Cortland Regional Sports

New York State West Soccer Association State Cup Soccer Final Four Championships to be Held in Cortland

Thu, 22 May 2008 21:05:39 -0400

Cortland, NY - The Cortland community will host the 2008 New York State West State Cup Final Four Soccer Championships next month, an event that over three days will bring in more than 60 teams and pump an estimated $500,000 into the local economy.

Sponsored by the Cortland Regional Sports Council in partnership with the Cortland County Youth Soccer Association, the tournament is set for May 30-June1. Teams from Buffalo to Rochester, Corning, and Syracuse will be participating in eight age brackets. New York West has committed to Cortland for next year's event, as well.

"Local hotels, restaurants and stores will reap the benefits of having this many soccer players, coaches and spectators in town for this event, " said sports council executive director Machell Phelps. "We're thrilled because once again we've shown that Cortland can be a viable venue for sports and recreational activities. People want to be here and of course we're happy to have them here."

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NYSW Soccer Final Four Championships Schedule

Thu, 22 May 2008 20:32:20 -0400

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Tiger Cubs Girls Lacrosse Camp

Thu, 22 May 2008 20:15:05 -0400

Who: Girls entering grades 3-8 in the fall of 2008
Date: July 21-25, 2008
Time: 9:00-12:00
Place: Cortland High School Girls' Lacrosse Field

Coaching Staff: Kim Pace ( Varsity Girls' Lacrosse Coach ), Phyllis Litzenberger ( JV Girls' Lacrosse Coach ) & Varsity girls' lacrosse players

Cost:
$70 - early registration (includes a t-shirt and lacrosse ball)
$75 - late registration (includes a t-shirt and lacrosse ball)
** Please make checks payable to Kim Pace

Early Registration Deadline: July 7, 2008
Late Registration Deadline: July 14, 2008

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Exciting Addition Just Announced to Sports & Recreation Demo Schedule

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:11:19 -0400

Cortland, NY - A new addition to this weekend's Sports & Recreation Expo has just been announced by the Cortland Regional Sports Council. Paul Brenner, a long time Ultimate Frisbee and Disc Golf competitor, will hold a demonstration at Saturday's Expo starting at 11:30am.

Paul has been played nearly every disc sport for over three decades. He helped host the 2007 WFDF World Overall Flying Disc Championships in Ithaca. During his career, he has had over ten national and world Frisbee titles. "I have a passion for disc/frisbee sports. I want to share all I've learned by passing on the skills and knowledge to those that are interested. More importantly, I want everyone to share in the fun!" said Brenner. He was captain of the Cornell ultimate Frisbee team for several years and even played a feature role in a Pepsi "Frisbee Football" commercial, aired globally.

Brenner will be performing freestyle Frisbee tricks using the only ZmachineTM
in New York State with accompanying music.

The Sports & Recreation Expo is organized by the Cortland Regional Sports Council in conjunction with the Cortland Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo. Hours are 10:00am - 3:00pm on Saturday, April 26th.

The rest of the Expo Demonstration Schedule is as follows:

10:30am - Cortland Comets YMCA Gymnastics Team
11:30 am - Paul Brenner - Ultimate Frisbee
Noon - Bailey's Karate
1:15 - Capoeira with David Walker
1:45 - Cortland Field Archers - Archery Demonstration
2:00 - Cortland Skate Park Demo Team

For more information, call 756-1864.

Local Basketball Player set to compete in the Elks Hoop Shoot Finals

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:07:45 -0400

Cortland, NY - Robert Shaw, a sixth grade student at Barry Elementary school, will be leaving next week to attend the Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals in Springfield, Mass.

"It has been a fun experience for Robert," said Robert's dad, Kevin, who will be traveling with him to Springfield. "He has learned a little more about preparation, discipline and concentration because of it."

The Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest is the largest coeducational youth sports program in the nation. As guests of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the six Northeast Central Region winners will compete against winners from 11 other regions for the title. Robert will compete in the 12-13 year-old boys division.

After winning the State Elks Hoop Shoot title in Homer this past February, Robert went on to compete in the regional Hoop Shoot competition held in Wilkes-Barre, Penn. He won the title there with 22 out of 25 shots made.

In the 36 year history of the Hoop Shoot event, this is the first time someone from Cortland has made it to the National Finals according to John Edinger, NYS Hoop Shoot Director Designate.

