MasonBuzz.com

Instructors lead drills to campers at the Cincinnati Reds baseball and softball camp at Mason High School on Monday, July 9, 2012. More than 170 boys and girls are participating in the weeklong program. Photo provided

Mason High School is seeing red this week — lots of it.

More than 170 boys and girls ages 6-14 are participating in a week long baseball and softball camp at the high school this week.

Campers receive 30 hours of instructional skills development and competition by professional instructors.  The week tops off with a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of Great American Ball Park and a special visit from a Reds player.

A second camp will be held Aug. 13-17 at Summit Country Day School.  More information is available at www.reds.com/camps.

Click on each image below to see a larger-resolution version.

Posted in: Sports, Youth sports |

Tags: Tags: baseball, camp, cincinnati reds, great american ball park, mason high school, reds, softball, sports, youth

The Mason- West Chester Bears inside Ohio Stadium.  Photo provided.

A local flag football team claimed the state title in the 8-to-9 year-old division of the Ohio Flag Football Fanatics  June 30 in Columbus.

The Mason Bears played three back-to-back games at Ohio State’s Ohio Stadium, twice defeating the Kettering Cardinals, the Hilliard Seahawks and the Kettering Browns.

“What a wonderful way to end a truly magical season,” head coach John Wagner said. “I knew from day one they were a very special group and they proved it.”

Team members include: Michael Battle (West Chester), Jacob Giesman (Mason), Braden Headington (Lebanon), Mitchell Peel (Hamilton), Bobby Scott (Mason), Kenneth Vieira (Maineville), Jyan Waespe (Mason) and Spencer Wind (Maineville).

The coaching staff includes Wagner (Mason) and assistant coaches Michael Glass (West Chester) and Brian Glass.

The season was about more than teaching football basics, said Wagner.  Coaches also wanted to help players develop determination and character, while learning to work well as a team.

“I want each child to remember what it took to be a champion and to apply that in everyday life,” Wagner said.

Posted in: Sports, Youth sports |

Tags: Tags: bears, columbus, flag football, john wagner, mason, ohio flag football fanatics, ohio stadium, ohio university, state championship, west chester

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jordan Shipley will hold his Football Procamp in Mason this summer. File photo

The Jordan Shipley Football ProCamp is coming to Mason this summer.

The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver will hold his two-day camp from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 20-21 at Mason Middle School.

Shipley will be on-site to direct camp activities and provide instruction and daily talks.  He will be joined by some of the top prep and collegiate coaches in the area, who will teach campers team concepts and fundamental skills.  Daily games and camp competitions will also be included.

The camp is open to boys and girls ages 7-14.  Each camper will receive an autographed camp photo with Shipley, a camp T-shirt, goodie bag and the opportunity to win prizes.

Camp cost is $99.  Snacks, refreshments and lunch are available at an additional cost.  Spots are limited; early registration is encouraged.  Register online at www.campshipley.com or call 888-389-2267.

Posted in: Events, Recreational events, Sports, Youth sports |

Tags: Tags: camp, cincinnati bengals, fitness, football, jordan shipley, jordan shipley football procamp, mason middle school, sports, wide receiver

Lindner Family Tennis Center instructor Cathy Thomas leads youth tennis lessons after school twice a week and on Saturdays.  The Enquirer’s Leigh Taylor caught these shots of some of Mason’s budding young tennis stars.

Posted in: Sports, Youth sports |

Tags: Tags: cathy thomas, children, enquirer, lindner family tennis center, mason, tennis, youth

Enquirer photographer Leigh Taylor recently visited the Mason Community Center during some preschool swim lesson times.  Check out her great photos below.

Check out the latest swim programs and other activities offered at the Mason Community Center in Mason’s Centerfold program guide.

Posted in: Mason Community Center, Sports, Youth sports |

Tags: Tags: children, families, mason, mason community center, preschool, swim lessons, swimming

Coach Brian Castner

Registrations are being accepted for the Brian Castner Mason Football Summer Camp.

The camp, geared for youth in grades first through ninth, will be offered the week of July 18-21 at Mason High School’s Athletic Complex.

Mason High School head coach Brian Castner will lead the program. The 1991 Lakota grad previously coached football at Finneytown, St. Xavier and Winton Woods, in addition to coaching girls’ softball at Mason. He was named head football coach at Mason in 2009.

Early registration fee is $95 by May 10. The cost after that is $105. Families sending two or more campers receive an additional $10 off registration costs per camper.

Register online at www.cometsfootballtdc.com (PDF link here) or call Castner at 513-755-6568.

Posted in: Events, Health & Fitness, Sports, Youth sports |

Tags: Tags: brian castner, comets, football, football summer camp, mason high school, softball

YoDeal is offering a special deal today of one week of Cincinnati Sports Camp for $140.

The summer camp geared for campers ages 5-14 will be held at Heritage Oak Park in Mason. Five one-week sessions are available to choose from: June 6-10; June 13-17; June 20-24; June 27-July 1 and July 11-15.  Camp hours are 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Campers will enjoy baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, basketball and flag football led by professional coaches and players, who provide instruction.  All equipment is provided, except for shin guards. Lunch is available on-site.

For more information, go to the Cincinnati Sports Camp’s website or call 513-426-8813.

Posted in: Events, Health & Fitness, Recreational events, Sports, Youth sports |

Tags: Tags: cincinnati sports camp, fitness, heritage oak park, mason, sports, summer, yodeal, youth

The Mason Youth Sports Day is set for this weekend at the Mason Community Center.

Event hours are 6 – 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 and 8 – 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19.

The free community event features representatives on hand from local youth sports organizations, as well as health and fitness related service providers, like MOJO Running, TREK Bicycle Store, the Golf Center at Kings Island, Cincinnati Reds and Mason Community Center personal trainers.

The event, presented by Live Well in Mason and community partners, will also offer speed tests, core challenges, cutting drills, bicycle rodeos and other activities.

A presentation on injury prevention for athletes and sports nutrition will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, while free functional screenings to evaluate flexibility and strength will be offered on Saturday.  Register for the functional screenings by calling 513-229-8555.

Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite sports team jerseys.  The Mason Community Center is at 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road and can be reached at 513-229-8555.

Posted in: Arts & Entertainment, Community, Events, Sports, Youth sports |

Tags: Tags: bethesda, group health associates, health and fitness, mason community center, mason youth sports day, partners in wellness

The Mason Youth Organization will hold a make-up Little League player evaluations event from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30 at Mason Indoor Baseball, 4457 Bethany Road, building B.

Players ages 7-12 will be evaluated to help balance out the teams and leagues, according to the MYO.

Register for the player evaluations online at www.masonyouth.org.

Note: Registering for evaluation does not register players for the 2011 baseball season.  That’s a separate registration process, available by clicking on the “Registration” link on www.masonyouth.org.  Player registrations are accepted through Jan. 30.

For more information, e-mail president@masonyouth.org or leave a message at 513-573-1311.

Posted in: Sports, Youth sports |

Tags:

Registrations for Mason Youth Organization boy’s baseball and girl’s softball leagues will be accepted through the end of January.

Leagues are offered by age for boys and girls ages 6 – 18.  Teams are formed in late February and players notified of their coach in March.

Registrations are also accepted for coaches, sponsors and umpires.  In-person registration will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Mason Community Center, 6050 Mason-Montgomery Road.

Register online or download a mail-in registration form at www.masonyouth.org. For more information, call 513-573-1311.

Posted in: Youth sports |

Tags: Tags: baseball, boys, coaches, girls, leagues, mason, mason youth organization, softball, sponsors, umpires