Lackawanna Lightning: My Site News
Monday, February 7Lightning 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.
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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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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
