Perry Novak of the Oneida Daily Dispatch compiles weekly statewide rankings for the New York State Sportswriters Association.
In Class AA, Suburban Council foes Niskayuna (ranked No. 2) and Shenendehowa (No. 23) are ranked after good starts to the season. Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake's squad is ranked fifth in Class A despite at 3-3 record thanks to its stiff league competition. South Glens Falls (6-1-0) comes in at No. 16.

Here are the rankings as of  Sept. 24:

Class AA
 1: 4-0-0  Northport-11
 2: 7-0-0  Niskayuna-2
 3: 7-0-0  Fairport-5
 4: 5-0-1  St. Anthony’s-CHS
 5: 7-0-0  Orchard Park-6
 6: 4-0-0  Scarsdale-1
 7: 5-0-1  Monroe-Woodbury-9
 8: 6-1-0  WilliamsvilleNorth-6
 9: 4-0-0  Washingtonville-9
10: 3-2-0  MacArthur-8
11: 5-0-0  Sachem East-11
12: 3-1-1  Massapequa-8
13: 6-1-0  Arlington-1
14: 5-1-0  Clarkstown South-1
15: 6-1-0  Baldwinsville-3
16: 4-0-1  Hauppauge-11
17: 4-0-1  Farmingdale-8
18: 5-0-0  Syosset-8
19: 6-1-0  Elmira-4
20: 6-1-1  Lockport-6
21: 6-2-0  Brockport-5
22: 5-2-1  Webster Thomas-5
23: 5-1-1  Shenendehowa-2
24: 4-2-1  Webster Schroeder-5
25: 4-1-0  Fayetteville-Manlius-3
 
Class A
 1: 4-0-0  Rockville Centre South Side-8
 2: 5-0-0  Vestal-4
 3: 5-0-0  Garden City-8
 4: 6-0-0  Cornwall-9
 5: 3-3-0  Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake-2
 6: 2-1-1  Islip-11
 7: 4-0-1  John Jay Cross Rover-1
 8: 4-1-2  Pittsford Mendon-5
 9: 5-0-1  Williamsville South-6
10: 4-1-1  Byram Hills-1
11: 2-1-1  Sayville-11
12: 6-0-0  Scotia-Glenville-2
13: 5-1-0  Whitesboro-3
14: 6-1-2  Williamsville East-6
15: 6-1-1  Jamesville-DeWitt-3
16: 6-1-0  South Glens Falls-2
17: 4-2-1  Honeoye Falls-Lima-5
18: 5-0-0  Wantagh-8
19: 4-1-0  New Paltz-9
20: 5-2-0  Maine-Endwell-4
20: 4-0-1  Red Hook-9
 
Class B
 1: 6-0-0  Schalmont-2
 2: 5-0-0  Oneonta-4
 3: 7-0-0  Marcellus-3
 4: 5-1-0  Cold Spring Harbor-8
 5: 5-1-0  Briarcliffe-1
 6: 4-1-0  Mattituck-11
 7: 7-0-0  East Aurora-6
 8: 5-1-0  Bronxville-1
 9: 6-0-0  Troy Catholic-2
10: 5-1-0  Highland Falls O’Neill-9
11: 6-0-0  Hornell-5
12: 8-0-0  Wilson-6
13: 7-0-0  Clinton-3
14: 5-1-0  Ichabod Crane-2
15: 5-1-1  Livonia-5
16: 3-0-0  Spackenkill-9
17: 6-2-0  Greece Odyssey-5
18: 5-0-1  Plattsburgh-7
19: 5-0-1  Beekmantown-7
20: 3-1-0  Binghamton Seton-4
20: 3-0-0  Potsdam-10
20: 7-0-0  South Jefferson-3
 
Class C
 1: 7-0-0  Gananda-5
 2: 6-0-0  Manlius Pebble Hill-3
 3: 2-1-0  Friends-8
 4: 6-1-0  Hoosick Falls-2
 5: 3-1-0  Port Jefferson-11
 6: 7-1-0  Lansing-4
 7: 4-1-0  Florida-9
 8: 7-0-0  Bishop Grimes-3
 9: 5-1-0  Sauquoit Valley-3
10: 7-1-0  Addison-5
11: 7-0-0  Maple Grove-6
12: 4-0-0  Lake Placid-7
13: 7-0-0  Unatego-4
14: 3-2-1  Hoosic Valley-2
15: 5-1-0  Keshequa-5
16: 3-1-1  Allegany-Limestone-6
17: 6-0-0  Canajoharie-2
18: 6-1-0  West Canada Valley-3
19: 6-0-0  Naples-5
20: 5-0-2  Sandy Creek-3
20: 4-2-0  Rhinebeck-9
20: 3-2-0  Holland-6
 
Class D
 1: 6-0-0  Remsen-3
 2: 5-1-0  Chazy-7
 3: 6-0-0  Fort Ann-2
 4: 4-2-1  Ellicottville-6
 5: 9-0-0  Belfast-5
 6: 6-0-0  Arkport-5
 7: 6-0-0  Poland-3
 8: 7-0-0  Morris-4
 9: 5-1-1  Copenhagen-3
10: 5-0-0  Chateaugay-10
11: 7-1-0  South Kortright-4
12: 2-2-0  Smithtown Christian-11
13: 7-1-0  Davenport-4
14: 3-1-0  Genesee Valley-5
15: 4-1-0  Parishville-Hopkinton-10
15: 6-1-0  Cherry Valley-Springfield-4
15: 5-1-0  Livingston Manor-9
 

By ANDREW CHAMPAGNE

achampagne@saratogian.com

twitter.com/AndrewChampagne

With news of the Replacement Referee Error…er, Era…coming to an end in the NFL, many of those officials will be looking for jobs in the real world. This got us at the Saratogian sports department thinking (always a dangerous thing) about what they could do while actually presenting improvements doing it. Here, now, is my list of the top five occupations.

