Mar 20, 2008 - 05:55:46 CDT
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BASKETBALL
KJ BASKETBALL TOURNEY: March 29 in Carrington with two divisions: 7-8 grade girls and 5-6 grade girls. Fee: $80 per team, with three-game guarantee. Deadline: March 22. For more information call Andy Braaten 652-3136 (school), 652-2398 (home) or e-mail abraaten@;carrington.k12.nd.us.
ANDREW CROCKETT MEMORIAL BOYS TOURNAMENT: April 5-6 at Minot Ryan High School. Tournament open to teams grades 5-8. Grades 5-6 play April 5, grades 7-8 on April 6. Entry fee: $110-team. Registration deadline: March 22. Registration forms can be obtained at http://www.brhs.com under "Current Events" tab, or call Rollin at 720-8926 or Bob at 838-1704.
Spring Optimist Tournament: April 5-6 in Dickinson for boys and girls youth basketball teams in grades 4-9. Entry deadline: March 24. Entry form and information available at http://www.dickinsonparks.org or by calling Dickinson Parks and Recreation at 701-456-2074.
YMCA TOURNAMENT: March 28-29 in Aberdeen, S.D. for boys in grades 4-9. For more information and registration contact Dan Grewe Aberdeen YMCA 5 South State Street Aberdeen, S.D. or e-mail dgrewe@;aberdeenymca.org or visit http://www.aberdeenymca.org.
MSU BEAVER BOOSTER YOUTH TOURNEY: March 29-30 for boys grades 5-12. Entry fee: $125. Three-game guarantee. Call MSU Dome office at 858-3041 or registration forms available at http://www.msubeavers.com under camps-tournaments.
YMCA SPRING OPEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Registration deadline: March 31. Games are Wednesday evenings from 5:30-10:00 p.m. for this 4 on 4 league. Fee: $20 for YMCA members and $40 for non-members. Download registration form at http://www.bismarckymca.org or for more information contact Brent Kleinjan at 255-1525.
ITTY BITTY BASKETBALL: Instructional basketball program for boys and girls ages 3-5. Available times: Mondays (5 p.m. or 6 p.m.), Tuesdays (5 p.m. or 6 p.m.). Fees: $20 for YMCA members and $30 for non-members. For more information contact Brent Kleinjan at 255-1525.
BISMARCK HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS' YOUTH TOURNAMENT: April 12-13 with boys and girls divisions grades 4-11. Fee: $125, with three-game guarantee. Deadline: April 4. Send checks payable to: BHS Basketball 917 Southport Loop Bismarck, N.D. 58504. For more information contact coach Steve Miller at 328-4800 ext. 6150 (office) or e-mail steve_miller@;bismarckschools.org.
SPRING SPECTACULAR BOYS TOURNAMENT: April 12 in the Linton gyms beginning at 10 a.m. Two divisions: grades 7-9 and grades 10-12. Players register as individuals. Teams drafted and consist of eight players. Fee: $15, with three-game guarantee. For more information call Dan Carr 254-4717 (work) or 254-5411 (home).
HMB BOOSTERS TOURNAMENT: April 26 in Hazelton for boys in grades 7-8. Entry fee: $100 per team. Entry deadline: April 14. Contact Alan Rebenitsch at 851-0363.
VCSU 3 ON 3 TOURNAMENT: April 20 in Valley City. For boys and girls grades 3-12. Fee: $60, with three-game guarantee. Deadline: April 14. For more information call 845-7240.
MYSTIC ATHLETIC CLUB YOUTH TOURNAMENT: April 19-20 at Bismarck State College for boys grades 4-8. For more information visit http://www.bismarckstate.edu/sports "upcoming events" or call 224-5480.
U-MARY BOYS AND GIRLS TOURNAMENT: April 26-27 on campus of U-Mary in Bismarck, for grades 4-8. Entry fee: $125 with three-game guarantee. Contact men's basketball office at 355-8304 or 355-8220, or e-mail Bruce at beerdmann@;umary.edu or Juno at jpintar@;umary.edu.
BOWLING
BISMARCK-MANDAN USBC YOUTH ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING: March 30 at 7 p.m. at Midway Lanes. Open to all interested individuals, and all members 14 years and older will have a voice and vote. Elections and bylaws amendments will be major agenda items. For more information contact President Nancy Christenson 258-1257, Vice-President Anton Weekes, Jr. 221-2861, or Association Manager Sheila McClenathan 258-7027.
ROAD RACE
BUNNY HOP ROAD RACE: March 22 at 10 a.m. at Pioneer Park in Bismarck. Children's one-mile run (grade 6 and under) will run first followed by 5K run at 10:30 a.m. No preregistration or fee necessary. For more information contact Paul Kohler by phone at 425-2398 or e-mail runkohler@;yahoo.com.
FARGO MARATHON: May 17 at Fargodome. Five running events include youth run, 5K, marathon relay, half marathon and full marathon. For information about the Fargo Marathon or to volunteer call 888-RUN-FARGO or visit http://www.fargomarathon.com.
SOCCER
MAGIC CITY CLASSIC: May 3-4 at Amend Park Soccer Complex in Billings, Mont. More than 100 teams expected to compete in tournament. Event will feature competitive and club teams for boys and girls from Under 10 to Under 12 Recreational, and Under 11 to Under 10 Competition or Club. Tourney also includes Micro-Magic division, a recreational-plus, developmental league soccer division. No fee. For more information, or to register, visit Magic City Soccer Web site at http://www.magiccitysoccer.org. Deadline: April 13.
SOFTBALL
HASKELL INDIAN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S FAST PITCH TOURNAMENT: May 10-11 at Clinton Lake Sports Complex in Lawrence, Kan. Entry fee: $200. Money orders only. Deadline: May 5. For more information e-mail or phone: Kerry Girty, kgirty@;haskell.edu, work 785-832-6600, Robert Berryhill Jr., robertberryhill@;hotmail.com, work 785-830-2749 or Wayne Thompson, wthompson@;haskell.edu, cell 785-979-1311.
HIGH SCHOOL FASTPITCH SOFTBALL: Girls interested in playing fastpitch softball for spring season may register by calling Brian Neuhardt at 258-2686.
Open to all girls in Bismarck-Mandan and the surrounding area.
TRIATHLON
MANDANLIFENETS TRIATHLON:Sept. 7 at Mandan Community Center. Included are team, youth and family team competitions, with full Olympic and sprint events. Registration is ope to adults, children and families. Fees include event insurance, polar bottles and concessions. To register go to http://www.active.com or http://www.lifenets.org/mandantriathlon.
VOLLEYBALL
ADULT SAND VOLLEYBALL: April 22-23 team registration for Bismarck Parks and Recreation's program will be at Bismarck Parks Office, 400 E. Front Ave. from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Team rosters, sponsor and players' fees due at time of registration. Sponsor fee: $75. Players' fees: $20/player. 7-player minimum in 6-person leagues and 5-player minimum in 4-person leagues. More information can be found online at http://www.bisparks.org and also available at BP Office, or RaNae Ball at 222-6455.
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