Shelton Scores and Standings, Sept. 5

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Former UConn star Dan Orlovsky was released by the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, the final day of roster cuts for NFL teams before the start of the regular season.

Orlovsky was signed by the Colts on July 30 after beaing let go by the Houston Texans, but there was no room for him on the roster after Indianapolis signed Kerry Collins out of retirement as insurance in case Peyton Manning wasn't ready for the regular season. Curtis Painter beat out Orlovsky for the No. 3 quarterback spot.

The leading passer in UConn history with 10,706 yards, Orlovsky spent his first six seasons in the NFL with the Detroit Lions and Texans.

The Fairfield County Sports Commission has announced its 2011 Sports Persons of the Year in each of the 15 communities the Commission serves.

The local sports honorees will be recognized at the annual Sports Night awards dinner, Monday, Oct. 17 at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich at 6 p.m.

In each of the 15 communities, a committee headed by a local town representative of the Commission, selected a Sports Person of the Year. Each winner was deemed to have had the most positive impact in their sports community from Aug. 2010-Aug. 2011.

The sports persons from Shelton are the Gaels' girls soccer team which won the school's first state championship last season. Shelton defeated defending Class LL state champion Westhill of the FCIAC in the final, 1-0.

The Fairfield County Sports Commission is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is the one-stop resource for the sports community in the area, with a mission of promoting fitness and personal development through sports. The Commission, with the exception of the executive director, is an all-volunteer group that gives financial support and its resources back to its communities, primarily focused on the 110,000 school age youngsters it can reach with its fitness awareness education programs.

For more information concerning tickets and sponsorship opportunities for Sports Night, visit www.fairfieldcountysports.com or call 203-251-8481.

Here are the final regular-season standings for the Shelton Women's Softball League:

Porkys 10-1

Calientes 8-3

Mario's 6-5

R&C 5-6

Downtown Danny O's 5-6

Cuppy's 4-6

Danny O's 0-11

Playoff Schedule:

Wednesday, September 7

(tiebreaker game) Downtown Danny O's vs. R & C Auto (flip coin for home team), East Village Lower Field, 6 p.m.

Downtown Danny O's-R&C Auto winner vs. Porky's, East Village Lower Field, 7:15 p.m. (Porky's home team)

Calientes vs. Mario's, East Village Upper Field, 7 p.m. (Caliente's home team)

Monday, September 12

Championship game, at East Village Lower Field, 7 p.m. (flip for home team)

Shelton Biddy & Cousy Basketball Registration

The Shelton Biddy & Cousy Basketball Program is a volunteer organization that sponsors a basketball program for boys living in the city of Shelton.

Registration for its 2011-2012 Basketball Program will be held at the
Shelton Community Center, 41 Church Street.

Dates:

Tuesday, September 20, 6:00-8:30 pm
Thursday, September 22, 6:00-8:30 pm
Thursday, September 29, 6:00-8:30 pm

The Mitey Mite Program is an instructional basketball league for boys in
grades 2-3. Teams play once or twice weekly.

The Biddy Basketball Program is a competitive basketball program for boys in grades 4-7. The program is made up of two divisions. The Junior Varsity League is for boys in grades 4-5; teams usually play twice a week. The Varsity League is for boys in grades 6-7; teams usually play two games weekly.

The Cousy Basketball Program is a competitive basketball program for boys in grades 8-12. The Junior Cousy League is for boys in grades 8-9; teams usually play two games weekly. The Senior Cousy League is for boys in grades 10-12; teams usually play two games weekly. The Cousy program begins in December.

Registration fees for the Mitey-Mite, Biddy and Junior Cousy Programs are: $70 - 1st child, $60 - 2nd child, $50 - each additional child
Registration fee for the Senior Cousy League is $45. Make checks payable to: ‘Shelton Biddy Basketball’.

An adult must accompany all children and first time players need to bring their birth certificate. Program volunteers will be available to answer questions. Due to limited gym time, enrollment in each division will be limited.

A late fee of $15 will be assessed for anyone signing up after the last scheduled registration date. No refunds will be given once the first game has been played in the player’s division.