5) Heading the search for a new governing body at New York State thoroughbred racetracks. At least then the mistakes that are made will be funny!
4) Scriptwriters for the hit TV series “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.”
3) Commissioners of major American sports leagues.
2) Social media guardians of American professional athletes.
1) United States Congress.

Got another idea? Comment away.

Community Sports Brief Calendar
Sept. 30
Free Soccer Clinic
 The Saratoga Springs varsity boys soccer team will be hosting their annual Saratoga Soccer Day Sunday, Sept. 30 from 1-3 p.m. at Maple Avenue Middle School.
The team will be leading boys and girls ages 6-12 through some basic soccer skills and then join them in some fun small sided games.
A $5-$10 donation to the Saratoga Springs Boys Soccer Booster Club is appreciated.
Visit www.togasoccer.com for more information on this event.

Oct. 5
15th annual Saratoga Springs Lions Club Golf Tournament
The 15th annual Saratoga Springs Lions Club Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 5 at McGregor Links Country Club in Wilton. The four person scramble event is open to the public and proceeds benefit several of the programs and services provided to the community through the Saratoga Springs Lions Club.
The event costs $115 for a single player or $440 for a foursome with participants able to enjoy 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner, an awards ceremony and prize giveaways. The shotgun start is set for 1 p.m. Call 378-8111 or 584-4050 or visit www.saratogalions.com for more information.

Oct. 6
Adirondack Hawks 14U tryouts
The Adirondack Hawks 14U Blue and Gold baseball teams will be holding spring tryouts Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Gavin Park.
The Adirondack Hawks 14U Blue team will hold tryouts at 11 a.m. with the Gold team holding spring tryouts at 3 p.m.
For additional information please contact Nate King at 587-0132 or email nbking@nycap.rr.com, coach O’Reilly at 376-6604 or email boreilly@nycap.rr.com, or coach Reed at 376-5790 or email Reed2112@nycap.rr.com.

Miss Scotties softball tryouts
Miss Scotties Softball is looking for players ages 12 and under the upcoming travel season. A tryout will be held Saturday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. at Burgess Kimball Park in Malta. Contact MissScottiesSoftball@gmail.com with any questions.

Oct. 7
16U Northern Titans baseball tryouts
The 16U Northern Titans are holding an open try-out for the 2013 summer baseball season. The Titans play in the highly competitive Eastern NY Travel Baseball League and will compete with teams from the Empire State 16U Mickey Mantle League. The team will also play in Local and Regional Tournaments.
If interested in joining the team, the tryout will be held Sunday, Oct. 7 at Round Lake field from 10 a.m.-noon.
For additional information contact Bill Canty at 495-9028.

Oct. 14
Adirondack Hawks Baseball Showcase
The Adirondack Hawks baseball program and Hawks 18U coaches, Tom Coons and Dave Palmer, will be hosting the Adirondack Baseball Showcase, Sunday, Oct. 14 at Gavin Park in Wilton.  The showcase will begin at 9 a.m. with check-in/registration and field work beginning at 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Players will be given the opportunity to showcase their abilities, become familiar with the college recruiting process and be evaluated.  The showcase is limited to 50 participants and registration deadline is Oct. 10. The cost is $100 per player.
Players should dress in baseball pants and bring their own bat, cleats, glove, hat, betting helmet if possible etc. Each participant will be provided with a showcase t-shirt to wear. Catchers should bring their own equipment.
Download a registration form online at www.sportsrecruitingadvisors.com. Send completed registration forms along with check to SRA—Sports Recruiting Advisors, c/o Tom Coons, 364 Northern Pines Road, Gansevoort NY 12831.
Contact Tom Coons at 518-225-7658 or tcoons@sportsrecruitingadvisors.com for additional information.

Oct. 14-16
Saratoga Stampede American Legion baseball tryouts
The Saratoga Stampede Legion baseball program will be holding tryouts for the 2013 season. The Stampede program will field a 19U Sr. Legion team and a 17U Jr. Legion team next summer. Players residing within the following school district boundaries are eligible to play legion baseball for the Stampede: Ballston Spa, Saratoga High, Saratoga Catholic, Schuylerville, Galway, Mechanicville and Stillwater.
There are multiple roster spots available on all levels. The tryouts will be held from 11–2 p.m. Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 15 and 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16 at Eastside Recreation.
To register, contact Eric Thompson at 222-3990 or George Coleman at 312-3442.

