NSW to play Perth in Claxton Shield on Sunday 14 December in Wollongong

Following the first series of games over the past week in baseball’s interstate Claxton Shield tournament Victoria now sits in a tie for first place with the Barbagallo Perth HEAT.  Both teams have 3-1 records after the opening rounds.

NSW stand one game back, on equal terms with the Queensland Rams at 2-2, while a young South Australian outfit are three games adrift after a tough week saw them return to Adelaide winless.

Next week the Claxton Shield goes on the road with four separate cities hosting fixtures.

Perth will take on NSW in a three game set in Canberra (Friday, Saturday) and Wollongong (Sunday); while the Aces and Queensland will lock horns in Melbourne and Mildura over the same three days.

The NSW versus Perth game in Wollongong will take place from 1pm on Sunday December 14 at Fred Finch ground Berkeley.

More details on Claxton Shield from: http://www.baseball.com.au/

Make the A-League list these holidays with Sydney FC

Sydney FC and some of their stars intend to make these school holidays special with coaching clinics being held for children aged 6 to 12 years at our Macquarie University training fields. Each participant will be shown the skills to help them improve their enjoyment of the ‘The Beautiful Game.”

The first week will start on Monday the 12th of January through to Wednesday the 14th; with the second week commencing Monday the 19th until Wednesday the 21st of January. Each day will start at 9am and conclude at 12 noon.

Participants will receive 9 hours of first class coaching, a Sydney FC pack including a Sydney FC holiday clinic jersey, shorts, socks, show bag and Certificate of Participation, along with the opportunity to have your shirts signed and to show the Sydney FC players your skills - all for $169.

These clinics are part of a bigger picture for the club as it heads towards the launch of its forthcoming Football Academy. Now the National Youth league is operational, clinics will be conducted throughout Sydney as part of a talent identification program for Sydney FC and to increase the basic skills level of all participating players.

Not everyone can play for Sydney FC, but they can increase their own individual enjoyment and interest in the world game by improving their skills with professional coaches and players. To get your kids involved, simply visit the Sydney FC website from Monday, December 8, register/Pay. For further information please call 8314 500 or E-Mail: info@sydneyfc.com .

Bradman Foundation cricket camps

The Bradman Foundation will be conducting cricket clinics for boys and girls on January 19, 20 and 21. Evan McCarthy will run this clinic with other Sydney Grade players and ACB accredited coaches.

Venue: Bradman Oval;
Dates: Monday 19th, Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st January 2009
Time: 9.45am – 3pm
For Boys and Girls aged 8 – 16 years.

The application form must be completed and returned before January 12 2009.

For All enquires and application form contact Evan McCarthy 0404228801

School Holiday Cricket Clinics at SCG

Applications are now open for the School Holiday Clinics run by Cricket NSW at the Power Education Indoor Centre at the SCG.
CLINIC 1: Monday and Tuesday December 22 and 23; CLINIC 2: Thursday and Friday January 8 and 9. Clinic runs from 9.00am to 12.30pm each day.

Get your applications in quickly - limited places are available with a maximum of 10 children per coach. Coaches will include NSW Squad Players. Cost: $110

To reserve your child’s place in this clinic please return the application form with payment to: Jim Robson, Cricket NSW, PO Box 333, Paddington, NSW, 2021; Phone: 0412 793 827 / Fax: (02) 83026080

To download an application form click on http://www.cricketnsw.com.au/nswcoa/AA/2008/Clinic_App_Form.pdf

Summer Kids’ Holiday Camps

NSW Sport and Recreation's action-packed kids' holiday camps are run by experienced and well-qualified instructors. Young people learn social living skills, experience challenging activities, develop self-esteem and make new friends. They also have great fun and won’t have a moment to spare!

For more information go to: http://www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps/

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