Sports Shorts
By The Emporia Gazette (Contact)
Originally published 01:35 p.m., November 1, 2007
Updated 01:35 p.m., November 1, 2007
Basketball
Officials Clinic
Those interesting in officiating basketball games around the area are encouraged to attend the Basketball Officials Clinic at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 14-15 at Emporia High School.
The clinic is limited to 20 participants, and participants must attend both days.
Day One will be classroom work and some time on the floor. On Day Two, participants will be in uniform and ready to work an Emporia High scrimmage.
Pre-registration is required.
For registration, call Brett Stewart at 340-9590 or Ron Slaymaker 342-6789.
Emporia Kids
Wrestling Clinic
Emporia Kids Wrestling will be holding its 2007 Wrestling Clinic from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Wednesday, Nov. 14. The camp is open to any child 4 to 13 years of age.
The camp is an introductory clinic for kids that are interested in wrestling. There is no cost, and participants are asked to wear shorts and a T-shirt.
There also will be an instructional clinic for parents at the same time as the kids’ clinic.
For more information, contact Matt Collins at (620) 443-5819 or visit the Emporia Kids Club Wrestling Web site at www.emporia.com/ekwc/ekwc.html.
MAYB Winter and Spring Tournaments
Mid-America Youth Basketball recently announced it 2007-08 winter and spring basketball schedule, which can be viewed at www.mayb.com.
MAYB will accept registrations from now through the winter tournament season. Teams are eligible for a four-tournament package if registration is received by Nov. 15. Tournaments are scheduled in Kansas and 10 other surrounding states.
Teams can register at the Web site or by calling Brian Huxman at (316) 284-0354.
Emporia Junior
Spartan Basketball
All boys third through eighth grade that are interested in playing for the Junior Spartan youth basketball team this winter should contact coach Rick Bloomquist before Nov. 5.
All boys are welcome to play. No one will be turned away.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Coach Bloomquist at Emporia High School at 341-2365 or Coach Hudson at 794-1619. You also can visit www.emporiabasketball.net for more information.
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