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- Arena would give Olympic sports bigger claim to Devaney Center (The Daily Nebraskan)
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| Posted: 16 Feb 2010 11:30 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. Dover, Del. - FITNESS Aqua Aerobics begins Feb. 23 Gymnastics class designed for parents, tots Parks and rec offering beginner gymnastics class Separate classes set for boys, girls gymnastics Learn-N-Skate class running in two sessions Pilates class begins Feb. 24 at Dover Park Class combines line dancing with fitness HOCKEY BASEBALL Two sign-up dates remain for Marydel-Hartly LL LACROSSE Registration for Central Delaware club on Feb. 20 FOOTBALL BASKETBALL Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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Every afternoon there are more than 200 student athletes who practice at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Most of them don't play basketball. On May 11, Lincoln voters will decide if they want to help finance a new basketball arena. That vote may also mean turning Nebraska's current basketball arena into Nebraska's "Olympic Village, almost," according to Marc Boehm, NU's executive associate athletic director. For years, the track and field, wrestling, swimming and gymnastics teams have competed for pieces of a pie made for the basketball team at the Devaney. If the basketball team wants the gym, it gets the gym, whether it be for a game, practice or shoot-around. But if the basketball team gets a new arena to accompany a new practice facility on the south side of the Devaney, other sports can start using the main floor space during prime-time hours. That could help with recruiting as well as team morale, said men's gymnastics coach Chuck Chmelka. "The biggest crowd we've had here in the past 15 years was a Friday night meet," he said. "People just like watching sporting events on a Friday night." The gymnastics and wrestling meets are now typically held on Sundays, but Boehm said both those sports, and occasionally volleyball, could begin to use the Devaney on Friday and Saturday nights. Yet even if they don't get to hold Friday-night meets, Chmelka said not having to put up and take down gymnastics equipment an hour before or after meets would serve his team well. "There is a huge advantage to practicing in a huge arena instead of the little gym we have here, where we are used to everything," Chmelka said. "If we could leave an apparatus up a day before an event, shoot, that would help us a lot." There are currently no specific plans being discussed by the athletic department to make the Devaney more Olympic-sports friendly, Boehm said. But there would likely be some rearranging and construction to improve those sports' facilities if basketball moves out. Nebraska's Olympic sports coaches' offices sit beyond a small glass door that opens into a narrow hallway in the Devaney. The different teams' offices are practically shared with one another, a far cry from the foyer at the entrance to the basketball offices, which will soon be moved to the new practice facility. "It will free up a lot of space … and the Olympic sports will benefit," Boehm said. Down the hall from the Olympic sports offices is another narrow corridor leading to the gymnastics team's practice facility, which is difficult to find — even for those who know where it is — and currently houses a trampoline that covers the floor exercise mat. The wrestlers practice in a hot room big enough for just two large wrestling mats and two rows of monkey bars stretching from one end of the room to the other. "Sometimes they'll spin and your hand will get all calloused-up and bleed," David Klingsheim, a freshman wrestler, said of the monkey bars. "They're not very fun at all." Klingsheim said he would like to see a wrestling practice room big enough for three mats while he is on the team, but he also said wrestlers don't want to be coddled with nice facilities. "Better facilities will mean better opportunities to work hard," he said. "You're really just looking for a place where you can come and work hard." RYANBOETEL@DAILYNEBRASKAN.COM