Oct. 20
The 12th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge
MVP Health Care presents the 12th Annual Great Pumpkin Challenge to benefit Saratoga Bridges on a paved course in the Saratoga Spa State Park, Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9:30 a.m.
The 5K walk/run is sanctioned by the USA Track and Field Adirondack Association and will run simultaneously with the 10K. Long-sleeved moisture wicking T-shirts and a discounted rate of $22 for people who register by Oct. 1. The cost is $25 by Oct. 20. The Kids Fun Run, for children 12 and younger, begins after the 5K and 10K finish and costs $5. There is no day of registration.
For more information, contact Heather Varney at 587-0723 ext. 1266 or hvarney@saratogabridges.org.
Greenwich Hall of Fame Induction
The Greenwich High School Athletic Hall of Fame will hold their forth annual induction banquet on Saturday Oct. 20 at the Elks Lodge on Route 40 South in Greenwich. Tickets will be available to the public for the banquet. Tickets will be $25 and should be purchased by October 12, 2012. Please call (518) 692-7768 or (518) 281-2828 for more info or to purchase tickets. You can also email bc7768@hotmail.com for information.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Class of 2013. Visit the Hall of Fame link at the school website at www.greenwichcsd.org for a nomination form or see a Committee Member.

Weekly athletic programs and clinics
Skidmore women’s Sunday basketball clinics
The Skidmore women’s basketball coaching staff is holding Sunday clinics for girls in grades 6-12 in preparation for the winter season.
The camp runs every Sunday through Oct. 28 from 10:30 a.m.-noon for grades 9-12 and 12:30-2 p.m. for girls in grades 6-8 at Skidmore College.
For more information, contact coach Bennett at dbennett@skidmore.edu or 580-5363 or visit www.skidmoreathletics.com.

Thursday night Intro to Field Hockey program
The Intro to Field Hockey program is taking place every Thursday through Nov. 1 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The program will be held at the North Side Fields for children grades 2-6. The goal of the program is to develop the fundamentals necessary to be a successful field hockey player.
The cost is $50 for Saratoga residents, $75 for non-city and $100 non-city/non-school.
Email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org for more information.

Youth Soccer Training Monday nights at Gavin Park
First Touch Soccer USA, in partnership with the Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club, is offering training sessions focusing on individual soccer skill improvement. The sessions are run by St. Rose men soccer coaches Matt Jones and Stephen Hogan and their staff of current and former collegiate and professional players from all over the world. The sessions are open to all boys and girls ages 6-14 from Saratoga, Wilton and the surrounding areas.
The sessions occur every Monday night until Oct. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Gavin Park. The program costs $72 for all six sessions or $15 for each individual session.
Parents can register by emailing firsttouchsoccerusa@gmail.com or arriving at the field 15 minutes prior to each session.

SAFE Saturday soccer program
Sports Are For Everyone (SAFE), a not-for-profit organization that runs sports programs for kids with special needs, is holding a soccer program at the Clifton Park Commons each Saturday through Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Children five years and older with mental and/or physical challenges are encouraged to participate.
SAFE provides an environment that allows children with special needs to build self-esteem, confidence, and friendships through sports by providing opportunities to socialize and exercise both their motor and life skills.
For more information about the SAFE Soccer Program, email SAFE at sportsareforeveryone@gmail.com or call 383-8076.

Thursday evening Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club Fall Soccer Academy
The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club has announced the creation of a new 8U and 10U Soccer Academy Program for the 2012-2013 season. The program is designed for soccer players who are looking for advanced skills training beyond what is provided by recreational soccer. Boys with a strong interest in improving their soccer skills and playing soccer at higher levels will gain the most from this program.
The Academy will feature weekly training sessions with the best coaches in the area.
Practices will be each Thursday night through Oct. 25. The cost is $90 and includes a SWSC shirt. Those interested in continuing this soccer program into the winter and spring will have an opportunity to do so by registering for those academies later in the 2012-2013 season.
To register, contact Peter MacDonald at pmacdona@skidmore.edu.

Ongoing registration
Junior NBA registration at Gavin Park
Gavin Park’s highly successful youth basketball league is gearing up for another great season of Jr. NBA. This recreational program is open to boys and girls grades 2-10. All skill levels are welcome and everyone receives equal playing time.
Placement dates are scheduled for Oct. 1 through Oct. 4 and the registration deadline is Sept. 28. The cost is $115 for Wilton residents, $155 for Saratoga Springs City Schools residents and $165 for all others, which includes a full uniform. Gavin Park is located at 10 Lewis Drive in the Town of Wilton. Register online at www.townofwilton.com, or in person at the park office.
Call 584-9455 with any questions.

Saratoga Springs Recreation Basketball League
The Saratoga Springs Recreation Basketball League registration is taking place on a first come first served basis. Spaces are limited for grades K-12 and filling up fast. Register Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center, 15 Vanderbilt Avenue.
The cost is $70 for city residents, $90 for school district and $115 for non-resident/non-school district.
Registration forms are on the City’s website www.saratoga-springs.org
Please call the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department at 587-3550 ext. 2300 for more information.
Saratoga YMCA Over-50 basketball league
The Saratoga Regional YMCA kicks off the seventh year of its Over-50 Basketball League with tryouts for new players Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m.
League games will be played Wednesdays starting Oct. 10 and going through March 13. the cost is $125 for YMCA members and $175 for non-members.
Registration begins Sept. 12 at the East Avenue Branch front desk. Contact Bill Carey at 587-4227 with any questions.

