DEADLINES

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BASEBALL

Sioux Empire Baseball ASSOCIATION: In Sioux Falls, S.D.. Session for infielders and outfielders Dec. 27-28, one for pitchers and catchers Dec. 29-30. Players attending both will received a discount. The camp stresses mechanics, offensive and defensive training and mechanical training. Bring glove(s), bat, catching gear, turf shoes and appropriate workout gear. Overnight participants will be housed at the Ramkota Hotel and will receive two lunches, one dinner and one breakfast. For a registration form, a detailed schedule or for more information about SEBA, visit http://wwwsiouxempirebaseball.org or call 605-336-3462.

Midwest Baseball Academy: Jan. 11-Feb. 15. Six-week spring training baseball program for players in grades 1-12 at BismarckState. BSC coach Len Stanley will direct the program in conjunction with Midwest Baseball Academy. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching and catching lessons for as little as $99 for six weeks. Space is limited. For more information visit http://www.baseballacademy.net.

BASKETBALL

BENEFIT HELD FOR KARY: The Mandan boys and girls basketball players are holding a benefit for Brent Kary, a local attorney who just graduated law school last May and has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in his liver.

Games will feature boys and girls in kindergarten through fourth grade. The games will be held Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mandan Middle School.

Suggested donations are $15 per child. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Suggested donation is $5.

You can pay at the door or mail check to:Mandan Basketball, 1806 14th Ave. SE, Mandan 58554

YMCA 4 on 4: Jan. 15-March 26. Games are Thursdays, Fee: $20 for members, $40 for non-members. Contact Brent Kleinjan at 255-1525 for more information or visit http://www.bismarckymca.org

Northern State Middle School Tournament: Jan. 18 for girls and Feb. 8 for boys at Aberdeen, S.D. Open to grades 4-8. Deadine: Jan. 8 for both boys and girls. Entry fee $100 with a three-game guarantee. Contact Curt Fredrickson at 605-626-7735.

BSC tournamentS:Girls and boys tournaments, Jan. 24-25 and Feb. 14-15 for girls grades 4-8 and boys grades 4-6. Boys tournament April 18-19 for players grades 4-8. Visit http://www.bismarckstate.edu/sports "youth tournaments" for entry forms, fees and deadlines or call 224-5480 for more information.

Winter Blast girls tournament: Feb. 7-8. Open to grades 4-8, three-game gurantee. Deadline: Jan. 23. Visit http://www.bismarckhoops.com or call Don at 426-8995.

VALLEYCITYYouth TournamentS: Valley CIty Parks and Recreation tournaments. All have three-game guarantees and entry fees of $110 per team. Call 845-3294.

n Jan. 30-31:Girls grades 4-8 and boys grades 4-6. Grades 4-6 will play on Jan. 31 only. Deadline:Jan. 21 at 5 p.m.

n Feb. 27-28:Boys and girls grades 4-8. Deadline:Feb. 18 at 5 p.m.

n March 27-28:Boys and girls grades 4-6. Deadline: March 18 at 5 p.m.

Mandan Backboard Booster Club tournamentS: Jan. 10-11 for girls grades 4-8; and Feb. 14-15 for girls grades 4-8. Registration information is available at http://mandanbackboard.com or contact Mike Larson, 391-1112.

MANDANBOYS 10th annual hoops tournament: March 27-28 in Mandan. For boys in grades 4-11. Entry fee: $125. Deadline: March 18.Contact http://www.mandanbackboard.com or call Steve at 214-3682 or Stan at 663-6671.

OPEN GYM: March 7-8. Times and locations can be found on the Bismarck Parks and Recreation Web site http://www.bisparks.org.

Jamestown shootout: March 21 in Jamestown. For boys and girls grades 4-9. Deadline:March 11. Entry fee: $120. Call Harold Hagen at 251-2082.

FARGOSOUTHTOURNAMENT:March 21-22 at Fargo South. Girls grades 4-8. Entry fee $135 with a three-game guarantee. Deadline: March 13. Contact Craig Flaagan by phone at 446-1773 or by e-mail at flaagac@;fargo.k12.nd.us.

Spring Hoop Fest: March 21-22 open to boys and girls in grades 5-9. Fee: $125 for three games. Make checks payable to Century Basketball Boosters. Deadline:March 2. Girls mail to Girls Century Boosters, c/o Robin Jossart, 1317 Eagle Crest Loop, Bismarck 58503. Boys mail to Boys Century Boosters, c/o Lori Jacobs 1205 N. 22nd St. Bismarck 58501. Other information and questions, email robin_jossart@;bismarckschools.org or walojacobs@;bis.midco.net.

BISMARCKBOOSTERSTOURNEY: April 4-5 open to boys and girls teams. Fee: $135 for three games. Deadline:March 29. Additional information and questions, email steve_miller@;bismarckschools.org or phone 323-4800 (office) or 471-3288 (cell). Entries can be mailed to Miller at 917 Southport Loop,Bismarck 58504. Checks should be made payable to BHSBasketball.

FOOTBALL

COLORADO ICETRYOUT:Jan. 31 at Bismarck's Four Seasons Golf Dome. Former Bismarck Blaze and Roughriders Collins Sanders is conducting open tryout for the Indoor Football League's Colorado Ice, based in Fort Collins, Colo.The tryout is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Combine-style tryout will include 40-yard dash, 225-pound bench press for reps, vertical jump, and pro agility (right and left) tested. Additional position-specific drills will be conducted. Proper athletic attire is required. No cleats or spikes of any type will be allowed. Registration fees are $45 for pre-registered participants and $55 the day of the tryout. Pre-registered participants may pay by check or credit card, same day walk-up registration is cash only. Pre-registration is encouraged as space is limited. Bismarck Inn is offering special discounted hotel rates to prospective players traveling to the area. To request a discounted rate, please call 222-2900 andspecify that you are with the Colorado Ice tryout. For additional information on the tryout, please contact the Ice headquarters at 970-472-0128 or by email at info@;thecoloradoice.com.

SOFTBALL

Girls Fastptich Softball: Registration is being taken for girls interested in playing varsity or junior varsity in the spring. All girls enrolled in high School or junior high in Bismarck-Mandan or surrounding area are eligible. Contact Brian Neuhardt 258-2686 or brian.neuhardt@;securiannd.com.

TENNIS

Holiday Tennis Tournament Dec. 26-27 in Dickinson. Singles and doubles for players in seventh grade to adult. Doubles will play on Dec. 26 and singles will play on Dec. 27. Pick up a registration form at the West River Community Center or online at http://www.westrivercommunitycenter.com. Deadline: Dec. 18. Call West River Community Center at 456-2074.

VOLLEYBALL

WINTER DAZETOURNAMENT: Jan. 17-18 in Mandan. Men's and women will be held on Jan. 17 and coed on Jan 18. Fee: $85. Deadline: Jan. 9. For more information call Dave at 667-3260

ATHLETICS

OPEN GYM PROGRAM:The Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is offering an Open Gym Program for youth and adults to use a neighborhood gymnasium in a supervised, free-play situation. Free of charge and runs through March 7-8. Times and locations can be found on the Bismarck Parks & Recreation Web site http://www.bisparks.org.

Court reservations will be taken for adult teams interested in practicing at Wachter or Simle Middle Schools. Reservations can be made for the weekend by calling 222-6454. Each team will have a court for one hour.