Wednesday, June 30, 2010

“Sports briefs” plus 2 more

“Sports briefs” plus 2 more

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Sports briefs

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 11:37 AM PDT

Heritage Middle School announced tryout and practice dates for its fall sports programs. All participants must have a physical and emergency medical form, which are available at hms.hilliardschools.org. Fall events include:

Cheerleading — 2:30-5 p.m. Aug. 9-11

Cross country — 9-10:30 a.m. Aug. 16

Football — A parent meeting is 6 p.m. Aug. 2 in the Heritage cafeteria. Practice starts at 7:45 a.m. and runs to 11 a.m. on Aug. 2

Golf — 8:30 a.m. Aug. 9 at Raymond Memorial, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 10 at Raymond Memorial and 10 a.m. Aug. 12 at Wilson Road

Gymnastics — An informational meeting is at 6 p.m. Aug. 6 at Fliptastic Gymnastics

Boys soccer — Practice starts 6-8 p.m. Aug. 9

Girls soccer — Practice starts 8:30-10:30 a.m. Aug. 16

Girls tennis — Practice starts 6:30-8:15 p.m. Aug. 16

Girls volleyball — 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9-11

The Hilliard Davidson High School football team is holding its youth skills camp from 9 a.m. to noon July 26-29 for players entering grades 3-8. The camp teaches safety, fun, skill development and teamwork. Brochures are available at the high school or at www.hilliarddavidsonwildcats.com.

For more information, contact coach Brian White at (614) 771-2299 or e-mail brian_white@hboe.org.

The third annual Gridiron Classic has announced the matchups for this season.

On Aug. 27, Westerville North plays at Worthington Kilbourne at 7 p.m. and Hilliard Bradley plays at Dublin Scioto at 7:30 p.m.

Westerville South plays at Groveport at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 28.

On Sept. 3, Hilliard Darby plays at Dublin Jerome at 7 p.m. and Brookhaven plays at Hilliard Davidson at 7:30 p.m.

The Hilliard Darby Athletic Boosters are holding a golf scramble at 1 p.m. Aug. 28 at Darby Creek Golf Course to benefit the athletic programs at Darby High School. The deadline to register is Aug. 6. For more information, contact Denise Greene at (614) 850-9304 or denise.greene@sbcglobal.net.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce is holding the inaugural Jay Bruce Baseball Camp from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 19-21 at the facility at Prasco Park in Mason for boys and girls ages 6-14. Bruce and Indiana University coach Tracy Smith will direct camp activities and provide instruction. For more information, call (513) 793-2267 or visit www.jaybrucecamp.com.

The following schools are seeking coaches:

Hilliard Darby — Varsity girls tennis, junior varsity girls volleyball, junior varsity boys soccer. Mail résumés to Chad Schulte, Athletics Director, Hilliard Darby High School, 4200 Leppert Road, Hilliard 43026.

Johnstown-Monroe — Varsity cheerleading, junior varsity softball, eighth-grade softball, seventh-grade softball, junior varsity volleyball, eighth-grade volleyball, seventh-grade volleyball. Send e-mail to Athletics Director Mike Carter at wmcarter@laca.org. For volleyball contact Heather Ashbrook at ashbrook7@embarqmail.com or contact Carter.

Northridge —Junior varsity boys basketball assistant. Send résumés to coach John Wheeler at wheeler@govikingbasketball.com or to the school at 6066 Johnstown-Utica Road, Johnstown 43031.

Upper Arlington — Two varsity girls volleyball assistants. For more information, contact Matt Wion at (932) 541-9205 or e-mail mwion@uaschools.org.

Utica — Varsity girls volleyball, head assistant varsity girls volleyball, varsity assistant girls volleyball. E-mail Athletics Director Tom Holman at tholman@uhs.laca.org.

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Sports shorts: June 30, 2010

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 12:52 AM PDT

June 30, 2010

Sports shorts: June 30, 2010

Press-Republican

AC North now open with new ice

PLATTSBURGH — Ameri-Can North Sports Center is now open with new ice. This week's Stick-N-Puck and public skating schedule is as follows (all times p.m):

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Wednesday - Public skating, 4-5; Stick-N-Puck, 6-6:30. Friday- Public skating, 3:30-4:30; Stick-N-Puck, 4:30-6.

Contact Jamie at 562-7672 for more information.

Ski jumpers set to soar on July 3

LAKE PLACID — The tradition dates back to the beginning of the 20th century and will continue, Saturday, July 3, when ski jumpers take to the Olympic Jumping Complex for the beginning of the summer jumping season.

The July 3 winner will have a leg up on the 2010 Art Devlin Cup chase. This is a season-long series that includes the July 3 event, the Flaming Leaves meet in October and the Masters Ski Jump in December. The day begins at 1 p.m. with the first of two official rounds.

Admission to the event is $15 for adults, $9 for juniors and seniors and includes a chairlift ride and an elevator ride to the top of the 120-meter ski jump.

Chamber golf tourney has openings

PERU — The Chamber of Commerce has team spots available for the Northern Insuring / Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic to be held on Friday, July 9 at Adirondack Golf and Country Club.

This tournament is popular with golfers of all abilities as there are prizes at every hole. A variety of contests make it possible for everyone to win something. The team fee is $475 and includes goodie bags, greens fees, cart, lunch and dinner for 4 players. Prizes worth $1,800 will be given away to the top three gross and net teams.

For more information, go to www.northcountrychamber.com or call the Chamber of Commerce, at 563-1000.

Chesterfield archery shoot results listed

CLINTONVILLE — The Chesterfield Fish and Game Club held its Father's Day Archery Shoot June 20. The results were:

PeeWees — 1, Megan Ashley. 2, Caitlin Vallieres. 3, Hunter Cayea. 4, Logan Stevenson.

Cubs — 1, Troy Ebersole. 2, Jordan Ashley. 3, Ryan Agoney.

Juniors — 1, Katie Downey.

Female Open — 1, Cynthia Vallieres. 2, Amiee Ebersole. 3, April Stevenson.

Male Open — 1, David Fredrick. 2, Todd Ebersole. 3, John Downey.

Male Traditional — 1, Charlie Carlo.

Senior Class — 1, Dan Boulrice. 2, Don Fasking.

Female Hunter — 1, Amanda Fredrick. 2, Melissa Alban. 3, Tammy Ashley.

Male Hunter — 1, Nick Harnden. 2, Lynn Agoney. 3, Tom Ashley. 4, Sassine Sassine. 5, John Downey.

Team Event — Nick Harnden & John Brean.

Father & Child Champions — Tom & Jordan Ashley.

PFC girls' U14 team wins Vermont tourney

BRISTOL, Vt. — The PFC U14 girls' team won the Green Mountain Challenge Soccer Tournament recently, going 2-0-2 for the weekend.

Team members present at the tournament were:

Paige Barcomb, Carley Casey, Summer Gillespie, Clara Giroux, Lindsey Hack, Anna Hogan, Jaelyn Johnston, Ashley Leta, Amy LoTemplio, Hailey McLaughlin, Lena Menia, Amber Polomski, Kiley Regan, Paige Spittler, Ellen Thew and Kallie Villemaire.

Mary LoTemplio is the head coach and Mary Farnsworth, the assistant coach.

8 advance in NYSGA North qualifer

MALONE — Eight golfers from the North Country qualifer at Malone Golf Club Monday punched their ticket for the the NYSGA Men's Amatuer Championship.

Troy Collins and Ryan Williams carded tournament-low 77s, Andy Donatello shot 78 and Lenny Garrow finished with a 79 on the East course.

Four player took advantage of the top-5 and ties cut with 80s to get into the Championship to be held at Albany Country Club July 20-22.

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NYSGA Men's Amateur Qualifier

Site: North Country

at Malone Golf Club - East

T1     Troy Collins     77     10     John Baker     82

T1     Ryan Williams     77     11     George Boyea     83

3     Andy Donatello     78     T12     Nick St. Denis     84

4     Lenny Garrow     79     T12     Dave Clarke     84

T5     Brandon Smith     80     T12     Jason Walker     84

T5     Brad Griffin     80     15     Anthony Viskovich     90

T5     Shawn Thomas     80     16     Jamie Armstrong     91

          Failed to qualify          17     Brian Monette     WD

9     Arthur Griffin     81      *(Top-5 and ties advanced)

25th Junior Elks tourney slated for July 15

ROUSES POINT — The Plattsburgh Lodge of Elks #621 will host the 25th Annual Russell Hutchinson Junior Memorial Golf Tournament Thursday, July 15 at the North Country Golf Club. Tee times will begin promptly at 9 a.m.

The tournament will consist of three flights for both boys and girls — ages 12-14, 15-16 and 17-18. The winners in each flight will advance to the New York State Elks Jr. Golf Championship, which will also be held at NCGC Aug. 15-16.

All Section VII students are eligible to compete. The entry fee is $10 and includes golf, lunch and prizes. No advance registration is necessary, but participants are requested to be at the course at 8:30 a.m.

Beaudette gets ace at Adirondack

PERU — Stephen T. Beaudette, Jr. aced hole 14 at Adirondack Golf and Country Club on June 27. Beaudette used a 9-iron, and the feat was witnessed by Jason Recore.

BYC gymnastics camp at Trudeau's

PLATTSBURGH— The Beekmantown Youth Commission is offering a gymnastics camp at Trudeau's Gymnastic Center, located at 1080 Military Turnpike Ext., July 5-9 from 1-2:30 p.m.

Visit www.byconline.org for more information, and signups will be through the Beekmantown Town Hall.

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It’s Open Doors At Manx Gymnastics This Weekend

Posted: 30 Jun 2010 06:39 AM PDT

On Sunday 4th July from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, Manx Gymnastics are inviting the public to come and have a look at their facilities and join in with their summer fayre and car boot sale. Under the guidance of experienced and qualified coaches, children we will be able to try some of the apparatus and find out what gymnastics is really all about. Parents needn't feel left out though, there will be a couple of gymnastics/fitness based challenges for you to try too and show the children what a great gymnasts you could have been!

Throughout the afternoon there will be gymnastics displays and face painting, refreshments and gamestalls etc for all the family. Details of the classes the club provides will be available along with details of current spaces for new members to join. Based at the Ian Bradshaw Unified Sports Centre, on Glencrutchery Rd in Douglas, Manx Gymnastics has been providing gymnastics classes for children of pre-school age through to early adulthood for over 22 years and continues to go from strength to strength, sending some of its gymnasts to participate in the Commonwealth Games in Delhi later this year.

