Giambi's Hitman Baseball Academy, 1051 Mary Crest Road, Suite J, will be holding a three-day hitting and pitching clinic to help children ages 8-14 improve their skills. The clinic will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. April 10-12 and costs $90 per child.
For more information, call 719-8000.
BASKETBALL
Bishop Gorman athlete tabbed Player of Year
Bishop Gorman High School's Marcus Lawrence was named the Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year after averaging 14 points and 8.5 assists per game for the Gaels this past season.
Lawrence, a second-team All-State selection, has signed a letter of intent to attend UNLV next year, where he will play for coach Lon Krueger.
Class 2A players receive accolades
The Meadows School's Mychal Martinez was named co-MVP by the state's coaches. Martinez helped lead the Mustangs to their third straight NIAA Class 2A title last month, defeating Mineral County in the championship.
Joining Martinez as first-team selections from The Meadows School are Camden Goorjian and Richie Smith.
Adult leagues set to get under way
The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services invites basketball players ages 18 and older to participate in evening leagues that begin April 17 and 18 and continue through May 31.
Adults ages 40 and older will play from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays. Participants ages 18 and older will compete from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays.
The cost is $25 per person, plus officials' fees. Registration is open through April 14. Rubber-soled gym shoes are required and basketballs and goals will be provided.
Games will be played at Brinley Middle School, 2480 Maverick St., and at Gibson Middle School, 3900 W. Washington Ave. For more information, call 646-9046.
Boys & Girls Clubs hold registrations
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas are holding registration for a spring basketball league for boys and girls in grades 6-12. The sign-ups are taking place from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Donald W. Reynolds Unit in Green Valley and the Lied Memorial Unit.
The cost is $60 and includes an annual membership to the club, 10 regular season games, a postseason tournament and a personal team T-shirt.
Regular season games for the Reynolds League started March 27. All games and practices are held at the Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club, 2980 S. Robindale Road.
Regular season games for the Lied Memorial League will begin Monday with all games and practices held at the Lied Memorial Boys & Girls Club, 2850 S. Lindell St.
Volunteer coaches and scorekeepers also are needed. For more information, call the Reynolds club at 614-8550 or the Lied club at 368-0317, or visit www.bgclv.org.
Durango Hills YMCA holds league sign-ups
The Durango Hills YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive, invites boys and girls ages 6-15 to sign up for a youth basketball league. The program runs from April 24 to June 16.
One-hour practices are held Monday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings and times vary.
Games are held between 6 and 9 p.m. on Fridays and between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The cost is $85.
For more information, call Kim Gradisher at 839-4907.
New academy to debut at YMCA
The Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, invites youth ages 7-15 to learn everything from basketball fundamentals to advanced game execution from former UNLV, NBA and WNBA players.
Players will have access to the facility's new computer learning center. Staff will offer homework assistance to help students maintain their GPAs. Boys and girls of all skill levels are welcome.
New sessions begin the first of each month. The program is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. The cost is $79 per month, per player. Participants receive $25 off the first month when they donate a new basketball.
For more information, call Breezy Bolden at 877-9622.
CHEERLEADING
Sign-ups under way for hoops leagues
The Durango Hills YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive, invites youth ages 6-15 to sign up for youth basketball league cheerleading. The program runs from April 24 to June 16. The cost is $55. For more information, call Kim Gradisher at 839-4907.
Also, the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, invites youth ages of 7-15 to sign up for youth basketball league cheerleading. Participants will learn cheer and dance routines for Saturday games. The program runs from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through June 10. The cost is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Volunteer coaches also are needed. For more information, call Breezy Bolden at 877-9622.
FENCING
Academy nabs three national medals
Narayan Pathi led the Fencing Academy of Nevada to a gold medal at the United States Fencing Association's North American Cup fencing tournament held recently in Reno. Pathi was among three medalists from the academy at the tournament, which drew fencers from across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Pathi won the first-place gold medal while his teammate, Mark Clayton, won the eighth-place medal in Division 3 Men's Epee. In other events, Nathalie Keft brought home the third-place bronze medal in Veteran Women's Epee.
The fencers train at the academy, located at the Las Vegas Sports Park, under the direction of fencing master Yves Auriol.
GOLF
Volunteers needed for Takefuji Classic
The LPGA Takefuji Classic is scheduled for April 11-16 at the Las Vegas Country Club and tournament officials are looking for volunteers for all positions.
Perks include a daily lunch, an extra club badge -- worth a $50 ticket -- and participation in the tournament-ending volunteer raffle and party.
Las Vegas Roller Hockey will be holding a 10-week season that begins play on April 29. The league is for children ages 5-14 and costs $125.
Players get one hour of practice time weekly, along with jerseys and trophies.
The league also is looking for middle and high school teams as well as coaches for the upcoming season, which begins in the fall. LVRH also has an adult league that plays Sunday through Thursday nights, with all levels of play, from beginner to advanced.
A competitive under-11 girls soccer team has a few openings. There are no club fees or monthly costs to participate.
The team has finished at the top of its division for six consecutive seasons. For more information, call 241-1261.
TENNIS
NTA schedules several classes
The Nevada Tennis Association will conduct classes for juniors and adults at various locations starting the week of April 24. The classes are for entry level to intermediate players ages 5 and up. The fee is $50 per person for the six-week session.
Classes will 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: All American Park on Tuesdays; Angel Park, Mondays; Black Mountain Recreation Center, Tuesdays; Bruce Trent Park, Thursdays; Bunker Park, Wednesdays; Duck Creek Park, Mondays; Lone Mountain Park, Tuesdays; Morrell Park, Tuesdays; Mountain Ridge Park, Saturdays; Paul Meyer Park, Thursdays; Puccini Park, Mondays or Wednesdays; and White Middle School, Saturdays.
For more information, call Jerry Johnson at 792-8384.
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