HERE IS THE MORNING CALL SPORTS CALENDAR FROM THE MORNING CALL

HERE IS THE MORNING CALL SPORTS CALENDAR FROM THE MORNING CALL

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COMING EVENTS

LEHIGH VALLEY SPORTSFEST 14TH ANNUAL AMATEUR GAMES, JULY 15-18 — Health & fitness expo to be held in conjunction with SportsFest XIV at Cedar Beach Park accepting expo registrations through June 15 … Expo is part of SportsFest's commitment to health and fitness and promoting amateur athletic competition in the Lehigh Valley. … LV SportsFest will host 14th annual amateur games July 15-18 … proceeds of SportsFest support local athletes in the form of a scholarship program as well as purchasing equipment used in Allentown for sports programs … participation in expo offers access to all participating athletes as well as spectators, website promotion, advertisement within the SportsFest program of events, opportunity to host a demonstration or workshop and advertising campaign that promotes all participant levels. … info or to participate in SportsFest XIV Health & Fitness Expo Jennifer Eck, Health & Fitness Expo Director 610-462-3730, e-mail expo@sportsfest.org or visit http://www.sportsfest.org.

TOURNAMENTS

POCONO BASEBALL YOUTH BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS, MAY 22-AUG. 15 — All events in Poconos … ages 12-18 … info http://www.poconobaseball.org or Leon Frailey 570-856-8114, e-mail poconobaseball@yahoo.com.

LEHIGH VALLEY HEAT IT UP DORNEY JAM FEST, JUNE 19-20 — Freedom High School, Bethlehem … $300/team, three-game guarantee … team trophies, additional giveaways … boys/girls, 8U through 17U divisions, championship pool format, multiple playing courts … complete/submit registration form, waiver and e-mail … info www. lehighvalleyheat.com or tsneadsr@lehighvalleyheat.com.

LV WOMEN'S AMATEUR STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP, JUNE 19 — At Wedgewood G.C. … info Karl Gilbert 610-437-4982 or k.gilbert24@hotmail.com.

CALLAWAY JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, JUNE 21 — At Schuylkill C.C. … one qualifying spot available for boys 15-17 … one qualifying spot available for girls 15-17 … info Karl Gilbert 610-437-4982 or k.gilbert24@hotmail.com.

JACK COONEY /DON KLEIN GOLF OUTING, JUNE 21 — Lunch at 11:30 a.m., shotgun 12:30 p.m. at Moselem Springs G.C., Fleetwood … sponsored by Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association … lunch buffet, dinner, cash bar, prizes, cart, gratuities, $160/person. (Anyone 65 or older may use the gold tees.) … guest Steve Jones, the voice of Penn State athletics, raffle for autographed Joe Paterno football. … Banquet only: $40 … Send check to Wayne Nottle, 438 Orchard Drive, Whitehall, Pa. 18052 … no reservations accepted unless accompanied by a check. … Proceeds benefit Jack Cooney Scholarship and Don Klein Cultural Enrichment Fund that supports Penn State Lehigh Valley and its students … info Don Klein 610-395-7933 or Wayne Nottle 610-264-4259.

KIDSPEACE 25TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC, JUNE 21 — at Lehigh C.C. … "Drive-It-Home" raffle, grand prize a 2011 Mini Cooper … winning tickets drawn at evening banquet after tournament, winners do not need to be present … nongolfers welcome to attend banquet … info: Sheri Weber 610-799-8071.

SECOND ANNUAL JOE NEMETH MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNEY, JUNE 21 — Blue Ridge C.C., Palmerton. Scramble, shotgun start … info Terry German at 610-965-2020 or e-mail colleengerman@verizon.net.

BOYS/GIRLS CLUB OF BETHLEHEM GOLF TOURNAMENT, JUNE 21 — Silver Creek C.C. … info http://www.bgcob.org/main.asp?id=61 or 610-865-4241.

BETHLEHEM G.C. JUNIOR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP, JUNE 22-23 — Bethlehem G.C. … qualifying June 17 … info Karl Gilbert 610-437-4982 or k.gilbert24@hotmail.com.