Saratoga Kinderskate program
The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is currently taking registration for it's Kinderskate program. This program teaches the basics and beyond of ice skating to children as young as 3-years-old. Classes are held Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays starting on Oct. 16 and consist of a half hour instruction and a half hour practice. Cost is $30 for Saratoga Springs residents and $60 for Non-City residents.
Register at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at Vanderbilt Avneue.
Download the form at www.saratoga-springs.org. Please call 587-3550 ext. 2300 with questions.

Boys and girls youth basketball league
Boys and Girls Youth Basketball League registration will be available for kids in Grade K-12. The league runs from Nov. 3–March 23 and will be held at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center.
The cost is $70 for Saratoga residents, $90 for non-residents and $115 for non-city/non-school. Registration is available from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday or from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org for more information.

By DAVID M. JOHNSON

djohnson@saratogian.com

Twitter.com/davidmichael10

You could tell from the way the crowd rushed Wachenheim Field after the final whistle that it was a meaningful victory. It was the sort of celebration usually reserved for postseason matches, but considering the Skidmore men's soccer program had just notched its first victory over St. Lawrence 1-0, it seemed appropriate. The Saints were undefeated before the match and the No. 2 ranked college soccer team in the country. Here are some thoughts about the historic match:

Adam Beek

The Goal: I'm sure Skidmore (6-1-1, 2-0) coach Ron McEachen would have taken any type of goal against St. Lawrence (6-1, 0-1) , as long as it led to a victory. What the veteran coach got, however, was a thing of beauty. The decisive play started as a counter-attack down the right side the field for Skidmore. Thoroughbreds target-man Brock Bakewell provided the incisive pass with a header down through two defenders to Adam Beek cutting in toward the goal. Beek could have taken a touch to gain better control of the ball, instead, the Jamaican unleashed a blast into the far post that goalkeeper Nate Goss-Woliner had no chance to stop.

The Spirit: On paper, St. Lawrence was the more talented team. And you don't go unbeaten in 32 consecutive regular season matches (17 matches unbeaten in the Liberty League) without playing well as the Saints have the past two-plus years. Still, the harder-working, more cohesive team on the turf Saturday was Skidmore. The hosts won more 50-50 balls and kept a solid defensive shape for most of the match.
"We knew we had to be collectively together and I think that was the key to the game," said a smiling McEachen after the match. "They stuck it out and did it against as good a team as there is in the country."

The Red Card That Should Have Been Given: Many fouls in soccer are judgement calls, but there are rules about what must happen after certain fouls are called. For example, a referee couldn't call a direct-kick foul in the penalty box and not award a penalty. Similarly, if a player is denied a direct scoring opportunity as the result of a foul, the player responsible must be red carded. There are two situations where this rule comes into play most often. First, when a defender stops a ball from going in the net with his hand. Second, when a defender fouls a player on a breakaway. The later situation happened in the 73rd minute Saturday. Skidmore's Ike Okepoebo was sent through on a breakaway — with no defenders between him and the goalkeeper — when he was tripped from behind by St. Lawrence defender Alex Laird. In truth, it didn't look like Laird meant to trip him, just that he clipped Okepoebo's heel while he was chasing him down. But a goal-scoring opportunity is a goal-scoring opportunity and since the referee called the foul — which he did — it should have been a red card. This would have been a bigger talking point if the Saints had come back to tie the game.

Whoa That Was Close: With less than three minutes left to play St. Lawrence nearly equalized on a header off a corner kick. In fact, if Skidmore's Alex Hodor-Lee had not been guarding the back post, it would have been 1-1. But Hodor-Lee (who battled up and down the right flank and almost scored on a free kick) was there to knock the ball out of bounds for another St. Lawrence corner. The hosts cleared the ensuing cross and catastrophe was averted for the moment.

Whoa That Was Close (Again): This game was in the balance until the final seconds. Eight seconds to be exact. That's when St. Lawrence's last-gasp ball into the Skidmore box was somehow redirected on goal. But Thoroughbred goalkeeper Eli Kisselbach (10 saves in the shutout) caught the ball, waited a few seconds, then punted it down the field as the final whistle blew and a cheer erupted from the home fans. 

Walk-in recreation and occurring registrations

Saratoga YMCA Over-50 basketball league
The Saratoga Regional YMCA kicks off the seventh year of its Over-50 Basketball League with tryouts for new players Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. League games will be played Wednesdays starting Oct. 10 and going through March 13. the cost is $125 for YMCA members and $175 for non-members. A captain’s meeting Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga YMCA and players, sponsors are needed. Registration begins Sept. 12 at the East Avenue Branch front desk. Contact Bill Carey at 587-4227 with any questions.
Junior NBA registration at Gavin Park

Gavin Park’s highly successful youth basketball league is gearing up for another great season of Jr. NBA. This recreational program is open to boys and girls grades 2-10. All skill levels are welcome and everyone receives equal playing time.
Placement dates are scheduled for Oct. 1 through Oct. 4 and the registration deadline is Sept. 28. The cost is $115 for Wilton residents, $155 for Saratoga Springs City Schools residents and $165 for all others, which includes a full uniform. Gavin Park is located at 10 Lewis Drive in the Town of Wilton.
Register online at www.townofwilton.com, or in person at the park office. Contact 584-9455 with any questions.

