Sports Shorts: February 12, 2012

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February 12, 2012

Anonymous Press-Republican The Press Republican Sun Feb 12, 2012, 02:23 AM EST

ADK chapter to hold events

PLATTSBURGH — On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the public is invited to join the Algonquin Chapter of the ADK for a cross-country skiing outing in the Clinton State Forest. This is considered moderate in difficulty at a slow and easy pace.

No beginners please. Bring lunch and warm drink. The leader is Nancy Olsen and those interested can call her at 561-0189 before February 13.

Also on Feb. 15, there will be a Walk About Town. Meet at 3 p.m. on the steps of City Hall for a walk around a Plattsburgh neighborhood. Lynn Valenti is the leader.

On Friday, February 17 join the Algonquin Chapter of the ADK for a ski or snowshoe outing in the Provincial Parc Mount St. Bruno, Quebec. There are trails for all levels. There is an entrance fee with discounts for 65 plus.

Day passes can be bought ahead at www.sepaq.com . The leader is Adrian Carr, at 578-5857 or Adrian@adriancarrpiano.com.

Missing Children's tourney has openings

AUSABLE FORKS — The 23rd-Annual Missing Children's Basketball Tournament will be held March 8 through 11.

The double-elimination tournament is open to any boys or girls in fifth or sixth grades. There are still openings for boys' teams. The entrance fee is $150.

For more information or to sign up, call Carol Greenley at 647-2204 or email her at carolanne87@gmail.com.

Teams from last year's tournament should not assume they are registered for this year.

Youth Bureau to host winter program

PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Youth Bureau and Town of Plattsburgh Recreation Department will host a Family Winter Outdoor Adventure Program Feb. 22 through 24 at the Cadyville Recreation Park for children seven years of age or older and their families.

The program will introduce participants to snowshoeing, team work and outdoor leadership skills. There will also be snowshoe Disk golf, among other outdoor games.

The program will run from 1 until 3 p.m. each day, and participants must pre-register to be eligible to participate. There is no cost to register. Registration will take place during each of the three days.

Participants should dress for the weather.

For more information or to pre-register, call the Clinton County Youth Bureau at 565-4750 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.