Lackawanna Lightning: My Site News

Monday, February 7
Lightning to host a 18u & 16u tournament in 2011

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     2011 ASA Lightning 18U Summer Kickoff     

will be held on June 11 & 12, 2011

at Saint Anthony's Memorial Playground, Dunmore, PA
ASA 2011 Eastern National Qualifier -- 18U Division

advances to ASA Eastern National "A" Championships in York, PA Aug 3 -7  or  ASA Eastern National "B" Championships in Canton, OH July 25 - 29 
4 Game Guarantee -- Entry fee: $425, deadline May 26

Teams must be ASA registered.
Awards for 1st & 2nd, Team & Individual, MVP awards on Saturday.
Registration info, call Dino Darbenzio, 570-830-5936 (days) 

Click on Handouts for flyer / entry form for both tournaments.

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     2011 ASA Lightning 16U Summer Kickoff 

 will be held on June 4 & 5, 2011

at Saint Anthony's Memorial Playground, Dunmore, PA
ASA 2011 Eastern National Qualifier -- 16U Division

advances to ASA East National Championships, July 25 - 29, Canton, OH
4 Game Guarantee -- Entry fee: $425, deadline May 20

Teams must be ASA registered.
Awards for 1st & 2nd, Team & Individual, MVP awards on Saturday.
Registration info, call Dino Darbenzio 570-830-5936 (days)

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Monday, February 7
2011 Lackawanna Lightning 16u team has openinig for a Catcher

****** 2011 TRYOUTS for a Catcher ****** 

Lackawanna Lightning Softball 16U Fastpitch Softball travel team has an opening for a catcher for the 2011 season.  Tryouts will be scheduled on an individual basis.  For additional info contact: 16U Manager - Ed Sedorovitz 570-876-4767 or Dino Darbenzio 570-650-5159, email: ddarbenz@yahoo.com



Friday, August 6
2010 - 2011 Tryouts

****** 2010 - 2011 TRYOUTS ****** 

Lackawanna Lightning Softball is establishing a new 16U Fastpitch Softball travel team for the 2010 - 2011.  Tryouts will be held Thursday, August 19 (Registration is @ 6pm, Tryout starts @ 6:30pm) and Monday, August 23 (Registration is @ 6pm, Tryout starts @ 6:30pm).  Tryouts will be @ Sherwood Park, Dunmore, PA.  For additional info contact: 16U Manager - Ed Sedorovitz 570-876-4767 or Dino Darbenzio 570-650-5159, email: ddarbenz@yahoo.com



Thursday, February 19
Lightning to host ASA 18U & 14U Eastern National Qualifiers see details below........

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     2009 Lackawanna Lightning ASA Summer Kickoff     

will be held on June 13 & 14, 2009

at Saint Anthony's Memorial Playground, Dunmore, PA
ASA 2009 Eastern National Qualifier -- 18U Division

advances to ASA East National Championships, July 30 - Aug 3, York, PA
4 Game Guarantee -- Entry fee: $400, deadline May 26

Teams must be ASA registered.
Awards for 1st & 2nd, Team & Individual, MVP awards on Saturday.
Registration info, call Dino Darbenzio, 570-830-5936 (days) or 570-346-8193 (evenings)

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     2009 ASA Lightning Strikes NEPA 

 will be held on May 30 & 31, 2009

at Saint Anthony's Memorial Playground, Dunmore, PA
ASA 2009 Eastern National Qualifier -- 14U Division

advances to ASA East National Championships, July 30 - Aug 3, Salem, VA
4 Game Guarantee -- Entry fee: $400, deadline May 13

Teams must be ASA registered.
Awards for 1st & 2nd, Team & Individual, MVP awards on Saturday.
Registration info, call Paul Ross 570-840-6743 (days) or 570-341-8081 (evenings)

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Thursday, January 17
Lackawanna Lightning to host ASA 16U & 12U Eastern National Qualifiers see details below........