BETHLEHEM GOLF CLUB — PGA sponsored get ready golf monthly programs for Juniors and Adults … six hours of instruction f$89/$99 … info and sign ups at http://www.lehighvalleygolfpro.com; … Ladies Friday night casual club 12 week program. $169 fee includes instruction, $90 gift certificate for private video lesson, $25 Bethlehem G.C. Gift Card, $27 range ball pass, weekly practice balls, green fees, prizes, contests wine and cheese night, closing dinner. … starts June 18 … info http://www.lehighvalleygolfpro.com; … Bethlehem G.C., free Raffle, over $3,500 in prizes and services … Starter's Clubhouse Grille Gift Cards, Greens Fees and Carts, Golf Lessons, equipment … info http://www.lehighvalleygolfpro.com to enter.

BERKS JUNIOR GOLF TOUR JUNE 24, 28; JULY 7, 12, 26; AUG. 3 — June 24 Willow Hollow G.C.; June 28 Galen Hall C.C.; July 7 Manor G.C.; July 12 Berkleigh G.C.; July 26 Reading C.C.; Aug. 3 Golden Oaks G.C. info Scott Horoshko 610-349-8377, e-mail horoshko@verizon.net.

DOYLESTOWN HOSPITAL'S GOLF OUTING, JUNE 21 — 11 a.m., Jericho National G.C., New Hope … event benefits hospital's mission "to provide a responsive, healing environment for patients and families …dinner and awards program 6 p.m. … info Bonnie Offerdahl 215-345-2954.

POCONO JUNIOR GOLF TOURS JUNE 23 — At Southmoore G.C., Bath … deadline June 20, registration must be completed online at http://www.poconojuniorgolf.com. …mandatory online registration is new this season … Junior golfers will be ineligible for competition if they do not register by deadline … Juniors ages 18U may complete in nine-hole or 18-hole divisions, prizes awarded for boys/girls in various age groups, depending on number of entries … cost is $10 for one-time seasonal registration (paid online), plus $10 each week paid to the golf course …info http://www.poconojuniorgolf.com or call Pocono Junior Golf Tour director Kim Kleinle, Wild Pines G.C., 570-646-4444, ext. 2.

NORTHWOOD RACQUET AND FITNESS CLUB USTA JUNIOR TENNIS CLAY COURT TOURNAMENT JUNE 25-27 — Boys/girls ages 10-18 … singles and doubles … register online @usta.com

LV MEDAL PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP JUNE 25-26 — At Woodstone C.C. … info Karl Gilbert 610-437-4982 or k.gilbert24@hotmail.com.

NORTH PENN GUN CLUB BENEFIT MEN'S SLOWPITCH TOURNAMENT, JUNE 26 — North Penn Gun Club in Quakertown … double elimination, $160/team … proceeds benefit Doylestown Dragons U16 Travel Fastpitch softball team … info Rich 267-374-3888.

SOLDIER SUPPORT PROJECT CHARITY GOLF EVENT FOR COMBAT WOUNDED TROOPS — Ar Whitetail G.C. Bath … U.S. Marine Cpl. Joshua Sweeney serving with 3/4 Weapons Co. Scout Sniper Platoon had lost both legs and suffered other wound when he stepped on IED Oct. 29, 2009 in Zow Zad (Helmond providence) Afghanistan honored … "Meet our Heroes" event scheduled during golf tournament … proceeds from event will be used to support other combat troops during trip down to military hospital after event … info http://www.wewhoserved.com/?p=183.

JUSTIN SHEFTEL MEMORIAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT, JUNE 26 — 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Parkland High School athletic complex … rain date is June 27 … to remember and honor Justin Sheftel, who was killed by a drunk driver on the night of his graduation from Parkland … fund provides scholarships and community contributions in Justin's name … admission is free. Food, merchandise available for purchase …special events: meet the Iron Pigs mascots Ferrous and FeFe, Mocktail Mix-Off at 4 p.m.,a Mocktail event with 4 Mixologists and Celebrity Judges, including Congressman Charlie Dent, Dr. Rob Kevitch and Keith Groller, sports writer and TV/radio host, raffle and a silent auction … info http://justinsheftel.com/.

PLEASANT VALLEY H.S. BOYS SOCCER BOOSTER CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT, JUNE 26 — 9 a.m. Cherry Valley G.C., Stroudsburg … captain and crew shotgun (4-person teams), $75/person or $300/foursome includes cart, continental breakfast, lunch, prizes, refreshments … individual registrations welcome (teams will be assigned) … checks payable to PVHSBSBC … all fees due at registration, proceeds benefit Pleasant Valley boys soccer … all players 21 or older … info David Skutnik 570-476-6830, dwslaw@ptd.net.

