Press-Republican

Sports Shorts

Discussion

IMPORTANT: Comments that include a personal attack on other commenters will be deleted in their entirety. Your comments are not welcome here if you can't maintain a civil tone.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a 150 word maximum for comments. All comments greater than 150 words in length will be deleted in their entirety.

ALSO NOTE: Derisive name-calling of an individual or group will result in the entire comment being deleted. This includes the terms "stupid" and "idiot" and similar references.

Welcome to our new online comments feature. Before you can join the discussion, you must first register with Disqus and verify your email address.

Once you do, your comments will post after they have been reviewed by a moderator.

We welcome your thoughts and your opinions, including unpopular ones. We ask only that you keep the conversation civil and clean.

Not all comments are deemed printable. Some are disqualified, at the newspaper’s discretion, for a number of reasons. Here are some typical practices to avoid in trying to get your comment printed:

There is a 150 word maximum for comments. All comments greater than 150 words in length will be deleted in their entirety.

Don’t state as a fact something that is unsubstantiated or that our editors wouldn't know to be true.

Don’t presume someone’s guilt in a case when it hasn't been established by a court.

Don’t assail or impugn an identifiable individual or group. If you have that kind of criticism, sign your name and submit it as a Letter to the Editor. (There is some leeway on this in connection with public officials, but it is not unconditional.)

Don’t use profanity. This includes the term “tea bagger.”

Don’t be incendiary or tasteless. Those qualities are subjective, of course, and our editors will be the arbiters.

Do not identify yourself in the main content area of the article content form. Only by enforcing this rule can the moderators prevent unscrupulous commenters from falsely identifying themselves as someone they are not.

Don't type in all caps. It is considered the Internet equivalent of shouting.

In sports articles, do not criticize officiating.

Remember, moderators are not allowed to edit any article comments. If an article comment fails any of the above criteria, the entire comment will be deleted.

We monitor comments Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Approval of comments outside these times may be delayed.
comments powered by Disqus
November 3, 2012

Sports Shorts: November 3, 2012

-- Press-Republican

Dragoon, Welch bowl 300 games

CHAMPLAIN — Dan Dragoon bowled his first 300 game as part of a 796 series for Bowl Mart Prow Shop on Oct. 22. He carries a 205 average.

The next evening, Chris Welch, who holds a 202 average, bowled a 300 game for Valley Ignition, finishing with a 706 series.

PYH Learn to Skate set for Sunday

PLATTSBURGH — Plattsburgh Youth Hockey’s Learn to Skate program will start Sunday at 10:15 a.m. at the Plattsburgh State Field House.

Players not yet registered may do so Sunday morning.

Zumba Fitness

Party scheduled

for Nov. 10

CHAMPLAIN — There will be a Zumba Fitness Party to benefit the Champlain/Mooers EMS on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 6-7:30 p.m.

There will be free blood pressure checks, give aways and a 50/50 raffle at the party, which will be held at Time After Time Reception on 127 Elm St.

Admission will be $7 for anyone looking to attend. For more information, call Becky at 493-7556.

Nye selected to

All-CSAC team

ASTON, Pa. — Emma Nye, a 2010 graduate of Keene, was named to the Colonial States Athletic Conference First-Team for women’s soccer.

Nye is a junior who plays midfield/forward for Marywood University.

She finished the season with 13 starts, while scoring eight goals and assisting on five others for a total of 21 points.

This is Nye’s second First-Team honor. She was also selected to the team as a freshman in 2010.

Saranac Booster Club meeting

Monday

SARANAC — The Saranac Booster Club will be meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at the high school. Coaches, team representatives and anyone interested in volunteering are welcome to attend.

Text Only | Photo Reprints
Sports Shorts