The Club provides classes for all levels and abilities, includig open sessions for carers and pre-school tots, coached pre-school sessions, recreational and competitive gymnastics classes and also caters for gymnasts with Special Needs. It is a fully affiliated member of British Gymnastics, running classes throughout the week.

For further details regarding the Open Day/Summer Fayre/Car Boot , or to enquire about classes, please email manxgymnastics@manx.net or call 625636.

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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

“Sports briefs” plus 3 more

“Sports briefs” plus 3 more

Sports briefs

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 12:16 PM PDT

Rome soccer legend to hold soccer camp

Hamilton College men's soccer coach and Rome soccer legend Perry Nizzi will hold his annual Rome Sports Hall of Fame soccer camp from July 5th through the 9th at the stadium.

The camp, which will run daily from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m., is open to boys and girls ages 6-17 and features high quality instruction with an emphasis on individual skills, tactics and team concepts. Campers also receive a free soccer ball and a camp T-shirt.

The fee for the clinic is $80 with checks payable to the Rome Sports Hall of Fame.

Interested parties may pre-register for the clinic at the Department of Parks and Recreation on the second floor of City Hall Suite 2D or they may register the first day of the camp at the stadium support facility beginning at 12:30 p.m.

The camp will move inside the stadium support facility in the event of rain. Campers need to bring shorts or sweats, a T-shirt, sneakers, soccer shoes and shin guards as well as a water bottle.

For more information, contact the Recreation Department by phone at 838-1707 or e-mail at rmiller@romecitygov.com.

North Star Cheerleading program begins July 7

The North Star All Star Cheerleading Program is hosting six weeks of cheerleading gymnastics starting on Wednesday, July 7 at the stadium and is open to anyone from ages 5-18 that would like to improve upon their techniques.

Basic tumbling such as forward rolls, cartwheels and round-offs will be open from 6 to 7 p.m., and from 7-8 o'clock will be intermediate level for persons wishing to work on their round-offs, back-handsprings and back tucks.

The cost for each person is $3 per hour, per night. A parent must sign a consent form before a child can participate, and the form will be valid for the six weeks. It is not mandatory that a child participates every week.

North Star also will have sign-ups and try-outs for the 2010-11 all star season. Ages 9-18 must try out for Junior or Senior Team, whiles ages 9 and under will sign up only.

All paperwork must be complete on the North Star's Web site online at www.northstarcheer.com.

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Summer sports programs about to get under way

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 08:26 PM PDT

CD REC, 72 Bank St., is now accepting summer registrations for the following programs: baseball clinics, soccer camps, grand slam tennis camp, tennis under the lights, cheerleading, gymnastics, hip hop dance, judo, Capoeira and sailing.

CD REC is also providing fitness classes all summer. They include yoga, zumba and cardio kickboxing.

For times, ages, fees and dates for all programs, call CD REC at 508-679-0922 or visit www.cdrec.org.

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Sports Roundup - June 30, 2010

Posted: 29 Jun 2010 09:10 PM PDT

June 29, 2010

Sports Roundup - June 30, 2010

Cumberland Times-News

— Colon likely lost for season

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers offensive tackle Willie Colon will have surgery Wednesday to repair a torn right Achilles' tendon and is expected to miss the season.

Colon was injured while working out on his own at the Steelers practice complex on Monday. The Steelers haven't officially ruled Colon out for the season, but such an injury typically sidelines a player for at least nine months.

Rookie tackle Chris Scott, a fifth-round pick, also will have surgery Wednesday to repair a right foot injury that occurred while he was training in Tennessee.

With Colon likely out until 2011, the Steelers will explore bringing in an experienced offensive tackle. Right guard Trai Essex also could be moved there if another player isn't signed.

 

Nets deal 7-foot Yi to Wizards

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Nets traded forward Yi Jianlian to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, creating even more room under the salary cap as they head into free agency.

The Wizards dealt forward Quinton Ross to the Nets, who also sent an undisclosed amount of cash to Washington. The Nets freed up another $3 million with the deal, leaving them about $30 million to spend once free agency opens on July 1.

Yi was the No. 6 pick in the 2007 draft by Milwaukee and has now been traded twice. He averaged career highs of 12.0 points and 7.0 rebounds last season, but was limited to 51 games because of injury. The forward from China, scheduled to earn $4.1 million next season, has averaged 9.6 points and 5.8 rebounds in his career.

"This trade is a good opportunity to add a skilled 7-footer with significant NBA experience who was the sixth overall pick in the draft just three years ago," Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld said in a statement. "Yi fits in very well with our ongoing plan of building towards the future with a core of young, talented players."

 

Minnesota prep star signs with WVU

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia coach Bob Huggins has signed Minnesota high school star Kevin Noreen to a grant-in-aid for the 2010-11 season.

The 6-foot-10 Noreen is Minnesota's all-time leading prep scorer. He originally signed to play at Boston College but was given a release from his letter of intent after the Eagles fired coach Al Skinner.

Noreen averaged nearly 39 points, 16.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 3.9 steals and 3.2 blocked shots per game in his senior season at Minnesota Transitions, a charter school in Minneapolis. Noreen and helped his team win the Class 1A state championship.

 

Queen City Football Camp scheduled

CUMBERLAND — Fort Hill will host the 14th annual Queen City Football Camp July 12-14 and July 19-21.

The camp is for any child wishing to improve or learn the fundamentals of football. The camp will be held at Greenway Avenue Stadium July 12-14 from 6 to 8 p.m. for kindgergarten through fifth grade, and July 19-21 from 6 to 8 p.m. for grades 6 through 8.

The cost is $25. The camp will be run by the Fort Hill High School varsity players and coaching staff with guest spekers, a Kick, Punt and Pass contest on last day of camp and t-shirts for all paid participants. To pre-register, contact Farrah Davies at 301-697-1166.

The Mothers Club will be available from 6 to 7:30 p.m.in front of Fort Hill High School for early registration on Thursday, July 1. Anyone who would like to purchase field raffle tickets, cash bash tickets, or Homecoming raffles may do so at that time as well.

 

Siemann, Zaloga win in FSU league play

FROSTBURG — Tony Zaloga shot a 75 to win the overall singles and paired with Mary Siemann (86) for a combined score of 161 to win the doubles match in the Frostburg State University Golf League on Monday at Maplehurst Country Club.

Placing second were Art Siemann and Noah Becker with a doubles score of 181. Third place went to Gary Gill and Billy Jackson with a doubles score of 182.

Pin winners were Bob Moore (No. 7) and Gill (No. 10). Long drives were by Zaloga (Nos. 5 and 8), Gill (No. 6), John McMillan (Nos. 12 & 17), Mary Siemann (No. 14), and Becker (No. 18). Best approach shots were by Moore (No. 3), Mary Siemann (No. 4), Gill (Nos. 11 & 13), and Art Siemann (No. 16). Zaloga made the longest putt on No. 9.

The next match is scheduled for Monday, July 12, at 3:30.

 

T-Ball, cheernastics offered at YMCA

CUMBERLAND — Tiny T-Ball for preschoolers and Cheernastics class are open for summer registration at the YMCA.

Tiny T-ball offers a first-hand introduction to basic skills such as throwing and catching a ball, batting and base running.  Class is open to boys and girls 3 to 5 years of age, and will be held on Mondays in the YMCA field house from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. beginning July 12 and concluding Aug. 9.  Fees are $25 for Y-members and $45 for the community.

Cheernastics offers an introduction to the basics of cheerleading and gymnastics, and is open to children 7 years of age and up.

Shelly Watson returns as head instructor.  Class will be held in the field house at the YMCA on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m., beginning July 7 and concluding July 28.  The session will include one class on Monday, July 26 in addition to the Wednesday schedule.  Fees are $40 for Y-members and $55 for the community.  

For more information on either program, call the YMCA at (301) 777-9622.

 

Martin aces No. 15 at Valley View

MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Mitchell Martin, age 13, hit a hole-one-in on the 15th hole at Valley View Golf Course.

Martin used a driver to ace the 133-yard hole with the shot being witnessed by Josh Stickley, Jared Wratchford, Tyler Sherman and Rion Landes.

 

CCC women play for Scarpelli Cup

CUMBERLAND — Kathy Mattingly won the Scarpelli's Trophy Tuesday at the Cumberland Country Club by shooting a net 67. Nikole Sensabaugh won the championship flight with a 70, and Colleen Lapp won the first flight, also with a 70.

 

Good Timers play at Fore Sisters

RAWLINGS — The team of Gary Wolford, Lauretta Michaels, Bill Miles and Butch Kline shot a 32 to win the Monday Night Good Timers League at the Fore Sisters Golf Club.

John Tipping, Linda Greise, Pete Salonish and Ed Dawson were second with a 33.

Pin winners were Tipping (No. 11), Jerry Davis (No. 15) and Ernie Whitman (No. 18). There will be no outing next week due to the July 4 holiday. A buffet dinner will follow play on July 12.

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Posted: 29 Jun 2010 10:50 PM PDT

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Monday, June 28, 2010

“Sports community calendar: Find activities for all ages in the Treasure Valley” plus 2 more

“Sports community calendar: Find activities for all ages in the Treasure Valley” plus 2 more

Sports community calendar: Find activities for all ages in the Treasure Valley

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 10:57 PM PDT

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

Coed State Tournament: July 31 and Aug. 1 (evening of July 30 if necessary) at Griffiths Park. Teams will be guaranteed three games. Hosted by Caldwell Recreation Department. Teams playing in this tournament are eligible to play in the nationals in Portland. Entry fee is $225 and the deadline is July 21. Call Brent at 455-3060.

Boise Men's Adult Baseball League: Recruiting players of all skill levels for the 21-and-over and 35-and-over leagues. Games are played in Meridian through September. For questions about the 35+ division, call Randy Gibson at 870-1202 or go to www.boisemsbl.com. For the 21+ division, call Mike Blackham at585-2471 or go to www.msblboise.com.

Hitting Instruction: Taking new students ages 8-18. Call 906-8743.

Individual and Team Baseball Instruction: For the summer season. Call Idaho Diamond Baseball at 921-6632 or go to www.idahodiamondbaseball.com.

BASKETBALL

Rise Up Sports: Offering free camps and clinics for boys and girls ages 6-17, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 5, at Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 4950 W. Bradley St., Boise. Registration from 5:45 to 6 p.m. Call 340-3001 or go to www.riseupsports.org.

