Sports Briefs

TENNIS

NTA Future Star camps ready to run

The Nevada Tennis Association's Future Star Summer Camps start this week. The camps are open to beginners ages 7-12. Space in the camps is still available even if players miss the first day of practice.

Locations include: Bally's Tennis Club, Tuesdays 4:30 to 6 p.m., and Sundays 5 to 6:30 p.m.; Durango High School, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 to 7:30 p.m.; Lorenzi Racquet Club, Thursdays 4:30 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.; Sunset Park, Tuesdays and Fridays 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Silvestri Junior High School, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 to 7:30 p.m.; and Sierra Vista High School, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6to 7:30 p.m.

SOCCER

Foundation donates to expand programs

The U.S. Soccer Foundation recently announced a $14,000 grant will be given to the Boulder Dam Area Council Boy Scouts of America in Las Vegas.

The "Two For One" project will use the funds to help expand its soccer program to more disadvantaged Hispanic youths in the Las Vegas area.

Vegas Virtue Cup to be held in August

The second Soccer Resort 8-on-8 Vegas Virtue Cup is scheduled for Aug. 27 and 28 in Summerlin. The tournament is open to men's, women's and coed teams.

Each team is guaranteed four games and the registration fee is $299 for women's and coed teams and $350 for men's teams.

Those interested can call 718-433-2452 or visit soccerresort.com.

Home Courts opens indoor facility use

Home Courts in Henderson is extending use of its new indoor soccer facility to the soccer community for tryouts and/or practice.

To reserve your fully-equipped court for practice, call 566-4081. Home Courts is located at 7485 Commercial Way in Henderson.

For more information, go online at www.homecourts.com.

GOLF

NewStart charity tourney set

The 8th annual NewStart Charity Golf Tournament, benefiting the NewStart Home for Women, will be held Aug. 27 at Aliante Golf Club.

Team registration is $100 per person and $400 per team. Registration on the day of the tournament is $150 per person and $600 per team.

To register by mail, send to Golf Tournament, c/o Richard Sacca, 7758 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117. Checks should be made payable to Las Vegas Resource Center. To register via e-mail, contact Michellec@iclv.com, or to register by fax, send to 255-5808.

Registration fees entitle participants to longest drive, closest to the pin and bring back the ball contests, door prizes, green fees, use of a golf cart, gifts and the tournament banquet. For additional information, call 255-5999.

LVI seeks volunteers for October

The Las Vegas Invitational is seeking volunteers for its 22nd annual event, set for TPC at Summerlin from Oct. 4-10.

Volunteers must pay a $25 fee to defray expenses. In return, volunteers will receive a volunteer badge for the tournament's five days as well as a season badge for a guest, coffee and donuts and lunch on volunteer days, discounts on clothing and memorabilia, and participation in a special volunteer party on the final Sunday. Active military members are exempt from the volunteer fee.

To sign up to become a volunteer, call Michelle Morphy at the tournament office at 242-3008.

BASEBALL

Las Vegas Hawks looking for players

The Las Vegas Hawks 12-and-under club baseball team is looking for players for its fall season.

Players need to be born after Aug. 1, 1991 to participate. All games will be played at the Trails Park in Summerlin. Those interested can call Tim at 243-0266 or send an e-mail to fenwaysoxfan@yahoo.com.

UNLV to host youth camps

UNLV is hosting two baseball camps for players ages 10-18 on August 12 and 13. The cost for one camp is $150 and for both, $225.

The Beat The Heat Pitching/Catching Camp will be held at UNLV from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., while the Beat The Heat Hitting Camp will be held from 5-9 p.m.

For more information, visit collegebaseballcamps.com/rebels or call 895-2475.

BASKETBALL

League to tip off in September

The Nevada Basketball Association's Fall Basketball League starts Sept. 11.

Games will be played on Saturdays at Christ the King Church, Garside Middle School or Home Courts in Henderson. Teams will play a minimum of eight games. The cost is $115 per participant, which includes a jersey, or $550 per team, which does not.

Mail registrations to Nevada Basketball Association, 3111 W. Post Road, Las Vegas NV, 89118, or e-mail to www.tarkbb.com. For more information, call 610-3853.

CHAMPS league accepting registration

CHAMPS basketball is currently taking registrations for its fall basketball league.

The league is open to boys and girls and has sites on both sides of Las Vegas. Those interested can sign up individually or as a team.

To register, log on to www.champsbasketball.net, or contact Steve Boyack at 871-1617, Julie Partain at 656-0082, or Rob Pisano at 528-5420.

Poly Nation squad holding tryouts

Poly Nation Basketball is holding tryouts for all grade and skill levels.

Anyone interested should call Coach Vico Nomaaea at 807-4681.

Tarkanian Academy organizes camps

The Tarkanian Basketball Academy has scheduled several basketball camps in August for ages 5 to 18.

The registration fees range from $60 to $165 per player and all camps will take place at Christ the King Church. Those interested can call 610-3853 or visit tarkbb.com.

FOOTBALL

Valley High moves to artificial turf

Valley High School is now replacing its natural grass with artificial turf.

Crews from Las Vegas Paving and Field Turf, a Canadian-based manufacturer, are installing the new turf in a project that is the first of its kind in the Clark County School District. The turf, which bears the brand name Field Turf, has an in-fill mix of sand and rubber. The 82,00-square-foot carpet-type surface will have striping for both football and soccer.

Valley High School will first use the surface when the Vikings' freshmen and junior varsity football teams host Durango High School at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively, on Sept. 14. Valley's varsity squad will get to break in the new field on Sept. 17 when it hosts Durango at 7 p.m.

Youth league continues registration

Registration for Nevada Youth Football League (NYFL) is now ongoing Saturdays from 10 a.m. until noon at the league office, located at 1651 S. Buffalo Road, between Sahara Avenue and Decatur Boulevard.

Interested parties should bring an original copy of a birth certificate, a utility bill and a parent's drivers license. Registration fees for players ages 6-14 are $160 and $75 for cheerleaders. Players need to be present for a weigh-in.

The league is open to players from Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Green Valley, Summerlin, Boulder City and Pahrump. For more information, visit www. gonyfl.com or call 437-3825.

VOLLEYBALL

League and skills clinic organized

Nation Volleyball has scheduled a middle school boys and girls volleyball league and a skills clinic for players in grades 9-12. Those interested can call 429-7168.

DODGEBALL

Adult and youth leagues being formed

Adult and youth dodgeball leagues and tournaments are being formed. Those interested can call 429-7168 or send an e-mail to advantagevb@aol.com.

Dodgeball teams are also forming now at Home Courts in Henderson, located at 7485 Commercial Way. For more information or to sign up, call 566-4081.

CHEERLEADING

Extreme all-stars seek new members

The Extreme Cheer All-Stars competitive cheerleading club is seeking new members.

The club features teams for students in grades K-12 and ages 18 and older. The registration fee is $100 for the nonprofit organization and includes a practice outfit. Warm-ups and uniforms are provided for competitions.

The team practices at the Chuck Minker Sports Complex. Those interested can call 597-9294.


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