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| Sports in Juneau (Juneau Empire) Posted: 16 Feb 2010 11:22 AM PST Message from fivefilters.org: If you can, please donate to the full-text RSS service so we can continue developing it. • Beginning Jan. 1, Sports In Juneau information must be submitted online at http://calendar.juneauempire.com. Submissions via e-mail, phone, fax or other will no longer be accepted. For more information e-mail webteam@juneauempire.com CALENDAR OF EVENTS Feb. 15 Juneau Youth Wrestling Club, 6:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m., Southeast Alaska Gymnastics Academy, Tornados Youth Wrestling Club begins season Jan. 18. Practices will be Monday through Wednesday from 6:15-7:15 for ages 5-12, 7:30-8:45 for older wrestlers. Tornados' wrestling is for boys and girls age 5 to 18 who are interested in learning wrestling skills. Adult wrestlers and coaches are welcome and encouraged to participate. Information and registration packets are available online at http://juneautornados.org/index.php. Details: Bob 789-0874 or Chad 523-5240. Registration fee is $65.$65. Details: 586-2990. Feb. 16 Soccer Referee Clinic, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Library, Improve the quality of Juneau soccer by becoming a certified referee. The clinic starts February 16 and runs through February 28. All sessions will be held at the Mendenhall Library. Cost is $80 for new referees and $70 for recertifying referees. No age restrictions. For exact clinic dates and times or for more information, contact Tim Cottongim at 789-7924 or tdcottongim@gci.net.$80 for new referees, $70 for recertifying referees. Details: (907) 789-7924. Feb.17 Women's Climbing Class, 7:30 p.m., The Rock Dump, Learn the basics of rock climbing or refine your climbing techniques and training. Every Wednesday.$5 for Rock Dump members; $15 for non-members.. Details: (907) 586-4982. Feb. 21 Cowboy Action Shoot, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Hank Harmon Rifle Range, Single Action Shooting society monthly Cowboy shoot. Loads of fun and old west traditions.free first time 10.00 afterwards. Details: (907) 789-7498. March 13 Flannagan's Run (EC) - 10 a.m., Douglas fire hall, five miles or one mile. March 27 Glacier 10k and 1 Mile (EC) - 10 a.m., Mendenhall Glacier parking lot, 10k or 1 mile. Contact Scott May at 790-4544 or smay21@mac.com for more information. This is a fundraiser for the JDHS track and field team. April 10 Hospice Race (NS) - 9 a.m., Twin Lakes, 5k. Contact Lori or Tony Yorba at 463-3987 or tlyorba@gci.net. Proceeds benefit Hospice & Homecare of Juneau. April 17 Waterfront Awareness Run (NS) - 10 a.m., Juneau Arts and Culture Center, 5k. Contact Paul DeSloover at 586-6709 or pdesloover@yahoo.com April 24 Rotary Park Fun Run for Kids - 9 p.m., Rotary Park, Mendenhall Valley, 1 mile. Contact Colleen Jardell at 364-2600 or jardellc@yahoo.com May 1 Spring Tide Scramble (EC) (P) - 9 a.m., Fish Creek Bridge (North Douglas Highway), three miles (out and back across wetlands), or seven miles (out and back, plus Fish Creek Trail). Contact Suzanne McGee at 364-5264 or takublu@gci.net May 8 Magnificent Mendenhall Mud Puddle Meet (EC) - 9 a.m., UAS parking lot, nine miles or one mile. Contact Glenn Frick at 789-7279. May 15 Nugget Alaskan Outfitters Lena Loop Run (EC) - 9 a.m., Lena Beach picnic area, 5k. Call Dan Robinson at 364-2521 or at danrobinson@alaska.gov May 29 Seacoast Relay - 9 a.m., Lena Picnic Area, finish at UAS, five-person relay with varied distances. Contact Sherry Tamone at 321-8559 or sherry.tamone@uas.alaska.edu June 8 Eagle River Scout Trail Run (EC) - 6 p.m., Eagle River Boy Scout Trailhead, 6k. Contact Zane Clark at 789-2583 or zark78@gmail.com June 19 Ben Blackgoat Memorial Race (EC) - 9 a.m., Perseverance Trail, meet at the end of Basin Road, two, four or seven miles. Contact Paul and Dianne DeSloover at 586-6709 or pdesloover@yahoo.com June 23 East Glacier Trail Tangle - 6 p.m., trailhead past Garnet Street off