"The local Elks organization has been very supportive and we would like to thank them for a wonderful program" said Kevin Shaw.

Additional details on the contest and results will be posted after the event concludes at www.elks.org/hoopshoot and at www.cortlandsports.org.

The 2008 Cortland Shootout Schedule is Available

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:45:41 -0400

You can view the final schedule by visiting our website here:
http://www.cortlandsports.org/news/2008shootout-schedule.html

Directions To Cortland Shootout Event Locations

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:51:41 -0400

To the County Office Building Gym

From the North, get off Interstate 81at exit 11 and turn right off the exit ramp. At the second light, make a right onto Clinton Ave. (Rt. 13). Just past the railroad tracks, turn left onto Greenbush St., continue through one traffic light and the County Office Building parking lot will be on your right hand side. Turn right into the lot and gymnasium entrance is marked.

From the South - Exit Interstate 81 at exit 11 and make a left off the ramp. At the second light, make a right onto Clinton Ave. (Rt. 13). Just past the railroad tracks, turn left onto Greenbush St., continue through one traffic light and the County Office Building parking lot will be on your right hand side. Turn right into the lot and gymnasium entrance is marked.

From the East on Rt. 13 - Follow Rt. 13, bearing to the right after passing Wal-Mart, Rt. 13 now becomes Tompkins Street. Continue on Tompkins Street, still following signs for Rt. 13, across Main Street and make a left at the next light on to Church Street. At the second light on Church Street, make a right and the County Office Building will be immediately on your left. Pull in to the parking lot and the gymnasium entrance is marked.

From the West - Take the NYS Thruway East to Interstate 81 South. Get off I-81at exit 11 and turn right off the exit ramp. At the second light, make a right onto Clinton Ave. (Rt. 13). Just past the railroad tracks, turn left onto Greenbush St., continue through one traffic light and the County Office Building parking lot will be on your right hand side. Turn right into the lot and gymnasium entrance is marked.

To Homer High School

From the North, get off Interstate 81 at exit 12 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a right onto Rt. 281 and Homer High School is immediately on your right hand side. Drive past the building and turn right onto Center Street to access the parking lot.

From the South - get off Interstate 81 at exit 12 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a right onto Rt. 281 and Homer High School is immediately on your right hand side. Drive past the building and turn right onto Center Street to access the parking lot.

From the East on Rt. 13 - Follow Rt. 13 past Wal-Mart and stay straight on Rt. 281. Follow Rt. 281 approximately 5 miles and Homer High School will be on your right, just after passing the Interstate 81 on-ramp. Drive past the building and turn right on to Center Street to access the parking lot.

From the West - Take the NYS Thruway East to Interstate 81 South. Get off Interstate 81 at exit 12 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a right onto Rt. 281 and Homer High School is immediately on your right hand side. Drive past the building and turn right onto Center Street to access the parking lot.

To Cortland High School

From the North, get off Interstate 81 at exit 11 and make a right off the exit ramp. Continue through 4 lights on Pomeroy Street and make a right at the 5th light, on to Port Watson Street (Coffee Mania will be on your right, Eckerd's Drug Store will be on your left). Follow Port Watson Street to the first light and make a left on to Pendleton Street. Drive to the top of the hill and make a right on to Valley View Drive. Go past the Bus Garage and the High School driveway will be on your left.

From the South - get off Interstate 81 at exit 11 and make a left off the exit ramp. Continue through 4 lights on Pomeroy Street and make a right at the 5th light, on to Port Watson Street (Coffee Mania will be on your right, Eckerd's Drug Store will be on your left). Follow Port Watson Street to the first light and make a left on to Pendleton Street. Drive to the top of the hill and make a right on to Valley View Drive. Go past the Bus Garage and the High School driveway will be on your left.

From the East on Rt. 13 - Follow Rt. 13, bearing to the right after passing Wal-Mart, Rt. 13 now becomes Tompkins Street. Continue on Tompkins Street, still following signs for Rt. 13. Make a right on to South Main Street and continue to Valley View Drive. Make a left on Valley View and drive to the top of the hill where the school's driveway will be on your right.

