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Second annual Elks Soccer Shoot Saturday at Plym
NILES – The second annual Elks Soccer Shoot will take place at Plym Park on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon.
The Elks Soccer Shoot program consists of two separate contests for different age groups. The contests test levels of soccer goal kicking skills.
The Five Goal Contest is for boys and girls aged 4-9. It consists of a series of five goals, decreasing in size from 48 inches to 17 inches.
The age groups that use these goals are divided into two categories – U8 is for all ages four to seven, and the U10 group is for ages eight and nine. Boys and girls shoot separately. The U8 contestants kick from 15 feet from the face of the goal, while the U10 contestants kick from 18 feet from the goal.
The Grid Goal Contest is for boys and girls age 10 through 13. It consists of a full-size goal sectioned off so points can be scored when the ball is kicked into certain sections.
The age groups that use this goal are U12, which is for ages 10 and 11 and U14, which is for ages 12 and 13. Again, boys and girls shoot separately.
All entrants will receive a participation award. Medals will be given in each category for first, second and third place (girls and boys awarded separately).
An outdoor lunch will be provided by the Elks for all participants immediately following the contest. Medals will be presented at the Elk's Lodge during the lunch.
There is no entry fee for participation. All Michigan residents that fall within the specified age groups are encouraged to attend.
Niles summer sports camps gearing up
NILES – Niles summer sports camps will continue next week.
Basketball camps for third through fifth and sixth through eighth grades are currently going on.
Upcoming camps include:
Football Camp – June 9-12, 9-10:30 a.m.
Running Camp – June 9-13, 9-10:30 a.m.
Volleyball Camp (grades 3-6th) – June 16-20, 9-10:30 a.m.
Volleyball Camp (grades 7-8th) – June 16-20, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Soccer Camp (grades K-3rd) – June 23-27, 8-9:30 a.m.
Soccer Camp (grades 4-8th) – June 23-27, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Tennis Camp – July 14-18, 9 -11 a.m.
For further information or to register, contact the Niles Athletic Department at 684-8683.
Flag Day Co-ed 4s tourney set for June 14
THREE OAKS – The Three Oaks Flag Day Co-ed 4s Volleyball Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 14.
Drawing time is scheduled for 10 a.m. No late arrivals will be accepted at Dewey Cannon Park in Three Oaks.
Cost is $10 per person the day of tournament or $5 pre-registration (pre-paid). Teams are not needed. Individuals will draw for seeded teams.
For more information or to pre-register, contact Les Wycoff at (269) 756-9691.
Lake Michigan College hosting basketball camp
BENTON HARBOR – The Lake Michigan College Athletic Department will conduct a boys' summer basketball camp for students entering grades 4 through 9 this fall.
The camp will be held at the St. Joseph High School Field House. Cost per camper is $150.
The camp will be held July 14-17 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Participants will learn basic basketball skills and will be instructed individually on the importance of teamwork, leadership skills and education.
Camp instructors will be LMC athletic director, men's basketball head coach and NJCAA Region XII 2005 Coach of the Year Doug Schaffer and LMC men's basketball assistant coach Jerry Schaffer.
A registration form is available online at www.lakemichigancollege.edu/athletics.
For more information contact Doug Schaffer at (269) 927-8165 or at schaffer@lakemichigancollege.-edu.