Mendenhall Loop Road, six miles on trails. June 26 Treadwell Twosome 5k - 9 a.m., Saviko Park, Douglas (Sandy Beach). Each person runs a 5k in a two-person team that can be formed on the day of the race. Contact Guy Thibodeau at 463-8442 or Paul DeSloover at 586-6709 or pdesloover@yahoo. com June 26 Only Fools Run at Midnight (NS) - 11:59 p.m., Centennial Hall, 5k run or one-mile walk. Registration forms and info at www.sailinc.org. Contact Southeast Alaska Independent Living at 586-4920 or tlombardo@sailinc.org. July 4 Douglas 2-Mile Fun Run - TBD. Contact Paul Voelckers at 364-3265. July 7 Midsummer Night Run (EC) - 6 p.m., False Outer Point Recreational Area, 10k or one mile. Contact Sharon Buis at 586-4384 or bikerpt@alaska.net July 10 Windfall Lake Challenge (EC) - 9 a.m., Skaters Cabin, Skaters Cabin Road, about 13 miles. July 17 McDowell Group Governor's Cup 5k and Kid's 1 Mile (EC) - 5k starts at 9 a.m. at the Court House on 4th and Main; 1 Mile starts at 10 a.m. at the 5k finish area (next to the Red Cross building). Contact Jim Grammel at 586-6126 or james.grammel@mcdowellgroup.net July 24 Mount Roberts Tram Run (EC) (P) - 9 a.m., Mt. Roberts Lower Tram parking lot, 3.5 miles ascending 1,800 feet, finishes at the Cross. Contact Dirk Miller at 463-6751 or foymil@gci.net July 31 Frank Maier Memorial Marathon and Douglas Half Marathon (EC) - 7 a.m. (Full), 9 a.m. (Half), Savikko Park, Douglas, one hour earlier available starts for slower runners, 26.2 miles or 13.1 miles (certified courses). Entry forms available at www.southeastroadrunners.org. Contact Kimberly Vaughan at seejuneaurun@gmail.com or Brian Bezenek at Brian.Bezenek@noaa.gov. ••••• ANNOUNCEMENTS • Improve the quality of Juneau soccer by becoming a certified referee. The clinic starts February 16 and runs through Feb. 28. All sessions will be held at the Mendenhall Library. Cost is $80 for new referees and $70 for recertifying referees. No age restrictions. For exact clinic dates and times or for more information, contact Tim Cottongim at 789-7924 or tdcottongim@gci.net • Interested in earning a day pass or lesson up at Eaglecrest? The ORCA Ski/Snowboard program is looking for ski and snowboard volunteers this winter. We are up at Eaglecrest every weekend, January through March, and provide adaptive ski/snowboard lessons to individuals who experience disabilities. Benefits include lessons and training regarding adaptive gear for skiing/snowboarding, a day pass or lesson earned for each day volunteered, and the opportunity to meet new people. Call 586-0104, or e-mail tlombardo@sailinc.org, for more information. •Thunder Mountain High School is seeking a dance/drill coach for the 2010-11 school year. For more information, or to apply, please contact Rhonda Hickock, TMHS Activities Director, at 780-1910. ••••• ONGOING • TMHS Cheerleader Babysitting Club - The Thunder Mountain cheerleaders are offering a babysitting service throughout the school year. Red Cross/CPR-trained cheerleaders will work for you in pairs for your babysitting needs. Please call coach Julie Wyatt at 957-0380 for details and to schedule your babysitters. • Mt. Jumbo Gym Preschool Open Gym - Preschool open gym runs through April, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, in Douglas. Youths ages 1-6 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at a maximum ratio of 4:1. Play equipment, tumbling mats, tricycles, scooters and more are available. Please bring clean, dry shoes and a snack. There is a $1 fee per child, though adults are free with a paid child. Punch cards are available for purchase at the gym. Please keep sick children away from the gym. Contact Juneau Parks and Recreation at 586-5226 for more information. • Sports in Juneau is a service provided by the Juneau Empire to provide information on upcoming sports and outdoors events in Juneau. All press releases must include a contact name and a phone number that can be released to the public. Five Filters featured article: Chilcot Inquiry. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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