TBA Camp: For grades 5-6, July 5-8 from 9 a.m. to noon for girls and 1 to 4 p.m. for boys; and grades 7-8, July 12-15 from 9 a.m. to noon for girls and 1 to 4 p.m. for boys at Foothills Christian Church gym, 9655 W. State St., Boise. Cost is $50 for early registration and $60 at the door. Forms at http://foothills.org or e-mail btucker@email.arizona.edu.

NBC Camps partners with Idaho Select Basketball: Overnight camp for ages 9-18 is July 5-9 for girls and July 12-16 for boys at the Johnson Sports Center, Northwest Nazarene, Nampa. Go to www.nbccamps.com/sites/pages/nnu.htm.

3-on-3 Indoor Tournament: July 9-10 at Boise State (open to entire Boise community). Teams can have a maximum of four players per team. Teams will be divided into six divisions: boys age 12-14, girls age 12-14, boys age 15-17, girls age 15-17, men age 18 and up, and women age 18 and up. Registration fee is $40 per team on or before Wednesday. After Wednesday, the registration fee increases to $60 per team. Final registration deadline is July 6. Register at http://rec.boisestate.edu/basketball3v3/ or call 426-1131.

Boise Fundamentals Youth Camp: For incoming grades 1-6, July 12-16 at Sacred Heart Middle School from 8 to 10:30 a.m. for boys and noon to 2:30 p.m. for girls. Cost is $65 on or before July 9 ($10 late fee after). Call 713-9546 or go to www.boisefundamentals.com.

Boise State Individual Boys Camp: For boys ages 8-18, Aug. 1-4. Cost is $275-$350. Register at www.broncosports.com by July 28.

BAM Jam 3-on-3: Aug. 6-7 on the streets in Downtown Boise. There are divisions for all ages and abilities. Proceeds are donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Go to www.bamjamboise.com.

Upward Camp: For boys and girls grades 1-6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 9-12 at Rocky Mountain High. Cost is $65. Go to www.upwardboise.com or call Dana at 869-7395.

BOCCE BALL

New Bocce Ball courts to be dedicated in Ann Morrison: 6:30 p.m. July 13. Come out and play a game and join the Idaho Bocce Ball Club. Courts are located off of Ann Morrison Park Drive. Call Lou Piccotti at 375-522, Sam Palumbo at 846-9224 or Mike DeJulis at 376-3171.

CHEERLEADING

Upward Camp: For girls grades 1-6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 9-12 at Rocky Mountain High in Meridian. Cost is $65. Go to www.upwardboise.com or call Stacy at 891-3330.

Upward Flag Football Cheerleading League: Practices for girls grades K-6 begin Aug. 23 and the last day is Oct. 16. Cost is $75. Go to www.upwardboise.com or call Tim or Naomi at 855-9345.

DISC GOLF

Gem State Disc Golfers: League night 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Ann Morrison Disc Golf Course. Register before playing. Cost is $5 for club members, $8 for nonmembers. Club membership can be purchased at event. Call Jon Romberg at 871-7327 or go to www.gemstatediscgolf.org.

FOOTBALL

Borah High Summer Youth Program: Skills and drills for grades 4-7, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, and July 7, 14, and 21. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. on the track field. Cost is $10 per session. Contact Chester Grey at chester.grey@boiseschools.org or 850-5073.

Idaho Quarterback School: For grades 9-12, July 9-10 and 23-24. Cost is $175 for four-day camp or $60 for private session. E-mail Scott Criner at criner.scott@meridianschools.org or Bobby Clark at bob.clark@boiseschools.org.

Bishop Kelly Summer Youth Camps: Go to www.bishopkellyknightsfootball.com or call Lew Chumich at861-3019.® Combine for grades 4-8, July 13-14. Cost is $25.® Lee Leslie QB/REC Skills and Leadership Camp for ages 10-15, July 20-22. Cost is $60.

Upward Flag League: Practices for boys and girls grades 1-6 begin Aug. 23 and the last game is Oct. 16. Cost is $75. Go to www.upwardboise.com or call Tim or Naomi at 855-9345.

GOLF

Shadow Valley: Call 939-6699.® Junior clinic for ages 6-10 (level 1), 9 to 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Cost is $50.® Junior clinic for ages 8-12 (level 2), 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Cost is $60.® Junior clinic for ages 10 and up (level 3), 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Cost is $70.® Junior scramble tournament, 6 p.m. Friday.

Boise City Championship: July 24-25 at Warm Springs. Entry fee is $110. Call 343-5661.

Regence Caring Foundation for Children Tournament: Registration at 7 a.m. and shotgun start at 8 a.m. Aug. 5 at SpurWing, Meridian. Entry fee is $250 per person or $1,000 for a team of four. Call 395-7741.

Hopkins Financial Tournaments: Entry fee is $45 per tournament. Go to www.hopkinsfinancial.com or call Frank Wright at 631-4042.® 9 a.m. Aug. 12 at Meadow Creek, New Meadows.® 9 a.m. Aug. 19 at Teton Reserve, Victor.® 9 a.m. Aug. 26 at Osprey Meadows at Tamarack, Donnelly.® 9 a.m. Sept. 2 at Hunter's Point, Nampa.

First Tee of Idaho: Nonprofit youth development program that teaches life skills through the game of golf is accepting registrations for sessions beginning mid-July at Pierce Park Greens in Boise and Foxtail Golf Course in Meridian. Volunteers are also needed. Call 854-3639 or go to www.thefirstteeidaho.com.

Hunter's Point: Call 465-1903 or go to http://hunterspointgolfclub.com.® Men's Golf Association summer league, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, July 13 through Sept. 14. Cost is $40.® Summer ladies league, 6 p.m. Thursdays, July 15 through Sept. 16. Cost is $40.® Those interested in participating in a ladies fall league should call the pro shop.

Tin Cup Challenge for Sight Best Ball Scramble: Shotgun start at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at Pierce Park. Proceeds benefit the Sunset Lion's Club efforts to help those in need fight blindness. Call Edie at 338-5466 or e-mail edie@idaholions.org.

LPGA USGA Girls Program: Summer program for girls ages 7-17. Instructional clinic at each event. Cost is $25 membership fee; $8 fee for each event attended throughout the summer. Go to www.rockymountainpga.com or call 939-6028.

Pierce Park Greens: Call 853-3302 to sign up.® Junior clinic for ages 8-16, 9 a.m. to noon every Wednesday. Cost is $15.® Senior special, 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $15.

HOCKEY

Youth Instructional Clinics: For boys and girls ages 7-18, 5:30 p.m. at Idaho IceWorld: shooting on July 13, and checking on Aug. 10 and Sept. 14. Full equipment required. Cost is $10 per participant per clinic. Call Jeremy Mylymok at 331-0044, Ext. 3008, or go to www.idahoiceworld.com.

LACROSSE

Boise State Girls Camp: For ages 10-15, 8:30 a.m. to noon July 22-24. Cost is $119. Register at http://rec.boisestate.edu/camps/lacrosse. Call 426-2447 or e-mail alainrodrigue@boisestate.edu.

Boise State Boys Camps: Cost is $149. Equipment available to rent for $35. Register at http://rec.boisestate.edu/camps/lacrosse. Call 426-2447 or e-mail alainrodrigue@boisestate.edu. ® Beginner to intermediate camp for ages 10-14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26-29 at the Caven-Williams Indoor Facility. ® Intermediate to advanced camp for ages 14-17, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2-5 at the Caven-Williams Indoor facility.

Wildcat Girls Camp: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9-12 at Eagle Middle School. Cost is $125. Call CeCe Cheney at 409-5951 or Lauren Garrett at 371-2555.

PICKLEBALL

Drop-in Games: At Hobble Creek Park courts. Contact Carson at 866-8832 or cspencer2@q.com for days and times.

RUNNING

Melba Fun Run: Six-mile run starts at 7:45 a.m. and the two-mile run/walk at 8 a.m. Saturday at Melba City Hall. Benefit for Melba's all-volunteer EMT Unit. Entry fee is $21 general and $15 children 10 and younger. Late registration accepted from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m. day of race at Melba Baptist Church. Call 495-2645 or download an entry form at www.melba4thofjuly.com.

Fit For Life Half Marathon, 10K, 5K: 7:30 a.m. July 10 at Memorial Stadium. Register at www.bluecirclesports.com or go to www.cityoftreesmarathon.com.

Ridge to Rivers Trail Awareness Run: 9 a.m. July 31 at Bogus Basin. The eight-mile course starts in front of the Simplot Lodge, climbs Deer Point and Elk Meadows Trails, traverses the mountain via the Lodge Trail, and returns via The Face Trail and Deer Point Trail. Cost is $15. Register at www.spondoro.com or call Rich Gardunia at 863-1062.

XC12K Trail Run: 8 a.m. Aug. 7 at Fort Boise's far east end parking lot. Presented by Idaho Nordic. Registration at www.XC12K.com.

Payette Lake Run: 8 a.m. Sept. 5 at Carey Park, McCall. Three distances offered: complete lake loop, half way around, or the 5K. Register at www.bluecirclesports.com or go to www.cityoftreesmarathon.com.

Table Rock Challenge: 9 a.m. Sept. 11. Nine-mile run or walk from Fort Boise Park to Table Rock and back. Cost is $25. Register at www.bluecirclesports.com. Call Jennifer Smith at 387-5456.

Nampa Harvest Classic Fun Run: 9 a.m. Sept. 18 in Nampa. Cost is $17 for the 8K and 2-mile and $10 for the one-mile youth race. Register at www.namparecreation.org.

City of Trees Marathon and Half Marathon: 8 a.m. Oct. 10 at ParkCenter Park. Register at www.bluecirclesports.com or go to www.cityoftreesmarathon.com.

High Speed Pursuit Half at the Prison: 10 a.m. Oct. 23. Half marathon, 10K, 5K run/walk at a high-desert route south of Boise. Cost is $30-$60 depending on date of registration and distance of event. Register at www.idahopeaceofficersmemorial.com/2010pursuit.html. Contact Jessica Galloway at 922-9608 or jessica@idahopeaceofficersmemorial.com.

Boise Aeros Multisport: Ken's run, 8 a.m. Sundays at Camel's Back Park, Boise. Multiple distances and paces to choose from. Go to www.boiseaeros.com.

Boise Y-Striders Running Club: 7 a.m. (for fast runners) and 8 a.m. (for others) Saturdays at the Downtown Family YMCA, Boise. YMCA membership is not required to participate. Call 344-5501.

Pulse Run and Walk Group: Meets Saturdays at 9 a.m. and Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning walks at 8 a.m. and Sunday walks from Fort Boise at 1:30 p.m. Call Beth at 869-7936 for running locations or e-mail pulserunning@gmail.com.

