in Syosset with sunny skies, mild temperatures, great baseball and fun to be had by all.

Jericho Blue Sox Finish in Second Place

The Jericho blue sox 11-year-old travel baseball team finished their NJBL season in second place with an impressive 11-3 record.

Jammin’ Jayhawks Hold Basketball Clinic League for Children with Special Needs

The Jammin’ Jayhawks completed their third and final session Sunday, May 31, 2009 at the Jackson School gym. This basketball program for children with special needs was organized by Jericho High School student Alex Ripka and supported and underwritten by the Jericho Athletic Association.

New Friendships Form in SYAC Girls Softball

As the SYAC Girls Softball spring season approaches playoff time, many new friendships are being formed on the softball field.

More than 400 girls from Syosset, Woodbury and Jericho participate in SYAC Girls Softball, in four leagues from kindergarten through eighth grade.

For more information about SYAC: www.syacgs.org.

Fall 2009 Registration Is Under Way for the JAAs

Registration is underway for developmental (pre-travel) soccer program for kindergarten through third grade and the soccer program for kindergarten through third grade. There will be an informational meeting on June 15 at Jackson Elementary School at 7:30 p.m.

The JAA’s Developmental Soccer Program is designed to encourage individual and team soccer development, in those children who desire more than what the current intramural program (JAA) offers via enhanced weekly training sessions, league and tournament play.

Muttontown Preserve Announces Hikes

The magnificent Muttontown Preserve will host two weekend nature events in June.

The first, “Smell the Wild Roses,” on Sunday, June 7, between 10 a.m. and noon, offers participants the opportunity to view a variety of roses in full bloom, along with Autumn Olive, Honeysuckle and Buttercups. During past walks, more than 50 species of roses have been seen along the trails. The tour is three miles over mostly flat terrain that includes the upland woods trail.

Syosset Baseball Michael Lewis Wolkis Field Dedication

Syosset Baseball Association would like to invite all Syosset Baseball players and families to the rededication ceremony for the Lewis Lane Field to be renamed, Michael Lewis Wolkis Field on May 30, at 10:45 a.m.

On Oct. 31, 2008, Michael was tragically hit by a vehicle that took his life. Michael, 15 years old, played baseball for Syosset Baseball Association since the age of 5 at t-ball until the end in the Senior League.