IRON LAKES JUNIOR STROKE PLAY CLASSIC, JUNE 30-JULY 1 — At Iron Lakes C.C. … info Karl Gilbert 610-437-4982 or k.gilbert24@hotmail.com.

WESTEND RACQUET CLUB JUNIOR OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT, JUNE 29-JULY 1 — Boys/girls USTA singles tournament … ages 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U … must be USTA member, single elimination … may enter maximum of two age divisions … tournament director Neil Curtis … apply online USTA.com (tournament ID 350810610), fee $35/player per event … deadline June 25 … info Laurie Schwepfinger 610-395-3337 or lschwepfinger@24-7fit.com.

PATTI HEFFNER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, JULY 2 — Blue Ridge C.C., a.m./p.m. shotgun starts, scramble format, hole sponsorships available … donations welcomed … $100/golfer: $80/golfer BRCC member … package includes: cart, refreshments on course, prizes, dinner following each session … info Paul Heffner 610-799-0487 or bbearsh@rcn.com.

PRIDE OF THE DIAMOND SOFTBALL JULY 4TH CLASSIC, JULY 3-4 — Fastpitch travel teams 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U at Pates Park, Allentown … info http://www.potdsoftball.com, Jon Adams 610-360-4429, e-mail: jon.potdsoftball@gmail.com.

MOORE TOWNSHIP 10U, 12U SUMMER BASEBALL TOURNAMENT, JULY 8-11 — Moore Township Recreation Center … $250/team, three-game guarantee … age for players as of May 1 … info Joe 484-695-9374 or tonystoolcrib@verizon.net.

AMERICAN SINGLES GOLFERS ASSOCIATION LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER GOLF OUTING, JULY 9 — Allentown Municipal … Inaugural outing … twilight hours, nine or 18 holes … afterward gather at Allentown Municipal's restaurant, The Brew Works On The Green. … ASGA LV current schedule: outings are monthly on second Friday of each month (weather permitting), additional outings scheduled into the fall … Info: http://www.singlesgolf.com or http://www.allentowngolf.org or call Ken Kleppert 610-504-8031; e-mail asga_lv@yahoo.com.

NORTHAMPTON AREA WRESTLING CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT, JULY 16 — 8:30 a.m. shotgun Blue Ridge C.C. … four-man scramble … info Jim Derr @ 610-554-2881

GRACE UCC GOLF OUTING, JULY 17 — In memory of Robert Schuler … 10 a.m. shotgun start, Wedgewood G.C., 4875 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg … four-man scramble … $65/golfer includes cart, food, beverage … lunch following outing at Wedgewood Grove … 50/50 drawing, on-course contests, door prizes, cash prizes: $240 winning team, $120 second place, $60 third place … arrive no later than 9:30 a.m., first to turn in registration first to tee off … info Ed Andreas 610-435-0233.

THIRD ANNUAL DRIVE AGAINST ALS GOLF TOURNAMENT, JULY 18 — Bethlehem Municipal Golf Course. Registration at noon. Shotgun start 1 p.m. Cost: $90 per golfer which includes food after tournament. Info: Craig Kackenmeister at 610-462-8338 or craig@driveagainstals.com. Event benefits former Morning Call Eagles beat writer Larry O'Rourke.

SPORTSFEST 5-ON-5 FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT JULY 18-19 — All teams guaranteed four games … cash prizes to top four … info Jim 610-972-5546 or jim@careerventure.net.

SPORTSFEST XIV TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT, JULY 18 — Allentown YMCA/YWCA, 425 S.15th St. … USATT sanctioned two-person team with a top gun singles event … participants must be a USATT member and have a USATT rating … entry forms available at http://www.usatt.org or http://www.alvattc.org.

KIWANIS CLUB OF PALMER TOWNSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT, JULY 19 — Registration and continental breakfast 7 a.m., with buffet lunch at end of round … scramble with 8 a.m. shotgun, Northampton C.C., 5049 William Penn Highway, Easton … proceeds provide scholarships to local students … info http://www.palmerkiwanis.org; call Bob Pretopapa at 484-597-6760; e-mail kiwanisgolf@ rcn.com.

DIAMOND DREAMS BASEBALL MARATHON MIDNIGHT MADNESS TOURNAMENT, JULY 23 — Easton's Hackett's Park beginning at midnight July 23 … five teams needed with players ages 13-15 … event supplies T-shirts, umpires, trophies, awards; first five teams accepted … no entry fee, donations to the charity appreciated … benefits Dream Come True, Camelot for Children, Miracle League of Lehigh Valley … info, register: 610-392-0400 or estar@rcn.com.