Team Dobbiaco: Morning group runs, 8 a.m. Sundays at Camel's Back Park, Boise. Call 412-3527 or go to www.teamdobbiaco.com.

SENIORS

Idaho Senior Games: For athletes 40-plus, July 27-28, Aug. 7, 13-15, 19-22 and Sept. 18-19. Scheduled events include: archery, basketball, racquetball, metal and wood bat softball, track and field, softball throw, football throw, tennis and more. Early registration deadline is Aug. 6 and the cost is $25, with a variable sport fee depending on the event. Call Jack Ward at 344-5502, Ext. 270, e-mail info@iahoseniorgames.org or go to www.idahoseniorgames.org.

SOCCER

Nampa Xpress Camps: For ages 4-14, start in June and end in early August at Liberty Park, Nampa. Costs vary from $25 to $50. Call 468-5858 or go to www.nampaparksandrecreation.org.

Boise Nationals: Register at www.boisenationals.com or call Matt Reuschle at 392-3837.® Summer Youth Academy for ages 5-10 starts June 29 and runs for four weeks, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.® Youth Academy Recreational Camp for ages 5-10, 6 to 8 p.m. July 26-29 at Ann Morrison Park. Cost is $45.

Rocky Mountain High Youth Camp: For boys and girls ages 6-12, 6 to 8 p.m. July 13-15. Cost is $55. Go to http://rmhs.meridianschools.org or contact Theresa Stephens at 870-9224 or tsteph5@clearwire.net.

Coerver Coaching Idaho: Filling its summer schedule of camps. All players ages 7-15 are encouraged to go to www.coerver.com, e-mail coerveridaho@msn.com, or call 884-3285.

FC Nova: Call 841-0441 or go to www.fcnovayouth.org to sign up.® Youth League: Register for the fall season. Players must be born between Aug. 1, 1997 and July 31, 2006. ® Tots Program: Register for the fall season. Players must be born between Aug. 1, 2006 and July 31, 2008.

Goalz Indoor Soccer: Taking registrations for men's, women's, coed and high school leagues. Cost is $50 per player. Call 455-7529.

PAL Soccer: Registration for fall 2010 is open for tots U4-U5 developmental, U6-U19 recreational, and U9-U14 select. Go to www.meridianpal.org, e-mail office@meridianpal.org or call 888-6030.

Real Boise Soccer Club: ® Adding players to its new U13 girls competitive team. Prefer players with experience. Open tryouts from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. every Monday throughout the summer at Hope Lutheran Church, Eagle. Players must be born between Aug. 1, 1997 and July 31, 1998, but will look at one year play-ups depending on ability and experience. Contact coach Dan Davidian at 447-8566 or dtdavidian@yahoo.com.® Tryouts for all groups from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Aug. 10 at Joplin Elementary, 12081 W. DeMeyer St., Boise. Call Juanjo Carmona, director of coaching, at 713-8924 or go to www.realboisesoccer.com.

West Valley Coerver Academy: Starting a youth academy based on the Coerver skills teaching methods this fall. Three programs: U5-U6 tots, U7-U8 and U9-U10. The tots will learn skills one day a week and will play games and a tournament at the end of each session. The older groups will practice twice per week and play in the new IYSA recreational league. Go to www.westvalleysoccer.org or call 884-3285.  

West Valley Soccer Club: New club located in the Meridian, Eagle, and West Boise area on Chinden just off of Eagle Road. Offering families all levels of programs with an emphasis on high level individual instruction. Go to www.westvalleysoccer.org or call 884-3285.

TENNIS

Sun Valley Fourth of July Tournament: Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Entry deadline is Tuesday. E-mail info@desertrenter.com or call (877) 799-4377.

Lessons: For all ages and skill levels. Call Brian at 585-7923.

TRACK AND FIELD

Track-n-Field of Dreams Summer Camp: 5 to 9 p.m. July 21-22 at Rocky Mountain High in Meridian. Hall of Fame track and field coach and Boise State legend Ed Jacoby returns to lead the camp. Cost is $170. Register at www.DreamCampsforKids.com or find entry forms at local sports retailers, libraries or call 376-2610.

TRIATHLON

Spudman Triathlon: July 10 at Spring Shores Marina. The distances are 1.5K swim, 24.9-mile bike and a 10K run. The swim will take place at Spring Shores Marina. Three-person teams are welcome as are individuals. Cost is $46 for individuals and $69 for teams. Entry deadline for early signup is July 6. Late entries will be accepted for a $10 late fee through July 9 at packet pickup. Packet pickup and all late entries will be held at the finish line area parking lot across from the ParkCenter Red Robin from 5 to 7 p.m. Go to www.ymcatvidaho.org.

VOLLEYBALL

Little Bronco Camp: For boys and girls in grades 1-8, July 12-14. Cost is 125 per camper. Register at www.broncosports.com by Monday.

Boise State Girls Team Camp: For high school teams, 1 to 9 p.m. July 16-18. Cost is $100 per player. Register at www.broncosports.com by July 9.

Little Bronco Day Camp: For boys and girls grades 1-8, Aug. 2-4. Cost is $125 per camper. Register at www.broncosports.com by July 26.

Monday Night Drop-In Play: New teams are created weekly for Monday night drop-in volleyball offered by Boise Parks & Recreation. The league continues through Sept. 6 in Julia Davis Park by the tennis courts. Open to players ages 16 and older. Level of play is upper middle to power co-ed. Players must be present by 6 p.m.; play continues until dark. No pre-registration required. Cost is $3.50 per person; a season pass is $45. E-mail ekilian@cityofboise.org or call 384-4256.

WRESTLING

Wildcat Camp: 9 a.m. to noon July 12-15 at Columbia High, Nampa. All ages and skill levels welcome. Contact Todd Cady at tcady@nsd131.org or 498-0571, Ext. 6594.

YOUTH SPORTS

Boise State Summer Youth Sports Program: Various times from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 5-23. For ages 5-14 for swimming and gymnastics, ages 8-14 for all other activities. Cost is $55 per activity ($65 for rock climbing). Register at http://kinesiology.boisestate.edu/summeryouth.htm or call 426-4270.

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Sports Briefs, June 28, 2010

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 11:18 PM PDT

Sports Briefs, June 28, 2010

By Staff
Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Shooting

Olathe man finishes second in region

Ron Avery of Olathe finished second in the Limited division of the 2010 U.S. Practical Shooting Area 1 Regional Handgun Championship this past weekend in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Avery, who has achieved the highest skill level in shooting, Grand Master, won three of 11 stages and shot a final score of 1123.6892, a little more than 33 points behind champion Blake Miguez of New Iberia, La.

Gymnastics

Heckman wins state beam title

Emily Heckman of KidzPlex Gymnastics won the Level 4 state balance beam title last weekend in Castle Rock, scoring a 9.75. She also placed third on uneven bars.

Madison Black was third all-around in Level 3 and placed third on beam and floor exercise. Nautica Rodriguez was second on bars and Trista Crittenden third on beam. In Level 5, Hannah Wilson was third on vault.

Golf

Former GJ resident shoots 147 at PGA Pro National Championship

Former Grand Junction resident Ted Parker shot rounds of 75 and 72 for a 147 at the midway point of the PGA National Professional Championship in French Lick, Ind.

Parker is now the head pro at Indian Canyon Resort in Palm Springs. The winner receives an exemption to the 2010 PGA Championship, the 2011 PGA Cup and six PGA tour events over a 12-month period.

The tournament, which runs through Wednesday, is for PGA club professionals.

Baseball

Fruita Fury win Triple Crown title

The Fruita Fury 9-10 year-old competitive baseball team went 4-0 last weekend to win the Triple Crown Tournament in Glenwood Springs.

Doug Chapman is the head coach of the Fury, assisted by Kenny Sackett, Todd Hollenbeck and Shannon Albright. Playing for the Fury are Tyler Tuell, Nick Currier, Drew Sackett, Tony Guadnola, Daren Davison, Alec Albright, Austin Bernal, Kyle Krogman, Jaxon Chapman, Kaden Colborn and Dylan Hollenbeck.

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What's Happening sports bulletin board

Posted: 28 Jun 2010 10:36 PM PDT

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Baseball
■ University of Central Missouri Tom Myers Baseball Camps have been scheduled for July and August. The UCM Stars of Tomorrow Camps, for ages 15 and older, are scheduled for July 12 and Aug. 2 at Crane Stadium/Tompkins Field. These camps feature written evaluations and instruction on hitting, pitching and defensive positions by the UCM baseball staff led by head coach Tom Myers and a pro-style tryout and live games with invited area college coaches in attendance. Cost is $100 per session if pre-registered or $125 the day of camp. Register and pay online at www.mulesbaseball.com. For more information, contact Scott Reller at 660-543-4892 or srr13330@ucmo.edu.
■ University of Missouri Baseball camps are now open for registration, including Pitching/Catching Camp (ages 12 and older), July 28-29; and Skills Camps (July 12, 19, 27 and Aug. 2 – campers may sign up for one skills camp only). Contact the Missouri Baseball Office at 573-884-8929 or log on to http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-basebl/spec-rel/013008aac.html for more information and online registration.
■ Kansas City Youth Pitching Academy, Inc., is looking for new or used baseball equipment donations. Donations will be used for families who can't afford to supply their children with baseball equipment for next year's baseball season. Bats, gloves, helmets, shoes, pants and other items are accepted. Kansas City Youth Pitching Academy, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping develop injury-free youth pitchers through education, research and instruction. If you have any baseball gear taking up space in your home, please contact Russ Barker at rbarker@kcyouthpitching.com or 816-517-1828.
■ Ongoing: Kiwanis Baseball League, for 15-16-year-old teams, is a composite wood bat league. League games to be played at Crysler, IAC and Fort Osage. League is seeking experienced scorekeepers. For more information contact John Curtis at 816-795-6503 or sigjcc@comcast.net.
■ Ongoing: Fort Osage Indians Athletic Association USSSA sanctioned baseball league for full teams and individual players ages 4-14. For more information, visit the Web site (www.fortosagebaseball.com).
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs Little League. For more information go to Web site (bluespringsbaseball.org).
■ Ongoing: Queen City Baseball Association. For more information, call the Queen City office at 816-796-4003, visit the Web site (www.eteamz.com/qcba/) or send e-mail to: Queencitybball@aol.com.
■ Ongoing: Tri-City Baseball League. For more information, visit the Web site (www.tri-city.org) or call Donna Schroer at Tri-City at 816-795-1088, ext. 320.

