Mar 15, 2007 - 04:09:24 CDT
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BASKETBALL
DAKOTA PREP TOURNAMENTS: In Fargo. March 24-25, and Mar. 31-Apr. 1. Four-game guarantee. Cost: $115-125. Contact Josh at 388-5838 or visit www.dakotaprep.com.
VALLEY CITY YOUTH TOURNAMENTS: March 23-24 for girls and boys grades 5-9. Entry fees: $100 for each event. Three-game guarantee. Contact: Valley City Parks and Recreation office at 845-3294.
STATE AMATEUR TOURNAMENT: March 23-25 in Bismarck. Divisions include Women's, Class A, Commercial I, Comm. II/ Rec (combined in 1st round), Class B, and Old Pro. Registration information will be mailed to last year's teams and are available at www.bisparks.org/events/bb.asp. Deadline: Feb. 20. Entry fee: $100 (Class A: $125). For tournament questions, contact: Tim Kuntz (tkuntz@;bisparks.org) or Randy Bina (rbina@;bisparks.org) at 222-6455; regarding eligibility and registration: Jim Collins (839-5263 or 720-5263).
NAPOLEON BOOSTERS YOUTH TOURNAMENT: March 24 in Napoleon School Gym. For girls in 5th, 6th and 8th grades and boys in 7th grade. Entry fee: $100. Three-game guarantee. Contact: Terry Schwartzenberger at 754-2212 or e-mail schwartz@;bektel.com for entry form.
MAGIC CITY SHOOTOUT TOURNAMENT:March 24-25 in Minot for boys and girls in grades 5-8. Limited entries per division, so register quickly. Contact: Brian at 240-7882.
NEW ROCKFORD GOLF CLUB TOURNEY: March 24 for boys in grades 5-8 and March 25 for girls in grades 5-8. Deadline: March 16. Entry fee: $85 with three-game guarantee. For entry forms, contact: 947-2024 or 947-2090.
WILLISTON PARKS AND RECREATION SPRING SHOOTOUT: March 24-25 in Williston for boys and girls in grades 4-12. March 24: girls in grades 4-8 and boys in grades 4-6; March 25: girls in grades 9-12; boys in grades 7-12 (grades 11-12 are in one division). Deadline: March 16. Contact: Williston Parks and Recreation at (877) 602-3281, 577-5141 or e-mail willistonrecguy@;yahoo.com.
STATE YOUTH FINALS TOURNAMENTS: March 30-April 1 in Bismarck for boys teams in grades 4-8, (gold and silver divisions per grade) and girls teams in 9th grade. Entry fee: $115 per team, three-game guarantee. Deadline: March 20. Contact: Bismarck Parks and Recreation at 222-6455 or visit www.bisparks.org.
MINOT STATE BOYS TOURNAMENT: March 31-April1 for boys in grades 5-12. Entry fee: $125 with three game guarantee. Deadline: March 20 or until each division is full. Limited entries per division. For entry form and rules, visit www.msubeavers.com or contact MSU Athletic Dept. at (800) 777-0750, ext. 0341 or 858-3041.
KJ GIRLS TOURNEY: March 31 inCarrington for grades 5-6 and grades 7-8 (2 divisions). Entry fee: $80, three-game guarantee. Deadline: March 23. Contact Andy Braaten: 652-3136 (school); 652-2398 (home); or abraaten@;carrington.k12.nd.us.
LINTON SPRING SPECTACULAR BOYS TOURNAMENT: March 31 in the Linton gyms starting at 10 a.m. Two divisions: grades 7-9 and grades 10-12. Players register as individuals, and teams of 8 are drafted. Cost: $15, 3-game guarantee. Contact: Dan Carr at 254-4717 or 254-5411.
DAKOTA PREP BOYS TOURNAMENTS: March 31-Apr. 1 for 7th grade; April 21-22 for 9th grade. Tournament fees: $125 per team, four-game guarantee. Contact: Josh at 388-5838 or register at www.dakotaprep.com.
PARSHALL-ELBOWOODS BOYS TOURNAMENT: March 31-April 1 for high school boys at the Parshall Veteran Memorial Building. Cost: $100. Deadline: March 23. Mail money orders only to Arnold Brady at 2543 72nd NW, Parshall, 58770, and you must call 862-3365 to enter your team.
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY DRAGON SHOOTOUT: April 14 in Moorhead for boys currently in grades 6-8 and girls in 7th grade. Entry fee: $120 per team. Deadline: April 4. Contact Robin Abraham at (218) 477-2625. Fee payable to Dragon BB Tournament, Box 71, MSU-Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn. 56563.
BISMARCK HIGH BOOSTER TOURNAMENT: April 14-15 for boys in grades 5-9. Entry fee: $125. Deadline: April 7. Three game guarantee. Checks payable to BHS Basketball, 917 Southport Loop, Bismarck 58504. Contact: Steve Miller at 221-3510, ext. 147 or visit steve_miller @;educ8.org.
MINOT STATE GIRLS TOURNAMENT: April 14-15 for girls in grades 5-12 at the MSU Dome and Swain Hall. Entry fee: $100 with three-game guarantee. Deadline: April 9. For entry form and rules, visit www.msubeavers.com or contact MSU Athletic Dept. at (800) 777-0750, ext. 0341 or 858-3041.
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE BOYS TOURNAMENTS: April 21-22 for grades 4-8. Visit www.bismarckstate.edu/sports "upcoming events" or call 224-5480 for more information.