From the West - Take the NYS Thruway East to Interstate 81 South. Follow Interstate 81 South to exit 11 and make a right off the exit ramp. Continue through 4 lights on Pomeroy Street and make a right at the 5th light, on to Port Watson Street (Coffee Mania will be on your right, Eckerd's Drug Store will be on your left). Follow Port Watson Street to the first light and make a left on to Pendleton Street. Drive to the top of the hill and make a right on to Valley View Drive. Go past the Bus Garage and the High School driveway will be on your left.

To Homer Jr.High/Intermediate School

From the North, get off Interstate 81 at exit 12 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a right onto Rt. 281 and follow for approximately 1-1/2 miles to the second light where you will make a right on to Clinton Street. School is on your left, parking is to the left, front and rear of the building.

From the South - get off Interstate 81 at exit 12 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a right onto Rt. 281 and follow for approximately 1-1/2 miles to the second light where you will make a right on to Clinton Street. School is on your left, parking is to the left, front and rear of the building.

From the East on Rt. 13 - Follow Rt. 13 past Wal-Mart and stay straight on Rt. 281. Follow Rt. 281 approximately 6.- 6-1/2 miles until you reach Clinton Street. Make a right on to Clinton and the school will be on your left. Parking is to the left, front and rear of the building.

From the West - take the NYS Thruway to Interstate 81 South. Take exit 12 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a right onto Rt. 281 and follow for approximately 1-1/2 miles to the second light where you will make a right on to Clinton Street. School is on your left, parking is to the left, front and rear of the building.

To SUNY Cortland Park Center Gyms

From the North, get off Interstate 81 at exit 12 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a left onto Rt. 281 and continue for approximately 6 miles. The entrance to SUNY Cortland will be on your left, across from the Country Inn & Suites Hotel. Make a left into the entrance, follow the drive around past the Stadium and make a right past the Stadium for parking. Additional parking is in the front of the Park Center building.

From the South - get off Interstate 81 at exit 12 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a left onto Rt. 281 and continue for approximately 6 miles. The entrance to SUNY Cortland will be on your left, across from the Country Inn & Suites Hotel. Make a left into the entrance, follow the drive around past the Stadium and make a right past the Stadium for parking. Additional parking is in the front of the Park Center building.

From the East on Rt. 13 - Follow Rt. 13 past Wal-Mart and stay straight on Rt. 281. Follow Rt. 281 approximately 5 miles and Homer High School will be on your right, just after passing the Interstate 81 on ramp. Drive past the building and turn right on to Center Street to access the parking lot.

From the West - Take the NYS Thruway to Interstate 81 South. Take exit 12 off Interstate 81 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a left onto Rt. 281 and continue for approximately 6 miles. The entrance to SUNY Cortland will be on your left, across from the Country Inn & Suites Hotel. Make a left into the entrance, follow the drive around past the Stadium and make a right past the Stadium for parking. Additional parking is in the front of the Park Center building.

To Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) Gyms

From the North, take I-81 South, get off Interstate 81 at exit 12 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a left onto Rt. 281. You will continue for approximately 13 miles total. You will pass Tops Supermarket, the Country Inn & Suites and Rt. 281 merges with Route 13 at the A&W. Continue on 13 South and as you approach Dryden, the entrance to TC3 will be on your left. Follow the drive around to Lot #6 for Sports Complex parking.

From the South - Take Route 13 North into Dryden. Follow Rt. 13 North through Dryden and as you leave the village, the entrance to TC3 will be on your right. Follow the drive around to Lot #6 for Sports Complex parking.

From the East - Take the NYS Thruway West to Interstate 81 South. Get off Interstate 81 at exit 12 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a left onto Rt. 281. You will continue for approximately 13 miles total. You will pass Tops Supermarket, the Country Inn & Suites and Rt. 281 merges with Route 13 at the A&W. Continue on 13 South and as you approach Dryden, the entrance to TC3 will be on your left. Follow the drive around to Lot #6 for Sports Complex parking.

From the West - Take the NYS Thruway East to Interstate 81 South. Get off Interstate 81 at exit 12 and follow the signs for Ithaca/Route 281 on the exit ramp. Make a left onto Rt. 281. You will continue for approximately 13 miles total. You will pass Tops Supermarket, the Country Inn & Suites and Rt. 281 merges with Route 13 at the A&W. Continue on 13 South and as you approach Dryden, the entrance to TC3 will be on your left. Follow the drive around to Lot #6 for Sports Complex parking.

