Sports injury clinic
Newman Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, 1301 W. 12th Ave., Suite 105, will host free clinics to examine any injury occurring during the fall sports season.
The clinics will open every Saturday at 10 a.m. Athletes must arrive by 10:30 in order to be seen. Dr. Michael Yost will conduct the clinic. A screening by Yost will not carry a charge, but diagnostic tests such as radiology services will include a charge. If the examination reveals a problem, an appointment for the athlete will be scheduled for regular office hours at a later date.
All Veterans golf tourney
The Emporia Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will host the third annual All Veterans Tribute Golf Tournament on Saturday at Emporia Municipal Golf Course. Entry into the tourney will cost $50.
Registration forms can be picked up at the Convention and Visitors Bureau office in the Trusler Business Center or at the golf course, the Emporia Country Club, Par for the Course and local grocery stores. Team registration forms can also be obtained by calling the CVB at 342-1803 and requesting a fax.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the All Veterans Tribute Committee, which honors veterans for their military service.
Open baseball tryout
Under Armour and Baseball Factory will host an open tryout for high school baseball players in Kansas in Overland Park at Johnson County Community College on Sunday at 1 p.m. All high school players aged 13 to 18 are encouraged to attend. Contact dlax@baseballfactory.com or call 800-641-4487 for more information.
Bike MS fundraiser
The annual Bike MS biking fundraiser will run through Topeka, Eskridge and Burlingame on Saturday and Sunday. The ride is designed for bikers of all skill levels.
On Saturday, riders can pick one of three options: the traditional 88-mile route, the Century Loop route that measures 100 miles, or a lighter 60-mile route. The Sunday rides include a 45-mile loop and a 60-mile loop. Catered meals will be provided, and frequent rest stops will be made and include food and water. In addition to riders, volunteers are also needed.
Registration costs $30. To sign up or volunteer, register online at www.msmidamerica.org. Each participant must raise at least $200 to benefit multiple sclerosis research and programs related to the disease.
Friends of NRA annual banquet
The Flint Hills Friends of the NRA will hold its annual banquet and fundraiser on Sept. 25 at the Anderson Building on the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 5:00 pm, and dinner is at 7, followed by a live auction.
The Friends of the NRA Banquet is a fundraising event intended to get the community involved in raising money for grants to 4-H shooting sports programs, scouting, school district Eddie Eagle programs and law enforcement groups. For tickets, sponsorships or other information, contact: Dick’s Business Machines, Richard Rees, 320 Commercial St., Emporia, (620) 344-1429 or Bob Cuadra, Groh Printing Inc., 702 Prairie St., Emporia, (620) 767-1034.
Mixed slo-pitch tourney
USSSA and Fun Valley in Hutchinson will host a mixed slo-pitch tournament for C/D/E teams on Sept. 27 and 28. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Sept. 23. To enter, send your entry and $200 entry fee to: Fun Valley, PO Box 1985, Hutchinson, KS 67504-1985. For more information, contact Fun Valley at 620-669-9999.
Fall basketball league
Emporia High School boys basketball coach Rick Bloomquist’s Boys Basketball Fall League begins Oct. 1 and runs through the month of October. The league is designed for boys to improve their skills and have fun.
Emporia High staff and players will serve as coaches. Games will be held on Sunday afternoon and one weeknight each week. Participants are guaranteed 10 games. No practices will be held. Teams will have a maximum of eight players. Third-graders and younger will play with 8-foot goals.
Registration costs $50 and includes a T-shirt uniform. For more information, call Bloomquist at 341-2365 or 343-5102, or e-mail to rbloomquist@usd253.org.
Lyndon run/walk
The Lyndon 10K Run and 5K run/walk at Melvern Lake Outlet Beach is Oct 11. Registration is $20 and begins at 7 a.m., with the race beginning at 8 a.m. Those who register early will receive a long-sleeved shirt. For details, call Carmen at 785-549-3242 or e-mail to rcmr@hughes.net, or e-mail to janet@bbwwlaw.com.
Youth all-star team
The Satchel Paige All-Stars traveling baseball team is accepting registration for players ages 13 to 18 who would like to participate in the team’s Christmas baseball clinic and tournament in Bradenton, Fla., and/or be part of the 2009 summer travel team. The Christmas clinic and tournament will be held from Dec. 26 to Jan. 2 in Bradenton, spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates. If interested, contact coach Michael E. Mayden at (888) 833-7688, ext. 3, or go to www.whsn.org.
• Sports Shorts run each week on Thursday. If you have a sports-related announcement that you would like to see in Sports Shorts, e-mail your announcement to sports@emporiagazette.com or fax it to (620) 342-8108 attn: sports. Please include how long you would like your announcement to run.