AREA SPORTS /RECREATION CALENDAR
Posted on Monday, May 12, 2008
The Benton County Daily Record invites area sports clubs, teams and organizations to submit news about activities and events. Fax information to 271-3744 or e-mail to sports @ nwanews. com. League managers may report recreational sports scores and standings to The Daily Record. Scores may be e-mailed to sports @ nwanews. com or faxed to 271-3744. Type scores directly on e-mail document. For more information, contact sports editor Paul Gatling at 271-3792.
SOCCER Brasilian Soccer Camps The Brasilian Summer Soccer Camps will be held at Memorial Park in Bentonville the weeks of July 14-18 and July 28-Aug. 1. Last year's camps were sold out and the same is expected again this summer according to camp director Tadeu Dias. With their unique approach in teaching the game, the Brasilian Summer Soccer Camps have become one of the best in the Midwest. Players from ages 4-18 and all skill levels are challenged daily in all aspects of the game, with emphasis on technique. From the first day and throughout the camp, all players are going to be challenged accordingly. Trained instructors have more than 20 years of experience in the game playing and coaching at all levels, from professional, college and high school. Camp instructors also have many years of professional playing experience internationally. The camp will also offer goalkeeper training for all ages and skill levels from coaches specializing in the Goalkeeper Program. The first 500 campers will receive a special edition Brasilian Soccer Camp Ball and T-Shirt. Members of the same family receive a discount - first member full price, second member $ 10 off and third member and after $ 20 off.
For more information contact Kris at (479 ) 721-2612, or e-mail to kris @ soccerology. com. NWA Lightning dates The NWA Lightning soccer club has several dates to remember the next two months, including: • Recreational signups are now under way. • Academy Evaluation for ages 7 though 9 is May 19-20; • Competitive team tryouts for ages 10 through 13 is May 20-22; and • Competitive team tryouts for ages 14 through 18 is July 7-8.
For more information or registration forms call (479 ) 271-0807 or visit the Web site nwalightning. org. Joe Thoma Soccer Academy John Brown University women's soccer coach Joe Thoma is hosting his camp for girls on the JBU campus in Siloam Springs for the 22 nd year.
Camp dates are June 15-19 (Sunday through Thursday. Cost is $ 375 for residential campers (girls only ages 9-18 ), $ 250 for commuters (girls only ) and $ 85 for half-day campers (boys and girls ages 6-10 ).
For more information contact coach Thoma at (479 ) 238-8629 or e-mail to jthoma @ jbu. edu. All-Star School at JBU The 18 th annual All-Star Soccer School will take place June 22-26 on the campus of John Brown University in Siloam Springs.
Campers ages 9-18 will take part in four full days of soccer instruction, games and other activities. The All-Star Soccer School is directed by Bob Gustavson, coach of the John Brown University Golden Eagles soccer team.
Along with Gustavson, outstanding college, high school and youth coaches as well as college and professional players will conduct sessions. Cost for the camp are $ 455 for residential campers and $ 305 for day campers, which includes all meals, camp T-shirt, a soccer ball, awards and instruction. A half-day camp (8: 30 a.m. to noon ) for ages 9-11 only is available for $ 135.
For more information call (479 ) 524-5051, (479 ) 524-7321 or visit the Web site at www. jbu. edu / soccer / camp. Bentonville Recreational League Dates have been announced to sign up for the Bentonville Recreational Soccer League, a new program sponsored by Ingram Comets FC beginning next fall.
In-person registrations will be held Tuesday, June 3, and Tuesday, June 10, from 5: 30-7 p.m. at the Ingram facility on Highway 72 in Centerton.
Registrations will also be held June 9-13 from 9: 30-10: 30 a.m. each day during the University of Arkansas Soccer Camp at the Ingram facility.
The league's fall season will be held September through October. The spring season runs April through May.
Registration forms are also available at the Web site ingramcometsfc. org.
The Bentonville Recreational Soccer League is for kids ages 3-10 and is split into three divisions - minisoccer for U 4 and U 5, U 5 through U 8 and U 9-10.
Mini-soccer is a six-week, one-hour per week program featuring games and activities that promote comfort and confidence with the soccer ball, designed for younger players to begin their soccer experience prior to joining a league. This level will be offered on a season-by-season basis. Cost is $ 30 per season. Birth dates for U 4 and U 5 are Aug. 1, 2003 - July 31, 2005.
The division for U 5 through U 8 players has a registration cost of $ 30 for the fall season and $ 50 for both fall and spring seasons. Birth dates are Aug. 1, 2003-July 31, 2004 for U 5; Aug. 1, 2002-July 31, 2003 for U 6; Aug. 1, 2001-July 31, 2002 for U 7 and Aug. 1, 2000-July 31, 2001 for U 8.
The division for U 9 and U 10 players has a registration cost of $ 50 for the fall season and $ 75 for both fall and spring seasons. Birth dates are Aug. 1, 1999-July 31, 2000 for U 9 and Aug. 1, 1998-July 31, 1999 for U 10.
T-shirt and socks are included for players in all divisions.
