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March 16, 2010

Sports shorts: March 17, 2010



Bluff Point Golf Resort to open Thursday
PLATTSBURGH — Bluff Point Golf Resort will open for the season Thursday, at 9 a.m., with carts allowed.

Greens fees will be $24.95 Monday through Thursday, and $29.95 Friday through Sunday, including cart.

Cardinal lacrosse match postponed
POMONA, N. J. — The men's lacrosse match between Plattsburgh State Richard Stockton College Wednesday was postponed due to field conditions. It has been rescheduled for Thursday, at 7 p.m.

Saranac Volleyball Camp meeting set
SARANAC — Saranac Central parents and athletes who signed up for the Todd Kress Summer Volleyball Camp are reminded there will be a meeting Saturday, at 5:30 p.m., at the high school. Use the sports entrance.

Raffle tickets will be distributed.

PHS to present sports awards Monday
PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh High School will host its Winter Sports Awards program on Monday, March 22, at 7 p.m., in the senior-high auditorium. All team members and their parents are requested to be in attendance.

The Varsity Black Letter Winners will also be recognized at this event. Athletes are asked to dress appropriately.

Adirondack softball meeting March 23
WEST PLATTSBURGH — The Adirondack Slo-Pitch Softball League Post 1619 will hold its next informational meeting Tuesday, March 23 at 7 p.m., at the American Legion Post 1619 home. All teams should be represented at the meeting. It will be the last opportunity to register a team for this season.

Any teams who have not paid their deposit need to submit the money at the meeting to hold a spot in the league. For more information, contact Jim Reisdorf, at 534-1638, or Doug Stevens, at 562-0774.

PSU hockey fans organizing team sendoff
PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh State men's hockey team will be leaving by bus tonight at 6 p.m. at the Plattsburgh State Field House for this weekend's Final Four in Lake Placid. Plattsburgh State hockey fans are urged to be behind the Field House at 5:30 p.m. to send off the team.

NAC sports recognition night March 22
ELLENBURG — Northern Adirondack will hold its winter sports recognition night for all winter sports on March 22 at 4:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

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