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     2008 Lackawanna Lightning ASA Summer Kickoff     

will be held on June 7 & 8, 2008

at Sherwood Park, Dunmore, PA
ASA 2008 Eastern National Qualifier -- 16U Division

advances to ASA East National Championships, July 30 - Aug 3, York, PA
4 Game Guarantee -- Entry fee: $375, deadline May 23

Teams must be ASA registered.
Awards for 1st & 2nd, Team & Individual, MVP awards on Saturday.
Registration info, call Dino Darbenzio, 570-830-5936 (days) or 570-346-8193 (evenings)

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     2008 Lightning Strikes Memorial Weekend 

 will be held on May 24 & 25, 2008

at Sherwood Park, Dunmore, PA
ASA 2008 Eastern National Qualifier -- 12U Division

advances to ASA East National Championships, July 30 - Aug 3, Salem, VA
4 Game Guarantee -- Entry fee: $375, deadline May 9

Teams must be ASA registered.
Awards for 1st & 2nd, Team & Individual, MVP awards on Saturday.
Registration info, call Paul Ross 570-840-6743 (days) or 570-341-8081 (evenings)

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Lackawanna Lightning to host USSSA NQ Softball tournament

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2007 Lackawanna County Summer Kickoff
will be held on June 2 & 3
at Sherwood Park, Dunmore, PA
USSSA National Qualifier -- 16U Division
4 Game Guarantee -- Entry fee: $400, must be USSSA registered 
Awards for 1st & 2nd, Team & Individual, MVP awards.
Registration info, call Dino Darbenzio, 570-830-5936 (days) or 570-346-8193 (evenings)
or visit USSSA website at  http://www.pausssaeast.com/



Wednesday, August 8
Lackawanna Lightning to host ASA 2008 Eastern National Qualifier

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2007 Lackawanna Lightning ASA Fall Finale
will be held on September 22 & 23, 2007
at Sherwood Park, Dunmore, PA
ASA 2008 Eastern National Qualifier -- 16U Division
4 Game Guarantee -- Entry fee: $350, plus one new 12" softball,

Teams must be ASA registered.
Awards for 1st & 2nd, Team & Individual, MVP awards on Saturday.
Registration info, call Dino Darbenzio, 570-830-5936 (days) or 570-346-8193 (evenings)



Lackawanna Lightning hosted 2006 IceBreaker NSA National Qualifier indoor softball tournament on April 22 & 23 at the Playing Fields Sports Dome in Jessup.  Congratulation Lackawanna Lightning on a second place finish in the teams first National Qualifier tournament.  The Lightning has earned a choice to participate in the NSA 'A' or 'B' World Series National Championship.  Great Job ! 

Congratulations to Jolee Youngblood for hitting the first ever homerun in a 14U tournament at the Playing Fields Sports Dome, Jessup, PA.  Jolee smacked a 237ft shot, directly over center field.


Jolee Homerun
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Wednesday, August 2
2006 Delaware River Bash

CONGRATULATIONS  to  the  LACKAWANNA LIGHTNING 
on a great Memorial Day 2006 weekend tournament !

The Lightning finished day one undefeated, and placed 1st in pool play.  Sunday morning was a bit of a challenge with the Lightning losing to the Rampage.  Overall, the Lightning finished in 3rd place.  Another great accomplishment for a first year team.
Way to go ladies!!!



Wednesday, June 6
Eastern Valley Waves wins Summer Kickoff tournament
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In a great championship game, Eastern Valley Waves defeated the Bethlehem Stars - Gold (8 - 5) to win the 2007  USSSA Lackawanna County 16U Summer Kickoff National Qualifier Fastpitch Softball Tournament hosted by the Lackawanna Lightning 16U softball team held at Sherwood Park, Dunmore, PA on June 2 & 3, 2007.

Wednesday, October 8
2008-2009 Tryouts

****** 2008 - 2009 TRYOUTS ****** 

Tryouts for the 18U & 16U Lackawanna Lightning teams for the 2008 - 2009 season have been revised & will be held Thursday, September 4 (Registration is @ 6pm, Tryout starts @ 6:30pm) and Saturday, September 6 (Registration is @ 10:30am, Tryout starts @ 11am).  Tryouts will be @ Sherwood Park, Dunmore, PA.  For additional info contact: 18U Manager - Dino Darbenzio 570-650-5159, email: ddarbenz@yahoo.com or 16U Manager - Jack Loughney 876-2995, email: lochiehill@aol.com