Sports Shorts
Originally published 02:55 p.m., June 26, 2008
Updated 02:55 p.m., June 26, 2008
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 July 15.
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, July 12, to sign up.
For more information, contact TRYSA at 343-6970.
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. Deadline for registration is Saturday.
Mail registration to: Paul Cassity, 603 Mechanic, Hartford, KS 66854.
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 above.
Deadline for registration in the camps is July 3.
For more information on the camps, contact Coach Wasylk at (620) 794-1353.
Camp Alexander
Summer Camps
Camp Alexander will offer six more camps during this summer season.
• Bike Camp (Residence and Day Camp) will take place next Monday through Friday. Bring your bikes to camp and camp out under the stars all week.
• Wild Water Camp will be July 7 through 11. Bring your swimsuit and be prepared to get wet.
• Survivor Camp is July 14 through 18. Learn how to survive in the Great Outdoors by acquiring skills such as waterproofing matches and building shelters.
• Wild West Week will be July 21 through 25. During this week, campers will get to live like they were in the Old West.
• Pirate Camp II will take place July 28 through Aug. 1. Campers will build pirate ships, hide gold and eat pirate-style.
• 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.
Slowpitch Softball
Tournament
A slowpitch softball tournament will be held on July 5 in Richmond. There will be both men’s and mixed divisions with a three-game guarantee.
Cost is $120, and deadline to sign up is next Wednesday.
For more information, contact Jeremy Roberts at (620) 418-9607 or Aaron Roberts at (785) 214-1331.
Spartan Soccer Camp
The Emporia High School Boys Soccer Camp has been scheduled for July 14-18 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.
Registration deadline is July 8.
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.
Emporia State
Volleyball Camp
Emporia State University’s volleyball coaches and players will offer a specialty camp this summer at ESU’s physical education building.
The staff will offer half-day specialty camps from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Girls in grades six through 12 can choose to attend setter or hitter camps. Cost is $60. Full application fee is due in advance or at the door. Registration is 8 to 9 a.m. on Saturday.
Campers at all ESU volleyball camps receive a customized ESU volleyball.
For information or enrollment forms, contact camp director Jiangping Wang, 342-5931 or jwang@emporia.edu.
Aquatic Club Summer
Season Practices
Summer season practices for the Emporia Aquatic Club have begun.
Because of cool temperatures, morning practices (7-8:30 a.m.) will be held at the Emporia High School pool during June only.
All evening practices (6:30-8 p.m.) and morning practices 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.
Emporia Summer
Basketball League
Registration is now being taken for the Emporia Summer Basketball League, which will take place on Mondays through Thursdays during the month of July at Emporia High School.
The league is for boys and girls from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Organized area teams are encouraged to attend.
Teams will be set according to age group with a 10-game guarantee. Players might play two games in one night. The first meeting is July 3 for team organization.
Cost is $60, with a family rate of $20 for additional children. Deadline to enter is Friday.
For more information or for a registration form, contact EHS coach Rick Bloomquist at 343-5102 (cell) or 341- 2365 (school).
Parents also can register online at www.emporiabasketball.net.
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