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| Posted: 06 Sep 2010 10:30 PM PDT Staff ReportsPublished:Submit your sports briefs to lbeddow@trivalleycentral.com today! The City of Maricopa is offering the following sports programs during the Fall and Winter seasons.City offers fall football, soccer, basketball programs NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass, Kick – Ages 8-15; Wedneseday, Sept. 8; Register for free on site; Youth Soccer – Ages 4-15; registration Aug. 16 through Sept. 17; season Oct. 30 through Dec. 18; $45 per child; Youth basketball – Ages 4-15; registration Oct. 18 through Nov. 19; season Jan. 15 through Feb. 26; $45 per child. For more information, contact community services at (520) 316-6964. Stagecoach Days 'Maricopa Mile & 5K' run Chances for Children AZ presents the Stagecoach Days "Maricopa Mile and 5K," scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 10. The race begins at 8 a.m. at Legacy Traditional School, with the 5k run/walk event running $20 per racer, and the 1 mile kids run at $5 per participant. The event will also house a Family Fitness Fair, with all proceeds from the race benefiting Team Fit Kids Maricopa. For more information, visit www.maricopamile.com. Registration currently open for City fall, winter activities The City of Maricopa's Fall and Winter 2010-11 activity guide is now available online at www.maricopa-az.gov (under "Government," select "community services"). Activities available this fall/winter fall under the following categories: sports, health and fitness, dance and gymnastics, art and music, general interest and training and certification. In all, more than 65 activities are available for city residents to enjoy. Download an activity guide and learn which activities are age appropriate, costs, and signup dates. For more information, community services at (520) 316-6964. 'Relay for Life' coming to Maricopa The American Cancer Society's signature event – "Relay for Life" – is coming to Maricopa for the first time on March 25-26, 2011. As the world's largest grassroots fundraising movement, "Relay for Life" mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and provide participants with an opportunity to fight back against the disease. Maricopa will host the community's inaugural "Relay for Life" on March 25-26, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., at the Maricopa High School Football Stadium. For more information about the local event, contact co-chair Grace Gomez at (520) 568-9407 or Gwen Traylor at (313) 316-6761. For more general information about "Relay for Life," visit www.relayforlife.org/relay. Local team seeks sponsors, riders, for 'Tour de Cure' The WalMart/Sam's Club team, led by Maricopa resident and team captain Keith Monk, is looking for sponsors and riders for next year's American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, presented by Charles Schwab. The eighth annual race is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Reach 11 Sports Complex in North Phoenix. For more information on the race itself, call 1-888-DIABETES (ext. 7093) or go online to www.diabetes.org/tour, and for information on supporting or joining the WalMart/Sam's Club team, contact Keith Monk at (480) 980-3015. Registration currently open for City fall, winter activities The City of Maricopa's Fall and Winter 2010-11 activity guide is now available online at www.maricopa-az.gov (under "Government," select "community services"). Activities available this fall/winter fall under the following categories: sports, health and fitness, dance and gymnastics, art and music, general interest and training and certification. In all, more than 65 activities are available for city residents to enjoy. Download an activity guide and learn which activities are age appropriate, costs, and signup dates. For more information, community services at (520) 316-6964. Article Rating (4 * = highest)Reader CommentsThe following are comments from the readers. In no way do they represent the view of TriValley Central or any of its publications. To report abuse, email dcoop@trivalleycentral.com. Submit a CommentThis entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| PORTER COUNTY SPORTS BRIEFS: Valpo Swim Club evaluations begin today Posted: 06 Sep 2010 05:25 PM PDT Valpo Swim Club evaluations begin today VALPARAISO | Evaluations for the Valparaiso Swim Club's fall and winter seasons will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at the high school pool. The next two evaluations will go from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday and from 6 to 7 p.m. Sept. 14. Practice sessions will begin next week. For details, contact Lisa Sandberg at either (219) 405-6126 or lisa.sandberg@frontier.com.
Slammers baseball tryouts Sept. 19 CHESTERTON | The Chesterton Slammers will hold tryouts for their 9-and-under travel baseball team Sept. 19 at the Valpo Americans baseball fields. To be eligible, a player can't turn 10 before May. Players should bring a copy of their birth certificate. Tryout fee is $20. To register, e-mail Mickey Morandini at red12blue@comcast.net.
Portage Elite fall softball signups Sunday PORTAGE | Signups for the Portage Elite fall softball league will be at noon Sunday at the Portage High School varsity field. The practice session will run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The league is open to girls in grades 9-12. The season runs Sunday afternoons Sept. 19-Oct. 16. For details, call Jeff Smith at (219) 805-6123.
Scarecrow Festival Classic Sept. 24-26 UNION MILLS | The Scarecrow Festival Classic will take place Sept. 24-26 at South Central High School. Tournaments will be held for both 12- and 14-and-under girls softball teams. Entry fee is $350. For details, contact Rich Patterson at either (219) 926-2376, (219) 508-4733 or dancer@netnitco.net.
