Sports Briefs

FOOTBALL

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 the office at 437-3825.

KARATE

IKO locals medal at junior games

Three members of the International Karate Organization (IKO) competed at the AAU XXXVIII Junior Olympic Games in Des Moines, Iowa from July 29-Aug. 7.

The three medalists were: Chase Dorsey ,9, who took the bronze medal in Kumite (sparring); his sister, Erika Dorsey, 12, who won the silver medal in Kumite; and Jordan Burruel-Smith, 10, who won the silver medal in the Kata (forms) division, as well as a silver medal in Kumite.

SWIMMING

Team Rebel seeking new members

Team Rebel Aquatics is a year-round, competitive swimming team seeking new members between the ages 5-18.

The minimum requirement for the tryout is to be able to swim 25 yards across the pool using any stroke.

Tryouts for the team will be held Aug. 30 from 5-7 p.m. and every Monday thereafter except for holidays. Birth certificates are required for registration. Registration begins Sept. 1 and requires a registration fee of $50.

For information call 385-7946. If you would like to register in person, visit the Buchanan Natatorium on the UNLV campus between 5-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Desert Mermaids look to grow

The Southern Nevada Desert Mermaids are seeking new members for its synchronized swim club.

If you are between 7-17 years old you can sign up for a free two-week trial of synchronized swimming at the Pavilion Center Pool.

For more information, call 566-5156, or 301-8284, or e-mail to nevadadesertmermaids@aol.com.

BASKETBALL

Last day to register for Slam tourney

Registration for the second annual 3-on-3 Summer Slam Basketball Tournament will end today.

The tournament is open to players 16 years old and up. Teams may register up up to three players and one alternate. Awards will be given to first and second place and all participants will be given a 2004 Summer Slam T-shirt.

Registration should be dropped off at the Sports Office at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. The tournament will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information call 267-5800.

Fall hoops league tips off Sept. 11

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 or $550 per team.

For more information, log on to www.tarkbb.com, or call 610-3853.

CHAMPS registering for fall league

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 Rob Pisano at 528-5420.

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.

Those interested can call 597-9294.

SOFTBALL

Senior women's league recruits players

Senior Women's Softball continually recruits players for year-round play in the 40, 50, 55 and 60-year-old age groups.

Depending on experience and skill level there is both competitive tournament and recreational play in the league. The various teams practice and play at different times and places.

For more information, call Trish at 251-9784.

GOLF

LVI needs volunteers for October event

The Las Vegas Invitational is seeking volunteers for its 22nd annual tournament event, to be held at TPC at Summerlin on 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 are exempt from the volunteer fee.

To sign up to become a volunteer, call 242-3008.

Founders Shoot-Out set for Monday

The Las Vegas Founders Shoot-Out 2004 is scheduled for Monday at TPC and will benefit Project Sunshine.

Amateurs playing in the shoot-out will be paired with professionals seeking one of two special exemptions qualifying them to compete in the Las Vegas Invitational golf tournament in October. Fees are $2,500 per foursome or $675 for individual spots.

To register in the tournament or for additional information, call 242-3005.

NewStart benefit tourney scheduled

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

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

For additional information contact Rick Sacca at 255-5999.

SOCCER

Vegas Virtue Cup set for Summerlin

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.


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