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Trumbull Babe Ruth Baseball is one of the most successful programs in New England. The league is open to boys and girls 13 to 15 years old, with 2 senior teams comprised of 16 through 18 year olds. The league has a no-cut policy which means that anyone signing up and wanting to play will get to play at a level of competition suiting his or her ability. In the last 16 years, the league has grown from 6 teams to 16 teams and serves between 200-225 boys and girls. The Trumbull Babe Ruth All-Star teams, the 13s, 14s and 15s have excelled in competition throughout the New England area, winning District Titles 8 of the last 10 years. The 1995 13,14,15 year old All-Star teams each won State Championships with the 13 year old team finishing 2nd at the World Series in North Carolina. In 1996 the 14 year old team went on to the win the Regional Championship. In 1998, our 16 year old team went to the World Series in Virginia, finishing in 5th place. In 1999, our 16- year-old team went to the Regional Championship! The league officers and coaches are screened very carefully. This assures the highest caliber of leadership for the players. Through the years this type of leadership has led to the players’ becoming outstanding individuals at both the high school and college level. For further information contact Mike Fedell, President, Trumbull Babe Ruth at 257-1682. Baseball players over age 18 may call for playing opportunities in the Senior City League. [back to top] BMX – T.R.A.C.K. (Trumbull Racing and Cycling Kids, Inc.)
In BMX the rider pedals a bicycle over a course consisting of jumps and turns. BMX competition helps develop good sportsmanship, a sense of responsibility and good character. Statistics indicate that BMX racing is far safer than most school sports. Rigid safety standards are strictly enforced. T.R.A.C.K. races every Tuesday evening from May 1st to Labor Day. Registration is held just prior to racing every Tuesday between 4:00-6:00 PM. Racing begins promptly at 7:00 PM.
Necessary equipment: 20 inch BMX bicycle; helmet; long pants; long sleeve shirt; gloves; registration. Annual Information Sessions are held in April. Trumbull has a BMX track at Indian Ledge Park off Whitney Avenue. For further information call Jeff Topolski, 79 Stonehouse Road, Trumbull, 452-0879. Website: www.nutmeg.bmx.org. [back to top] Pisces Swim Team
Competitive swimming in Trumbull is made up of several programs sponsored either by the Trumbull Board of Education and/or the Trumbull Pisces Swimming Association, Inc. When taken together, the various programs provide comprehensive competitive swimming opportunities for young men and women up to the age of 18 years. The program is offered during the winter season from September through March, a spring season from April through May, and a summer season from June through July. Workouts are held Monday through Saturday at Hillcrest pool during the winter season and Monday through Friday at Hillcrest pool during the spring and summer. Competition is provided at the local, state, and national level through participation in Connecticut Swim Leagues and United States Swimming. For additional information, write to Trumbull Pisces Swimming Association, Inc., P.O. Box 245, Trumbull, CT 06611. Laura Brennan & Thomas Collins are co-presidents. Visit our web site at www.trumbullpisces.org. [back to top] Trumbull AYSO
The Trumbull AYSO is dedicated to providing a quality recreational youth soccer program for Trumbull boys and girls age 5 through 18. The guiding philosophies are EVERYONE PLAYS and BALANCED TEAMS. Games are played on Saturdays in both spring and fall. Over 1000 youths participate yearly. Trumbull boys and girls, regardless of soccer playing experience and ability, are invited to have fun playing AYSO Soccer. Contact: Alan Watke at 459-4773. [back to top] Trumbull United Soccer Club
Trumbull United Soccer Club, Inc. is affiliated with Connecticut Jr. Soccer Assoc. which has a membership of 39,000 players and is growing. The TUSC program is designed for the more competitive player and players are picked for their soccer skills and their potential to learn. Girls and boys in Trumbull United range in age from 9 years to 19 years old. Spring, autumn, and winter competition is available as well as tournaments.
For the most advanced players we offer State Teams, District Select Teams, and Premier Teams. State Team members are encouraged to advance to Regional and National teams in our Olympic Development Training Program. Most travel team games are played within Fairfield County. Contact is President Gene DeVits, 88 Red Barn Rd., Trumbull, (h) 261-8155, (w) 459-2737, fax 459-1617. [back to top] Trumbull Little League
President: Bill Reppenhagen 452-9168 [back to top] Ranger Football
The purpose of Ranger Football is to teach the fundamentals of the sport. In doing so it is also the goal of the Rangers to instill in young boys the qualities of sportsmanship, scholarship and moral character. To play with the Rangers, a boy must weigh between 55 and 145 pounds and be between the ages of 7 and 14. Within these limits boys and girls compete on four different levels according to weight and age. Ranger Cheerleading is open to youth 8 through 14. Team practices begin August 1st. Equipment is the best available and is refurbished and replaced regularly. The coaches are experienced in teaching young players the safe fundamentals of the sport. All equipment and uniforms except shoes are provided by the program. The season starts in September. Registration dates are announced in the Trumbull Times. Home games are on Sundays at Madison Junior High School. There is a banquet at the end of the season and all players and cheerleaders are recognized and presented with a trophy in recognition of their participation. In 1994, our Peewee Division captured the state title and took 2nd in the Northeast Regionals. In 2000 and 2001, our Jr. PeeWee division captured the state titles and placed runner-up in the New England championship.
Interested people can write to Trumbull Rangers, P.O. Box 154, Trumbull, CT 06611. For more information, call Gene Cellini, 261-9560. [back to top] |