FAST-PITCH PLAYERS NEEDED
* The NWA Queen Kobras Softball Team is forming a new 10U fast-pitch softball team for Spring 2009. The team will hold a general interest meeting on Oct. 19 for parents of players or players who are interested in playing competitive softball. For more information, contact Chuck at 445-9704 or e-mail queenkobrasoftball@cox.net.
FAST-PITCH PLAYERS NEEDED
* The Springdale Chicks are adding competitive fast-pitch softball players to fill in spots on the 2009 roster for their 14U travel team. Players should be born in 1994-95, bring a high level of intensity, be willing to make a long term commitment and expect to play a lot of softball. Tournaments are primarily played in Northwest Arkansas, Northeast Oklahoma and Joplin, Mo. The "season"is almost year-round with practices beginning in January and tournaments running from March through October. Learn more about the Chicks at www.springdalechicks.com. Email newplayer@springdalechicks.com for tryout.
BASKETBALL CLINICS
* Former University of Arkansas basketball coach Nolan Richardson and former Razorback player Corliss Williamson will address Playbook 2 Win coaching clinics in Little Rock and Fayetteville. The clinics for coaches on all levels from recreation through college, costs $50 with morning and afternoon sessions and lunch provided. They are set Oct. 11 in Little Rock at Arkansas Baptist High School and Oct. 18 in Fayetteville at Fayetteville High School. Former Razorback assistant coach Wayne Stehlik and a girls basketball coach will also speak on strategies and philosophies. Further information can be obtained by calling Stehlik at 601-1908 or e-mailing p2wconsulting@yahoo.com.
AAO COACHES CLINIC
* The Arkansas Athletes Outreach Basketball Clinic will be held Oct. 8 at the Fayetteville High School gym from 6-9 p.m. Arkansas-Little Rock head basketball coach Joe Foley will be the featured speaker. The clinic is for all levels of basketball coaches. Registration fee is $40 and a meal will be served. For more information, call 839-3100.
SOFTBALL TOURNEY
* Fayetteville Parks and Recreation is hosting the 25th-annual Rock and Jock Softball Tournament on Oct. 18. Deadline to enter is Oct. 15. A men's bracket and co-ed brackets are available. Entry fee is $150. For more information, call James Morrow at 718-7681 ext 681 or e-mail jmorrow@ci.fayetteville.ar.us.com.
PAGNOZZI CHARITIES
* The 17th Annual Tom Pagnozzi Charity Golf Tournament, Banquet and Sports Memorabilia Auction will be held Oct. 16-18. The event will kick off Oct. 16 with a four-person scramble golf tournament at Fayetteville Country Club. Morning and afternoon flights will take place on Oct. 17. Golf teams are available and are $800 per team, or $200 for an individual. On Oct. 18, the banquet and sports memorabilia auction will be held at the Fayetteville Town Center at 6 p.m. Former Arkansas track and field athlete Mike Conley Sr. will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $35 and tables are $500 and $1,000. All proceeds raised will benefit the Pagnozzi Youth Sports Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact the Pagnozzi Charities office at 443-2550 or online at www.pagnozzicharities.org.
FREE INJURY CLINIC
* A Friday morning and Saturday morning injury clinic for injured football players is free (or donation given to your school) to junior high and high school athletes in Washington County at AthletePlus Physical Therapy. E-mail therapy@athleteplus.net or call 751-8437.
GAELIC FOOTBALL
* The Northwest Arkansas Rovers Gaelic football team seeks new players in preparation for the 2009 season. Gaelic football is a fast-paced sport from Ireland that vaguely resembles a cross between soccer, rugby and basketball. The Rovers compete in the North American County Board against clubs such as Little Rock, Kansas City, and St. Louis. Training is co-ed and suitable for a wide range of ages. Some games will be played co-ed as well. There is no cost to play and no travel requirements though participation with the travel team would be appreciated. Practices are held on Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at Walker Park in Fayetteville. For more information, visit the Web site at nwa.northamerican.gaa.ie or call Brad at 685-5698.
