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Photo: Bulldawgs selling raffle tickets for chopper

By Howard B. Owens

The Batavia Bulldawgs Youth Football Team is selling raffle tickets for a 2011 Johnny Pag Spyder motorcycle.

The tickets are $40 each and only 150 will be sold.

The drawing is scheduled for Aug. 28 during the seniors' game at John Kennedy School (approximately 2:45 p.m.)

Tickets may be purchased at IR Systems, 309-311 West Main St., or potential winners can call John Riegle at (716) 228-5787 or Ken Proefrock at 794-6034 for tickets.

Pictured above are Riegle, left, and Proefrock with the bike.

Tonight registration begins for Batavia Bulldawgs Youth Football Camp

By Billie Owens

A three-day Youth Football Camp, sponsored by the Batavia Bulldawgs, will be held at Kibbe Park Thursday, Friday and Saturday July 28, 29 and 30.

Registration for the camp will be from 6 to 8 tonight and again from tomorrow 9 to 11 a.m. at Batavia City Centre. Cost is $25.

To register by mail, send a check or money order no later than July 23 to:

Batavia Bulldawgs Football

Atten: Football Camp

7 Highland Park

Batavia, NY 14020

Camp on July 28 and 29 will run from 4 to 6 p.m., with drop-off beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the check-in table. On Saturday, July 30, camp is from 9 a.m. to noon, with drop-off beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Participants must be entering third- through seventh grades and be between the ages of 7 and 12 by Nov. 30. Birth certificate is required for registration.

The camp is designed for kids to learn: the fundamentals of football, techniques of throwing, catching and carrying a football; play calling; new drills; and knowlege of the game. This is NOT A CONTACT CAMP. It will teach kids to have a good time while learning the game of football and being physically active.

The Batavia Bulldawgs Youth Football staff and volunteers will work with the athletes on fundamentals, football drills, skill development and agility. Kids will have a positive and fun experience!

Kids receive:

  • Quality instruction from Batavia Bulldawg coaches and volunteers
  • Batavia Bulldawgs camp T-shirt
  • Lunch at the end of camp on Saturday, July 30
  • Daily Hustle Awards
  • And much more!

Regarding attire, each athlete should come dressed and ready to play. Please wear workout apparel, including T-shirt, shorts, socks and athletic shoes or cleats. NO JEWELRY.

There will be plenty of water but kids are welcome to bring their own drinks.

For more information, please contact the camp organizers:

John Reigle -- (716) 228-5787

Paul Grazioplene -- 344-4411

Tyron Woods -- 813-2636

Or by email at:  bataviabulldawgsfootball@gmail.com

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