Sports Shorts
By The Emporia Gazette (Contact)
Originally published 02:19 p.m., July 10, 2008
Updated 02:19 p.m., July 10, 2008
Emporia High Jump Euphoria
“Emporia High Jump Euphoria,” sponsored by the Emporia Track Club, will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Farmers Market in Emporia. The event is free and open to the public.
At 5 p.m., everyone is invited to jump. Those who attend will have a chance to try the high jump and vertical jump measurements using Vertec and electronic timing.
At 6 p.m., there will be an elite exhibition, featuring the top middle school, high school and college jumpers in the area.
Elite jumpers expected to attend are Brandon Childs from Emporia High and Alex Pyle, Craig Saalfeld and Jennifer Robinson from Emporia State.
For more information, contact EHS track coach Randy Wells at 343-9423.
Bowhunter Education Field Day
In preparation for the 2008 archery deer season, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) Hunter Education section is offering Advanced Hunter Education: Bowhunter Education Field Day events.
The southeast Kansas field day will be from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 26, at Camp Alexander, 1783 Road P5.
The Field Day completes the two-part independent study process required to attain the Kansas Bowhunter Education and National Bowhunter Education Foundation’s International Bowhunter Education Program certification.
The course is designed to teach bowhunters to be ethical, considerate, humane and safe. A few of the topics covered in the course include hunter ethics, treestand safety, shot placement and shot selection and blood trailing.
Before registering for a Field Day event, students complete (on their own time) the Kansas online distance learning course found at www.nbef.com. There is a $20 charge for taking the online exam, collected whether a student passes or fails. Upon successful completion of the online portion of the course, the student will print out a Field Day Qualifier Exam Certificate required to attend the final portion of the bowhunter education course.
After completing the Field Day portion, which also includes successfully passing the Kansas bowhunter education state test, the student will receive official proof of course completion.
Specific information can be found at the KDWP Web site, www.kdwp.state.ks.us. Pre-registration is required by phoning the Hunter Education Section at (620) 672-5911.
Special High-Quality Hunts
Each year, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) offers a number of special hunts on KDWP land. Hunters looking for a high-quality hunting experience are encouraged to apply for these special hunts. Dozens of specially-planned, limited-draw hunts for upland birds, doves, waterfowl and deer are available by application only. There is no charge for the hunts. This year’s application deadline is Tuesday, and applications can conveniently be submitted online at http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us.
Many of these hunts provide opportunities on public areas that are normally closed to hunting. By limiting the number of hunters on these areas, KDWP offers a special hunting experience not always found on a public wildlife area or private land.
Most of the hunts are open to all hunters, but some are designed specifically to accommodate young or disabled hunters. All are part of KDWP’s “Pass It On” program designed to recruit new hunters and retain existing hunters in order to ensure the future of hunting in Kansas.
Descriptions, locations, and hunt dates are outlined in the application booklet, available at KDWP offices, most license vendors and the KDWP Web site.
Kansas High School
Exposure Camp
The fourth Kansas High School Football Exposure Camp will be Saturday and Sunday at Bethel College in Newton. The camp is open to all incoming ninth- through 12th-graders, as well as graduated seniors that have not signed with a college.
Participants will have the chance to work out and be evaluated by up to 20 college coaches from around the state over the two days.
The camp also features individual work with a position coach.
There is a discounted price for bringing five or more players from the same team.
Visit jjdsports.com or call Jason Kazar at (785) 341-2555 for more information.
Lebo Fundraiser
Golf Tournament
The Lebo Class of 2010 will be putting on a golf tournament on Saturday, July 19, at the Osage City Country Club.
The tournament is a four-person scramble with registration from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and tee time at 9.
Cost is $160 per team, which includes green fees and lunch. Cash prizes will be awarded for each flight. Carts can be reserved with the Osage City Country Club by calling (785) 528-3329.
Proceeds will go toward a senior class trip for Lebo’s graduating class of 2010.
For more information or to sign up for the tournament, contact Lesa or Tom Robke at (620) 256-6640.
TRYSA Fall Registration
Registration has begun for TRYSA’s fall recreational soccer season.
Leagues are available for kids ages four through 14 (must be 4 years old by Aug. 1). Games will begin on Saturday, Aug. 16.
Cost is $45 per player, and registration deadline is Tuesday.
Registration forms can be downloaded from www.trysasoccer.org. Parents also can go to the soccer complex from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday to sign up.
For more information, contact TRYSA at 343-6970.
Butler County
Football Camp
Butler County, the reigning Junior College national champions, will be hosting a football camp for eighth- through 12th-graders on July 19 in El Dorado.
The camp, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., is designed to provide participants with opportunities to learn, develop and improve their football skills.
Cost is $50, and that includes instruction, T-shirt, lunch and a free pass to a regular-season home game.
Registration forms can be found at http://grizzlies.butlercc.edu/football. They can be mailed to Coach Morrell, BCC Football, 901 S. Haverhill Rd., El Dorado, KS 67042. Make checks payable to Troy Morrell.
