Sports Briefs

GOLF

Summerlin youth hits hole-in-one

Sam Dickey, 6, of Summerlin, fired a hole-in-one on the 18th hole in the second round of play at the Callaway Junior World Golf Championships at Presidio Hills in San Diego.

Dickey finished eighth in the 6-and-younger class firing a 198 in three rounds of play.

Aliante tourney aids young mothers

The eighth annual charity golf tournament to benefit the New Start Home for Unwed Mothers is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Aug. 27 at Aliante Golf Club in North Las Vegas.

The registration fee of $100 per player and $400 per team includes door prizes and a banquet. Registration fees the day of the tournament are $150 per player and $600 per team. Those interested can call 242-9850.

BASKETBALL

Youth hoops team is 10th in nation

The NUFF SED 13-and-younger boys basketball team finished 10th out of 66 teams at the AAU National Boys Basketball Tournament in Memphis, Tenn., over the Fourth of July weekend.

It was the team's first appearance at Nationals. NUFF SED went 6-2 in the tourney with both losses by just two points.

Poly Nation squad planning tryouts

Poly Nation Basketball has scheduled tryouts for kids of all grade and skill levels. Anyone interested should call Coach Vico Nomaaea at 807-4681.

SOFTBALL

Fastpitch league sets registration

The Southern Nevada Fastpitch Association/Southwest's ASA fastpitch softball league has scheduled registration from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at the West Flamingo softball complex, just west of Jones Boulevard.

Registration fee is $75 for ages 8 and younger, $85 for ages 9 and older. Players need to provide a copy of their birth certificate. For more information, please visit eteamz.com/snfassouthwest/ or call 871-7251.

BASEBALL

Camp scheduled to start Saturday

Fall Baseball in Summerlin has scheduled its fifth annual Summer Baseball Camp at the Summerlin Trails fields starting Saturday at 8 a.m.

The camp is open to players ages 8-18 and runs until Aug. 14. The camp will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings as well as Saturday mornings. The cost is $90 per player.

Players ages 13-18 may sign up for Fall Team play which runs until November. The camp is located near the Trails Community Center at 1910 Spring Gate Land in Summerlin, across the street from the Village Shopping Center, near the Summerlin Library.

More details are available at the official Summerlin Web site: www.summerlink.com

For any specific questions, call Program Director Lee Riback at 348-4199.

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.

TENNIS

Group offering coaches clinic

The Nevada Tennis Association is offering a free high school coaches clinic and tennis players training camp.

The coaches clinic is slated for 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at the UNLV Tennis Center. The players training camp will be instructed by USPTA/PTR certified pros and are intended to help coaches and players get ready for the upcoming tennis season.

To register call the Nevada Tennis Association at 792-8384.

Local camps to begin Monday

Nevada Tennis Association Camps are scheduled to start start Monday and are for beginners ages 7-12.

Cost is $10 and includes a racquet. Certified pros oversee each site. Participants are also eligible for Future Star tryouts which are scheduled for 8 a.m. Aug. 21 at UNLV.

Those selected will receive free group lessons once a week for four months. Locations are Bally's Tennis Club, Lorenzi Racquet Club, Sunset Park, Silvestri Junior High, Sierra Vista High School and Durango High School. To register call 792-8384.

AQUATICS

New center opens at Heinrich YMCA

The YMCA of Southern Nevada announced the opening of the newest outdoor aquatic center at the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA. The brand new aquatic park includes a beach entry play area and wading pool, lap pool, three-story slide-splash pool, snack shop and locker rooms.

The outdoor pool offers a wide variety of aquatic programming including youth and adult swim lessons, synchronized swimming, private swim lessons, lifeguard training, water aerobics classes, adult/child CPR, Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification, competitive swim teams, parent/child classes and more.

The pool will be open throughout the summer during the following hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

For more information please contact Marketing Director Jessica Schroeder at 303-8562.

SOCCER

Home Courts extends use of facility

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

To reserve a fully equipped court for practice, call 566-4081. Home Courts is located at 7485 Commercial Way in Henderson. For more information, visit www.homecourts.com.

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.

DODGEBALL

Local teams beginning to form

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

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.

FOOTBALL

Youth league sets Saturday signups

Registration for Nevada Youth Football League (NYFL) is now ongoing Saturdays from 10 a.m. until noon at the league office, 1651 S. Buffalo Drive (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 to 14 are $160 and for cheerleaders $75. Players need to be present for 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.

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 nine through 12.

Those interested can call 429-7168.

BYU players to offer Canyon Camp

The Canyon Volleyball Camp, run by players from Brigham Young University, is scheduled for Shadow Ridge High School Monday through Aug. 6.

Cost is $175. The camp is open to all high school girls. For more information, contact Melonie Poster at 400-9098 or e-mail mrp576@interact.ccsd.net.

Blazers clinic set for August

The 12th annual Blazers Volleyball Clinic is scheduled for Aug. 11-14 at Durango High School. The camp is open to girls ages 11 to 17.

Registration is $125 which includes a clinic T-shirt.

DANCE

Summer camps set at Boyack's

Boyack's Dance Attack Summer Camp is scheduled from Thursday through Saturday in the Summerlin area.

The camp will feature professional instruction in hip-hop, jazz, ballet and more, with awards, a barbecue and a pool party included. Those who register before Friday will receive a free T-shirt.

Those interested can call 871-3269.

EVENTS

Sports clinics set through August

Several Southern Nevada AAU youth sports clinics are scheduled each week, through Aug. 20, at Home Courts in Henderson. Players can choose from seven different sports each week -- baseball, boys and girls basketball, cheerleading, dance, softball, soccer and volleyball -- and each daily session is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The registration fee is $125 per player, with discounts for multiple weeks and multiple children, and includes a clinic T-shirt, an AAU membership and prizes and awards.

Those interested can call 566-4081 or visit homecourts.com.

BOCCE

Summer league open to all ages

The city of Las Vegas is accepting registration for a summer bocce league, which is open to all ages and all skill levels.

Contests are scheduled from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Patriot Park. The fee is $10 per session and those interested can call Marilyn or Stanley at 229-6374.

BASKETBALL

Tarkanian Academy organizes camps

The Tarkanian Basketball Academy has scheduled several basketball camps in June, July and 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.


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