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SCHOOL SPORTS: Glenwood spring sports physicals set for May 8

Glenwood Springs High School spring sports physicals will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 8 for all middle school athletes, and 7 p.m. May 8 for all high school athletes.

Physicals are for GSMS and GSHS athletics only and may not be used for other clubs or organizations. Physicals will be done at Glenwood Medical Associates, 1830 Blake Ave., Glenwood Springs. Sports physicals are given by the physicians of Glenwood Springs as a gift to student athletes, and the opportunity comes only once a year.

Athletes should have a signed physical form ready for the evening. Physical forms may be obtained in the main offices of GSMS, GSHS or by going to www.glenwoodathletics.org.

SCHOOL SPORTS: Grand Valley High to hold youth track camp

Grand Valley High School will hold a track and field youth camp fundraiser for third- through sixth-graders from April 30 to May 3 at the Grand Valley High School track.

Camp attendees will be coached by both the high school athletes and the high school coaches in a number of track and field events. A ?Mini Meet? will be held May 3.

Cost for the four-day camp is $30. Registration forms can be found at the Parachute/Battlement Mesa Parks and Recreation Department, 259 Cardinal Way in Parachute, or at the track on the day the camp starts.

Payment can be turned in to the front office of the high school.

Info/registration: Grand Valley High track and field coach Mark Jansen, mjansen@garfield16.org.

SCHOOL SPORTS: Rifle High School seeks girls basketball coach

Rifle High School is seeking a varsity girls basketball coach for the upcoming 2013-14 season.

Those interested in applying for the position can contact RHS athletic director Troy Phillips at 970-665-7739.

GOLF: Ladies Golf Club Scramble Opener set for Saturday

The Glenwood Springs Ladies Golf Club will hold a Scramble Opener tournament starting at 9 a.m. April 27 at Glenwood Springs Golf Course.

Registration for the tournament begins at 8 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served along with a lunch for $8.

Information: Glenwood Springs Golf Course, 970-945-7086, or Rona Fischer, 970-379-9452.

Sheerves cards ace in Rifle

Ron Sheerves carded a hole-in-one at Rifle Creek Golf Course on April 21.

Sheerves used an 8-iron on the par-3 15th hole, and the shot was taken from 129 yards away.

YOUTH SPORTS: Hershey Track Meet returns to Rifle on June 1

The annual Hershey Track and Field Meet will make its return to Rifle at 10 a.m. June 1 at Bears Stadium in Rifle.

The national program includes events such as the softball throw, standing long jump, relays, sprint and distance running events. Participants can be from ages 9-14. Children from age 3-8 will be invited to participate, but will not be eligible for state competition.

Winners can advance to state and national competitions. Registration is free of charge.

Information/registration: 970-665-6570.

YOUTH SPORTS: Tiny Tumblers program begins in early May

The New Castle Recreation Department is offering a new Tiny Tumblers program beginning in early May for children ages 2 to 4.

Tiny Tumblers offers parents a break while the toddlers learn balance, flexibility and have lots of daytime fun. Classes are conducted Tuesday mornings from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the New Castle Community Center from May 7-28.

The fee is $25 for four classes. Registration deadline is May 1.

Information/registration: 970-984-3352, or www.newcastlerec. com.

RUGBY: Second Defiance rookie camp set for Saturday

The second of two rookie camps for those interested in playing for the Glenwood Defiance Rugby Club in the summer will be held on Saturday.

The rookie camp will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Lunch will be provided. The camp will provide an outlet for prospective players to showcase their athletic talents on the rugby field.

Information: Team president Scott Archuleta, 970-306-8856.

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Vintage base ball tourney slated for June

The New Castle Recreation Department will host a vintage base ball tournament as part of the town's 125th anniversary celebration June 15 at VIX Ranch Park.

The tournament will be played using the base ball rules and equipment from the late 19th century. Individual registration is being accepted, and teams will be formed following a rules clinic to be held on May 19. Participants receive a uniform top and cap to replicate the ones worn by the New Castle Blues team, which played teams from around the region.

Registration is $40 and includes a uniform top, ball cap, rules clinic and practices along with lunch, snacks and beverages during the tournament.

Information/registration: www.newcastlerec.com, or 970-984-3352.

RUNNING: Titan Trot 5K run/walk scheduled for May 4

The Coal Ridge High School Booster Club will host the Titan Trot 5K run/walk event at 9 a.m. May 4.

The race will start at Cactus Valley Elementary in Silt. All proceeds will benefit Coal Ridge High School athletics. Cost is $25 for prerace registration and $30 on race day.

Registration is online at www.garfieldre2.k12.us.co. The registration form is listed under Coal Ridge High School.

Questions: Alisa Foreman, a4man88@yahoo.com, or 970-274-0222.

Source: http://www.postindependent.com/ARTICLE/20130426/VALLEYNEWS/130429925/-1/RSS

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