Ad Astra swimming: Ad Astra Area Aquatics invites your family to experience Lawrence’s only athlete-centered, coach-directed, parent-supported swim team. Tryouts are open, just contact coach Patrick at 785-331-6940 or coach Katie at 785-766-7423 or visit the website at adastraareaaquatics.org. Come find out why AAAA is known in our area for its reliable staff and fun-friendly-fast culture!

Horseshoes anyone?: Anyone interested in pitching horseshoes is welcome at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Broken Arrow. Contact Wynne at 843-8450.

Aquahawks openings: The Aquahawks are always accepting new members. The Aquahawks are a year-round USA Swimming-sponsored competitive swim team. The Aquahawks offer a swim lesson program and competitive swim team for all ages. The Aquahawks are coached by professional coaches with weekly practices geared toward a variety of skill levels. For information contact Andrew Schmidt at andrew.aquahawks@gmail.com

Table tennis club: The Lawrence Table Tennis club meets from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays at the Lawrence Jewish Community Center, 917 Highland Drive (just east of Ninth and Iowa). Beginners welcome. Call Jonathan Paretsky 832-8993 or Neil Brown 843-0527.

Cycling team: Join Team GP VeloTek (www.gpvelotek.com) to improve your road cycling. Open to youth and adults from beginners to advanced cyclists. Contact coach Jim Whittaker at 913.269.VELO or  velotek@aol.com

Next level lessons: Next Level Baseball Academy offers year-round private and semi-private baseball lessons ages 8-18. Locations in Lawrence, Big Springs and New Century. For information, email Duncanmatt32@yahoo.com or visit NextLevelBaseballAcademy.com

FUNdamental softball: Learn the proper mechanics and techniques to play softball. Emphasis placed on fundamental instruction teaching the aspects of pitching, catching, fielding, base-running and hitting. Coach and team consulting available, too. For information, contact LuAnn Metsker at 785-331-9438 or dmgshowpig@aol.com

Archery club: The Junior Olympic Archery Development Club meets at 9 a.m. every Saturday in the indoor target range at Overton’s Archery Center, 1025 N. Third Street, Suite 119. Youth age 8-20, all levels of experience, are invited to join. The Archery Center has a full-service pro shop with rental equipment available. For information, call Overton’s Archery Center at 832-1654 or visit www.overtonsarcherycenter.com

Group run: At 6 p.m. every Thursday, Garry Gribble’s RunningSports holds a group run from its store. It’s called “Mass Street Milers,” and all paces and ability levels are welcome. For information, call the store at (785)-856-0434.

Basketball basics: One-to-one instruction by Frank Kelly, for boys and girls of all ages. Fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, defense and rebounding. Ten years coaching experiences. References. Cost: $25 per hour. For information, call 393-3162 or email lingofrank@gmail.com

Baseball lessons: Hourly lessons. Grades K-12. All skill levels. Fundamentals of hitting, pitching, fielding, baserunning and other baseball-related skills. Have references. Call coach Dan at 785-760-6161 (baseballknowhow@weebly.com).

Basketball lessons: Gary Hammer offers private and small group basketball lessons. Hammer is the P.E. teacher and a coach at Veritas Christian School. Affordable prices and excellent instruction! Contact Gary at gjhammer@sunflower.com or call 785-841-1800.

Yoga class: Free Yoga Class at Garry Gribble’s Running Sports (839 Mass.) every Sunday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 am. The practice is open to beginners and advanced practitioners alike. Great addition to your running, biking, and triathlon training. Bring a mat, towel, water bottle and wear comfortable athletic clothing. Any questions? Email Lauren at Ultralink369@gmail.com or call the store at 785-856-0434.

Vaulter fundraiser: Jordan Scott, a former Kansas University pole vaulter now training in Lawrence, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance his quest to compete in the 2016 Olympics. Scott, now a pro vaulter, competed at KU from 2006-11 who won the NCAAs and seven Big 12 championships. For information about his campaign, visit http://ljw.bz/17gIq2t

Softball tournament: The ASA Easton Sports Summer Bat Wars tournament will be June 27, with a three-game guarantee. Men’s D and E champions advance to nationals. For information, call Craig Grosshuesch at 913.522.0333.

