EHS Spartan Summer Soccer Camp
The Emporia High Spartan Soccer Camp is set to begin July 23, and it is highly recommended all players attend this camp, as it is the official school camp.
Sessions will run each day through July 27 from 10-11:30 a.m., and there is no cost to attend.
This camp will help prepare participants for the fall season and give those participants the advantage of allowing the EHS boys soccer coaching staff to become more knowledgeable with their soccer skills.
Then, from Aug. 13-17, mandatory two-a-day practices begin, starting with a 5:30 a.m. session and following with a 3:15 p.m. session each day.
Players not trying out for soccer until after the first two-a-day practices will not be eligible to play until after the first three games of the high school season. No late sign-ups will be taken after the third day of practice.
For any questions, contact EHS boys soccer head coach Steve Pearson at 343-7774 or at spearson@osprey.net.
Kansas’ ‘Becoming
an Outdoors-Woman’
Kansas’ “Becoming an Outdoors-Woman,” a non-profit, non-membership program sponsored by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, will take place Sept. 28-30 at Rock Springs 4H Center outside Junction City.
BOW gives women the chance to learn a variety of outdoor skills, from hunting and archery, to fishing and float tubing, to rappelling and wild game cooking. This year will be no different, with more than 35 classes to choose from.
If the classes aren’t enough, participants can try their hand at knot tying, test their shooting skills with a laser system or go for the Coleman BOW Games during some of the mini-sessions. And the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. What outdoor experience would be complete without star gazing and campfires?
BOW is an educational opportunity that teaches hands-on outdoor skills to adult women in a safe and supportive atmosphere. BOW workshops are designed specifically for women who are beginners, so no experience is necessary.
BOW provides the equipment and supplies. All participants need to bring is their enthusiasm. The cost is $180 for cabins or $175 for tent lodging.
For more information, contact Jami Vonderschmidt at kansasbow@sbcglobal.net, or go to the “education” link at www.kdwp.state.ks.us.
Host families needed
for tournament
Host families are still needed for the week when the Emporia 13-year-old Babe Ruth baseball team plays host to the State Tournament of Champions, July 20-25.
As teams are eliminated from the tournament, so are host families relieved of their responsibilities.
For more information, contact Amanda Gutierrez at the Emporia Rec Center or Joe Silva at 481-6381.
Junior Golf Camp
A Junior Golf Camp for kids age 7 to 17 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon July 17-19 at the Emporia Municipal Golf Course. The camp will be conducted by Ken Roper, life member of the PGA. Cost is $50.
Call 342-7666 for more information or 342-8442 with questions.
Emporia Aquatic Club summer season
The summer swim season for the Emporia Aquatic Club has begun at the Jones Aquatic Center pool. The highlight of the season will be a meet in Emporia this Saturday and Sunday.
The Emporia Aquatic Club is a multi-age group to help swimmers develop and refine their competitive swimming skills. Morning practices will be held from 7-8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and evening practices will be held from 6:30-8 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Please contact Melissa Williams at 341-0127 if you are interested in swimming with the club this summer.
Track Club seeking
interested athletes
The Emporia Track Club is a non-profit organization that provides track and field/running opportunities for all ages with an emphasis on youth. The focus is on instructional learning and enjoyment of the sport. The Emporia Track Club sponsors youth meets in track and field and cross country, fun runs and conducts youth clinics. The track club also has competitors travel to regional and national meets to compete successfully at the highest level.
Designed for competitive athletes who desire to compete in out-of-town USATF competition, the club is open to grades 1-12 at the middle school track. Practices are on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for grades 1-8, and for grades 9-12, the club will practice Monday through Thursday at 7 p.m. on the middle school track.
Contact Mark Stanbrough at 620-342-7253 or mstanbro@emporia.edu.