SAFE soccer program
Sports Are For Everyone (SAFE), a not-for-profit organization that runs sports programs for kids with special needs, is holding a soccer program at the Clifton Park Commons each Saturday through Oct. 20 at 10 a.m.
Children five years and older with mental and/or physical challenges are encouraged to participate.
SAFE provides an environment that allows children with special needs to build self-esteem, confidence, and friendships through sports by providing opportunities to socialize and exercise both their motor and life skills.
For more information about the SAFE Soccer Program, email SAFE at sportsareforeveryone@gmail.com or call 383-8076.

Youth Soccer Training Monday nights at Gavin Park
First Touch Soccer USA, in partnership with the Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club, is offering training sessions focusing on individual soccer skill improvement. The sessions are run by St. Rose men soccer coaches Matt Jones and Stephen Hogan and their staff of current and former collegiate and professional players from all over the world. The sessions are open to all boys and girls ages 6-14 from Saratoga, Wilton and the surrounding areas.
The sessions occur every Monday night until Oct. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Gavin Park. The program costs $72 for all six sessions or $15 for each individual session.
Parents can register by emailing firsttouchsoccerusa@gmail.com or arriving at the field 15 minutes prior to each session.

Saratoga Kinderskate program
The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is currently taking registration for it's Kinderskate program. This program teaches the basics and beyond of ice skating to children as young as 3 years old. Classes are held Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays starting on Oct. 16 and consist of a half hour instruction and a half hour practice. Cost is $30 for Saratoga Springs residents and $60 for Non-City residents.
Register at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at Vanderbilt Avneue.
Download the form at www.saratoga-springs.org. Please call 587-3550 ext. 2300 with questions.

Boys and girls youth basketball league
Boys and Girls Youth Basketball League registration will be available for kids in Grade K-12. The league runs from Nov. 3–March 23 and will be held at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center.
The cost is $70 for Saratoga residents, $90 for non-residents and $115 for non-city/non-school. Registration is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday or from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org for more information.

Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club Fall Soccer Academy
The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club has announced the creation of a new 8U and 10U Soccer Academy Program for the 2012-2013 season. The program is designed for soccer players who are looking for advanced skills training beyond what is provided by recreational soccer. Boys with a strong interest in improving their soccer skills and playing soccer at higher levels will gain the most from this program.
The Academy will feature weekly training sessions with the best coaches in the area.
Practices will be each Thursday night through Oct. 25. The cost is $90 and includes a SWSC shirt. Those interested in continuing this soccer program into the winter and spring will have an opportunity to do so by registering for those academies later in the 2012-2013 season.
To register, contact Peter MacDonald at pmacdona@skidmore.edu.

Greenwich Hall of Fame Induction
The Greenwich High School Athletic Hall of Fame will hold their 4th annual induction banquet on Saturday Oct. 20 at the Elks Lodge on Route 40 South in Greenwich. Tickets will be available to the public for the banquet. Tickets will be $25 and should be purchased by October 12, 2012. Please call (518) 692-7768 or (518) 281-2828 for more info or to purchase tickets. You can also email bc7768@hotmail.com for information.
Nominations are now being accepted for the Class of 2013. Please visit the Hall of Fame link at the school website at www.greenwichcsd.org for a nomination form or see a Committee Member.

Fall basketball clinic at SUNY Adirondack
The coaches and players of the SUNY Adirondack men’s basketball team will be hosting a clinic Saturday Oct. 27 from 9 a.m.-noon and Sunday Oct. 28. 8:30-11 a.m at SUNY Adirondack Bay Road Gym.
The fee is $55 and includes a free T-shirt.
For a brochure, contact head coach men’s basketball head coach Bill Haskell at haskellb@sunyac.edu or call 743-2200 ext. 2393. Brochures may also be viewed at www.sunyacc.edu/athletics.

Sept. 20
Kyle Busch to Speak at City Center
NASCAR star Kyle Busch will speak Thursday Sept. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center.
The event is being run by the National Automobile Museum, and tickets are available for $15 through their website.
For more information on the event, visit nationalautomuseum.org.
Intro to Field Hockey program
The Intro to Field Hockey program is taking place every Thursday from Sept. 20 to Nov. 1 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The program will be held at the North Side Fields for children grades 2-6. The goal of the program is to develop the fundamentals necessary to be a successful field hockey player.
The cost is $50 for Saratoga residents, $75 for non-city and $100 non-city/non-school.
Email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org for more information.
Sept. 22
Allegiance Bowl VIII 
Perennial collegiate Sprint Football League powerhouse Army will face Post University in the Adirondack Trust Allegiance Bowl Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Saratoga Springs High School football field. Pre-game activities begin at 12:45 p.m. with kickoff at 1 p.m.
Tickets to the event are $5 in advance, $8 at the gate (children under 5 years old are free) and are available at any Adirondack Trust Company bank branch, area Price Chopper supermarket, Walton's Sport Shop, Perkins and Perkins Attorneys or online at www.allegiancebowl.com.
Call 588-6952 for more information.