Hoop It Up: The Hoop It UP 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held May 23 at Lawrence Sports Pavilion. For male and female, youth and adult divisions, register at PhogSports.com. Four players to a team.

Baseball Camp: Lion and Firebird Summer Baseball Camp will be 9 a.m. to noon, June 1-4. For information, please contact Brad Stoll at bstoll@usd497.org or 785-550-4657.

Basketball camp: The Lawrence High Lady Lion basketball program will offer two summer camps for all girls interested in playing basketball. Session 1, for incoming freshmen through incoming seniors, will run 8-11:30 a.m. June 1-5. Cost is $65, which includes T-shirt and insurance. Team camp will be at Liberty Memorial Middle School. Session 2, for kindergarten through eighth-graders, will run 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., June 1-5 at Central. Cost is $65, which includes T-shirt and insurance. For information and to download the camp form, go to http://ladylionbasketball.weebly.com. For questions, contact coach Jeff Dickson at LHSLADYLIONBASKETBALL@Gmail.com

Lawrence High workouts: Lawrence High Lady Lion Basketball will host girls basketball workouts for kindergarten-eighth-graders, 8-9 a.m. Saturdays in the LHS main gym on May 2, 16 and 23. Contact coach Jeff Dickson at LHSLadyLionBasketball@gmail.comor or visit http://ladylionbasketball.weebly.com for information.

Lawrence Youth Football camp: A Lawrence High/Free State youth football camp will be held June 29-30 and July 1. For information, contact FSHS coach Bob Lisher at 832-6050 or LHS coach Dirk Wedd at 832-5050. Fliers have been delivered to local middle schools.

LHS volleyball camp: The Lawrence High volleyball camp will be July 13-17 at LHS. Elementary age camp will be 11 a.m.-noon, middle school 8-11 a..m. and high school 1-4 p.m. For information, go to lawrencehighvolleyball.com or contact coach Stephanie Magnuson at smagnuso@usd497.org

Golf fundraiser: The Kansas Athletics Golf Classic supporting Douglas County Special Olympics will be June 15 at the Lawrence Country Club. Registration starts at noon, tee off at 1, and the banquet/awards ceremony will start at 6. Cost: $125.00 per person. Sign up as a team or individually. Goodie bags and finishing prizes for all participants. To sign up, call Larry at 785-832-4757 or stop by Lawrence County Club and ask for a flier.

Free State girls camp: Free State Girls Basketball Team Camp will be 9-11:15 a.m., June 1-5. Contact Bryan Duncan at bduncan@usd497.org or 785-766-9840 for information.

Free State girls camp II: Free State will host a youth girls basketball camp for fourth-eighth-graders from noon-2 p.m., June 22-25. Contact Bryan Duncan at bduncan@usd497.org or 785-766-9840 for information.

FSHS volleyball camp: The Free State High School volleyball camp for high school age will be June 8-12, noon-5 p.m. Elementary and middle school age camps will be held Monday mornings June 22, 29 and July 6 along with a week-long camp July 13-17. Both boys and girls are welcome. For more information, contact coach Amy Hoffsommer at 330-4748 or ahoffsom@usd497.org. More detailed information can be found at the Free State athletic website by downloading the camp brochure.

Basketball Academy: Reign Basketball Academy, LLC., offers year round elite level agility, speed and basketball training for all youth athletes, ages 5-18. PRICING: 4-Session Package (1-hour each) for 5-12 is $140. 4-Session Package for 13 & up is $200. For more information, contact Rebekah Vann at 785-766-3056 or reignbbacademy@gmail.com. For more information, go to reignbasketballacademy.weebly.com. Join us on Twitter @reignbbacademy, YouTube and Facebook.com/reignbasketballacademy.

Basketball clinic/skills: Reign Basketball Academy, LLC., will hold a “What’s better than Netflix” Push the Rock Basketball Clinic, for youth boys and girls, ages 7-12, on May 16. The clinic will be from 1-3 p.m. at Grace Church (3312 Calvin Dr. The cost is $25 per athlete. Reign also will hold a “Push The Rock” skills evaluation for middle-school girls, grades 6-8, from 3-4:30 p.m., May 16, also at Grace Church. Cost is $20 per athlete. Pre-register by May 10. To pre-register email reignbbacademy@gmail.com or call Rebekah Vann at 785-766-3056. Walk-ups are welcome, pay at the door. For more information, visit reignbasketballacademy.weebly.com. Join us on Twitter @reignbbacademy, YouTube and Facebook.com/reignbasketballacademy.

