10/5/2008

Items for the Recreation Calendar will not be taken over the telephone and must be mailed (333 S. 4th, Salina, KS 67401), e-mail to bdavidson@salina.com or faxed (785-827-6060). Only items received by noon, Thursday will be ensured of publication in Sunday's paper. Area codes are 785 unless otherwise noted.

Autocross

*¬ OCT. 19, NOV. 9 AT SALINA -- Solo event by Salina Region, Sports Car Club of America at ECRA, south of Evans Stadium ... open to all drivers, 17 under must have waiver signed by parent or guardian ... classes for all cars, karts up to 125cc ... helmets required, loaner helmets available ... $20 entry fee for pre-registered SCCA members, $25 entry fee for non-members, $5 additional entry fee for walkup ... registration and course walk at 9 a.m., competition starts at 10 a.m., registration closes at noon each day ... for information and registration go online at www.salinascca.org or call 825-7704 or 827-5143.

Baseball camps

*¬ OCT. 19, NOV. 2 AT MANHATTAN -- Kansas State showcase for ages 15 up at Tointon Family Stadium ... $110 entry fee pre session ... 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start both days ... for questions and information, e-mail Justin Tadtman at jlt5599@ksu.edu or call 532-3926.

Basketball tournaments

*¬ NOV. 14-16 AT TOPEKA -- Topeka Hoops Classic at Washburn Rural HS, 5900 SW 61st Street for boys grades 3rd-8th and girls grades 3rd-6th ... $200 entry fee per team before Nov. 1, $220 entry fee per team after Nov. 1 ... 4-game guarantee ... for information e-mail Susan at selad925@aol.com or call 478-3122.

Bowling

*¬ Salina Central Salina South students interested in high school bowling for the 2009 season are urged to contact Greg Newton at 309-0104 after 6 p.m. or e-mail newtonstrikezone@aol.com ... parents and/or guardians are urged to take part in organizations of these teams.

Cycling

*¬ Group bicycle rides every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m., meeting at Jerry Ivey Park in Salina ... bicycle time trials on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the corner of Kipp and Magnolia Roads ... for information call Jeff at 493-0593 or Shawn at 493-2511.

Fencing

*¬ The Kanza Fencing Club has memberships available for age 7 to 60 over ... now enrolling for fall classes ... for infomation call Carolyn Zimmerman at 825-6335 or e-mail hzranch@twinvalley.net

Golf

*¬ USGA handicaps are available to golfers from Salina and the nearby communities through the Salina Municipal Men's Golf Association (SMMGA) ... Membership in the SMMGA is $30 per year and qualifies members to play in all SMMGA tournaments ... for information call the pro shop at the Salina Municipal G.C. at 826-7450.

Golf leagues

*¬ Men's, women's and seniors' golf leagues forming at Salina Municipal G.C. ... play begins at 5:30 p.m. and substitutes are allowed ... men's leagues on Monday and Tuesday, seniors' league on Thursday mornings and women's leagues on Wednesday ... for Monday league information call Dennis Tingen at 825-1952, for Tuesday league information call Kelly Ingrassia at 827-3186 ... for information on all leagues call the pro shop at 826-7450.

Golf tournaments

Hunter safety

*¬ OCT. 6-11, OCT. 20-25, NOV. 3-5 AT SALINA -- Saline County Hunter Education for ages 11 up at the Nickell Hall at 2850 Scanlan Avenue ... no entry fees ... August-October classes are geared for 11-15 year olds, November class for adults ... pre-registration is required ... for registration fees visit Ace Hardware, 321 S. Broadway in Salina or call Greg Salisbury at 488-2646 ... information on other statewide sites is available at www.kdwp.state.ks.us

Hockey

*¬ Salina Hockey Club is sponsoring adult drop-in street hockey, Sunday afternoons from 2-4 p.m. at Sunset Park ... for information call 785-342-4732.

Karate

*¬ OCT. 7-28 AT SALINA -- Tiny Champs program for children 3 and 4 years old to learn basic martial arts and basic coordination skills ... $29 entry fee per child, limit of ten in class ... classes meet from 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Premier Martial Arts, 115 N. Santa Fe ... for information call 309-5765 or online at www.salina-ks.gov

Kickboxing

*¬ Salina Parks Recreation will be offering alternating aerobic kickboxing and step interval class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-7 a.m. at the Friendship Center, 746 Commanche ... $20 entry fee per month ... for information call 309-5765 or online at www.salina-ks.gov

Pickleball

*¬ Salina Parks Recreation will sponsor play on Mondays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Sunset Elementary School Gymnasium at 1510 West Republic, use the southwest gym entrance ... equipment is provided, no advance registration required, no entry fees ... signed liability waiver required from parents for under 18 ... for information call Salina Parks Recreation at 309-5765 or Cliff Metzger at 823-6844.

Running

*¬ OCT. 11 AT LINDSBORG -- Coronado Heights Run starting at the corner of Grant and Main ... 15km run, 5km run and two-mile walk ... races begin at 7:30 a.m. ... $15 entry fee before Oct. 11, $20 entry fee race day ... for information call Mike Lynam at 227-5671.

* NOV. 29 AT TOPEKA -- Miracle on Kansas Avenue Rescue Run at 600 SW Topeka Blvd. at 5 p.m. ... $20 entry fee before Nov. 20, $25 late fee ... four mile run, two mile walk ... for information call Tony Estes at 213-1727 or online at www.topekarescuerun.com or www.active.com or e-mail get-fit@cox.net

* Cross country club for 7th-8th grade boys and girls for training runs ... athletes from all area schools are welcome ... for information call 822-4725 or 823-9336 or e-mail salinaxcclub@hotmail.com

Swimming

* The Salina Aquatics Club has open registration for individuals interested in joining the team ... minimum age is five years old and the individual must be able to swim the length of the pool, 25 yards ... for information call Debbie Smith at 819-1033 or kdsmith@ksbroadband.net

Table tennis

*¬ Table Tennis instruction provided by Salina Parks Recreation and the Salina Table Tennis Club each Monday, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Sunset Elementary School, 1510 West Republic ... use the southwest gymnasium entrance ... a certified table tennis coach is available for free instruction to youth and adults ... for more information call Tom Will at 823-8992 or Cliff Metzger at 823-6844.

*¬ Table tennis league in Abilene meets Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Abilene Community Center, 1020 NW 8th Street ... for information call 263-7266 or e-mail aprd@tctelco.net

Tennis

* Salina Parks Recreation Commission and Play Tennis Salina has fellowship play on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at Oakdale Park... no entry fees ... for information call Cliff Metzger at 823-6844 or SPR at 309-5765.

Trap shooting

* Every Thursday night at 4 p.m. and every second Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m., Hilltop Gun Club is open to the public with no membership required ... $4 entry fee per round ... 20 miles north of Salina on US-81, mile marker 173, then west a half mile ... for information call 819-3221 or 826-7049.

*¬ Wednesdays 3 p.m. to dusk, Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gypsum Valley Sporting Clays II is open to the public ... one mile south of Highway K-4 on Niles Road ... for information call 536-4535 or 819-6384.

Wrestling coaches' clinic

*¬ OCT. 25 AT SALINA -- Baker University coaches' clinic at Salina South HS ... $50 entry fee per coach ... welcome registration at 8 a.m., dismissal at 4 p.m. ... for information call Jimmy May at 594-4525 or 702-413-2209 or e-mail jimmy.may@bakeru.edu