Sports Briefs

Posted on Monday, September 8, 2008

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NWA 11 U BASEBALL

An 11-and-under Northwest Arkansas USSSA Competitive Baseball Team is seeking baseball players for the 2009 season. The focus of this team is to teach the fundamentals of the game, which will include an emphasis on team concept, attitude, discipline and competition. For tryouts or additional information, contact Richie Patrick (236-™5 ) or Kent Rogers (790-3297 ).

QUICKSTART TENNIS

Fall signups are starting now at Fayetteville Athletic Club for a tennis class for kids ages 5-8. Quickstart is a new way for kids to learn tennis using foam balls and courts designed for their size and abilities. For more information, call Audrey Bordeleau at 587-0500 ext 3 or e-mail abordeleau @ fayac. com.

NWA BLAZERZ

The NWA Blazerz 8 th-grade competitive girls basketball team is in need of a couple of players, especially a shooting guard. Call 305-0024 or e-mail dlumsargis @ fayar. net for more information.

ASA UMPIRES

Interested in umpiring ASA fastpitch softball in NW Arkansas this year ? Contact Dale Epperson, d 12 ump @ cox. net, 640-7799, or visit www. nwaumpire. org.

GOLF SCRAMBLE

The Razorback Park Two-Man Scramble will be held Sept. 14 at 1: 30 p. m. Entry fee is $ 65 per person. Cash prizes will be awarded for each flight. To enter, call Razorback Park Golf Course at 443-5862 or David at 530-1495.

FREE INJURY CLINIC

A Friday morning and Saturday morning injury clinic for injured football players is free (or donation given to your school ) to junior high and high school athletes in Washington County at AthletePlus Physical Therapy. E-mail therapy @ athleteplus. net or call 751-8437.

GAELIC FOOTBALL

The Northwest Arkansas Rovers Gaelic football team seeks new players in preparation for the 2009 season. Gaelic football is a fast-paced sport from Ireland that vaguely resembles a cross between soccer, rugby and basketball. The Rovers compete in the North American County Board against clubs such as Little Rock, Kansas City, and St. Louis. Training is coed and suitable for a wide range of ages. Some games will be played co-ed as well. There is no cost to play and no travel requirements though participation with the travel team would be appreciated. Practices are held on Saturday mornings at 9: 30 a. m. at Walker Park in Fayetteville. For more information, visit the Web site at nwa. northamerican. gaa. ie or call Brad at 685-5698.

WALDER SPEED CAMP

Former Razorback and 10-time NCAA champion Erick Walder, along with Arkansas Sports Training, will host a speed camp for all ages Sept. 8-11 from 6: 30-8 p. m. at the University of Arkansas. Cost is $ 99. For more information, call 725-2544.

PAGNOZZI CHARITIES

The 17 th Annual Tom Pagnozzi Charity Golf Tournament, Banquet and Sports Memorabilia Auction will be held Oct. 16-18. The event will kick off Oct. 16 with a four-person scramble golf tournament at Fayetteville Country Club. Morning and afternoon flights will take place on Oct. 17. Golf teams are available and are $ 800 per team, or $ 200 for an individual. On Oct. 18, the banquet and sports memorabilia auction will be held at the Fayetteville Town Center at 6 p. m. Former Arkansas track and field athlete Mike Conley Sr. will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $ 35 and tables are $ 500 and $ 1, 000. All proceeds raised will benefit the Pagnozzi Youth Sports Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact the Pagnozzi Charities office at 443-2550 or online at www. pagnozzicharities. org.

FAC SWIM CLASS

A new adult swim class will be held at Fayetteville Athletic Club. Fee is $ 25 per 30-minute lesson for FAC Members and $ 35 for non-FAC members. For more information, contact Kary Todd at 587-0500 ext 253 or e-mail ktodd @ fayac. com.

SOFTBALL NEEDS

A Springdale-based co-ed softball team is looking for female players who are at least 18 years old. For more information, call 200-4665.

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