Saratoga girls travel basketball tryouts
Saratoga Girls Travel Basketball will be holding tryouts Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Saratoga Springs Maple Ave. Middle School for girls grades 4-8. Registration is from 12:05-12:25 p.m. while tryouts are 12:30-2 p.m.
Games are played in Saratoga and in the Capital District. For more information, call Craig Klotz at 583-1092.

Sept.23
Connor LaFrance Memorial 5K
The fifth annual Connor LaFrance Memorial 5K walk/run will be held Sunday, Sept. 23 at SPAC at 11 a.m. Registration will be Saturday, Sept. 22 from 8-11 p.m. at the Local 142 on Grand Ave. Pre-registration is Sept. 23. from 8-10:30 a.m. and tickets for lunch can be purchased then as well. The race is being held to raise money for local athletes who are competing nationally or internationally in their sport of choice.
For more information, go to www.connorlafrance.org or visit Connor LaFrance Memorial on Facebook.

Skidmore women’s basketball clinic
The Skidmore women’s basketball coaching staff is holding Sunday clinics for girls in grades 6-12 in preparation for the winter season.
The camp runs from Sept.23 to Oct. 28 from 10:30 a.m.-noon for grades 9-12 and 12:30-2 p.m. for girls in grades 6-8 at Skidmore College.
For more information, contact coach Bennett at dbennett@skidmore.edu or 580-5363 or visit www.skidmoreathletics.com.

Oct. 5
15th annual Saratoga Springs Lions Club Golf Tournament
The 15th annual Saratoga Springs Lions Club Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Oct. 5 at McGregor Links Country Club in Wilton. The four person scramble event is open to the public and proceeds benefit several of the programs and services provided to the community through the Saratoga Springs Lions Club.
The event costs $115 for a single player or $440 for a foursome with participants able to enjoy 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner, an awards ceremony and prize giveaways. The shotgun start is set for 1 p.m. Call 378-8111 or 584-4050 or visit www.saratogalions.com for more information.

Oct. 6
Adirondack Hawks 14U tryouts
The Adirondack Hawks 14U baseball team will be holding spring tryouts Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. at Gavin Park.
Contact Nate King at 587-0132 or email nbking@nycap.rr.com for more information.

Oct. 14,15,16
Saratoga Stampede American Legion baseball tryouts
The Saratoga Stampede Legion baseball program will be holding tryouts for the 2013 season. The Stampede program will field a 19U Sr. Legion team and a 17U Jr. Legion team next summer. Players residing within the following school district boundaries are eligible to play legion baseball for the Stampede: Ballston Spa, Saratoga High, Saratoga Catholic, Schuylerville, Galway, Mechanicville and Stillwater.
There are multiple roster spots available on all levels. The tryouts will be held from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 15 and 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16 at Eastside Recreation.
To register, contact Eric Thompson at 222-3990 or George Coleman at 312-3442.

The Saratoga Palio race was established to honor the memory of Melanie Merola O'Donnell. O'Donnell was a member of the Saratoga Springs girls tennis team in high school and the program has continued to support the race in her honor.
This year, from left to right in the photo, Margaret Oppenheim, Keira Walsh and Mary O'Rourke (three current Blue Streaks players) volunteered at the race.
For more information about the scholarship given out in O'Donnell's name, visit this website.

Half Marathon Results

5K Results

Allegiance Bowl VIII to be Sept. 22
Perennial Collegiate Sprint Football League powerhouse Army will face Post University in the 2012 Adirondack Trust Allegiance Bowl Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Saratoga Springs High School football field. Pre-game activities begin at 12:45 P.M. with kick off at 1:00 P.M.
Tickets to the event are $5 in advance, $8 day of game at the gate (children under 5-years-old free) and are available at any Adirondack Trust Company bank branch, area Price Chopper supermarkets, Walton's Sport Shop, Perkins and Perkins Attorneys or online at www.allegiancebowl.com.
Banquet tickets are $25 (children 16 and under $20) and may be obtained by calling 588-6952.

Girls Basketball Tryouts
Saratoga Girls Travel Basketball will be holding tryouts on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Saratoga Springs Maple Ave. Middle School.
Registration is from 12:05-12:25 p.m. Tryouts are 12:30-2 p.m.
We are looking for girls in grades 4-8.
Games are played in Saratoga and the Capital District.  For more information, call Craig Klotz at 583-1092.