For more information, contact Coach Morrell at (316) 323-6853 or e-mail him at tmorrell@butlercc.edu.
Hartford Football Camp
The Hartford Football Camp has been scheduled for July 28 through Aug. 1 at Hartford High School.
The camp is for children in sixth through eighth grade, along with those athletes already in high school.
Drills will run from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Cost is $30, and includes instruction, insurance and a T-shirt.
Registration fee for sixth- through eighth-graders can be sent to: Patrick Gardner, 306 E. 12th St., Apt. 31, Emporia, KS 66801. Fees for high-schoolers can be sent to Hartford coach David Wasylk, 2223 Rd. H5, Americus, KS 66835.
Gardner also will run a third- through fifth-grade camp from 10 a.m. to noon on July 28 through Aug. 1. Cost is $30, and payment can be made to his address.
Deadline for registration in the camps is today.
For more information on the camps, contact Coach Wasylk at (620) 794-1353.
Hartford Jaguar
Volleyball Camp
Hartford coaches Paul Cassity and Yvonne Gardner will be hosting three sessions of Jaguar Volleyball Camp from July 28 through Aug. 1 at the Hartford High School Gym.
Session One will be for grades 6 through 8 and will run from 8 to 10:30 a.m.; Session Two will be for grades 4 and 5 and will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Session Three will be for grades 9 through 12 and will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost is $20 and includes T-shirt, instruction, prizes and refreshments.
Mail registration to: Paul Cassity, 603 Mechanic, Hartford, KS 66854.
Camp Alexander
Summer Camps
Camp Alexander will offer four more camps during this summer season.
F Survivor Camp will be next Monday through Friday. Learn how to survive in the Great Outdoors by acquiring skills such as waterproofing matches and building shelters.
F Wild West Week will be July 21 through 25. During this week, campers will get to live like they were in the Old West.
F Pirate Camp II will take place July 28 through Aug. 1. Campers will build pirate ships, hide gold and eat pirate-style.
F Last Blast is Aug. 4 through Aug. 8. Campers will vote on their schedules and activities for this week.
Children Kindergarten through eighth grade are accepted in all camps. Dropoff is 7:30-8:30 a.m., and pickup is 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost of summer camps are $85 for day camps and $150 for residence camps.
For more information, check out www.campalexander.org, or contact Camp Alexander at (620) 342-1386 or (620) 343-5595.
Spartan Soccer Camp
The Emporia High School Boys Soccer Camp has been scheduled for next Monday through Friday at the TRYSA soccer fields. The camp is recommended for any boy interested in playing soccer for EHS in the fall.
The camp will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and will cost $30. A T-shirt is included with the cost. All players must wear shin guards and cleats and bring their own water and soccer ball.
The purpose of the camp is to prepare all players for a successful season. In addition, the camp is set up to promote team chemistry and prepare players for the tactical, technical and physical demands of the upcoming season.
For more information, contact EHS coach Angel Cornejo at 757-1520 or by e-mail at angel.cornejo@usd253.org. Checks also can be made payable to Cornejo.
Corporate
Challenge Sign-Up
The Emporia Recreation Staff is organizing the seventh annual “Corporate Challenge” that will be held Aug. 10 through Aug. 22.
Because it is the Corporate Challenge, 15-member teams must be employees of one’s company or organization. Teams should consist of both male and female members. If a group does not have 15 employees to make a team, the recreation staff can be contacted about other possibilities.
Team entry fee is $125 with a limit of two teams per company. Each team can consist of up to 15 employees, and all participants will receive a T-shirt. There will be no additional event charges for participants during their scheduled activities.
A schedule of the activities, times, rules and printable registration form are available at emporiarec.org. While there, one can look at highlights from “Corporate Challenge 2007.”
Team entry forms also can be picked up at the Emporia Recreation Center main desk. Entry deadline is July 24.
For more information, contact Barb Rourk at 340-6395 or e-mail erccorporatechallenge@yahoo.com.
Emporia High Summer
Football Camp
Emporia High School head coach Bill Lowe and staff will conduct a summer football camp for children age 9-14. The camp will focus on the fundamentals of football in a fun and exciting environment.
The camp will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 28-30 at the Emporia High football field. All kids who participate in the football camp will NOT have to attend the mandatory workout for fifth-sixth grade tackle football program.
The fee is $20 and the deadline to register is July 25. For information or to register, contact the Emporia Recreation Commission, 340-6300.
Aquatic Club Summer
Season Practices
Summer season practices for the Emporia Aquatic Club have begun.
All evening practices (6:30-8 p.m.) and morning practices (7-8:30 a.m.) after June will be held at the Jones Aquatic Center pool.
The highlight of the summer season will be a meet on July 19-20 at the Jones Aquatic Center with more than 200 swimmers expected from across Kansas.
The Emporia Aquatic Club is a year-round competitive swim club open to all ages and skill levels. If interested in joining, please contact coach Melissa Williams at 341-0127.
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