Basketball
* ■ Independence Parks and Recreation will offer Basketball at Bundschu Park 2-4 p.m. on June 26 for ages 8-18. There is no fee. Compete for prizes in 3-point and free-throw contests. Music, refreshments and giveaways also will be featured. For more information, visit www.independencemo.org/parksandrec or call 816-325-7843.
■ Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation currently taking registrations for Youth Basketball Camp for grades 3-8. The mini camp will be held July 15-17 for grades 3-5 and July 22-24 for grades 6-8. Camps will be held 6-9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday evenings and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays at Harris Park Community Center in Lee's Summit. Cost is $40 per participant. Registration ends July 2. To register, call 816-969-1500 or register online to www.lsparks.net. Payment must accompany registration.
■ Tryouts, twenty sixteen, a local sixth grade competitive boys basketball team looking to add one post player. Contact Brett Kratzer at 816-213-7329 or kratzer5@yahoo.com if interested.
■ Tryouts, Prowlers Basketball program starting at SportsCity in Blue Springs, for grades 3-12. Freshmen and younger will not travel out of state and will play majority of games in KC metro area. Older groups will be traveling to NCAA-sanctioned tournaments to get exposure to college scouts. Older groups could travel as far as Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa. Teams will have two practice days per week plus games. All Prowler Basketball players will get 50 percent off any clinics and camps the Prowlers Basketball program hold at SportsCity. For more information or tryout details, contact Steve Tutt at 816-286-8796 or coachtutt@prowlersbasketballkc.com.
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs Athletic Association Basketball League. For more information contact, Steve Hyde at 816-228-4994 or visit bsaabasketball.com.
■ Ongoing: AAU basketball. For more information, write to the Missouri Valley AAU, 1815 South York, Independence, Mo. 64058, call 816-796-8893 or send e-mail to smaau@comcast.net.

Bowling
* ■ Independence Parks and Recreation will offer a Bowling Family Sports Night 6-8 p.m. June 30 at Diamond Bowl. All ages are welcome and the event is free. For more information, visit www.independencemo.org/parksandrec or call 816-325-7843.

BMX/Cycling
■ Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation's 9th annual Tour de Lakes bike ride, June 26 at 7 a.m. The ride, which honors the memory of Tom Logan, a longtime Lee's Summit resident and avid bike rider, includes three courses that encompass five area lakes throughout Grandview, Kansas City, Lee's Summit, and Blue Springs. Tour de Lakes starts at the Longview Recreation Center located at View High and Third Street in Lee's Summit – near New Longview. There is a short, 10-mile ride that encircles Longview Lake. A slightly longer 30-mile ride includes Longview Lake and Raintree Lake. The longest course is 63 miles and tours Longview Lake, Raintree Lake, Lakewood, Blue Springs Lake and Lake Jacomo (distances may vary). Registration fees are $25 for participants age 14 or older and $20 for ages 13 and younger. Guaranteed T-shirt and goodie bag if registered by June 13. After June 23, fees increase to $30 and $25. Packet pickup and late registration is June 25, 5-7 p.m. at JP Coffee and 5:45-6:45 a.m. the morning of the ride at Longview Recreation Center parking lot. Register at www.lsparks.net or www.active.com. For more information, call 816-969-1500.
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs BMX at Pink Hill Park in Blue Springs. For more information, call the Track Hot Line at 816-392-9901 or visit bluespringsbmx.com.

Football
■ Ongoing: Raytown Sports Association Football, for ages 5-15. Flag (grades K-1) and tackle (grades 1-7). For more information, call Bob Dingman 816-510-2607 or www.raytownsports.com.
■ Ongoing: Pop Warner football, ages 5-14 are eligible. For more information, call Steve Bowen at 816-373-4511 or 816-550-2221 or e-mail to SSKC88@aol.com.
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs Pop Warner football, for ages 5-15. Flag football is for ages 5-8; tackle football is ages 8-15. For more information, call Leonard Fields at 816-373-3298 or Marc Busker 816-224-7991.
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs Athletic Association football leagues. For information, call the BSAA Hotline at 224-4639, ext. 3012 or visit bsaafootball.com.
■ Ongoing: Grain Valley Athletic Association youth football leagues. Flag (grades K-2) and tackle (grades 3-7) are available. For more information, visit the Web site at www.gvaasports.org.

Golf
* ■ Independence Parks and Recreation will offer a Golf Family Sports Night 6-8 p.m. July 14 at Drumm Farm Golf Club. All ages are welcome and the event is free. For more information, visit www.independencemo.org/parksandrec or call 816-325-7843.
■ Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation will offer adult and youth golf lessons in July and August at Fred Arbanas Golf Course at Longview Lake. Adult beginner lessons have two sessions for $75 each: 6-7 p.m. Mondays from July 12 to Aug. 9 (register by July 5) and 8-9 a.m. Saturdays from July 17 to Aug. 14 (register by July 10). Youth beginner lessons, for ages 8-15, have two sessions for $75 each: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays from July 12 to Aug. 9 (register by July 5) and 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays from July 17 to Aug. 14 (register by July 10). Intermediate youth lessons, for ages 8-15, which cost $90 per person, are 9:15-10:15 a.m. Saturdays from July 14 to Aug. 14 (register by July 10). Mastercard and Visa are accepted and registrations can be taken over the phone at 969-1500 or online at www.lsparks.net.

Gymnastics
■ Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department offering introductory gymnastics classes at Rebound Gymnastics (8316 South Missouri 7 Highway) in July and August. Boys and girls ages 6-12 are eligible. Participants will learn the basics of gymnastics with the use of the bars, beam, vault and trampoline. Four-class sessions are held 5-5:30 p.m. on Monday nights July 5-26 or Aug. 2-30. Cost is $20 per person per four-class session. For more information or to register, call the Parks office at 816-228-0137 or visit the Web site (www.bluespringsgov.com). Register online or at City Hall (903 Main Street) during business hours.

Horseshoes
■ Independence Horseshoe Club leagues run April through August. For more information, contact club president Alvin Gwinn at 816-461-1746 or league director David Thompson at 816-516-2508.

Martial Arts
* ■ Independence Parks and Recreation will offer youth karate lessons July 7-28 and Aug. 2-30 at Sermon Community Center for ages 8-15. Classes meet 6-7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $40 per child per session. For more information, visit www.independencemo.org/parksandrec or call 816-325-7843.
■ Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department will offer Tai Chi classes starting the week of July 6 at Vesper Hall (400 NW Vesper Street) in Blue Springs. Cost is $49 for a eight-week class. Advanced class meets 8:05-9:05 p.m. Tuesdays from July 6 through Aug. 24. Beginner class meets 8:05-9:05 p.m. Thursdays from July 8 through Aug. 26. Slow-moving exercises help increase flexibility, energy, circulation and reduce stress. Instructor Konrad Smith is classified as a level six instructor. For more information, call the Parks office at 816-228-0137 or visit the Web site (www.bluespringsgov.com). Register online or at City Hall (903 Main Street) during business hours.

Miscellaneous
* ■ Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation now offering an Adult Disc Golf Class for Beginners. Learn about basic course rules, etiquette, types of throws, how to putt and proper disc selection. The class will be held 6-7 p.m. on Thursdays, July 22 to Aug. 12 at the Legacy Park Disc Golf Course in Lee's Summit. Registration fee is $55 per person and deadline to register is July 15. Register online at www.lsparks.net or call LSPR at 816-969-1500.
■ Ongoing: YMCA youth sports (preschool children through ninth grade) offered are baseball, soccer, basketball, golf and tennis. Swim lessons for youths and adults are also offered. For more information, contact the Blue Springs YMCA (224-9620), Independence YMCA (254-9622) or the Raytown YMCA (356-9622).
■ Ongoing: Kansas City Gaelic Atheltic Club. Gaelic football squad trains and scrimmages at 11 a.m. every Sunday at the Wizards practice facility in Swope Park (63rd and Lewis Road). For more information or the blog, visit the KCGAC Web sit at http://kansascity.missouri.gaa.ie/index.html or http://kcgac.blogspot.com.
■ Ongoing: Kansas City Blues Rugby team. Practices are open to experienced and new players. For more information, call the Blues hotline at 816-960-1281 or visit the Web site (www.kcblues.org).
■ Ongoing: Missouri State Senior Games: Call the MSSG office at (573) 882-1462 or go online (www.smsg.org/senior_games).

Outdoors
* ■ Independence Parks and Recreation will offer an Archery Family Sports Night 6-8 p.m. July 21 at the Truman Memorial Building. All ages are welcome and the event is free. For more information, visit www.independencemo.org/parksandrec or call 816-325-7843.
■ Ongoing: Raytown Bass Club is seeking new members. For more information, call Dennis Mitchell at 913-787-5810, Neil Parikh at 816-506-0611 or visit the www.raytownbassclub.net Web site.

Racquetball
■ Ongoing: Independence YMCA racquetball leagues. For more information, call the YMCA at 816-254-9622.

Running/Triathlons
* ■ Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation now registering for the 18th Annual Longview Junior Triathlon, July 25 at 7:30 a.m. Triathlon is designed to encourage kids to set fitness goals. Experience as a triathlete is not required. The event will start and finish at the Longview Recreation Center (3801 SW Longview Road) in Lee's Summit. Events included in the triathlon are a swim, bike ride and run and distances are based on age of participant. Ages 3-17 (based on Dec. 31, 2009) are eligible. Registration fees are $19.50 for ages 3-5, $39 for individuals and $60 for teams. Participants signed up by July 9 are guaranteed a T-shirt. After July 16, registration fees increase to $45 and $70. No entries accepted after July 23. All participants are required to have an annual $5 USAT Triathlon Youth Membership (sign up at www.usatraithlon.org). All finishers receive a medal plus pizza, treats and prizes will be available after the race. To get registered, call LSPR at 816-969-1500 or go online at www.lsparks.net or at www.trikc.org.
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs Running Club, contact Terry Hickam at 816-229-6779.
■ Ongoing: Free Sunday runs offered at Garry Gribbles Running Sports. Check Web site at garrygribbles.com for directions and starting times. For more information, call 816-373-1100.
■ Ongoing: The Brocaw Blazers youth cross country team. For further information, visit the Web site at www.brocawblazers.org or call coach David Ramsey at 816-365-7938.

