Sports Briefs

SOCCER

Academy to host camps at Palo Verde

The Ultimate Soccer Academy has scheduled several five-day soccer camps at Palo Verde High School, starting June 9-13, with other sessions slated for June 23-27, July 7-12, July 21-25 and Aug. 4-8. Half-day programs run from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for ages 4-7, while full-day programs are also offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for ages 7-16.

Full-day programs will feature indoor soccer during hot afternoons and all players will receive a soccer ball and T-shirt. Guest appearances are expected from Eric Wynalda, John Harkes and other U.S. national team members. Those interested can call 491-3834 or 496-4649 or visit ultimatesocceracademy.com.

Boulder City provides

special AYSO program

The AYSO soccer league in Boulder City is offering its Very Important Players (VIP) program for the second straight season. The program provides a quality soccer experience for children and adults with physical or mental disabilities. The registration fee is $40 per player and includes a full uniform and trophy. Registration is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 17 in Boulder City. Registration is also scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Black Mountain Recreation Center in Henderson and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 7 at the Paseo Verde Library, located at 280 S. Green Valley Parkway.

Those interested can call VIP Director Gayle Cichocki at 456-9741.

BASKETBALL

Palo Verde hoops camp set for June 9

The Palo Verde basketball camp, open to boys and girls in grades two through 10, is scheduled for June 9-12. The registration fee is $125 and includes a camp basketball, reversible jersey and awards. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Candlelighters Kids Cancer Camps.

Those interested can call 799-1450, ext. 367, or 254-4028.

Blazer instruction

to offer 2 sessions

The 11th annual Blazer Basketball Camp has scheduled two sessions, from June 9-12 and from June 16-19, at Durango High School. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 8 to 16. The registration fee is $125 per player and includes a camp T-shirt, Blazer mesh shorts, a camp photo package, a Blazer basketball and more.

Awards and prizes also will be distributed. Those interested can call 363-7805 or visit durangobasketball.com.

Falcon sessions set

for June 10-13

The Foothill Falcon Basketball Camp is scheduled for June 10-13, with sessions slated to take place evenings so as not to affect elementary school track schedules. The registration fee is $70 per player. Those interested can call Kevin Soares or John Ringler at 799-3500.

Hoops camp

starts Monday

Sierra Vista has scheduled a basketball camp Monday to May 16, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., open to boys and girls in third through 12th grade.

The registration fee is $60 and the camp will feature former UNLV and NBA players. Those interested can call 592-0085.

SOFTBALL

Senior teams seek new players

Senior women's softball teams need players for several different age groups, including three 45-and-older squads, as well as a 55-and-older, 60-and-older and 65-and-older team. Teams play in local and national tournaments, as well as in the city women's league and at Sun City Summerlin on Saturdays, for all levels of players.

Those interested can call Trish at 251-9784.

CHEERLEADING

Extreme All Stars

schedule clinic

The Extreme Cheer All Stars cheerleading team has scheduled a cheerleading clinic for girls in kindergarten to the 12th grade, June 7-8. Those interested in the clinic, slated to run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Desert Breeze Park, can call Michelle at 242-2336 or visit eteamz.com/extremecheerallstars.

BOXING

Cannery to host

its first bout

The Club at The Cannery has scheduled its first professional boxing event at 6 p.m. tonight, with the six-bout card promoted by legendary pro boxing referee Richard Steele. Tickets are $15 and are on sale at all All-State Ticketing locations, at showtickets.com and at The Cannery's ticket sales counter.

GOLF

Spring Swing tourney set for June 4

The Spring Swing charity golf tournament is scheduled for June 4 at Bear's Best Las Vegas, with proceeds to benefit The Adoption Exchange. The entry fee is $175 per player and includes dinner, along with a silent auction and awards ceremony. Sponsorships are also available.

Those interested can call Kelcey West at 436-6335.

Church club plans event at Legacy

The Saint Thomas More Catholic Church Men's Club has scheduled a golf tournament June 14 at the Legacy Golf Club. The entry fee for the scramble is $99 per person and includes breakfast, lunch, drinks and raffle tickets.

Those interested can call Jim at 458-6248.

Mesquite scramble to benefit middle school

A scramble golf tournament, to benefit Hughes Middle School, is scheduled for May 31 at the Casablanca Golf Course in Mesquite. The entry fee is $75 per person and includes dinner and prizes.

Those interested can call 346-7529 or 711-4653, or call Riley Frei at 928-347-4427.

USGA Foundation helps local program

The United States Golf Association Foundation recently presented a check for $44,000 to The First Tee of Southern Nevada. The grant will support The First Tee's new Adaptive Golf Program, which provides basic golf and life skills to youth with mental and physical challenges. The grant is part of the USGA's "For the Good of the Game" initiative, a 10-year, $50 million commitment to programs and projects that make golf more affordable and accessible to those who face economic or physical challenges.

The program will be offered in early June at Parks and Recreation Centers in North Las Vegas and Henderson. Those interested can call 433-0626.A CCAG golf tournament is scheduled for May 17 at Highland Falls Golf Course. The entry fee of $75 per person includes door prizes and a raffle, and all proceeds go to the recreation center at 2900 N. Torrey Pines Drive. Company sponsorships also are available for $100 per hole.

Those interested can call Lonnie Wilborn at 656-9942 or 277-8552.

Scramble to benefit

boy's soccer team

A golf tournament to benefit the local United '88 under-15 boys soccer team is scheduled for May 18 at the Las Vegas National Golf Club. The entry fee for the four-man scramble is $100 per player and includes dinner and an awards ceremony. Sponsorships are available for $250 each.

The team is the defending state champion in its age group, and is trying to raise funds for a possible trip to Hawaii for a Western regional tournament. Those interested can call 869-9645 or 591-2904.

Rotary Classic set

for Canyon Gate

The Las Vegas West Rotary Golf Classic is scheduled for May 19 at the Canyon Gate Country Club. Proceeds will benefit at-risk schools in the area adopted by the Rotary Club of Las Vegas West. The $125 entry fee includes lunch, contests, prizes and an awards reception. Hole sponsorships are available for the four-person scramble. Those interested can call Jan Carlton at 341-6975.

Gambler Golf Classic

set for June 14-15

The Las Vegas Gambler Golf Classic, which will benefit the Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association, is slated for June 14-15 at Stallion Mountain Country Club. Entry fees for the event, which will feature two rounds of golf, range from $200 per golfer, with no hotel room, to $332 per golfer, with a private room at Sam's Town. Those interested can call Dennis Dawson at 567-0523 or visit coolitheadwear.com.

NLV Chamber

ready to scramble

The sixth annual North Las Vegas Chamber Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 13 at the Painted Desert Golf Club. The registration fee is $150 per player through May 16; $175 per player thereafter, and includes lunch and prizes. Those interested in the scramble can call 642-9595.


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