Sports briefs – Jan. 19, 2013

Registration begins for City of Milton Baseball and Softball Baseball and Softball registrations are now being accepted by the City of Milton for Tee Ball, ages 4 to 6; Coach Pitch, ages 7 to 8; Kid Pitch, ages 9 to 14; and Girls softball, ages 9 to 16. Registration is held Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m at the Milton Community Center. The fee for registration is $80 per child and registration will end on Feb. 23. Free registration is available to families who qualify. The Recreation and Activities Coordinator, Robert Arnold, expressed excitement about the upcoming season and said, “We have a great program developing with the City of Milton and are looking to build on what was started last year.” For more information, visit www.ci.milton.fl.us or call the Milton Community Center at 983-5466.

East Milton Youth Association Registration Registration has started for East Milton Youth Association. The association will have tee ball, softball and baseball. Registration will run through the end of February. Registrations are from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at East Milton Youth Association in the boardroom. Those interested can find more information and register at www.eastmiltonyouthsports.com.

Gospel Projects Youth Registration Continues Registration for tee ball, girls fast-pitch softball, and boys baseball will run through Feb. 16. Registrants may come by the office of Santa Rosa Christian School at 6331 Chestnut Street, Milton, on Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The office will be open for registration on Saturday, Jan. 19 and 26, and Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16. Registration may be closed before the deadline if numbers dictate that is necessary. All returning players must register. Gospel Projects Youth Athletic Club provides programs for children ranging in ages from 3 1/2 to 14 years old. For more information, or if you are interested in sponsoring, coaching or umpiring, contact Tod Brainard at 623-4671 or visit www.youthathleticclub.org.

Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour’s Bluffs Junior Classic Junior golfers in Milton, ages 11 to 18, are invited to come compete in the AJGT The Bluffs Junior Classic in Saint Francisville, La., at The Bluffs on Thompson Creek. The tournament is Feb. 16-17. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, Feb. 13 at noon. To register, call Owen Seiler at 318-402-2446 or register online at www.arrowheadjgt.com. The event will include two days of greens fees, tee gifts and trophies in the four age divisions. Recommended accommodations are available at the Old Centenary Inn by calling 255-634-5050. The two-day, 36 hole tournament is ranked by the Junior Golf Scoreboard and hosted by the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour.

This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Sports briefs – Jan. 19, 2013