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November 25, 2009

Sports Shorts: Nov. 26, 2009



Rottier, Munson qualify in youth bowling
MALONE — Malone's Chad Rottier defeated Plattsburgh's Allison Munson to win the Junior Gold Qualifier this past Sunday at Lucky Strike Lanes. Both Rottier and Munson qualify for the Junior Gold Championships, which will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana July 10-16.

Other finishers included: 3, Steven Hazelton (Potsdam); 4, Austin Decker (Moira); 5, Jeremy Bonville (Moira); 6. A.J. Brunet (Plattsburgh); 7, Seth Pecore (Malone); 8, Chelsi Rondo (Malone); 9, James LaDuke (Plattsburgh); 10, Ryan Barcomb (Plattsburgh); 11, Ali Rivers (Potsdam); 12, Ryan Decker (Malone); 13, Connor Jubert (Plattsburgh).

Bowl Mart tourney on Friday
ROUSES POINT — Bowl Mart Lanes will be hosting the Friday Night Madness Tournament on Friday. The format will be four games with a different format — first game nine-pin, second game regular, third game 3-6-9 and fourth game, 3-6-9 nine-pin. The cost to enter is $20 and start time is 7 p.m.

For information, or to reserve a spot, call 297-6106 or 726-0246.

CCC to hold Athlete Visit Day
PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College Athletic Department will be holding Athlete Visit Day on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.-noon.

Campus visitation days consist of a presentation by an admissions advisor, questionsand answers, as well as a campus tour and tour of the residence halls. Athlete Visit Day is geared for students interested in NJCAA soccer, basketball, baseball and softball.

Register at www.clinton.edu/admissions or call Admissions: 562-4170 or 1-800-552-1160 ext. 170.



Youth bureau to have dodgeball tourney
PLATTSBURGH — The Clinton County Youth Bureau, Town of Plattsburgh, and City of Plattsburgh is co-sponsoring a free dodgeball tournament for all Clinton County youth in grades 7-12.

The Tri-Rec Dodgeball Tournament will take place at the City of Plattsburgh Recreation Gym on December 30, with the Junior Division (grades 7-9) starting at 9 a.m. and Senior Division (grades 10-12) at 12:30 p.m.

Space is limited to eight teams per division and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required by December 28. For more information and how to register, call the Clinton County Youth Bureau, at 565-4750.

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