Softball openings: The DC Attack fastpitch softball organization has one opening for a pitcher on its 12-and-under team. Anybody interested in trying out should contact Steve Wiggins at 423-0949 or Bruce Burton at (913) 915-6315.

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Softball tourney: The City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Lawrence Softball Umpire Association, will host the Lawrence Pre-season Girls 12-Under Class B-C Fast Pitch Invitational Tournament on April 30 and May 1 at Lawrence’s Youth Sports Complex. Entry deadline is April 15 or the first 12 teams to enter. For more info, contact Allen Winter at 841-3692 or visit www.lawrenceks.org/lprd/_youthsports/softball/lawrenceinvitational11.pdf.

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Special Olympics Kansas Crappie Tournament: A crappie tournament to benefit Special Olympics Kansas will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30 at Clinton Lake Boat Ramp No. 2. Tournament sign-in will be from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. Registration form, waiver, rules and a list of sponsors are available at http://www.firstgiving.com/ksso/Event/crappiefishingtournament. For more information contact Kim Brice at (785) 424-0830 or at brice@lkpd.org.

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Softball opening: 10U DC Attack girls fastpitch team is looking for an experienced pitcher to join the team. The pitcher will get significant mound time through tournaments and league play. Reasonable fees. Call Steve Patton 785-865-4136 for more information.

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Arthritis WALK: The North East Chapter of the Kansas Arthritis Foundation will hold the sixth annual WALK for Arthritis in Lawrence. The event, a 5K and one-mile course, will begin at the Gazebo in South Park (12th & Mass streets) on May 7. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Bring your dog (it’s a dog walk, too). For information and details, visit www.arthritis.org or call 785-691-6990.

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LHS softball camp: Lawrence High will hold a softball camp at its new field on campus from May 31 to June 3 for students entering grades 3-12. The general-skills camp will be from 9 am to noon, and the pitching/catching camp will be 1-3 p.m. For information, call Reenie Stogsdill at 691-8036 or e-mail rstogsdi@usd497.org.

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Golf Tourney: The fourth annual Open Wider, a four-person scramble golf tournament to benefit the Douglas County Dental Clinic, will take place at 1 p.m. April 29 at Alvamar Golf Club and is now taking registrations. Former KU basketball player Bud Stallworth will be this year’s featured guest. Cost is $100 per golfer. To sign up, contact Julie Branstrom at 312-7770, Ext. 207, or visit the clinic’s web site.

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14U player needed: The Lawrence Rockers, a 14U LGFPA and ASA tournament softball team, is looking for a player or two. Players should have 1997 or 1998 birth date. Contact Nikki May at 785-766-1998 or xpunkrockmomx@sunflower.com.

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Aquahawks Academy: Enrollment for the Aquahawk Swim Academy, a swim lesson program, is open. The Aquahawk Swim Academy is designed to introduce new and beginner swimmers to the water and teach basic water safety and swimming skills to swim for fun or competition. Lessons will be offered at Alvamar pool, Monday-Thursdays, beginning June 6. Call 913-575-2978 or visit www.aquahawkswimacademy.com to enroll.

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LHS wrestling fundraiser: Lawrence High’s wrestling team will hold a golf tournament fundraiser June 3 at Alvamar Public. For information, email to randy@sunflowerkidswrestling.com.

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LHS wrestling camp: Lawrence High will host a summer wrestling camp June 13-15 at LHS. There will be two sessions (morning and afternoon) daily and is for grades 1-12. For more information, email randy@sunflowerkidswrestling.com.

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Orchards couples league: A couples golf league will begin play at 5 p.m. on May 14 at the Orchards. Once a month there will be a cook-out at the clubhouse following play. Couples interested please call Ed White, 843-7456.

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Orchards junior league: A junior golf league for boys and girls ages 10 to 14 will start at 9 a.m. on June 8 at the Orchards. Play will continue until school starts. A reasonable skill level required to join. Entry fee is $10 and green fees are $8. for nine holes. Those that join will be allowed this same green fee through-out the season. For information, call Ed at 843-7456.

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Capoeira Training & Roda: Capoeira Dos Palmares offers family-oriented capoeira training for all skill levels ages 8 and up. Cost is $5 per participant, and the training takes place every Sunday in Lawrence 4-6 p.m. at Holcom. Wear comfortable attire and prepare to play barefoot or in ballet/kung fu slippers. For more information contact Celso Wills at capoeiradospalmares@yahoo.com or (734) 558-0715.

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Softball opening: Youth softball team looking for girls to fill its Lawrence 12U fastpitch roster. Those interested should contact the coach at ccushing@sunflower.com.

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World Team Tennis begins: World Team Tennis spring league begins May 1 for the 3.5-4.0 division and May 3 for the 4.0-4.5 division. Registration is available at WTT.com/local leagues and tournaments. LTA membership is required. Registration closes April 29th. For information, email Bud Pettit at kaybud99@hotmail.com.

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Lawrence Swim School: The Lawrence Swim School is accepting registrations for 2011 summer swimming lessons. Lessons are offered in June and July at KU’s Robinson Natatorium. There is a guaranteed ratio of no more than three swimmers per certified instructor. For information go to www.lawrenceswimschool.org or call Patrick Norman at 331-6940.

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14U fastpitch player sought: 4U2NV 14U girls fastpitch team is seeking a pitcher, catcher and a few infield position. Contact Melvin Hurrelbrink at 785-331-6735 or melhurrelbrink@aol.com or Tim McBride at 785-691-5065 or tmac113_99@yahoo.com.

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Orchards ace: Oliver Shawano recorded a hole-in-one on the 85-yard No. 8 hole on Friday at the Orchards with a pitching wedge. It was witnessed by Kendall Franciso, Daniel Green and Kyle Craig.

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Football camp: The Free State High and Lawrence High youth football camp (for grades 3-8) will run June 27-29 at FSHS. All camp fliers have been delivered to elementary schools and junior highs, but for information, please contact FSHS coach Bob Lisher at 832-6050 or LHS coach Dirk Wedd at 832-5050.

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South hoops camp: South Junior High girls basketball camp for next school year’s incoming sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders will be 3-5:30 p.m. May 31-June 3. Contact Jay Deiser at 760-0654 or jdeiser@usd497.org for information.

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AAAA awards: The Ad Astra Area Aquatics held its awards/one-year anniversary banquet Sunday. Award winners were: Claire Campbell, female race of the year; Canaan Campbell, male race of the year; Lucy Sirimongkhon-Dyck, Emma Reaney, Heather Cistola, Gretchen Frick, relay performance of the year; Evan Eskilson, newcomer of the year; Gretchen Frick, breakout performer of the year; Kayla Hedges, Ad Astra perseverance award; Claire Campbell, female athlete of the year; Canaan Campbell, male athlete of the year. Team spirit awards went to: Riley Sirimongkhon-Dyck (8-under); Maggie McCalla and Macey Frost (9-10); Hannah Heatherman (11-12); John Eakes (13-14); and Miranda Rohn (15-over).

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Alvamar hole in one: Janet Magnuson recorded a hole-in-one on the par-3 15th hole Tuesday on the private side at Alvamar Country Club. She used an 8-iron to ace the 110-yard hole. Witnesses were: Lavivian Drake, Stayce Clear and Linda Swain.