For more information visit the Web site ingramcometsfc. org or call Stephanie at (479 ) 203-0074 or e-mail to icfcrec @ sbcglobal. net.
GOLF Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament The Boys and Girls Club of Western Benton County (Siloam Springs Unit ) will host the third annual Boys and Girls Club Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 21, at Dawn Hill Country Club in Siloam Springs. It is an 18-hole team event (three-person scramble ) with many other contests, including hole-in-one, longest drive and putting contest. For more information or registration forms, call the Boys and Girls Club at (479 ) 524-4® or visit the unit at 827 W. Harvard St. in Siloam Springs. Sixth annual 4 th of July Couples Scramble The Sixth annual 4 th of July Couples Scramble, sponsored by the Friends of Highlands, will be held on Friday, July 4, at 1: 30 p.m. at the Highlands Golf Course in Bella Vista. Entry forms are available at any Bella Vista pro shop or by calling (479 ) 855-7152 or 855-2285. Cost is $ 55 per couple. Flight prizes, closest to pin and door prizes as well as dinner are included in entry fee. Green Fees and carts are not included ) Flights will be determined after play. The field is limited to the first 72 couples who sign up. Entry deadline is June 30. Hole sponsorships are welcome.
LACROSSE Lacrosse Club clinic The YMCA of NWA Lacrosse Club will holding an open clinic for new players on Saturday, May 17, at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. The clinic will run from 10 a.m. to noon and will be an introduction to basic lacrosse skills. The clinic is open to boys and girls who will be in the 5 th through 12 th grades next year. No experience or equipment is necessary. For more information contact mcmurrin @ cox. net or lacrosse @ ymcanwa. org.
BASEBALL Senior Babe Ruth registration Players interested in playing in the Rogers Senior Babe Ruth baseball program can still sign up. Cost is $ 75 per player. Age group is 16-18 years old. A sign-up form can be picked up at the Rogers Activity Center. Contact information for coaches is on the form. Rogers Baseball Camp The annual Rogers Baseball Camp will be held June 9-11 at Northwest Park in Rogers from 8: 30 a.m. to noon for ages 7-15. The camp will be conducted by Rogers High School coaches Tom Woodruff and Matt Melson. Emphasis will be on self-improvement for players of all skill levels rather than competition. All aspects of the game will be covered. Each camper will receive a T-shirt and baseball camp certificate. Awards will be given. Cost is $ 40 by June 1 or $ 45 after the deadline. Applications are available at Rogers High School, Best Sports in Rogers, the concession stand at Northwest Park or by contacting Woodruff at 636-2202, ext. 390, 636-0099 or twoodruf @ rhs. k 12. ar. us Arkansas baseball camps The Arkansas Razorbacks will offer two camps at Baum Stadium this summer. The Razorback Baseball All Skills Camp is scheduled for June 24-26. It is for ages 7-15. The cost is $ 200. The Razorback Baseball Pitcher / Catcher Camp is scheduled for July 14-15. It is for ages 7-15. The cost is $ 200. For more information go to www. razorbackbaseballcamps. com or call Kelly Moore at (479 ) 575-3655.
BASKETBALL Lady War Eagle Basketball Camp Heritage girls'coach Kevin Ramey will host Lady War Eagle Basketball Camp at the Rogers Sophomore Campus on June 9-11.
Cost is $ 40 for campers in grades K-6. Each camper will receive camp T-shirt and other prizes.
For questions or to register call coach Ramey at (479 ) 631-3590, (479 ) 283-4217 or e-mail to kramey @ lingle. k 12. ar. us Ecclesia College Basketball Camps Ecclesia College will host 3 summer basketball camps at the All Star Sports Arena in Springdale.
A K-3 rd grade boys'and girls'camp will be held on June 23-26 from 8: 30-10: 30 a.m. The early registration cost for this camp is $ 50 by June 16 ($ 55 late registration ).
A 4 th-12 th grade boys'and girls'camp will be held on June 23-26 from 1: 00-4: 30 p.m. The early registration cost for this camp is $ 65 by June 16 ($ 70 late registration ).
A 4 th-12 th grade boys'and girls'camp will be held on July 21-24 from 9: 30 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m. The early registration cost for this camp is $ 120 by July 14 ($ 130 late registration ).
Camp brochures may be picked up at the All Star Sports Arena or downloaded at the Web site www. ecollege. edu / athletics in the men's basketball camps section.
For more information contact J. D. Parker at (479 ) 422-4542 or e-mail at jdparker @ ecollege. edu. Razorback Basketball Camps Razorback Basketball Camps hosted by Arkansas coach John Pelphrey will be held this summer at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.
Overnight Camp is scheduled June 22-25 and is for grades 5-12. Cost is $ 325 and cost for commuters is $ 275. Skills Camp is scheduled June 30-July 3. Grades 1-4 will run from 9 a.m. until noon and is $ 135. Grades 5-8 will run from 1-4: 30 p.m. and cost is $ 150. To register online or print a brochure, visit the Web site www. coachpel. com. For more information call the Razorback basketball office at (479 ) 575-3118.
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