POCONO BASEBALL SHOWCASE TOURNAMENTS JULY 23-25; AUG. 6-8 — 16U showcase and tournament July 23-25; 17/18U showcase and tournament Aug. 6-8 … showcases at East Stroudsburg University on Friday morning of each event … showcases open to teams and individual players … for a list of colleges attending and for info: http://www.poconobaseball.org or poconobaseball@yahoo.com, or call Leon Frailey, 570-856-8114.

CHARLES D. SHIELDS MEMORIAL 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, JULY 24 — Rain date July 25 … Barefield Outdoor Recreation Complex, 823 Terry Reilly Way, Pottsville … proceeds benefit Pottsville area boys basketball programs, register teams in all age groups, boys/girls … info and registration 570-628-5079.

LITITZ SUMMER SHOWCASE SOCCER TOURNAMENT, JULY 24-25 — At Lititz … boys/girls 10U through 19U … three-game minimum, college showcase for older age groups … 200 teams from nine states and Canada … info lititzsummershowcase.org or Mike Logan e-mail loganwhs@verizon.net.

"MID SUMMER BLAST" BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT JUNE 25-27 — In the Zone, Bath … brackets: U10-U17, boys/girls brackets … three-game guarantee, all teams make playoffs … 20-minute halves, two certified refs/game, snack bar, batting cages, Aeroball and fitness center open during games … open registration: All teams welcome (AAU, YBOA, school, rec, CYO, travel, etc.) … team trophies for champion and runner-up in each age group … $325, multi-team discount of $25/team for three or more teams … Friday night games optional, scheduling flexibility available … Registration deadline 8 p.m. June 21 … info: http://www.inthezonesports.biz or e-mail sturpening@aol.com.

LEHIGH VALLEY PATES PANTHERS 23U FASTPITCH CLASSIC, JULY 31-AUG. 1 — Pates Park, Allentown … http://www.potdsoftball.com, Jon Adams 610-360-4429, jon.potdsoftball@gmail.com.

THIRD ANNUAL ROUGH RIDERS GOLF TOURNAMENT, JULY 31 — 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, four-person scramble … Willowbrook G.C., 1364 Howertown Road, North Catasauqua … $80 includes cart, beverages, dinner, prizes … dinner afterward at Willowbrook pavilion … proceeds benefit Catasauqua High School athletic department … info http://www.cattysd.org, Thomas Moll athletic office 610-697-0111 ext. 2.

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP GOLF CLASSIC, AUG. 2 — 7:30 a.m. registration, continental breakfast, team photos and silent auction, shotgun/scramble begins at 9 a.m. at Great Bear Golf & Country Club … proceeds benefit Prince Hall School Scholarship Fund, affording students at Prince Hall School, an elementary school in Philadelphia, opportunities to pursue an education at ESU … $125/person includes cart, continental breakfast, team photo, refreshments, buffet luncheon, prizes … luncheon only: $45 … tournament brochure at http://www.esuwarriors.com/custompages/General/2010PrinceHallBrochure.pdf. … silent auction includes weekend hotel stays, golf packages, gift certificates, golf clubs, entertainment packages … team, individual prizes … after a buffet luncheon, awards presentation at club's main dining room … info Wayne Bolt 570-350-0560 or Teresa McCraw Werkheiser at twerkheiser@po-box.esu.edu or 570-422-3613.

LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER OF WRESTLING OFFICIALS GOLF OUTING, AUG. 21 — Registration noon-12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. shotgun at Whitetail Golf Course, Bath … proceeds benefit LVCWO Scholarship Fund … four-man scramble, $80/golfer: cart, hot dog at turn, beverages, outdoor pavilion hot lunch buffet, prizes, awards … deadline Aug. 14 to guarantee foursome slot. After then, first-come, first-served basis … check payable to: LVCWO, c/o Matt Billy, P.O. Box 942, Cherryville, Pa. 18035 … info Matt 610-739-9765 or oscerb@verizon.net; also Mike Schanz 610-704-1544 or mjschanz@msn.com.

BILL SUGRA MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING, AUG. 27 — Kids schedule of events: 7 a.m. sign-in, 7:30 a.m. instruction at driving range; 8:30 a.m. golf nine holes with instructor; 11 a.m. lunch, awards at Green Pond C.C. … adult tournament 10 a.m. registration, driving range opens ; 11 a.m. lunch; noon shotgun start; 5 p.m. (estimated) reception/silent auction; 5:45 p.m. dinner, awards … $125 entry: cart/ driving range/refreshments/lunch/ reception/dinner … register by Aug. 13 … info http://www.billsugramemorialfund.org/golf_tourn.html or call Bill at 610-776-4039.

