Sports Briefs

BASEBALL

Academy to offer pair of skills clinics

The Las Vegas Baseball Academy has scheduled a pair of skills clinics, June 7-9 and June 10-12, at the Boys & Girls Club West, located at 2850 S. Lindell Road.

The clinics, open to ages 7-14, will feature offensive and defensive sessions, with a 10 percent discount for campers who attend both sessions.

Those interested can call 256-7084 or visit lvbaseballacademy.com.

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.

Ages 8-16 invited to Blazer Camp

The 12th annual Blazer Basketball Camp is scheduled from June 7-10 and June 14-17 at Durango High School.

The camp is open to boys and girls, ages 8-16, and the registration fee of $125 per player includes a camp T-shirt, camp photo package, a personal evaluation, a basketball drill book and a Nike basketball. Awards and prizes also will be provided.

Those interested can call head coach Al LaRocque at 363-7805 or visit durangobasketball.com.

State winners to offer camp

The reigning Palo Verde High School boys basketball state champions have scheduled a basketball camp from June 21-24.

The camp is open to boys and girls in grades three through 10 and the registration fee of $125 includes a T-shirt, reversible jersey and a camp basketball. Those interested can call head coach Phil Clarke at 799-1450, ext. 4046, or 254-4028.

SOCCER

Skills camps planned for summer months

Ultimate Soccer Academy Summer Camps are scheduled in June, July and August at Spotted Leaf Soccer Fields, located at 2955 Spotted Leaf Lane, near the corner of Sahara and Town Center avenues.

The registration fee for the camps is $140 per player and each camper receives a T-shirt and a soccer ball. The camps are slated from June 21-25, July 19-23 and Aug. 2-6. Those interested can call Gary Soresman at 491-3834 or send an e-mail to garinsor@cox.net.

BOWLING

Bronze coaching certification planned

The USA Bowling Coaching Program has scheduled a Bronze level coaching certification conference June 24-26 at Texas Station.

The seminar is designed for people pursuing coaching and instruction as a profession and the registration fee is $245. Those interested can call (800) 514-2695, extension 3206 or 3329, or visit usabowlingcoaching.com.

GOLF

LV Golf Club to host tourney

The Nevada Association of Purchasing and Supply Management has scheduled its 18th annual golf tournament June 12 at the Las Vegas Golf Club.

The entry fee is $50 per player and includes two drinks, awards and raffle prizes. Sponsorships also are available. Those interested can call Sharon at 455-4476.

Benefit to aid Down syndrome group

The Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada has scheduled an invitational golf tournament May 26 at Rhodes Ranch Golf Club, with proceeds to benefit the nonprofit organization.

The entry fee for the four-person scramble is $225 and the tournament will be followed by an awards dinner party, along with a raffle and prizes. Those interested can call 648-1990.

Sapphire Foundation event at Bali Hai

Sapphire Gentlemen's Club has scheduled the Sapphire Foundation for Prostate Cancer golf tournament May 27 at Bali Hai Golf Club.

The registration fee of $350 per player or $1,200 per foursome includes a continental breakfast, box lunch and awards dinner. Those interested can call 839-9872.

UNLV wellness event set for June 5

The fifth annual UNLV Physical Therapy golf tournament/wellness event is scheduled for June 5 at Aliante Golf Club in North Las Vegas, with proceeds to benefit Positively Kids and the Department of Physical Therapy at UNLV.

The entry fee of $125 includes breakfast, lunch, a gift bag and prizes. Those interested can call 895-4681 or visit pt.unlv.edu/golf.

Police vs. Fire tourney to heat up

The second annual Policemen vs. Firemen charity golf tournament is scheduled for June 3 at the Angel Park Golf Club.

Proceeds will benefit the University Medical Center Burn Center and the Police Athletic League of Southern Nevada.

Last year's event raised close to $7,000 for the organizations. This year's tournament will feature prizes, a banquet, auction, raffle and more.

Sponsors are needed, with tee sponsorships costing $150 apiece.

Those interested can call Tom Boyce at 658-8725, 949-1776 or 278-5884.

Event to aid Habitat for Humanity

The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors has scheduled its 17th annual golf tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity.

The event is set for June 14 at DragonRidge Country Club in Henderson.

A golf and lunch package costs $175 per person, or lunch itself is available for $50. Tee sponsorships are available for $200 apiece.

Those interested can call Cassandra Peterson at 784-5000.

Elks tourney to benefit Child Seekers

The Las Vegas Elks No. 1468 charity golf tournament, to benefit Nevada Child Seekers, is scheduled for Monday.

The Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort will be the site for the tournament.

Those interested can call Bob Gates at 222-9895, Walt Sinit at 243-7778 or Darrell Dimbat at 253-9142.

Duffers to hit links Fore the Kids

The Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children annual golf invitational, Fore the Kids, is scheduled for June 28 at Rio Secco Golf Course in Henderson.

The entry fees are $250 per person, or $1,000 per foursome.

Fees include prizes, breakfast, live and silent auctions and a luncheon banquet.

Tee sponsorships also are available, ranging from $200 for a tee sign to $10,000 for a tournament sponsor.

Those interested can call Sheila White at 221-6224, ext. 1706, or visit olivecrest.org.

TENNIS

State association schedules classes

The Nevada Tennis Association has scheduled USA Tennis 1-2-3 youth and adult tennis classes, starting the week of May 31.

Lessons will be offered at parks across the valley.

The classes are open to all skill levels, including novices and they meet an hour a week for six weeks.

The registration fee is $45 per session and loaner racquets are provided.

Those interested can call 792-8384 or visit nevadatennis.usta.com.


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