The Montclair High football team will commemorate its storied history during its "Celebration of Champions," a two-day event on Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8.

All former Mounties and Montclair High football fans are encouraged to attend the weekend’s events. To obtain an invitation, contact MHS assistant coach Kevin Richberg by e-mail (kvrichberg@aol.com) or telephone (973-809-3455). The Mounties urge all those interested in attending to RSVP by Saturday, Oct. 25.

On Nov. 7, the team will host a "Champions Reception," during which the 22 Mountie State championship teams will be honored. A limited number of spaces are available for the reception. Those planning to attend the Nov. 7 portion of the weekend should RSVP as soon as possible.

On Nov. 8, before MHS’ 1 p.m. home game against Hackensack, a "Mountie Tailgate" will take place near the newly renovated Robert "Fuzzy" Furlong Field House. During halftime, the 22 championship teams will be honored again and State championship flags will be unveiled.

Montclair Recreation gymnastics classes

Spaces are still available in Montclair Recreation’s gymnastic program, which began Oct. 7 and runs until Dec. 2.

Kindergarten and first-grade participants will meet at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at Hillside School. Children in grades two and three will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, also at Hillside School (Orange Road). Register at Montclair Recreation, 205 Claremont Ave., or call 973-509-4915 for more information.

Montclair YMCA Panther tryouts

The Montclair YMCA Panthers, a pair of boys travel basketball teams at the Y, will be holding tryouts starting Sunday.

Teams are available at 12-and-under and 14-and-under. Twelve-and-under players must have been born on or after Sept. 1, 1996. Fourteen-and-under players must have been born on or after Sept. 1, 1994.

Tryouts for the 12-and-under team will take place this Sunday at 2 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 23, at 5:30 p.m. Tryouts for the 14-and-under team will take place this Sunday at 4 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 24, at 5:30 p.m. All tryouts will take place at the YMCA, located on Park Street in Montclair.

Tryout packets are available at the Y and must be completed before attending tryouts. The fee is $250.

YMCA membership is required. For more information, call 973-744-3400.

AAU baseball tryouts

The Republic Records Yankees Baseball Club will be holding tryouts during the autumn and winter for the spring 2009 season of its AAU house league and travel teams.

For boys ages 6 through 9, the club fields two divisions, according to skill and age, for its house league. The Yankees will also field three travel teams: 8U, 8U (AA) and 9U.

Tryouts begin the week of Nov. 17 and continue during the weeks of Dec. 8 and Dec. 15. The final tryout will take place in 2009 during the week of Jan. 5. All interested players must attend one tryout.

For more information, visit www.leaguelineup.com/rrybc or call Coach Zack at 973-746-5936.

Montclair Baseball Club tryouts offered

The Montclair Baseball Club (MBC) will conduct tryouts for the upcoming spring/summer travel season starting this weekend.

Teams are formed according to age. A player’s age as of May 1, 2009, will determine which team they are eligible for. For example: If a child is 11 years old on May 1, 2009, they are eligible for the U11 team.

Tryouts will be held for all teams this Saturday and Sunday. A third tryout will take place Saturday, Oct. 25 (rain date: Sunday, Oct. 26).

U9 and U10 will try out from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at Edgmont Park. U11 will follow at Edgemont from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

U12 will try out from 1 to 2:45 p.m. at Nishuane Park. U13 and U14 will follow at Nishuane from 3 to 4:45 p.m.

All players must attend two of the three tryouts. For more information, contact montclairbaseballclub@comcast.net.