PRIDE OF THE DIAMOND SOFTBALL FALL START-UP CLASSIC, AUG. 28-29 — Fastpitch travel teams 16U, 18U at Pates Park, Allentown … info http://www.potdsoftball.com, Jon Adams 610-360-4429, e-mail jon.potdsoftball@gmail.com.

NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, SEPT. 27 — At Northampton Country Club … info http://www.northampton.edu/golf.

RACES

LVRR SUMMER SERIES 5K RACE JULY 7 — 6:30 p.m at LVRR clubhouse, Little Lehigh Parkway, Allentown … LVRR 5K course, accurately measured, mostly flat, cinder trail in parkway … entry $15 for entire series $5 per race … bring covered dish (bag of chips doesn't qualify) for picnic after each race … age groups: male/female 15U, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over … awards: individual races only, first male/female overall … medals for first, second and third in each age group … info Elaine McCambridge 610-966-2347.

LV ROAD RUNNERS KIDS RUNNING SERIES, JUNE 19; JULY 10, 24; AUG. 7 — Children 3-14 … check-in times for race 8:45-9:30 (all kids must be checked in by 9:30), races start at 10 at LV Roadrunners clubhouse, Little Lehigh Parkway, Allentown … parents needed to volunteer to promote safety and support youth running ages 3-4 (eighth-mile); ages 5-6 (quarter-mile); ages 7-8 (half-mile); ages 9-10 (mile); ages 11-12 (mile-and-a-half); ages 13-14 (two miles) … info, registration at http://www.active.com, 2010 LVRR Kids Running series … parent or guardian must stay to supervise child.

WILSON PARTNERS IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION 5K RACE AND 1 MILE FUN WALK, JUNE 19 — Registration 7:45 a.m., Wilson Area High School, starts 9 a.m. (rain or shine) … awards for fastest overall male/female, top three in each category and fastest Clydesdale (male) and Filly (female) … nonrefundable entry: $20/person, $40/family of three … $10 for cross-country team members … family entries must be mailed together … Entry includes: moisture wicking T-shirt, bagels … info Doug Wagner 484-373-6000 (weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) or e-mail dwagner@wilsonareasd.org.

FAMILY YMCA FIRECRACKER FOUR-MILER RUN AND WALK, JULY 4 — Register day of race 7-8:20 a.m., run at 8:30 a.m.; walk 8:35 a.m. at Fairview Park in Palmer Township, Easton … register at Family YMCA Welcome Center or download registration form at Family YMCA website and mail to race organizer Sharon O'Hara Smith at Family YMCA … child obstacle course for youngest race supporters, ages 2-5 can participate beginning at 8:40 a.m., no registration required … first 200 race participants receive Firecracker Four-Miler T-shirt … Entry/$22 postmarked on or after June 21 … prizes in categories by age, gender, individual, team … info Family YMCA 610-258-6158.

HEY I KNOW YOU 5K, JULY 17 — Macungie 5k to benefit Ben Yorgey Foundation, which raises money for graduation scholarships for special education students in Lehigh Valley … registration 7 a.m., race begins at 8:30 … entries postmarked by July 6 are $20 (with T-shirt); after July 6 and race day $25 … first year event has a fast, flat course beginning and ending in Macungie Memorial Park … post-race food, and the park swimming pool will be available … info http://www.active.com or http://www.heyiknowyou.org. … info Duane Wendling 610-683-5881.

HARDBODY 5K, JULY 31 — 8:30 a.m. Hanover Township Community Center, Bethlehem … overall/age group awards, optional Mr./Ms. Hardbody competition … free body composition analysis, refreshments, D.J. entertainment, mid-summer race … portion of proceeds to World Vision Haiti relief … info http://www.peakrace.com, Rick Weaver 610-787-0717.

LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK MARATHON FOR VIA, SEPT. 12 — Allentown through Bethlehem to Easton … new course design, half-marathon added … five-person team relay, full and half marathon and 5K walk. … course created by Bart Yasso, chief running officer, Runner's World magazine and member of Running USA Hall of Champions … info Gina Stano, 484-893-5389, e-mail g.stano@vianet.org.

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