Recreation Center racquetball courts reopening
The Saratoga Springs Recreation Center gymnasium and racquetball courts will reopen Friday Sept. 14 at 8 a.m. The Recreation Center is open for registrations and use of the game room. For additional information, contact the recreation department at 587-3550 ext. 2300 or recreservations@sartoga-springs.org

Saratoga Boys CDYBL basketball tryouts
 Saratoga’s Boys Youth Basketball Club will conduct tryouts for the upcoming Capital District travel season Saturday, Sept. 15 and Monday, Sept. 17 at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center on Vanderbilt Avenue. The program is open to boys in grades 4-8 who reside in the Saratoga School District. On Saturday fourth, fifth and sixth graders will try out from 1-2:30 p.m. and Grades 7 and 8 are slated for 2:30-4 p.m. On Monday, those in Grades 7 and 8 will try out from 6-7 p.m., while those in Grades 4, 5 and 6 are scheduled for 7-8 p.m.
Interested players are encouraged to attend both sessions for their age group, and a non-refundable $10 tryout fee will be collected at the time of registration. The club’s goal is to provide superior teaching and skill development while offering the best competitive environment available.
For more information, contact Brendan Chudy at 527-3145.

Saratoga fall girls lacrosse
The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is currently registering for fall girls Lacrosse. The program is for girls Grades 1-6, meets Saturdays and Mondays.
The costs is $50 for Saratoga residents and $75 for non-Saratoga residents. US Lacrosse Level One Certified coach Cherie Grey will coordinate the camp, which will emphasize building skills through drills.
For more information, email recreservations@saratoga-springs.org or call 587-3550 ext. 2300.

Saratoga-Wilton Elks soccer shootout
The Saratoga-Wilton Elks club will host its soccer shootout Saturday Sept. 15 from 9 a.m.-noon for boys and girls ages 7-13 at Gavin Park in Wilton.
Participants will be split up by age. Awards will be given for first and second place with the winners of each age group advancing to a district competition.
For more information, call Les Cole at 587-0090 or 852-7177 or Bob Lindaw at 587-4953.

T-Ball registrations this Saturday
Wilton Youth Baseball is holding registrations for its fall baseball program this weekend.
In-person registration for the organization’s Tee Ball division will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at Art Johnson Field in Gavin Park. The Tee Ball division is open to 5- and 6-year-old children. It will feature 1-hour sessions each Saturday between Sept. 15 and Oct. 27. The cost is $45. To download a registration form or to obtain more information, visit wiltonyouthbaseball.org.

Youth Soccer Training on Monday Nights at Gavin Park
First Touch Soccer USA, in partnership with the Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club, is offering training sessions focusing on individual soccer skill improvement.  The sessions are run by St. Rose men soccer coaches Matt Jones and Stephen Hogan and their staff of current and former collegiate and professional players from all over the world.  The sessions are open to all boys and girls from ages 6-14 from Saratoga, Wilton, and the surrounding areas.
The sessions are Monday nights from Sept.17-Oct. 22 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Gavin Park. The program costs $72 for all six sessions or $15 for each individual session.
Parents can register by email firsttouchsoccerusa@gmail.com or arriving at the field 15 minutes prior to start each session.

Saratoga Kinderskate program
The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is currently taking registration for it's Kinderskate program. This program teaches the basics and beyond of ice skating to children as young as 3 years old. Classes are held Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and consist of a half hour instruction
and a half hour practice. Cost is $30 for Saratoga Springs residents and $60 for Non-City residents.
Register at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at Vanderbilt Avneue.
Download the form at www.saratoga-springs.org. Please call 587-3550 ext. 2300 with
questions.

Junior NBA registration at Gavin Park
Gavin Park’s highly successful youth basketball league is gearing up for another great season of Jr. NBA.  This recreational program is open to boys and girls Grades 2-10. All skill levels, including beginners, are welcome, and everyone receives equal playing time.
Placement dates are scheduled for Oct. 1 through Oct. 4.
Registration for Wilton residents is going on now. The deadline to register is Sept. 28. The cost is $115 for Wilton residents, $155 for Saratoga Springs City Schools residents and $165 for all others, which includes a full uniform. Gavin Park is located at 10 Lewis Drive in the Town of Wilton.
Register online at www.townofwilton.com, or in person at the park office.  Any questions, contact 584-9455.

Hannah’s Hope Fund 6th Annual Run for Life 5K
The 6th Annual Run for Life 5K to benefit Hannah’s Hope Fund will be Sunday, Sept. 16. This year’s race will be held in memory of Chris Gleason, a Clifton Park runner who passed away in November at the Philadelphia Marathon.
The 5K run and two-mile walk start at 10 a.m. The kid’s fun run follows at 11 a.m.
Sign up for the event at www.active.com or www.hannahshopefund.org.
Team Pay it Forward needs pre-race day and race day volunteers and sponsors for the event. Contact race director, Julie Gauer at 373-2721 or jgauer@nycap.rr.com.
You can make a donation and find more information about HHF at www.hannahshopefund.org.

SAFE Soccer program
Sports Are For Everyone (SAFE), a not-for-profit organization that runs sports programs for kids with  special needs, launches a soccer program at The Clifton Park Commons (behind the Senior Center, in front of the amphitheater). Soccer will start Saturday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. and will be held each Saturday through Oct. 20.
Children 5 years and older with mental and/or physical challenges are encouraged to participate.
SAFE teaches the fundamentals of each sport at a level where all players will have success.
SAFE provides an environment that allows children with special needs to build self-esteem, confidence, and friendships through sports by providing opportunities to socialize, and exercise both their motor and life skills
For more information about the SAFE Soccer Program, email SAFE at sportsareforeveryone@gmail.com or call 383-8076.

