Sports Briefs

TENNIS

Association holding all-level classes

The Nevada Tennis Association has started conducting classes for juniors and adults this month at various locations across the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The classes are for entry-level to intermediate players ages 5 through adult. The class fee is $45 per person for the six-week session.

Classes focus on the fundamental skills of tennis and improvement of those skills through hands-on instruction, drills, games and competitive play. Racquets and balls are provided at no charge.

Classes will be held at the following parks on the days listed: All American Park (Tuesdays), Angel Park (Mondays), Black Mountain Recreation Center (Tuesdays), Bruce Trent Park (Thursdays), Bunker Park (Saturdays), Duck Creek Park (Mondays), Morrell Park (Tuesdays), Mountain Ridge Park (Saturdays), Paul Meyer Park (Thursdays), White Middle School (Saturdays).

Class space is still available. For more information or to register, call Rob Merriman at 792-8384.

AQUATICS

Mermaids seeking synchronized swimmers

The Southern Nevada Mermaids are seeking new members for their competition synchronized swim club. To sign up for a free two-week trial, call Monica at 592-1872 or 562-5016 or visit www.nevadadesertmermaids.com.

Synchronized swim show open to all

The Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services invites everyone to come and enjoy the Holiday Synchronized Swimming Show on Dec. 3 at the Municipal Pool. The Las Vegas Aquastars synchronized swimming team of approximately 15 children will perform from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Admission to the event is free. Spectators are welcome to use the available seating at the pool or can bring their own portable chairs. The Municipal Pool is located at 431 E. Bonanza Road.

For more information on the holiday show or other Las Vegas aquatic activities, contact acting aquatic coordinator Heather Christiansen at 229-4726 or the Las Vegas Aquatics office at 229-6309.

Team Rebel seeks new members

Team Rebel Aquatics is a year-round competitive swimming team seeking new members between the ages of 5 and 18. The minimum requirement for a tryout is to be able to swim 25 yards in the pool using any stroke.

Tryouts are from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays except holidays. A birth certificate and a $50 registration fee are required for registration, held at the Buchanan Natatorium on the UNLV campus 5 to 7 p.m. weekdays. For more information, call 385-7946.

SOFTBALL

Women's team in need of 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 251-9784.

GOLF

Bishop Gorman plans annual tourney

Bishop Gorman High School will host its annual Gorman Golf Classic to benefit its tuition assistance program at Bear's Lake Best Las Vegas on Thursday. The day's festivities will include two hole-in-one contests; one courtesy of Las Vegas Harley-Davidson and the other courtesy of Centennial Toyota. Lucky golfers could end up riding away on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle or in a 2005 Toyota 4Runner.

Arrival and registration begin with coffee and bagels at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start following at 10 a.m. Reservations for this annual event are $375 per golfer and include an 18-hole round of golf, golf cart, practice balls, team buy-ins, buy-in for hole prizes, beer and water on the course, a post-tournament gourmet luncheon and awards presentation.

To secure a reservation, call the Bishop Gorman Development Office at 732-1945, ext. 328 or ext. 363. Cash, checks, VISA and MasterCard are all accepted forms of payment.

Saving Strokes to help survivors

A golf fitness and training program for stroke survivors is slated for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 12 at Las Vegas Golf Club, 4300 West Washington Ave.

The free clinic, called Saving Strokes, includes golf-ready assessments and hands-on golf training for stroke survivors in all stages of recovery. There also will be health screenings, physical therapy assessments, instruction and adaptive equipment demonstrations from 9 a.m.-noon. Lunch will be served.

RSVP to 367-4430 by Nov. 10. For additional information, call John McNeil at 367-4430 or e-mail him at johnm@heart.org.

HOCKEY

Outlaws help teach beginning players

The Las Vegas Outlaws will offer beginner hockey classes for skaters ages 4-12 at the Las Vegas Ice Center, 9295 W. Flamingo Road.

Class times are 5:10 to 5:55 p.m. Wednesdays. The next session starts today and runs through Dec. 15. The cost for the seven-week session is $70.

For more information, visit lvoutlaws.com or call Tim Mueller at 461-6364.

LACROSSE

Local league looking for school teams

Las Vegas Lacrosse League is organizing boys and girls high school and middle school level teams.

The league needs volunteer coaches and assistant coaches as well as parents to help organize new teams or to man existing teams. There also will be clinics in the fall.

For more information, visit LasVegasLacrosseLeague.com or call LVLL President Eric Scholer at 604-3422.

BASKETBALL

CHAMPS signing players for league

CHAMPS basketball is accepting 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.

FOOTBALL

Youth league sets Saturday sign-ups

Registration for Nevada Youth Football League is ongoing from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays at the league office, 1651 S. Buffalo Drive, between Sahara Avenue and Decatur Boulevard.

Participants 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-ins.

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.


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