Category Archives: Sports
Annual Golf Fundraiser Benefits Veterans, First Responders
Over the past seven years, the Pennsauken Country Club Golf Association has raised well over $40,000 for local veteran organizations during its Labor Day weekend golf outing. This year, the event will be expanded to help first responders as well.
The organization’s 2024 fundraiser will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Pennsauken Country Club, 3800 Haddonfield Rd. Continental breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m., with a tee time of 9:00 a.m. The golf outing is open to non-members and consists of a two-person scramble in a team format. A portion of all entry fees will be donated to Fisher House, the Semper Fi Fund, Folds of Honor, the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. In addition, a variety of sponsorships are available, and volunteers are needed to help on the day of the event.
The deadline for signup is Saturday, Aug. 24. For more information, contact Jim Kress at Jimkpccgolf@gmail.com.
Rising Basketball Star Headed To Notre Dame
Pennsauken’s Hannah Hidalgo, a talented 18-year-old basketball player hailing from the Bloomfield section of town, is making waves in the world of basketball. Having started playing the sport at the tender age of four, her passion for the game has only grown stronger over the years. Now, the senior at Paul VI is on the cusp of embarking on an exciting journey at the University of Notre Dame.
Charity Softball Game On May 19 Benefits Family Of Fallen Officer
The Pennsauken Police Department and Pennsauken Fire Department will compete in a “Battle of the Badges” charity softball game on Friday, May 19, 7:00 p.m., at the Walt Nicgorski Sports Complex, 8901 Collins Ave.
The event is free to attend; food and refreshments will be available. T-shirts will be available to purchase and there will be a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds benefit the family of fallen Deptford Police Officer Bobby Shisler.
Registration For Youth Sports Programs Closing Soon
The deadline for spring registration for the Merchantville Pennsauken Little League, 2023 baseball and softball spring season, is Sunday, Feb. 26 at 5:00 p.m. For more information or to register, visit MerchantvilleLittleLeague.org. Certain programs have limited spaces or a waitlist.
The deadline to sign up for co-ed spring intramural soccer with the Pennsauken Youth Soccer Club is Friday, Feb. 24. To register a child, visit PennsaukenSoccer.com. For more information, email pennsaukenyouthsoccerclub@gmail.com.
PYAA Football And Cheer Registration Now Open
Registration for Pennsauken Youth Athletic Activities (PYAA) fall football and cheerleading is held every Tuesday and Thursday, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to noon, at the PYAA Field House, 3501 Elm Ave., in Pennsauken.
Merchantville Pennsauken Little League Registration Almost Over
The deadline for children in Pennsauken and Merchantville to participate in the spring softball and baseball season is rapidly approaching.
Boathouse To Host 2023 NCAA Rowing Championships
Information provided by Camden County
The Camden County Boathouse has been chosen to host the 2023 NCAA Divisions I, II, and III Women’s Rowing Championships. The announcement was made on Oct. 14, by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The event is one of five NCAA championships awarded to the Philadelphia region this bid cycle.
Elite Eight Volleyball Tournament Held On November 5
The Pennsauken Public School District will be hosting a community wide volleyball tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Pennsauken High School’s main gymnasium, 800 Hylton Rd.
This special event will feature teachers from all buildings, principals, transportation, maintenance, food service workers, and coaches, as well as Pennsauken’s first responders and special guest teams. This will be a fun, family-friendly event and all of Pennsauken is welcome!
World’s Best Scullers Go Head-To-Head On Cooper River
This Saturday, the world’s top scullers go head-to-head on the Cooper River. Races featuring the nation’s top high school and adaptive rowers will also take place throughout the morning.
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the world’s top scullers will go head-to-head on the Cooper River in the 2019 Gold Cup Challenge. The race is one of the last opportunities for the world’s best to face off before lining up at the Tokyo Olympics and is being held for the first time on Cooper River.
Curling Club Makes Move To Flyers Skate Zone In Pennsauken
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
With the 2018 Winter Olympics and the US Men’s Curling Team taking home the gold, the sport has seen an increase in popularity. Based on news reports from last year, the number of U.S. curling clubs registered with USA Curling, the national governing body for the Olympic sport, has nearly doubled since 2000. Currently, there are two curling clubs in New Jersey, one of which is excited to now make Pennsauken its home.