CRSC Partners with the Central Western AAU to Host the Annual Cortland Shootout Basketball Tournament

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:08:38 -0400

The Cortland Regional Sports Council is assisting the Central Western AAU in hosting the 2008 Cortland Shootout for the fourth year. This AAU sanctioned Basketball Tournament is returning for two days next weekend, March 21st and 22nd. As of today, more than 100 teams have been confirmed for participation.

See the attached PDF Registration form.

"This year we will be playing the majority of the girls division games at the new TC3 Sports Complex. They will be very happy with the opportunity to play in a brand new venue," said tournament director, Rich Hill

"Part of what defines an event's success is its return. In this case, not only is the tournament back in Cortland, but so are many of the teams from last year. One of those teams is traveling from the Bahamas to Cortland for the fourth year in a row to participate in our tournament. This tells me that we're doing something right," said Machell Phelps, executive director of the CRSC. "Another overwhelming measure of success is the growth in registrations for the tournament. To go from 36 teams in 2005 to more than 100 teams in 2008 is remarkable. I think it speaks to the kind of event that Central Western puts on."

The games will be contested at several Cortland area locations: Park Center on SUNY Cortland's campus, the Cortland Junior-Senior High School, Homer High School, Homer Junior High and Intermediate School, TC3's Sports Complex and the County Office Building Gym. Age groups from under 11 to under 17 will be playing.

"Beyond the competition and fun for the participating teams, there is also an economic benefit for the Cortland community," Phelps said. "With this many teams in town for two days, area hotels, restaurants, gas stations and stores are bound to benefit."

Teams from Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, Binghamton, Clinton and Pennsylvania are due to arrive between Thursday evening and Friday morning. Local teams from Cortland's newly formed Cortland Basketball Club AAU program are also slated to participate.

The Cortland Regional Sports Council, which brought the Lumberjack Invitational to the JM McDonald Sports Complex and most recently the NYSPHSAA Girls State Soccer Championships to Cortland, invites the community to come out and support the tournament. There is a nominal entry fee for adults. Age group finals will take place Saturday afternoon, starting around 1:00pm. After next Tuesday, March 18th, visit www.centralwestern.org or www.cortlandsports.org for the complete schedule.

Register Now for TC3's New 5-On-5 Basketball League

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:37:54 -0500

TC3 is having a new Spring Recreational Basketball League. Deadline to register is March 21, 2008. The season opens March 25, 2008. Tuesday and Thursday games in TC3's new gym!

Players must be 25 or older. $275 per team, referee fees included. Open to our community members.

There is a maximum of 10 players per team, minimum of five. Teams must provide matching jerseys/shirts with numbers. Games will be held 6-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

For more information, contact TC3 Recreation Coordinator Alfred Okaru at 844.8222, Ext. 4995, or e-mail okarua@TC3.edu.

2008 PeeWee Travel Tier III Sectional Tournament

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:08:57 -0500

We have posted the updated the updated 2008 PeeWee Travel Tier III Sectional Tournament Schedule. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL SCHEDULE.

Updates to Calendar of Events

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:38:15 -0500

Just a short note, we've updated our listing of upcoming Sporting Events - we've added a few items and changed a few dates as well. When you have a moment, take a few minutes and take a look at our upcoming schedule.

Crown City Little League Announces Registration Dates

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:22:29 -0500

Registration begins February 11th for Cortland County youth age 6 to 12 who want to play baseball. Eligible players must reside in Cortland County (outside the Homer Little League boundaries) and have a birth date that falls between 05-01-1995 & 04-30-2002.

Registration forms will be available at the City Youth Bureau office, 35 Port Watson Street, Cortland from February 11 - March 14, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, or by sending an e-request to crowncitylittleleague@yahoo.com.

In addition to our weekly registration opportunities, the League is hosting a "Baseball Fun Day" for all eligible players at the J M McDonald Sports Complex on Saturday, February 16th from 8am until 12pm. Fun Day will be a great opportunity for parents and players to meet the Crown City Little League Board of Directors, register for the 2008 season, and spend some time shedding off some of those winter blues by doing some fun, interactive, baseball drills - so bring your favorite baseball cap & glove and join us for Fun Day!

Crown City Little League is the new face of baseball in Cortland and replaces the former Cortland Recreation Baseball Program previously offered through the City Youth Bureau. So if baseball is your game, we're the Team for you!

Players registering will need to show their original birth certificate and provide proof of residence/school district.