Soap Box Derby
■ Kansas City Soap Box Derby Racing Association has released its 2010 race/activity schedule. Here are the following remaining dates: Fall Rally I, Aug. 21-22, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4300 Eastern Ave., Kansas City (free to spectators; fee for racers); Fall Rally II, Sept. 18-19, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4300 Eastern Ave., Kansas City (free to spectators; fee for racers). Children ages 7-18 are eligible to race and spectators are welcome. For more information, visit the Kansas City Soap Box Derby Web Site at www.kcsbd.com.
■ Ongoing: Kansas City Soap Box Derby. Visit the Kansas City Soap Box Derby Web site at www.kcsbd.org or the All American Soap Box Derby Web site at aasbd.org for more information.

Soccer
* ■ Independence Parks and Recreation Challenger Sports Soccer Camps are scheduled for July 12-16 at the Independence Athletic Complex. First Kicks program, for ages 3-4, meets 9-10 a.m. each day and cost is $65 per participant. Mini Soccer program, for ages 5-6, meets 10:30 a.m.-noon each day and cost is $80 per participant. A Tetra Brazil program, for ages 7-14 also will be offered. Call for times and fees. Deadline to register for all camps is July 9. For more information, visit www.independencemo.org/parksandrec or call 816-325-7843.
■ Ongoing: Soccer kickarounds every Sunday, 7 p.m. at Blue Springs High School's Peve Stadium. Call 808-4978 for more information or send e-mail to bshssocceralummni@hotmail.com.
■ Ongoing: BSHS Soccer Alumni Association seeking former soccer players at Blue Springs High School to join in the year-round fun and giving. For more information, call Bob Rusert at 816-808-4978 or visit bshssocceralumni.org.
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs High School Boys Soccer Booster Club will meet on second Thursday of each month at the high school. For more information, call Bernadette Lawson at 816-616-4531.
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs High School Girls Soccer Booster Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Blue Springs High School library. For more information, contact Kathy Karst at 816-228-7458 or Janet Shelman at 816-229-5769.
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs Soccer Club. For more information, call 913-982-1240, visit the Web site (www.bluespringssoccerclub.org) or send e-mail to sewells@sprintmail.com.
■ Ongoing: Soccer Association of Independence. Visit the Web site at www.saisoccer.org or call 456-9837.
■ Ongoing: Soccer West. Visit www.soccerwestmo.com, send e-mail to soccerwest1@sbcglobal.net or call 816-229-4502.
■ Ongoing: Oak Grove Soccer League. For information contact Bruce Forthofer at 816-898-7564 or president@oakgrovesoccer.org or visit the Web site (www.oakgrovesoccer.org).
■ Ongoing: BVAC Youth Soccer Leagues. For more information, call BVAC at 816-796-8702, visit the Web site (www.bvacsports.org) or send e-mail to bvac@bvacsports.org.
■ Ongoing: Raytown Soccer Club. For more information, visit the Web site (www.raytownsoccerclub.org) or call 816-313-7721.
■ Ongoing: Jackson County Parks and Recreation Soccer Field Rental Program. Requests for field rentals are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost is $20 per hour, per field for daily rental and $100 per field or $30 per team for tournament or league field rental. Nets, corner flags, field painting, etc., require additional fees. To reserve a field or for more information, call 816-795-8200, ext. 1-277 or 1-270.
■ Ongoing: Jackson County Futsal Leagues. Futsal is FIFA's official indoor soccer game, a scaled down version of outdoor soccer played indoors on a smaller field with a low-bounce ball that is weighted. For more information, visit the Web site (www.premierfutsal.com) or call Jim West at 816-522-7314.

Softball
■ Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department Adult Fall Slow-Pitch Softball Leagues begin the week of July 19 at Young Park and Blue Springs Park. Most leagues play a 10-game schedule, except doubleheader leagues which play 12 games. All games will be sanctioned through the Amateur Softball Association. Fees range from $330 (10 games, single umpire) to $455 (doubleheader, two umpires) and include ASA sanction fee. For complete list of leagues, visit online at www.bluespringsgov.com. Registration deadline is July 6. Late registration will be accepted, depending on availability, until July 12, but will be assessed a $30 late fee. Pre-register by phone with Visa, Discover or Master Card, online at www.bluespringsgov.com, by mail or in person, at City Hall, 903 Main Street. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For additional information, call the Parks and Recreation office at 816-228-0137.
■ Ongoing: The Exceptionals, a summer youth softball program at Hidden Valley Park Softball Complex for boys and girls ages 5-20 physically or mentally unable to participate in other programs. Contact Laurie Munzuris at 816-522-6749 or Karin Windes at 816-217-8403 for more information or to volunteer.
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs Girls Softball Association. For more information, visit the Web site (bsgsa.net).
■ Independence Girls Softball Association. For more information, visit the Web site (www.igsasoftball.com).
■ Ongoing: Lee's Summit Girls Softball Association is accepting girls from the entire metro area. Information available online at LSGSA.org. Both recreational and competitive teams available.
■ Ongoing: Heart of America Senior Softball leagues, for women ages 40-70-plus, men ages 50-70-plus, and coed (women 40-plus and men 50-plus). To register or for more information, visit the Web site (www.hasskc.com), send e-mail to hasskc@sbcglobal.net or call 816-358-4277.
■ Ongoing: KC Metro 50-Plus Softball League. For details or visit the Web site (www.kcseniorsoftball.com).

Swimming & Diving
■ Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department is offering swimming instruction for youths ages 18 months to 5 years old, July 12-22 at Centennial Pool-Plex in Blue Springs. Cost is $40 per person for eight-class session. Shrimp (18 months to age 3) and Seahorse (ages 3-5) meet Monday through Thursday each week, 10-10:30 a.m., 11-11:30 a.m. or 7-7:30 p.m. each day. Starfish (ages 4-5) meet Monday through Thursday each week, 10-10:45 a.m., 11-11:45 a.m. or 7-7:45 p.m. each day. For more information or to register, call the Parks office at 816-228-0137 or visit the Web site (www.bluespringsgov.com). Register online with a credit card or at City Hall (903 Main Street) during business hours.
■ Ongoing: Kansas City Dolphins, practices at Centennial Pool-Plex and Blue Springs YMCA in Blue Springs and Blue Valley High School in Overland Park, Kan. Signups are ongoing throughout the year. Visit the Web site (www.teamdolphins.com) for more information.
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs YMCA Swim Club, a non-competitive swim team, is available to children ages 6-18. Fundamentals of each stroke as well as personal development will be taught. Call the Blue Springs YMCA at 816-224-9620 for more details.
■ Ongoing: Tsunami Swim Team at Blue Springs YMCA, Longview Recreation Center and William Jewell College. Signups are ongoing throughout the year. Call 816-224-WAVE (9283) or visit online (www.tsunamienterprises.com).
■ Ongoing: KC Blazers swim team, at the Blue Springs YMCA and the Longview Recreation Center in Lee's Summit. For more information, call 913-383-8342.
■ Ongoing: Centennial Pool-Plex open swim hours. Admission is $5 per person for age 4 and older ($3.50 after 5 p.m.). Ages 3 and younger are free with a parent. Season memberships are also available. For dates and times of Lap Swim, Swimnastics, Therapeutic Swim, open swim hours or additional information, call 228-0137.

Table Tennis
■ Ongoing: Open play, JACOMO Table Tennis Club in Independence, Monday evenings, 6-9 p.m. For more information, call Dave Baker at 816-229-2253 or send e-mail to dhbakerinc@yahoo.com.

Tennis
* ■ Independence Parks and Recreation will offer Beginner, Intermediate and Junior Tennis Lessons for ages 7-15 on July 12-22 at Santa Fe Trail Park. Beginner Lessons are 5:30-6:15 p.m. each night and cost is $40 per person. Intermediate Lessons are 6:30-7:30 p.m. each day and cost is $40 per person. Junior Lessons are 5:30-7 p.m. each day and cost is $60 per person. Deadline to register is July 9. The Junior Elite Training Program also is available August through October for ages 11-15 at Santa Fe Trail Park. Participants must have completed an intermediate session or have approval from instructor. Cost is $150 per person and days are arranged with instructor. Cost includes 30 hours of instruction, a T-shirt and tennis balls. Private lessons with Truman High School coach Tara Corwin are also available for ages 4 and older. Cost is $40 per hour for up to five persons per family. Racquets and balls are provided. For more information on these programs, call 816-325-7843.
* ■ Independence Parks and Recreation will offer adult tennis lessons for ages 18 and older on July 12-22 at Santa Fe Trail Park. Classes meet 7-8 p.m. each day. Cost is $40 per person. Deadline to register is July 9. Racquets and balls are provided. For more information, call 816-325-7843.
* ■ Independence Parks and Recreation will offer a Tennis Family Sports Night 6-8 p.m. July 28 at Blackburn School Park. All ages are welcome and the event is free. For more information, visit www.independencemo.org/parksandrec or call 816-325-7843.
■ Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department and Metro East Tennis Center offering youth tennis lessons in July and August for ages 5-18. All classes will be taught by instructors from Metro East Tennis Center at Old Mill Park (112 NW Woods Chapel Road) and at Metro East Tennis Center during inclement weather. QuickStart Tennis is a beginner program for ages 5-9 and meets 8-8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday July 6-22 or Aug. 3-19. Cost is $40 per participant. Beginner & Advanced Tennis program is for novice players ages 10-15 and meets 9-10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday July 6-22 or Aug. 3-19. Cost is $45. Cardio Tennis for Kids program is open to ages 10-15 of all abilities and includes drill-based and play-based exercises keep the heart rate up. It meets 10-11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday July 6-22 or Aug. 3-19. For more information or to register, call the Parks office at 816-228-0137 or visit the Web site (www.bluespringsgov.com). Register online with a credit card or at City Hall (903 Main Street) during business hours.
■ Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department and Metro East Tennis Center offering adult tennis lessons in July for ages 18 and older. Beginner/advanced beginner lessons are for those who have never taken lessons before as well as those who need to brush up on their skills. All classes will be taught by instructors from Metro East Tennis Center at Old Mill Park (112 NW Woods Chapel Road) and at Metro East Tennis Center during inclement weather. Cost is $50 per person. Lessons are 8-9 a.m. Monday and Wednesday July 5-21, or 8-9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday July 6-22. A Cardio Tennis program, which includes drill-based and play-based exercises keep the heart rate up, runs 9-10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday July 5-21. For more information or to register, call the Parks office at 816-228-0137 or visit the Web site (www.bluespringsgov.com). Register online with a credit card or at City Hall (903 Main Street) during business hours.
■ Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation is now taking registrations for the annual Summer Classic Open Tennis Tournament, July 9-11 in Lee's Summit. The following divisions will compete: men's open singles and doubles; men's A singles and doubles; men's 35-and-over singles and doubles; women's open singles and doubles; women's A singles and doubles; open mixed doubles; junior boys and girls singles and doubles in age 18, 16, 14 and 12-and-under. Registration through 5 p.m. July 6. Tournament fees for single events are $12 per person per event and $16 per team per event for doubles. Participants may compete in a maximum of 1 singles and 1 doubles event. Ages based on July 1, 2010. Call 816-969-1500 for more information or to register or visit www.lsparks.net.
■ Northwest Missouri State University 2010 Tennis Camp is scheduled forJune 28-July 2, for ages 10-18. Cost is $300 per person for a resident camper and $150 per person for a commuter camper. For more information, call 660-562-1312.
■ Ongoing: United States Tennis Association Jr. Team Tennis, for boys and girls ages 6-18 in leagues that emphasize fun, fitness and friends. Leagues match players of similar age and ability using the Junior National Tennis Rating Program (JNTRP). To learn more go to www.missourivalley.usta.com or call 913-322-4826.

