Wanted! Newtown Babe Ruth Umpires

Newtown Babe Ruth Baseball is in need of replenishing its list of in-town umpires. Any baseball player 14 years of age or older can become a Babe Ruth certified umpire. This will allow you to begin working in-town Newtown Cal Ripken Division (ages 9-12) baseball games. Each “Patched” umpire working an in-town game will receive $40 per game, paid by check every two weeks. Games take place either week nights starting at 5:30 pm or Saturdays and Sundays at differing times. Many of last year’s first-time umpires worked as many as five to six games during the spring season. This will also make you eligible to umpire Fall Ball games that are played from late August through October. This is a great way to earn some extra cash while doing something that you will learn to love. Most games last no more than two hours. To be eligible, you must attend an upcoming Umpire Clinic and complete the Babe Ruth Umpire examination, which requires a $30 membership fee. The $30 fee is required to attend the clinic and will be collected at the clinic along with $2.50 for a 2007 Rule Book. Umpire Clinics will take place Saturdays, March 10 and March 17, 12 noon to 2:30 pm, at the Newtown High School cafeteria. If interested, please forward the following information to Matt McGrath at mattmcgrat@aol.com or 364-0632 as soon as possible: Name, phone number, email address, other phone number, address, city, zip code.

Spring Babe Ruth Softball Signups

Registration for the 2007 Newtown Babe Ruth Softball League is now being taken – online only! Registration will be open through February 27. Register at www.newtownsoftball.com.

Danbury USBC Tournaments

The Greater Danbury USBC Bowling Association will be sponsoring two bowling tournaments in February. An adult championship tournament (divisions – Open Men and Women, Women’s 159 and under, Women’s 160 and over) will be held Saturdays and Sundays, February 3 and 4, 10 and 11 at Brookfield Lanes and Saturday and Sunday, February 17 and 18, at Lore’s Lanes in New Milford (12 noon and 4 pm on Saturdays, 10 am and 2 pm on Sundays). Handicap is 100% of 240 average (no max). Fee is $25 per single, $50 for doubles, $100 for four-person team. Open to all USBC sanctioned bowlers. A youth championship tournament will be held Saturdays and Sundays, February 3 and 4, 10 and 11 at Brookfield Lanes (12 noon and 3:30 pm on Saturdays, 10 am and 1:30 pm on Sundays) and Saturday and Sunday, February 17 and 18, at Lore’s Lanes in New Milford (teams and singles 10 am and 1:30 pm, doubles 11:15 am and 2:45 pm). Divisions will be based on average (handicap and scratch). Fee is $16 for singles, $32 for doubles, $64 for four-person team. Open to all USBC sanctioned youth bowlers. Walk-ins are welcome.