Duneland Flyers 11U baseball tryouts slated BURNS HARBOR | The Duneland Flyers 11-and-under baseball team will hold tryouts for the 2011 season from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Lakeland Park. Potential players should arrive 30 minutes early to register and bring a copy of their birth certificate. Children must be 11 years old prior to May 1, 2011. There is a registration fee of $100, which is refundable if the child is not chosen for the team. For details, visit www.dunelandflyers.com (select "Flyers 10" in the drop-down menu), or call Max at (219) 395-0744.
Porter County Storm baseball tryouts start Sept. 19 CHESTERTON | Tryouts for the Porter County Storm's 16-18 baseball program kick off from 9:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 19. The second session runs the same time on Sept. 26. For details, contact Nick Doud at either nicholasdoud25@yahoo.com or (219) 331-3080.
Girls running program call-out session Wednesday PORTAGE | A call-out session for the Portage Twp. YMCA's eight-week 5K running program will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday. The program is open to girls ages 10-14, and runs Sept. 20-Nov. 4. Runners will meet from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Runners will take part in a 5K on Oct. 30. Fees are $35 for primary plus members, $50 for primary members and $75 for non-members. For details, contact Amber Morris at (219) 762-9622 or amber@ymcaofportage.org.
Popcorn Panic slated for Saturday VALPARAISO | Registration is being taken for the Popcorn Panic 5-mile run and 5K walk. The races will take place at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Fees are $20 by Thursday, $25 after. For details, call (219) 462-5144 or go to www.valparaisoparks.org.
Lit'l Kernel Puff race taking signups VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Park Department is accepting registration for the Lit'l Kernel Puff Race, which takes place at 8:45 a.m. Saturday. The race is open to ages 2-9 (as of Saturday). Cost is $11. Register in person at the park office or call the park office using debit or credit at (219) 462-5144. Same-day registration is not available. For details, call the park department, or visit www.valparaisoparks.org.
Cops for a Cure 5K Sept. 18 in Portage PORTAGE | Registration is being taken for the "Cops for a Cure" 5K run and family walk Sept. 18. The Portage Twp. YMCA will work in conjunction with the Portage Police Department to run the event. Race-day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The race starts at 7:30. For details, call (219) 762-9622, or e-mail ryan@ymcaofportage.org.
Ultimate Frisbee tourney Saturday PORTAGE | A 7-on-7 ultimate Frisbee tournament will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Imagination Glen Park. Cost is $50. Registration deadline is today. For details, go to www.ci.portage.in.us/parks. Hammond Chiefs and Seminoles holding baseball tryouts HAMMOND | The Hammond Chiefs and Seminoles will be holding tryouts for their 2011 summer baseball teams at Riverside Park in Hammond. Tryouts for the Seminoles, which are for players ages 15-16 as of May 1, 2011, will be at 5 p.m. Sept. 19. Tryouts for the Chiefs, which are for players 17-18 as of May 1, 2011, will be at 5 p.m. Sept. 26. For more information, call Dave Sutkowski at (219) 852-9461 or visit hammondchiefs.com.
Dunes Volleyball Club offering fall ball MICHIGAN CITY | The Dunes Volleyball Club is offering fall ball for girls in grades 1-8, which will run every Sunday starting this Sunday through Oct. 24. Cost is $50 for grades 1-4 and $100 for grades 5-8. To register, or for more information, go to www.dunes.org.
Meet the Vikes soccer events Wednesday, Thursday VALPARAISO | Meet the Vikes nights will take place at Viking Arena. The Valparaiso boys will meet Merrillville on Wednesday, while the VHS girls host Munster on Thursday. Junior varsity matches will begin at 5 both nights. Admission is free to all children wearing their team jersey. Prizes will be given away during the contests. A special autograph session will take place immediately after the games.
Indoor soccer league begins Sept. 27 SOUTH HAVEN | Fall indoor soccer league signups for The Boys and Girls Clubs of Porter County will run from 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday through Sept. 17. The cost is $20 for ages 5-7, $25 for those 8-10 and 11-13. The league runs Sept. 27-Dec. 11. Also, a coaches meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 21. For details, call (219) 759-2565, or visit www.bgpoco.org.
Basketball signups under way in Valpo VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Porter County has started signups for its fall instructional program. Signups will run from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday as well as 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Ages 5-7 play on Friday nights. The league fee is $20. Ages 8-9 and 10-11 will play on Saturdays. The fee is $30. Ages 12-14 will play on Wednesday nights. The fee is $35. All players must be club members. A one-year fee is $25. For details, call Tim at (219) 462-2182, ext. 233, or go to www.bgcpoco.org.
