Faith Lutheran High School senior outfielder Adam Jones was recently named a 2007 Under Armour Preseason High School All-American.
Jones traveled to Tucson, Ariz., to compete in the Under Armour Preseason All-American Tournament, an event meant to showcase top players from across the nation.
Junior Giants seek players and coaches
The Las Vegas Junior Giants' baseball season is getting a head start this year, as the annual Call for Kids and Coaches takes place now through mid-February. The team is looking for players and coaches.
To register, visit the Doolittle Convention Center, 1950 N. J St., or call 229-6374.
Peccole Little League signs up players
Registration for the Peccole Little League will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the West Sahara Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
The cost is $90 for tee ball and $120 for all other divisions, with a $20 sibling discount. The league is open to boys and girls ages 5-18.
For more information, visit www.leaguelineup.com/peccolell, or call 869-6896.
Redrock league prepares for 2007
Redrock Little League will conduct registration for the 2007 spring season from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3 at Graziano's Pizza, 8410 W. Desert Inn Road.
Redrock's boundaries are west of Interstate 15, east of Rampart/Fort Apache Boulevard, south of Washington Avenue and north of Sahara Avenue. Boys and girls ages 5-18 are invited to sign up. Fees range from $50 to $175.
For more information, visit www.redrockbaseball.com, or call 391-9196.
BASKETBALL
TBA to offer Sunday Skills Camp
The Tarkanian Basketball Academy will be offering a Sunday Skills Camp, a weekly basketball class for boys and girls of all ages and skill levels.
The sessions will take place from noon until 2 p.m. every Sunday at the Stations Sports Complex. The cost is $20 per class.
Also, registration recently opened for the Tarkanian Academy Youth Recreation Spring League, which starts Feb. 19. For more information, call 871-0096, or visit www.tarkbball.com.
Durango YMCA to hold adult league
Players ages 18 and older are invited to join the 5-on-5 adult basketball league at Durango Hills Community Center, operated by YMCA of Southern Nevada, 3521 N. Durango Drive.
The league is planned for 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays starting today. The cost is $520 per team.
For more information, call 839-4907.
FENCING
Gorman student in championships
Narayan Pathi, a 16-year-old sophomore at Bishop Gorman High School, will compete in the U.S. Fencing Association Junior Olympic Fencing Championships in February.
Pathi is an automatic qualifier to the competition after earning national points in Cadet Under 17 and Junior Under 20 men's epee. He is nationally rated and ranked in men's epee and will represent the Fencing Academy of Nevada, where he trains with master Yves Auriol.
GOLF
Teaching pro to conduct clinics
LPGA teaching professional Kristin Sunderhaft will be conducting golf clinics through Feb. 10 at the Callaway Golf Center, 6730 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
The clinics will focus on the fundamentals of the game, covering all areas. The cost is $190 for the four-hour program.
For more information, call 338-9033, or e-mail sundergolf@yahoo.com.
RECREATION
Corporate Challenge seeks participants
The Corporate Challenge, the largest amateur athletic competition in Nevada, is looking to involve more local companies and organizations in the annual event, a 12-week competition starting March 29.
Companies may register for participation through Feb. 9. Costs range from $1,750 for companies of up to 150 employees to $2,360 for companies of 2,000 employees or more.
The Corporate Challenge is operated by the Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services.
For more information, call 229-6706.
ROLLER HOCKEY
New season to open for youth ages 5-13
The Las Vegas Roller Hockey Center is offering a 10-week season for children ages 5-13 starting Saturday.
All games are played on Saturdays, with one practice per week held on Thursday afternoons.
The cost is $135, including a trophy and a jersey. Registration can be conducted through Thursday.
For more information, call 349-6526, or visit www.lasvegasrollerhockey.com.
TENNIS
Adult tennis teams now forming
Players from beginner to advanced are welcome to join the competitive 2007 USTA Adult Tennis teams.
For more information, call Mary Maragos, adult program coordinator, at the Nevada Tennis Association, 792-884, or e-mail marym@nvtennis.com.
Junior team spring season starts soon
Teams are forming for Junior Team Tennis, a recreational league conducted by the Nevada Tennis Association.
The league offers boys and girls ages 8-18 a chance to enjoy team competition against players of similar ages and ability.
For more information, call 792-8384.
TRACK & FIELD
Club seeks athletes for upcoming season
The P.S. Flyers track club is seeking new athletes for its upcoming season.
The group meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Shadow Ridge High School, 5050 Brent Lane.
For more information, call 325-6846, or e-mail ps.flyer@yahoo.com.
WRESTLING
Wrestling 101 set at Durango YMCA
Registration is under way for youth ages 6-13 for Wrestling 101 at the Durango Hills Community Center, operated by the YMCA of Southern Nevada, 3521 N. Durango Drive.
Participants can learn wrestling fundamentals, including rules, proper techniques and safety skills.
Wrestling 101 continues on Saturdays through Feb. 17. The cost is $50, plus headgear. For more information, call 839-4907.
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