UNITED TRIBES YOUTHTOURNEY:April 27-28 for boys in grades 6-7. Call Scott Davis at 255-3285, ext. 1454, for more information.
UNITED TRIBES BOYS SHOOTOUT: April 27-28 for boys in grades 6-7 at the James Henry Community Building. Entry fee: $100. Deadline: April 24. First eight teams in each division. To register, go to www.uttc.edu. Contact: 255-3285, extensions 1361, 1367 or 1454.
BRYAN ADRIAN SUMMER CAMP: Boys and girls ages 6-18 are eligible. All skill levels are welcome. Many camp locations nationwide. For a free brochure, call (704) 373-0873 anytime.
BOWLING
ADAPTIVE PROGRAM: The Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is offering an Adaptive Bowling Program on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. at Midway Lanes. Individuals of all ages and abilities are encouraged to attend. The fee is $2.25 per game, which includes shoe rental and supervision by a certified coach. Contact: ReNae Ball at 222-6455 for more information.
FIGURE SKATING
SPRING ICE SHOW: March 23 at 7 p.m., March 24 at 7 p.m. and March 25 at 2 p.m. at the VFW Ice Arena in Bismarck. Skaters range in age from 3 to 18 years. Individual and group skating to various party themes, including performances by Bismarck's four synchro teams.
FOOTBALL
YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE: Registrations are now being accepted for the 2007 season. The YFL is designed to give youth entering grades 3-4 in the Fall of 2007 the opportunity to play contact football in a fun and controlled environment. For information or to print a registration form, visit: www.youthfbleague.com. Forms are also available at Play It Again Sports, Scheels Sports, American Bank Center locations, and Burger King locations. Contact: Bruce Schumacher at 400-4127 or Wade Kadrmas at 400-2489.
BISMARCK MIDGET FOOTBALL LEAGUE: For grades 5-6, ages 10-12 in Fall 2007. This is a full-contact tackle league with modified rules to accommodate skills and physical abilities of the participants. It provides opportunities to learn and develop skills in a safe and organized environment. It serves 246 kids or 12 teams. Cost: $90. Registrations accepted March 15- May 15 or when full. Forms available at www.bismarckmidgetfootball.com or locally at the Bismarck Parks and Recreation office, YMCA, and Dakota Community Bank locations. Contact: Kurt Ohnell at 223-9441, Phil Schmid at 224-1242 or Lance Olson at 222-3144.
GOLF
LISBON MASTER GOLF SCHEDULING MEETING: March 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lisbon Stake-Out. Bring your calendars for this year's golf schedule. Contact: Howell at 866-8701.
RECREATION
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES BANQUET: March 26 at U-Mary. Featured speaker is former Minnesota Viking linebacker, Jeff Siemon. Silent auction viewing begins at 5 p.m. and dinner begins at 6 p.m. For ticket information, contact FCA at 258-8322 or e-mail mouradnik@;fca.org.
ROAD RACE
BUNNY HOP: April 7 at Pioneer Park in Bismarck. A children's one-mile run (grade 6 and under) will be run first at 10 a.m. followed by a 5K run at 10:30 a.m. There is no entry fee and no pre-registration is necessary. For more information, contact: Paul Kohler at 258-4889 or runkohler@;yahoo.com.
SOFTBALL
MANDAN WOMEN'S SLOWPITCH: First organizational meeting will be on March 26 at the Mandan Community Center at 7p.m. The sponsor fee of $200 is due at this meeting. Contact: Ashley Leingang at 400-5756.
HASKELL INDIAN MEN'S FASTPITCH TOURNAMENT: In conjunction with Haskell Indian Nations University commencement in Lawrence, Kan., in May. Deadline: May 8. Contact: Angela Barnett (785-749-8489 or abarnett@;haskell.edu), Kerry Girty (785-832-6600 or kgirty@;haskell.edu) or Robert Berryhill Jr. (785-856-2992 or robertberryhill@;hotmail. com. For award sponsorships, contact Kerry at (785) 832-6600.
SWIMMING
WILLISTON PARKS AND RECREATION LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSE: March 23-25 at the E.J.Hagen Aquatics Center (1204 4th Ave W) in Williston. Times: 4:30-8p.m. on March 23; 9a.m.-7p.m. on March 24; and 12:30-8p.m. on March 25. Cost: $50 (work 120 hours for WPR and we will reimburse your $50). Contact: E.J. Hagen Aquatics Center (577-8401); Raymond Family Community Center (577-5141); Krista Amsden (570-2624); or Denbea Quinlen (770-4003).
VOLLEYBALL
DAKOTA PREP GIRLS TOURNAMENTS: March 31 for Level 14; April 1 for Level 18; April 14 for Level 16; April 15 for level 14; April 28 for Level 18; April 29 for Level 18; April 29 for Level 16; May 5 for Level 16; May 6 for Level 18; May 19 for Level 14; May 20 for Level 18. Tournament fees: $125 per team, four-match guarantee. Contact: Josh at 388-5838 or register at www.dakotaprep.com.
WRESTLING
BEULAH'S BENEFIT CAMP: From June 1 at noon until June 2 at 6 p.m. Camp consists of seven 11/2 hour sessions by volunteer coaches from the area. Limit of 80 wrestlers. Fee: $50. Camp raises money for area individuals fighting cancer. Contact Shawn Voigt: 873-4918 or Minerwrestling@;beu.midco.net.
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