Track & Field
■ Ongoing: Eastern Jackson County Track club, for ages 6-18. Includes USA Track and Field membership. For more information, contact Chris Earley at 816-847-0252.
■ Ongoing: Missouri Valley AAU Association. Visit the Web site (www.region8aau.org/movalley).

Volleyball
* ■ Independence Parks and Recreation will offer a Volleyball Family Sports Night 6-8 p.m. July 7 at the Truman Memorial Building. All ages are welcome and the event is free. For more information, visit www.independencemo.org/parksandrec or call 816-325-7843.
■ Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation Department Youth Volleyball Camp, July 8-10 at Harris Park Community Center in Lee's Summit. Camp focuses on basic fundamentals for children entering grades 4-8. Camp meets 6:15-9:15 p.m. on July 8 and 9 and 9 a.m. to noon on July 10. Cost is $40 per person. Deadline to register is June 25. To register, call 816-969-1500, go online to www.lsparks.net or go to any LSPR locations and register in person. Payment must accompany registration.
■ Ongoing: Blue Springs Youth Volleyball League. For more information, visit the Web site at www.eteamz.com/BSYVL.
■ Ongoing: Fort Osage Youth Volleyball League, for girls in grades 4-7. Girls in Fort Osage and Independence school districts are eligible. Contact Lyn Adams at 816-650-6294.

Wrestling
■ Ongoing: Youth Jaguar Wrestling Club, team practices at Blue Springs South High School. For more information, contact Doug Black at dblack@bssd.net or 816-582-6911.
■ Ongoing: Independence Youth Wrestling program at the William Chrisman High School wrestling room. Ages 5-14 are eligible. Practices are on Mondays and Wednesdays. Tournaments are scheduled for Saturdays at area schools. Novice tournaments for first- and second-year wrestlers are Sundays. For more information, visit the Web site at www.independenceyouthwrestling.org or contact Chuck Rodgers at 816-254-3716 or Bill Jones at 816-305-2928.
■ Ongoing: Predator Youth Wrestling Club of Eastern Jackson County seeks youth wrestlers ages 5-14. Practices are scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the William Chrisman High School wrestling room. For more information on joining, please contact Dawn Taff at 816-650-3979 or Mike Gempeler at 816-525-1244 or mwgempeler@gmail.com.
■ Ongoing: Mat Rat Wrestling Club, practices at Lee's Summit West, Richmond and University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Team is run by UCM assistant and former Raytown South High School head coach Alan Hull. Contact Alan Hull at 816-564-1847 or hullbuilders@yahoo.com for more information.
■ Ongoing: Western Stars Youth Wrestling Club, for ages 4-15. For more information, contact Phil Howk at 816-841-9852 or visit www.westernstars.org.
■ Ongoing: Fort Osage Mat Club. Children in kindergarten through eighth in the Fort Osage School District are eligible. Practices are 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Fort Osage Multipurpose Building. For more information, Contact Jeff Cutbirth at 816-478-3994 or Bob Luke at 816-650-3516.
■ Ongoing: Mo West Wrestling Club. For more information, contact Jason Heslop by e-mail (jheslop@mowest.org) or by calling 816-471-2499.
■ Ongoing: Lee's Summit Broncos Youth Wrestling Club. Call Bill Biggerstaff at 816-986-1499 ext. 8193 for more information. Additional registration info and practice schedule may be found at www.leesummit.k12.mo.us/lsnhs and click on athletics, wrestling and Kids Club.

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Sunday, June 27, 2010

“College Sports Capsules: UCLA, South Carolina set to meet in CWS finals” plus 3 more

“College Sports Capsules: UCLA, South Carolina set to meet in CWS finals” plus 3 more

College Sports Capsules: UCLA, South Carolina set to meet in CWS finals

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 04:42 PM PDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — UCLA has won a nation-leading 106 NCAA championships in 17 sports. Not one of them is in baseball — yet.

The Bruins' chance is here, against South Carolina, in the best-of-three College World Series finals starting Monday night.

"It's obviously known as a basketball school with Coach Wooden and everything he did at UCLA and all the national championships and all the NBA players, and then certainly football has a rich tradition as well, and softball and gymnastics and volleyball and golf," UCLA coach John Savage said Sunday.

"Every day we go in the Hall of Fame room and we go in the weight room and you see all the national championships, and baseball doesn't have anything underneath it."

UCLA made it to the CWS 1969 and 1997 and went 0-2 each time.

The Bruins are in the finals a year after finishing 27-29 and not making the 64-team NCAA tournament. They've ridden the strong pitching of starters Gerrit Cole, Trevor Bauer and Rob Rasmussen, and their offense has been timely, cranking out 15 hits in Saturday's 10-3 win over TCU.

South Carolina reached the CWS finals in 1975, 1977 and 2002, losing each time under the old tournament format that ended with a single national championship game. The best-of-three finals started in 2003, a year too late for coach Ray Tanner and the Gamecocks.

"Back when we were in this position before, we had finished on an early evening on a Friday, and we had a noon game on Saturday. It was set up for television," Tanner said. "We were excited. We were energetic. It was a short turnaround and it wasn't the best of three. Is that going to make it easier for us? Absolutely not. But I think it's the way that it should be done.

"Two teams left. Best of three. You get a variety of pitchers out there in the games, whether it's a two-game or three-game set. We're all used to the series mentality."

UCLA will start Cole (11-3), the New York Yankees' 2008 first-round pick, in Game 1. Tanner didn't say his choice to start. He's deciding among Blake Cooper (12-2), Tyler Webb (3-2) and Jay Brown (3-0). Cooper has started twice in the CWS but would be coming off only three days' rest.

The Gamecocks have won four elimination games to get to this point. They beat Oklahoma in 12 innings after being down to their last strike, and they got an improbable, complete-game, three-hitter from Michael Roth, a career situational reliever called on to start against Clemson on Friday.

South Carolina wasn't a top-10 team in the polls until mid to late April. The Gamecocks lost the Southeastern Conference regular-season title on the final weekend against Florida and went two-and-out in the SEC tournament.

They've played four one-run games in the NCAA tournament, winning three of them, including Saturday's 4-3 victory over Clemson.

"We went through a period of time where we really did have trouble scoring runs," Tanner said. "We weren't giving up a lot and we were playing good defense. But we took the mentality that, you know, we've got to win some games late. We're going to have to win some close games."

UCLA hopes to add a national title to the ones the school won in softball and women's gymnastics this year. The baseball team's opportunity has been a long time coming.

The Bruins were No. 1 in the preseason polls in 2008 but fell far short of expectations, finishing third in the Pac-10 and getting eliminated from regionals by nemesis Cal State Fullerton. In 2009, the Bruins lost nine in a row early in the season, tied for third in the conference and missed the national tournament.

Savage said last year's hiring of assistant Rick Vanderhook — "one of the best offensive minds in the country," he said — has made all the difference. Cole and Bauer also have matured, and second-round Florida Marlins draft pick Rob Rasmussen has been the best No. 3 starter in the country.

This year they opened with a school-record 22-game winning streak, finished behind No. 1 national seed Arizona State in the Pac 10, went 3-0 in regionals and bounced back from a first-game loss in super regionals to knock out Fullerton and advance to Omaha.

Cole, who will start Game 1 on Monday, was dominant in UCLA's 6-3 win over TCU, striking out 13 and allowing five hits in eight innings.

Bauer, the national leader in strikeouts, has fanned 24 batters in 15 innings in Omaha.

"We tried to create a new identity for our team after last season," Cole said. "We've been working a lot with (noted sports psychologist) Ken Ravizza, who has helped us out quite a bit. We kind of got together and bonded as a team. There are no individual players on this team. Everybody is a part of Bruin baseball."

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Sports Digest: Spearmon, Moore captures 200 titles at track nationals

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 08:11 PM PDT

Track and field

SPEARMON, MOORE CAPTURE 200S AT NATIONALS: Wallace Spearmon knows his 200-meter title at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships might be viewed with skepticism since Tyson Gay and Shawn Crawford weren't in the field.

That doesn't bother Spearmon, though. He's used to being doubted.

Spearmon finished in a wind-aided 19.77 seconds Sunday at Des Moines, Iowa, to edge Walter Dix, who won the 100 on Friday. Dix took second in 20.14.

"We're missing Tyson ... and (Crawford) too, and that guy, he's an animal. Both of those guys are great competitors," Spearmon said. "You're going to hear 'He wouldn't have won if Tyson was there. He wouldn't have won if Shawn was there.' So I mean, hey. Take it. If they'd have been here I would had to race them and you never know what happens."

Consuella Moore, who recently returned to the track after an extended absence, was the surprise winner in the women's 200. She won in 22.40, edging out Shalonda Solomon.

David Oliver upset David Payne in the 110 hurdles, breezing to the victory in a world-leading 12.93. Payne, the silver medalist in the Olympics two years ago, finished fourth.

Jenn Suhr, the silver medalist in Beijing, won the women's pole vault at 16 feet, .5 inch, the best jump in the world this year. Dwight Phillips, a three-time world outdoor champion, took the long jump in 27-5.5, good for second-best in the world in 2010.

Shot putter Christian Cantwell won his second straight outdoor title with a heave of 71 feet, .5 inch.

Alysia Johnson won the women's 800 in 1:59.87, while Nick Symmonds took his third straight American title in the 800 in 1:45.98.

Ti'erra Brown won the women's 400 hurdles by nearly a second, while Lopez Lomong beat Leonel Manzano by less than 0.1 seconds in the men's 1,500.