NWA 11U BASEBALL
* An 11-and-under Northwest Arkansas USSSA Competitive Baseball Team is seeking baseball players for the 2009 season. The focus of this team is to teach the fundamentals of the game, which will include an emphasis on team concept, attitude, discipline and competition. For tryouts or additional information, contact Richie Patrick (236-1535) or Kent Rogers (790-3297).
QUICKSTART TENNIS
* Fall signups are starting now at Fayetteville Athletic Club for a tennis class for kids ages 5-8. Quickstart is a new way for kids to learn tennis using foam balls and courts designed for their size and abilities. For more information, call Audrey Bordeleau at 587-0500 ext 3 or e-mail abordeleau@fayac.com.
FAC SWIM CLASS
* A new adult swim class will be held at Fayetteville Athletic Club. Fee is $25 per 30-minute lesson for FAC Members and $35 for non-FAC members. For more information, contact Kary Todd at 587-0500 ext 253 or e-mail ktodd@fayac.com.
SOFTBALL NEEDS
* A Springdale-based co-ed softball team is looking for female players who are at least 18 years old. For more information, call 200-4665.
NWA BLAZERZ
* The NWA Blazerz 8th-grade competitive girls basketball team is in need of a couple of players, especially a shooting guard. Call 305-0024 or e-mail dlumsargis@fayar.net for more information.
ASA UMPIRES
* Interested in umpiring ASA fastpitch softball in NW Arkansas this year? Contact Dale Epperson, d12ump@cox.net, 640-7799, or visit www.nwaumpire.org.
FAST-PITCH UMPS
* Do you have fast-pitch or baseball umpiring experience? Are you interested in umpiring high school fast-pitch softball in Northwest Arkansas this spring? If so, contact Dale Epperson at 640-7799, d12ump@cox.net or David Dodd at 586-9119, david@eat-granola.com.
PLAYERS NEEDED
* An existing Bentonville 7th-grade boys competitive basketball team is looking to add a couple of players for year-round basketball. Players must be 5-9 or taller to play the low-post positions. The team will play in leagues and tournaments throughout the year. Those interested can call 659-1694.
SEND US YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS
* The Northwest Arkansas Times invites area sports clubs, teams and organizations to submit news about activities and events. E-Mail information to sports@nwarktimes.com. Fax information to 442-1714 or e-mail to sports@nwarktimes.com. For more information contact sports editor Terry Wood at 571-6419.
PLAY TENNIS
* Play Tennis Now is designed for the adult player that has past tennis experience but hasn't played in a while. The group is designed to get the player ready to play with drills and point play. This is a four-week group. Play Tennis Soon is designed for the adult player that has no tennis experience. This group will work on basic stroke instruction for eight weeks. At the end of the eight weeks FAC can place you into a league with similar players. Call 587-0500, ext. 2 for signup or details.
POOL LEAGUE
* The NWA-APA Charity Pool League allows competitors to play every week to benefit the charity of their choice. Anyone can play and win as the league uses the Equalizer Handicapping system. Teams are made up of 5-8 players. Sessions are 14 weeks. For more information or to sign up a team, call Josh Denham at 790-7233 or 443-4509 or e-mail to nwa_apa@yahoo.com.
NWAHOOPS.COM
* NWAhoops.com helps teams find players, and currently has over 50 boys and girls looking for competitive basketball teams.
SYC CLASSES
* The Springdale Youth Center offers year-round classes in gymnastics, cheerleading, power tumbling, kenpo karate and aerobics. For more information call 750-8185.
KIDS TENNIS
* Summerhill Racquet Club is offering kids summer tennis programs for beginning, intermediate and tournament players. Ages 5 to 18 are invited. These are eight-week programs. The cost is $90. Call 521-8241 to sign up.
REPORT STANDINGS, SCORES
* League managers, report your recreational sports scores and standings to the Times. Scores can be e-mailed to sports@nwarktimes.com or faxed to 442-1714. Please type scores directly on e-mail document.
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