Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
by Ray Floriani on Aug 10, 2011 12:40 PM PDT
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The story titles for these articles are not that easy to come by. When I heard my officiating partner was Julio Gomez, whom I've had the pleasure to work with in the past, the title was a natural. The same as the Spring of '72 hit by Paul Simon. Actually Hamilton Park is not really a school yard but it is within walking distance of St. Anthony's and McNair High Schools. And partner Julio thought the title fit perfectly.
Hamilton Park : Winding Down and the Friars
by Ray Floriani on Aug 1, 2011 7:04 PM PDT
JERSEY CITY, NJ - On Friday it was indoors to School 7 as thunderstorms reared their ugly and moist head. On tap for the officiating were two grade school and a high school contest. Scores follow the jump.....
Hamilton Park : We Hit Triple Digits!
by Ray Floriani on Jul 24, 2011 4:32 PM PDT
Jersey City, NJ - The three figures were not reserved for a team lighting up the scoreboard. In fact for a good part of our three games on Friday the scoreboard was not functioning. Thee figures refers to the mercury. An incredible slap by Mother Nature of 108 degrees. Yes, that is 108. Add to it a temperature humidity index of 117. Really now, is there much difference between 108 and 117? Not much at all.
Hamilton Park : Trifecta Thursday
by Ray Floriani on Jul 8, 2011 8:16 AM PDT
Granted the headlines are a stretch. At any rate Thursday saw a full slate of six games, two grade school and four high school, with action moved indoors to School 7. Officiating assignments, called for the last three, all high school contests.
Hamilton Park : Day after the Fourth Edition
by Ray Floriani on Jul 6, 2011 12:18 PM PDT
After a Fourth of July weekend respite, the league got back in action with a six-pack. That is, six games on the outdoor court at Hamilton Park. Officiating called for the first three of the afternoon/evening.
Hamilton Park : Outdoors at last !
by Ray Floriani on Jul 2, 2011 7:17 AM PDT
The sixth officiating assignment at Hamilton Park and it's the first time out for yours truly on the outdoor courts.Three games are on tap. The first two were grammar school with a high school contest wrapping things up. The court is in HamiltonPark which is located three blocks from the Holland Tunnel and close to St. Anthony's High School.
Hamilton Park in Bayonne
by Ray Floriani on Jun 29, 2011 6:17 PM PDT
BAYONNE, NJ - The threat of thunderstorms sent the Hamilton Park league indoors last Tuesday. Marist High School is in Bayoone and hosted the five games. Officiating called for work in the opening pair.A Jersey City league stopping in Bayonne ? Well, Marist is just three blocks from the Jersey City border and it is better than a cancellation.
Hamilton Park : Indoors Again
by Ray Floriani on Jun 20, 2011 6:05 PM PDT
One of the beauties of the Hamilton Park Summer League is the outdoor court location. Summer is the time to play ball outside which makes the league special. To keep the schedule moving however and avoid dreaded rainouts, games are moved inside.
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Final Night at Linden
by Ray Floriani on Jun 16, 2011 7:45 PM PDT
The last evening of the Linden team camp started with some confusion but everything worked out in the end.
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Linden : Wednesday Edition
by Ray Floriani on Jun 15, 2011 7:35 PM PDT
Tonight it was back to the Linden team camp for the 7 & 8 o'clock games. My assignment was at the Rec Center. Linden assistant coach Marty gave me the address but a certain online search sends me to Rahway.
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