Jayhawk Model Masters: The Jayhawk Model Masters are providing a “Free Air Show” on May 9 at the model airplane field below Clinton dam. The R/C Air Show will 9 a.m.-4 p.m. We are expecting a 140″ Twin Engine Beech 18 and a Turbine Powered Jet to fly and many other Giant Scale aircraft. Concessions and facilities are on site. Spectators are appreciated.

Youth CrossFit camp: A Jayahwker CrossFit youth camp for youths aged 12-18 will be held 2-3:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays in June ($155) and July ($175). Both months together cost $300. The camp will consist of body-weight and odd-object movements, while also focusing on proper mobility work and conditioning to give young athletes a better foundation to progress in their sport and be more healthy all around. For information, email Andrew@jayhawkercrossfit.com or by call 785.393.0233

Ultimate clinic: The KU women’s and men’s Ultimate Frisbee teams will host a free Youth Ultimate Frisbee Clinic from 1-3:30 p.m. on May 9 at Shenk Fields (23rd and Iowa). The clinic is open to boys and girls in third grade or above. Register for free at http://goo.gl/forms/LuadpcYxo5 or email LawrenceYouthUltimate@gmail.com or visit http://ljw.bz/1KriAqC for information.

Summer Speed Training: LMH Sports Performance will offer classes beginning June 1 for grades 2-5 and 6-8. Varsity sports training for competitive high school athletes begins May 26. Train with experienced certified strength and conditioning coaches at LMH. For information email adam.rolf@LMH.org, call 785-505-2719 or visit www.LMH.org/perform

Lions Basketball Camp: A basketball camp for third- through eighth-grader will be held June 9-July 2, eight sessions on Tuesday and Thursdays at Southwest Middle School. Flyers can be accessed at the LHS Athletics website, or contact coach Mike Lewis at mlewis@usd497.org

McLemore camp: Former Kansas University guard Ben McLemore of the Sacramento Kings will hold a youth basketball camp (boys and girls 5-14, all skill levels) June 22-24 at Sports Pavilion Lawrence at Rock Chalk Park. Lunch will be provided with prizes and giveaways along with the camp instruction. For information go to the Web address gcamps.com. For endorsement/partnership opportunities, email hazem@giballigroup.com

KU football camps: Kansas University will hold several football camps for students in grades 9 through junior college next month. The Football Skill Camp will be held June 3 in Garden City; June 4 in Wichita (Derby) and Wichita (Bishop Carroll); June 5 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri; and June 10 in Coffeyville. Lawrence camps will be held June 12 (Friday Night Lights, for grades 11-junior college); June 14 (Kicking Academy, grades 9-12); and June 8 (Team Camp). For information, visit www.davidbeatyfootballcamps.com, or call 864-8203.

Middle school hoops: A middle-school boys basketball league organized by Lawrence High coach Mike Lewis and Free State High coach Sam Stroh will run June 11-July 16. The league for boys in grades 6-8 will play Wednesday (July 1) and Thursday (June 11 and 25, July 9 and 16) evenings. For information, contact Lewis at 785.840.5492 or mlewis@usd497.org or Stroh at 402.416.8118 or samstroh@gmail.com.

Help wanted: Lawrence High needs 6-8 volunteers to be markers for its regional Class 6A golf tournament on Monday, May 18th at 8 a.m. Lunch and cart will be provided. If interested, please contact LHS boys golf coach Dirk Wedd at 785-218-2018.

Hoops camp: Men’s basketball players from Kansas University and Kansas State will work as camp counselors at Ed Fritz’s college stars camp for boys and girls grades 3 through 8, Friday and Saturday at Blue Valley Northwest. Wayne Selden Jr., Landen Lucas, Frank Mason III and Justin Edwards are among those expected to attend. Walk-in registration welcome. Camp runs 5:30-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Visit edfritzbasketball.com