Horizon offers gymnastics day deals VALPARAISO | In honor of national gymnastics day, Horizon Gymnastics will offer free trial lessons Sept. 18 for new students ages 3-12. Session times are from 2 to 3 p.m. or 3 to 4 p.m. Currently-registered students may come in for open gym from 1 to 2 p.m. For details, call (219) 477-6542 or go to www.horizongymnasticscenter.com.
Signups continue at Horizon Gymnastics VALPARAISO | Registration for Horizon Gymnastics' back-to-school sessions run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Late registration will be taken through Sept. 25 if space is available. The sessions run Monday through Oct. 30. For details, call (219) 477-6542, or go to www.horizongymnasticscenter.com.
Horizon GymJam classes available VALPARAISO | Registration for Horizon Gymnastics Center's GymJam classes will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sept. 17. GymJam classes are recommended for children ages 6 and older. Totally Tumbling classes concentrate on progressive floor skills. GymMagic classes are open to those ages 18 months through kindergarten. For details, call (219) 477-6542, or go to www.horizongymnasticscenter.com.
Tumbling Tuesdays in Portage PORTAGE | The Tumbling Tuesdays class will run Sept. 14-Oct. 19 at the Portage Yacht Club. Ages 2-3 will meet from 5 to 5:50 p.m.; ages 4-5 will meet from 6 to 6:50 p.m., and ages 6 and older will meet from 7 to 7:50 p.m.. Cost is $35 for residents, $40 for non-residents. Register at Woodland Park. Deadline is Monday.
Bowling for children in Portage PORTAGE | Strike Busters Bowling is a six-week program for children ages 4-12. The first session will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Camelot Lanes. The program wraps up with a pizza party. Cost is $35 for residents, $40 for non-residents.
Friday night VB leagues at the Courts of NWI CHESTERTON | The Courts of NWI will be the site for Friday night adult fall volleyball leagues. The season runs Sept. 17-Nov. 12. Fee is $350. For details, call Hans Scheller at (219) 929-8891.
The Fieldhouse-Merrillville hosts camp MERRILLVILLE | The Fieldhouse-Merrillville is offering the Little Dribblers program to children ages preschool through second grade. The camp will run Monday through Oct. 27. The cost is $75. For details, call (219) 738-2424, or go to www.thefieldhouse-merrillville.com.
Summer finale hoops tourney Sept. 18 MERRILLVILLE | The Fieldhouse-Merrillville will host the inaugural Summer Finale basketball tournament Sept. 18. The event is open to children's teams in grades 4-12. Entry fee is $175 a club. Teams participating in the Merrillville Back 2 School League can enter the tournament for $100. For details, call (219) 738-2424, or go to www.thefieldhouse-merrillville.com.
Hospice Hustle bike ride set for Sept. 26 CROWN POINT | Registration is open for the Hospice Hustle, a non-competitive bike ride to benefit Hospice of the Calumet Area. Participants may select one of two routes, traveling 25 or 62 miles through southern Lake County. Both routes begin and end at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point. Cyclists may check in starting at 7 a.m. Sept. 26. Riding begins from 8 to 10 a.m. Entry fee is $25, $30 the day of the event. Cyclists are encouraged to solicit pledges for each mile ridden. Registration brochures may be downloaded at www.hospicecalumet.org. For details, call (219) 922-2732 or (708) 895-8332.
Puckerface 5K Saturday in Highland HIGHLAND | The Zest Fest's fourth annual Pucker Face 5K Race/2.5 K Walk will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at Main Square Park. Cost is $25 for the run, $20 for the walk. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each class. All participants will be entered to win raffles and prizes. Those who pre-register are guaranteed a poly-dri running shirt. Register at www.midwestzestfest.com. For details, call (219) 923-3666; visit the website, or e-mail mary@highlandchamber.com.
OE hosts Pack-A-Thon VALPARAISO | Volunteers are invited to help Opportunity Enterprises as it packs 45,000 runner bags for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at OE, 2801 Evans. Scout troops, sports teams, youth groups and school clubs are all invited. Volunteers are asked to register in advance at www.oppent.org.Click on the Pack-A-Thon register button. For details, contact Cathy Kuchenmeister at (219) 464-9621, ext. 283, or cathy.kuchenmeister@oppent.org.
Softball tourney in Plymouth PLYMOUTH | Plymouth will be the site for a coed round-robin tournament Sept. 25-26. Entry fee is $100. For details, call (574) 780-6865, or e-mail desoike@yahoo.com.
Adult dodgeball league starts Oct. 13 PORTAGE | An adult dodgeball league will start Oct. 13 at Woodland Park. Games will run from 8 to 10 p.m. Cost is $150 per team. All players must be at least 15. Registration deadline is Oct. 8.
Hammond fall volleyball seeks players, teams HAMMOND | The Hammond women's volleyball league is searching for players and teams. Games will take place on Monday nights from October to January at Morton High School. For details, call Karyn at (219) 588-2295. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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