February 16, 2011
By Staff Reporter
The GAA minor board will hold its fifth annual banquet and social on Nov. 6 in Durows of Glendale. Gerry Philbin, business organizer and conductor, carpenters’ union Local 608, will be guest of honor. For information, call Michael Forde at (212) 643-1070 or Mike Keane at (914) 565-0065.
Mayo Dinner
The Mayo GFC of New York will hold its annual dinner dance on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Eastwood Manor. Guest of honor Sean Feeny. Gael of the Year John Burke. For details, call Pat Gavin at (914) 237-9372.
Monaghan Dinner
The Monaghan Society and Football Club will hold its annual dinner dance on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Towerview, Woodside, Queens. With the Cara Band. For details, call Jim McQuaid at (914) 478-3107 or Brenda Keenan at (718) 204-1570.
United Soccer Academy
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United Soccer Academy is looking for players that possess soccer ability, a high degree of character, and a desire to represent the United States. The 1999 United Soccer Academy program to Europe will consist of a five-day training camp in Denmark, followed participation in the world’s largest youth soccer tournament, the Gothia Cup (Sweden), as well as participation in the Dana Cup (Denmark).
United Soccer Academy will be holding clinic/tryouts for players, male and female, between the ages of 10 and 19 interested in international soccer travel and competition. The clinic/tryout will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 4-6 p.m. at Chelsea Piers, Sports and Entertainment Complex, and on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 2-4 o.m. at Nishuane Park, Montclair , N.J.
Players are asked to bring their own soccer ball, water, and a $15 registration fee to the clinic. For information, contact United Soccer Academy at 1 (800) 656-5499.