Aug/Sep 2018

SPRING/SUMMER SPORTS WRAP UP CATCH A GAME OR MATCH!

Another exciting spring/summer season of adult and youth league sports is in the books! WakeMed Soccer Park Congratulations to all the regular season and tournament champions. (919) 858-0464 Adult Softball Regular Season and Tournament Champions Coed B (R & T) Sharkey’s Aug 5 - 7 p.m. Coed C (R) Hewitt Power (Div I T) Hewitt Power (Div II T) The Tribe NCFC vs

Men’s Church (R tie) Summit Saints & Crosspointe Blue Aug 5 - 6 p.m. Men’s Church (Div I T) Summit Saints Men’s Church (Div II T) CPC Gray NC Courage vs Portland Thorns

Men’s B: (R) Hope Community Church (T) Doherty’s Ball Busters Aug 11— 8 a.m. Men’s C (Fri): (R & T) Chico’s Bail Bonds WCPSS Kickoff Classic Cross Country Meet

Men’s C (Tue/Thu) (R & T) Bears Aug 18 - 7 p.m.

NC Courage vs Orlando Pride Senior Softball Regular Season and Tournament Champions 50+ (R & T) Cardinals 60+ (R) Krushers (T) Xtra Bases Aug 24 - 3 p.m. NCSCA Kickoff Classic Youth and Softball Regular Season and Tournament Champions Bronco American (R & T) The Butchers Market Aug 25 - 8 a.m. NCSCA Kickoff Classic Bronco National (R) Moe’s Southwest Grill (T) Dorcas Plaza Pony (R) Grade Power Learning (T) Ashworth Drug Aug 25 - 7 p.m. NCFC vs Colt (R & T) Moe’s Southwest Grill 12U (R & T) Bliss Real Estate Group 14U (R & T) Pelnik Insurance 18U (R & T) CKO Kickboxing Sep 1 - 7 p.m. NCFC vs

Bronco American All Star Tournament Sep 8 - 5 p.m. The Dodgers claimed the tournament championship with the NCFC vs Nashville SC Astros finishing first runner up. Sep 8– 7:15 p.m. Youth Volleyball Regular Season and Tournament Champions NC Courage vs Houston Dash

13U (R) Nighthawks (T) Pride 16U (R & T) Avalanche Sep 14 - 2:30 p.m. Spring Youth Sportsmanship Awards Cross Country Challenge (College)

Sportsmanship is an integral part of the Town of Cary youth Sep 15 - 8 a.m. sports philosophy. Each season players and coaches are asked Adidas Cross Country Challenge (High School)

to vote for the player on their team that displayed good sports- Sep 29 - 7 p.m. manship throughout the season. Congratulations to all of these NCFC vs outstanding young men and women.

SWAC BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONS! Cary Tennis Park (919) 462-2061 The Town of Cary Bronco (12U) and Pony (14U) all star teams traveled to the 2018 Statewide Athletics Committee (SWAC) baseball tournament and the 14U team (pictured right) brought See page 2 for event listing home the State championship! The Cary 12U team (pictured left) won their sectional tourna- USA Baseball Nat’l Training ment and advanced to the State tournament where they finished 3rd. Congratulations and Complex (919) 387-5844 thank you to all the players and coaches for their commitment and hard work!

Event Schedule Visit www.townofcary.org for Youth and Adult League Schedules

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A TEAM? Add your name to the individual interest list for adult league sports. The list is dis- tributed to team captains and if they need more players they may contact you. Be sure to indicate the sport (/ UPCOMING YOUTH AND ADULT SPORTS LEAGUE REGISTRATIONS volleyball/softball) you want to play.

Fall Men’s Open Basketball Winter Youth Basketball (age 9-18) Contact [email protected] to Team Registration: Aug 20-23 Registration: Oct 1-21 request a team registration packet or add to Team Fee: $450 Season: Oct-Dec Fee: $50 (R) $75 (N) Season: Dec-early Mar the individual interest list. Aug/Sep 2018

SPOTLIGHT ON THE CARY TENNIS PARK

Tennis is a life long sport and the Cary Tennis Cary Tennis Park Park serves up a wide variety of programs for Event Schedule all ages and skill levels. From beginner les- sons to the Player Development Program, the (919) 462-2061 staff at the tennis park provides a top notch tennis experience! Visit Cary Tennis Park for a Aug 1-5 full listing of classes, camps, individual les- NC Junior Summer State Closed Championships (NC Level 1, Southern Level 4) sons, leagues and challenge ladders! Aug 4 8 & Under at the State Closed Atlantic Tire Championships Sep 8-10 Men’s Pro Tennis returns to Cary! In its fourth year, the Atlantic Cary Tennis Championships (National Level 3) Tire Championships is an amazing week of tennis that you will not Sep 10-16 want to miss. Watch as top players from all over the world com- Atlantic Tire Championships pete at this USTA Pro Circuit & ATP Challenger event! There are also volunteer opportunities if you want to be a part of the action, Sep 12 WWTA Doubles Charity Classic including being a ball person on court with the players. Qualifying rounds begin Sep 8 and the Main Draw runs Sep 10–16. For Sep 14-16 James Bonk Collegiate Invitational more information on tickets and volunteering, visit Atlantic Tire Championships . Sep 28-30 Cary Tennis Park Classic (NC Level 2, Southern Level 3)

WHAT’S NEW IN SPORTS SK-8 CARY FALL CONTEST

If you’re looking for new ways to keep the kids fit and have fun this fall, It’s time for SK-8 Cary’s Fall Contest. Saturday, October 20 we’ve got something for you! Registration for these programs opens Aug 6 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. the best BMX, skateboard and scooter for Cary residents and Aug 20 for non residents. Visit www.townofcary.org athletes on the East Coast will show off their shredding skills for more on sports opportunities. at this exciting contest! All levels of riders are invited to com- pete. Beginners will make their first-ever runs and profes- Start Smart Sports (age 30M-5) sional athletes will pull amazing tricks! Start Smart programs are six one-hour sessions focusing on baseball, soc- Spectators are welcome. cer and general sports skills. Kids receive a T-shirt! Register at SK-8 Cary or over the phone at 919-380-2970. Location: Bond Park Community Center Beginner - $10 Intermediate - $15 Advanced - $20 Pro - $25 Instructor: Program Staff Fees: $55 (R) $72 (N) (6 classes) 116772 Mon Sep 10-Oct 15 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Gamefit by Kidokinetics (age 7-10) With an emphasis on fun and play, athletes will gain coordination, stamina, self-confidence and more. Activities include Putt-Putt, Frisbee, kickball, disc golf, Spikeball and more! Location: Herbert C. Young Community Center Instructor: Kidokinetics, Inc. Fees: $74 (R) $96 (N) (six classes) 117627 Thu Sep 20-Oct 25 5-5:45 p.m.

COACHES CORNER INCLEMENT WEATHER - KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

Model motivation in all of your actions. Have Be sure to check the weather line or fun, remain positive, and let your players know website prior to going to the field. Even if what is expected of them immediately. Your players it’s sunny today, field conditions from will pick up on everything that you say and do and previous inclement weather may cause they will respond accordingly. Verbalize your games and practices to be canceled. philosophy so your players know what to expect Information is updated at 3 p.m. Mon-Fri, and to what to strive for. 7 a.m. Sat and noon Sun. Weather Line: (919) 319-4500 Source: Breakthrough Basketball Weather Website