Our town sports
Let us know
Do you have a camp or a tournament or a sign-up session on tap? How about someone who turned in a noteworthy performance? We’d like you to tell us about it. Mail it to Our Town Sports, Journal-World, Box 888, Lawrence 66044, fax it to 785 843-4512, e-mail to sportsdesk@ljworld.com or call 832-7147.
Spin class: A one-hour, thrice-weekly bicycle spin class will be offered Jan. 2-March 10. The class will meet Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Each one-hour workout is set to music and consists of a series of cycling drills based on personal heart-rate zones or perceived level of exertion. Contact John and Becky McClure at jmcclure@sunflower.com or 766-8235.
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LPRD soccer signups: Lawrence Parks & Recreation is taking registration through Jan. 4 for indoor soccer for grades K-6. Cost is $40 for K-4 and $50 for fifth and sixth grades. There is a late fee of $15 after Jan. 4.
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LPRD junior high hoops: Lawrence Parks & Recreation is taking registration for boys and girls junior high intramural basketball through Jan. 6. Cost is $55. For info, call 832-7940.
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Baseball academies slated: The Lawrence and Free State high school coaching staffs are offering a Sunday night baseball academy Jan. 16 through Feb. 27. Each night will be a different focus area including base-running, catching/pitching and infield/outfield play. The academy is for grades K-8. Team rates are available. For information, please contact Brad Stoll at 550-4657 or bstoll@usd497.org.
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Winter baseball/softball practice facility: A Lawrence indoor baseball/softball practice facility is available for team rentals requiring a three-month commitment from January to March. For information, e-mail Jooser44@gmail.com.
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Eudora hoops leagues: A Eudora adult men’s basketball league for ages 16 and up will be held Wednesday evenings at the Eudora Parks and Rec gym. Deadline is today. Play beginning Jan. 5. Register online at www.eudoraparksandrec.org or at the Eudora Community Center
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Softball pitchers clinic: A softball pitchers clinic for ages 10-18 will run Dec. 27-29 at the Eudora Community Center gym. For information, e-mail Kristal Holland at cmsupitcher20@aol.com or call (913) 593-8651.
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MAYB tournament looms: Lawrence will host a Mid-America Youth Basketball tournament for third- through eighth-grade girls and boys Jan. 22-23. Registration deadline is Jan. 7. For information, call (316) 284-0354 or visit www.mayb.com.
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DCABA entries open: Lawrence Parks & Recreation is taking team entries for the upcoming 2011 Douglas County Amateur Baseball Association season. Register at Holcom Park Recreation Center or go online at www.lprd.org to receive a registration form. Registration deadline is April 1, or the first eight team entries. For information, call 832-7940.