North Lyon County baseball, softball
The North Lyon County Summer Youth Recreation program has spots available in its baseball and softball programs. For more information, contact Tony Haag at (620) 475-3938, or e-mail to tonyhaag@yahoo.com.
Spring Migration Triathlon
The Spring Migration Triathlon is taking place on April 18 at 9 a.m. at Emporia State. It will include a 400-meter swim, 20K bike and 5K Run. Registration before April 11 costs $50, and $60 after April 11. No race day entries. Register at active.com.
Rec center activities
The Lee Beran Recreation Center is offering the Spartan Baseball School, April 5-May 13 for 1st-6th graders. Monday through Thursday at Whittier Park. Registration deadline April 2. $30 fee includes camp T-shirt. For more information, contact the recreation center at 340-6300.
Junior Golf Camp
A junior golf camp for ages 7 and up will be held June 8-10 from 9 a.m.-noon at Emporia Municipal Golf Course. Learn golf techniques, golf etiquette and proper use of clubs. The camp costs $50. For more information, contact Ken Roper at (620) 342-8442 or (620) 343-0733.
Blaufuss Run/Walk
The fifth annual John Blaufuss Memorial Run/Walk is scheduled for May 1. The race, which features a 5K running course and a two-mile walking course, will begin at 9 a.m. at the Sauder Alumni Center on the northeast edge of the Emporia State campus.
For those who register before April 9, the registration fee is $20 and includes a complementary T-shirt. Registration after April 9 will cost $25. Registration brochures can be picked up at the Sauder Alumni Center. All proceeds benefit ESU’s General Scholarship Fund.
For questions, contact Shanna Bassett at University Advancement at (620) 341-6473.
Emporia Recreation Center Track Club
The Emporia Recreation Center Track Club is open for grades 1-8. Practices start May 10 and continue through June 16 on Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Emporia Middle School track. This club is designed for instructional learning and enjoyment of track and field.
For information call the Emporia Recreation Center at 340-6300.
Youth track and field meet
The Emporia Track Club is holding a youth track and field meet on June 1 at 6 p.m. at Welch Stadium. There’s no pre-registration needed. Anyone can enter. The meets are low-key and perfect for beginning track and field athletes. For more information on the meet, contact Mark Stanbrough at 341-5399 or mstanbro@emporia.edu.
Youth turkey hunt
The Council Grove 10th Annual Spring Turkey Hunt for youths ages 11-16 will be held April 3. The event is a chance to enhance opportunities for beginning turkey hunters, and to bring together individuals with an interest in spring turkey hunting. A hunter’s breakfast and lunch will be served on the day of the hunt.
Registration is required by today. For more information, contact Council Grove Wildlife area manager Brent Konen at (620) 767-5900.
Slo-pitch tournament
USSSA and Fun Valley in Hutchinson will be hosting a slo-pitch tournament for men’s and mixed teams from April 17-18. The entry fee is $200. Deadline to enter is April 13 at 5 p.m. Send entry and fee to: Fun Valley, P.O. Box 1985, Hutchinson, KS 67504-1985. For more information, call Fun Valley at (620) 669-9999.
JJD football camps
JJD Sports is holding football camps for young Kansas athletes this summer. The full-contact camps are designed for young athletes entering grades 3-8 this fall. Camps will focus on fundamentals, hard work, discipline and playing together in a team environment. Skills competitions, 7-on-7 games and awards are included.
For more information, visit www.JJDSports.com or call 888-212-6754.
Zumba classes
Family Martial Arts Center is currently offering Zumba classes. Instructor Jenna Ferguson is conducting the classes on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. at the Family Martial Arts Center, 1009 West 12th Ave. in Emporia.
Classes are for all ages. For more information, call the Family Martial Arts Center at 343-7575.
Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness program. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the entire body to create a one-of-a-kind workout.
Tai Chi classes
The Family Martial Arts Center, 1009 W. 12th Avenue, is again offering Tai Chi classes. Tai Chi is a less strenuous martial art that focuses on relaxation, lessening stress and improving balance and form. Classes are being held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 343-7575.
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