Pro baseball

MOYER YIELDS RECORD-BREAKING 506TH HR, STILL WINS: Jamie Moyer gave up his record-breaking 506th home run but was sharp otherwise, and the Philadelphia Phillies took advantage of Toronto's troubles to beat the Blue Jays 11-2.

Moyer only mistake was a two-run homer by Vernon Wells in the third inning. Moyer passed former Phillies Hall of Famer Robin Roberts for the most homers allowed in a career.

The 47-year-old Moyer (9-6), whose mound opponent wasn't even born when he made his major league debut, gave up two runs and six hits in seven innings. He struck out seven and walked none.

Moyer made his big league debut on June 16, 1986, 16 days before Toronto starter Brett Cecil (7-5) was born.

Pro football

LIONS PRESIDENT ACCUSED OF DRUNKEN DRIVING: Detroit Lions President Tom Lewand is apologizing after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving while at a charity golf tournament in northern Michigan.

Lewand said in a statement Saturday night that he is "deeply sorry" for his actions and takes full responsibility.

Team spokesman Matt Barnhart confirmed Sunday that Lewand was arrested and released Friday night. Lewand was attending a charity golf event in Houghton Lake, about 150 miles northwest of Detroit.

Without providing details, Lewand says he's "a person in active recovery" and "committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure nothing like this ever happens again."

Motorsports

ANDERSON SWEEPS PRO STOCK WEEKEND AT NHRA: Greg Anderson raced to his first Pro Stock victory of the season at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Norwalk, Ohio.

The three-time champion pocketed more than $125,000 for the weekend by sweeping eliminations Sunday and Saturday's K&N Horsepower Challenge all-star event, which includes a $25,000 bonus.

Anderson outran Allen Johnson in the final round for his 61st career victory. Anderson's Pontiac GXP posted a winning performance of 6.722 seconds at a top speed of 204.54 mph to hold off Johnson's Dodge Avenger, which slowed at mid-track and finished in 6.982 at 159.38.

Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), Tim Wilkerson (Funny Car) and Matt Smith (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also were winners at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park.

Smith raced to his second victory of the season and 12th overall in Pro Stock Motorcycle, beating defending world champion Hector Arana in the final. Smith clocked a 7.076 at 188.36 on a Buell, to hold off Arana's Buell, which finished in 7.080 at 188.52. Portage grad Craig Treble placed 14th.

College baseball

UCLA, SOUTH CAROLINA SET TO MEET IN CWS FINALS: UCLA has won a nation-leading 106 NCAA championships in 17 sports. Not one of them is in baseball -- yet.

The Bruins' chance is here, against South Carolina, in the best-of-three College World Series finals starting tonight.

"It's obviously known as a basketball school with Coach Wooden and everything he did at UCLA and all the national championships and all the NBA players, and then certainly football has a rich tradition as well, and softball and gymnastics and volleyball and golf," UCLA coach John Savage said Sunday.

"Every day we go in the Hall of Fame room and we go in the weight room and you see all the national championships, and baseball doesn't have anything underneath it."

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UCLA, South Carolina set to meet in CWS finals

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 02:06 PM PDT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP)—UCLA has won a nation-leading 106 NCAA championships in 17 sports. Not one of them is in baseball—yet.

The Bruins' chance is here, against South Carolina, in the best-of-three College World Series finals starting Monday night.

"It's obviously known as a basketball school with Coach Wooden and everything he did at UCLA and all the national championships and all the NBA players, and then certainly football has a rich tradition as well, and softball and gymnastics and volleyball and golf," UCLA coach John Savage said Sunday.

"Every day we go in the Hall of Fame room and we go in the weight room and you see all the national championships, and baseball doesn't have anything underneath it."

UCLA made it to the CWS 1969 and 1997 and went 0-2 each time.

The Bruins are in the finals a year after finishing 27-29 and not making the 64-team NCAA tournament. They've ridden the strong pitching of starters Gerrit Cole, Trevor Bauer and Rob Rasmussen, and their offense has been timely, cranking out 15 hits in Saturday's 10-3 win over TCU.

South Carolina reached the CWS finals in 1975, 1977 and 2002, losing each time under the old tournament format that ended with a single national championship game. The best-of-three finals started in 2003, a year too late for coach Ray Tanner and the Gamecocks.

"Back when we were in this position before, we had finished on an early evening on a Friday, and we had a noon game on Saturday. It was set up for television," Tanner said. "We were excited. We were energetic. It was a short turnaround and it wasn't the best of three. Is that going to make it easier for us? Absolutely not. But I think it's the way that it should be done.

"Two teams left. Best of three. You get a variety of pitchers out there in the games, whether it's a two-game or three-game set. We're all used to the series mentality."

UCLA will start Cole (11-3), the New York Yankees' 2008 first-round pick, in Game 1. Tanner didn't say his choice to start. He's deciding among Blake Cooper (12-2), Tyler Webb (3-2) and Jay Brown (3-0). Cooper has started twice in the CWS but would be coming off only three days' rest.

The Gamecocks have won four elimination games to get to this point. They beat Oklahoma in 12 innings after being down to their last strike, and they got an improbable, complete-game, three-hitter from Michael Roth, a career situational reliever called on to start against Clemson on Friday.

South Carolina wasn't a top-10 team in the polls until mid to late April. The Gamecocks lost the Southeastern Conference regular-season title on the final weekend against Florida and went two-and-out in the SEC tournament.

They've played four one-run games in the NCAA tournament, winning three of them, including Saturday's 4-3 victory over Clemson.

"We went through a period of time where we really did have trouble scoring runs," Tanner said. "We weren't giving up a lot and we were playing good defense. But we took the mentality that, you know, we've got to win some games late. We're going to have to win some close games."

UCLA hopes to add a national title to the ones the school won in softball and women's gymnastics this year. The baseball team's opportunity has been a long time coming.

The Bruins were No. 1 in the preseason polls in 2008 but fell far short of expectations, finishing third in the Pac-10 and getting eliminated from regionals by nemesis Cal State Fullerton. In 2009, the Bruins lost nine in a row early in the season, tied for third in the conference and missed the national tournament.

Savage said last year's hiring of assistant Rick Vanderhook—"one of the best offensive minds in the country," he said—has made all the difference. Cole and Bauer also have matured, and second-round Florida Marlins draft pick Rob Rasmussen has been the best No. 3 starter in the country.

This year they opened with a school-record 22-game winning streak, finished behind No. 1 national seed Arizona State in the Pac 10, went 3-0 in regionals and bounced back from a first-game loss in super regionals to knock out Fullerton and advance to Omaha.

Cole, who will start Game 1 on Monday, was dominant in UCLA's 6-3 win over TCU, striking out 13 and allowing five hits in eight innings.

Bauer, the national leader in strikeouts, has fanned 24 batters in 15 innings in Omaha.

"We tried to create a new identity for our team after last season," Cole said. "We've been working a lot with (noted sports psychologist) Ken Ravizza, who has helped us out quite a bit. We kind of got together and bonded as a team. There are no individual players on this team. Everybody is a part of Bruin baseball."

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Why do we need a major-league team? Grand Rapids sports scene already is rich

Posted: 27 Jun 2010 02:30 AM PDT

Published: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 5:15 AM     Updated: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 7:40 AM

GRAND RAPIDS -- Staying on top of what's cool in the world of sports can be exhausting.

One day soccer is the next big thing, the next it's lacrosse and then it's mixed martial arts.

Then you attend a baseball game and can't comprehend why all the kids think it looks good to keep the bill completely flat on a cap that's already two sizes too big.

Face it, there's no way to predict with 100 percent accuracy what will be the next hot trend. The times are eternally a-changin'.

Who knows, the next big sport even could be something like log rolling.

That's right, log rolling. Why not? A class on the lumberjack-endorsed sport is among the many programs being offered by the Grand Rapids YMCA this summer.

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"It's one of those things you might see on TV, but here's an opportunity to try it," YMCA senior program director Dave Leggett said. "We encourage people to try different things."

And that, right there, is truly the essence of what makes Grand Rapids, and all of West Michigan, "cool." The chance to actually do something.

So maybe log rolling isn't your thing. The local YMCA and the city's recreation department have a catalogue of other options.

Or maybe you'd be more inclined to try indoor rock climbing, like they offer at Inside Moves. Or maybe you'd prefer one of the 26 public golf courses in Kent County, with a dozen more along the Lakeshore.

Still haven't found the right task to get your blood pumping? There is a veritable A to Z list of activities available, from archery, bowling and canoeing, to disc golf, equestrian and flag football.

You could even craft a bad poem around everything: Skiing and hiking, running and biking; basketball, gymnastics and darts, rugby, fencing and martial arts.

Or you can simply find out what the heck pickleball is.

All of these options — and many, many more — are readily attainable throughout West Michigan. And they're available for all ages, all abilities and all comers.

The opportunities are practically endless, and most require only a short drive.

And apart from the games themselves, there are a plethora of opportunities available to volunteer, and not just as the stereotypical soccer moms who provide orange slices and juice boxes.

Scores of coaches, officials, scorekeepers and more are needed to keep things moving in leagues that range from youth to adult.

"Volunteers are absolutely vital to what we do," said Holland recreation and special events coordinator Adrienne Wallace. "From a community aspect, we're the biggest consumer of volunteers, with coaches, officials and parents."

The initial inclination of many is to point to the area's professional sports teams, and that's not necessarily wrong. Teams like the Grand Rapids Griffins and West Michigan Whitecaps continue to be excellent family entertainment.

But it's also like going to a trendy nightclub. You pay for parking, you pay to get in, you're heavily influenced what to wear, you pay for mediocre food, you're surrounded by people you don't like and at the end of the night you wonder what all that money really bought you.

It's also hard to know how many people attend pro events for the love of whatever sport it is they'll observe. Sure, there will be plenty of diehards, but just as many will be there to enjoy the atmosphere, the weather, the company of family and friends, or the chance to ease their boredom for a couple of hours.

And those are all perfectly valid reasons.

But pro sports don't stimulate arms and legs, outside of an occasional flurry of cheers or boos. And even the best seats in the house keep you detached from the action.

"Our big goal is to keep people moving," said John Judnich, recreation supervisor for the Grand Rapids Department of Parks and Recreation. "We encourage people to venture outside rather than just watch."

And that's the point.

As nice as it is to watch professional athletes, there's no ball for you to catch, no bat to swing, no goal to be made.

But getting into a game yourself? Now that always should be considered cool.

E-mail Michael Zuidema: mzuidema@grpress.com

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