Fly Fishing classis set for March
A one-day fly fishing class will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 26 for adults and youths 12 and older.
Nationally known instructors will cover all aspects of the sport, including equipment, flies, casting and fishing techniques. It's a good opportunity to get started in the sport, or to brush up on rusty skills.
The cost is $75 adults, $50 youth 12-15. For more information contact Steve Harris at 973-2509 or email sjh529@stny.rr.com.
Trumansburg tourney
The Staff Slam Basketball Tournament will take place on Friday, March 4, in the Trumansburg High School gym. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the first game starts at 6:30. Three, 30-minute games will take place: elementary vs. high school, elementary vs. middle school and middle vs. high school.
Back this year is the mascot contest. Each team will bring its own mascot and fans will vote for their favorite. The winner will be announced during the second game break, before the team spirit dance party. All fans are invited to wear their best team-spirit gear. There will be prizes for the best team spirit and a "shoot the hoop" contest will take place during the first game break.
Advance tickets cost $3 and will be available at the main offices in each building Feb. 28 through March 4. Tickets at the door will be $4; youths who are not yet in school are free.
United Way donations
Cornell University will recognize United Way of Tompkins County (UWTC) on Saturday. The first event will be the Cornell women's hockey game vs. Yale at 4 p.m. at Lynah Rink.
UWTC member organizations will be at tables.
With their latest win against St. Lawrence, the Big Red has clinched ECAC Hockey regular season championship and is the top seed in the upcoming ECAC Hockey tournament.
At 7 p.m., the Cornell men's basketball team will face Princeton at Newman Arena. Students serving as UWTC campaign ambassadors will be presenting a check representing the gifts made to date from the Cornell community to James Brown, President of UWTC, and Alan and Nancy Pedersen, UWTC Campaign co-chairs.
Cornell has exceeded its 2010-11 UWTC campaign goal of $790,000.
Lansing registration
The Town of Lansing Recreation Department is accepting registration forms for the following youth recreation programs that will be starting soon.
* Indoor soccer: For students in grades K-4, and is taking place at "The Field." The program takes place on Friday evenings and will concentrate on some skill development but mostly game play.
* Rock climbing camp: For any students ages 8 and up and takes place at Cornell University on the Lindseth climbing wall. No experience needed and all equipment is supplied. Excellent instruction and only 20 climbers per session. First come, first served.
* Presidents Week basketball camp: For any students grades 3-9 and takes place at the Lansing High School gym from noon to 4 p.m. Feb. 22-24. Fundamentals, skill development and game play. Camper prizes will be awarded.
All forms may be found at the town hall and www.lansingrec.com and contain all of the specifics. For info, call the department at 533-7388 or Steve-lansingrec@twcny.rr.com
Dryden vacancies
The Dryden High School Athletic Department is looking to fill two vacancies within its boys lacrosse program.
Positions that need to be filled are varsity head boys lacrosse coach and JV boys lacrosse coach. If interested, contact Ralph Boettger at 844-8694 ext. 5201 or rboettg1@dryden.k12.ny.us.
Ithaca basketball
The YMCA is taking registration for a youth basketball league for ages 10-13. Practice and games will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March 10.
The cost is $20 for members and $50 for non-members. For information, call 257-0101 or visit www.ithacaymca.com.
DEC camps
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) operates four summer camps. At each location, campers spend one week during July or August involved in a variety of workshops and activities. These activities and workshops are designed to help the campers become more aware of the environment and stimulate their desire to participate in the sound management of our natural resources.
For more information on the DEC camp programs and locations visit www.dec.ny.gov/education/29.html.
Hometown Games runs every Saturday. To submit photos, announcements or results from youth, club or recreational activities, e-mail ith-sports@ ithacajournal.com no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday.
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