Fourth annual Skeeter Cup junior golf tournament
The fourth annual Skeeter Cup Junior golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 16 with a shotgun start at 2:30 p.m. at McGregor Links Golf & Country Club in Saratoga Springs. It is open to golfers ages 14-18.
The tournament will be a nine-hole, two man scramble with closest to the pin, hole-in-one, and longest drive contests with impressive prizes for winners, including a free round of golf for two, with cart, at Saratoga National Golf Course.
To register, call Calvin or Quinn Beckwith at 581-6617.

Greenfield 13U travel baseball tryouts
The Greenfield Yellow Jackets, a highly competitive travel baseball team in Eastern NY Travel Baseball, are holding tryouts Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m.-noon at the field on Porter Corners Road. A rain date is scheduled for Sept. 16 from 1-3 p.m. Contact Tom Cronin with any questions at tcronin2@nycap.rr.com.

Fr. Bondi Memorial Golf Tournament
The Saratoga Central Catholic School will host its annual Fr. Bondi Memorial Golf Tournament Monday, Sept. 17 at the McGregor Links Country Club. The cost is $150 per player and includes lunch, refreshments, greens fees, golf cart, dinner, contests and prizes. There are two formats to choose from: a four player scramble or a two player scramble. Registration and lunch service begin at 11 a.m., shotgun start is at 1 p.m. and dinner is at 5:30 p.m.  If interested, contact Mark Welcome at 587-9041 or Mrs. Jean Taylor at 587-7070, ext. 108.

Boys & Girls Club Fall basketball league
The Delaware Boys and Girls Club is hosting tryouts for a fall basketball league for boys in grades 6-9 Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.. The cost is $20 per person and the season will run from Sept. 18 to Oct. 23. Registration and a player draft will occur at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 as well. For more information, call 210-7173.

Connor LaFrance 5K, Sept. 23
The Fifth Annual Connor LaFrance Memorial 5K walk/run will be held Sunday, Sept. 23 at SPAC, (Orenda pavilion) at 11 a.m.
Pre-registration is from 8-10:30 a.m. Music will be provided by the Stray Dogs, and have a BBQ lunch following the 5K. Tickets for lunch can be purchased day of.
The 5K is held to raise money for local athletes who are competing nationally or internationally in their sport of choice.
To print out a registration or sponsor form or for more information about the foundation, visit Connor’s Facebook page at Connor LaFrance Memorial, or go to www.connorlafrance.org. Sign up for the 5K and get raffle tickets at our fundraising event at the Local 142 on Grand Ave., Saturday, Sept. 22 from 8-11 p.m.

Saratoga YMCA Over-50 basketball league
The Saratoga Regional YMCA kicks off the seventh year of its Over-50 Basketball League with tryouts for new players Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. League games will be played Wednesdays starting Oct. 10 and going through March 13. the cost is $125 for YMCA members and $175 for non-members. A captain’s meeting Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Saratoga YMCA and players, sponsors are needed. Registration begins Sept. 12 at the East Avenue Branch front desk. Contact Bill Carey at 587-4227 with any questions.
15th Annual Saratoga Springs Lions Club Golf Tournament
The 15th Annual Saratoga Springs Lions Club Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, Oct. 5 at McGregor Links Country Club in Wilton. The four-person scramble event is open to the public and proceeds benefit the many programs and services provided to the community through the Saratoga Springs Lions Club.
The event costs $115 for a single player or $440 for a foursome with participants able to enjoy 18 holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner, an awards ceremony and prize giveaways as part of the event. The shotgun start is set for 1 p.m. Advanced registration and sponsorship opportunity information is available online at www.saratogalions.com or by calling 378-8111 or 584-4050.

Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club Fall Soccer Academy
The Saratoga Wilton Soccer Club has announced the creation of a new 8U and 10U Soccer Academy Program for the 2012-2013 season. The program is designed for soccer players who are looking for advanced skills training beyond what is provided by recreational soccer. Boys with a strong interest in improving their soccer skills and playing soccer at higher levels will gain the most from this program.
The Academy will feature weekly training sessions with the best coaches in the area.
Practices will be each Thursday night through Oct. 25. The cost is $90 and includes a SWSC shirt. Those interested in continuing this soccer program into the winter and spring will have an opportunity to do so by registering for those academies later in the 2012-2013 season.
To register, contact Peter MacDonald at pmacdona@skidmore.edu.

Saratoga Stampede American Legion baseball tryouts
The Saratoga Stampede Legion baseball program will be holding tryouts for the 2013 season. The Stampede program will field a 19U Sr. Legion team and a 17U Jr. Legion team next summer. Players residing within the following school district boundaries are eligible to play legion baseball for the Stampede: Ballston Spa, Saratoga High, Saratoga Catholic, Schuylerville, Galway, Mechanicville and Stillwater.
There are multiple roster spots available on all levels. The tryout will be held from 11–2 p.m. Oct. 14, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 15 and 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16 at Eastside Recreation. To register, contact Eric Thompson at 222-3990 or George Coleman at 312-3442.