BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Idaho Diamond Bandits U-16: Make-up tryouts, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Eagle High. Call Kirt at (208) 954-6339.
MountainWest Baseball: Tryouts from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Storey Park. Roster openings for the following teams: U-13 Highlanders, U-14 Highlanders, U-16 scout team, U-18 scout team. Call 908-2099 or email paul@cluff.biz.
Caldwell Chargers U-12 and U-14 Fastpitch Teams: Tryouts Saturday and Aug. 27 at Symm’s Field, College of Idaho. Two sessions for U-12 team: 9 to 10 a.m. for pitchers and catchers and 10 to 11 a.m. for all other players. Two sessions for U-14 team: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for pitchers and catchers and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. for all other players. Players not registered through ASA for the 2011 season will need a copy of insurance. Contact Al at amendiola@collegeofidaho.edu or leave a message at 459-5113.
Idaho Burn Softball: Tryouts Saturday at Caldwell G.A.L.S Quads, 1315 Smeed Parkway, at 11 a.m. for U-10, 12:30 p.m. for U-12 and 2 p.m. for U-14. Call Manny at 283-2611 or Joe at 697-1818.
Idaho Crossfire U-16 ASA Fastpitch Softball: Makeup tryout from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Eagle Nazarene field. Call John at 949-0618 or go to www.idahocrossfire.org.
Idaho Force U-14 Softball: Tryout for the 2012 season, 11 a.m. Saturday at Kuna High. Go to www.idahoforcesoftball.org or call Stacie at 863-7986.
Idaho Heat U-12 ASA Team: Looking for two players to fill its roster for the 2011-2012 season. Call Mike at 371-8284 for private tryout. Go to www.eteamz.com/idahoheat.
Idaho Venom U-13 Baseball: Recruiting players for the 2012 season. Competitive travel team. Call Larry at 941-2354.
Northwest Ada Little League: Taking registrations for the fall season for ages 9-16. Fall ball runs from late August until the end of October. Register at www.northwestadabaseball.com.
Idaho Racers Softball Club: Accepting registration for its fall softball development program, which runs six weeks and is designed for girls ages 8-12. Cost is $110. Go to www.idahoracerssoftball.com or call Tony at 867-7090.
BASKETBALL
Boise Slam Basketball Club: Tryouts for girls grades 4-7 on Aug. 22 and for boys grades 3-8 on Aug. 24. Make-up tryouts for girls and boys will be Aug. 29. Go to www.boiseslam.com for times and locations.
Idaho Select: Fall evaluation for eighth-grade boys program on Oct. 29. Players that are selected will be able to participate in the program, which runs November-December. Free to attend but players need to register at www.idahoselect.org.
BOCCE BALL
Idaho Bocce Ball Club: Idaho state championship games for doubles at 6 p.m. Wednesday and a state championship game for teams at 6 p.m. Aug. 31 at Ann Morrison Park. Call Lou at 375-5228, Mike at 376-3171 or Judy at 890-4178, or go to www.idahobocceballclub.com.
FOOTBALL
NFL Punt, Pass and Kick: 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at Idaho Sports Foundation Fields, 3852 N. Eagle Road, Meridian. Program is a national skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 15. Free. Register at www.upwardboise.com.
Nampa Recreation Department Adult Flag Football: Season starts Sept. 10. Each team will play six regular season games. All games played on Saturday mornings. Early registration is $230 due by Tuesday. Late registration is $255 due by Aug. 23. Players fees are $10 for Nampa residents and $15 for non-residents. Call 468-5858 or go to www.nampaparksandrecreation.org.
Caldwell City Recreation Flag Football: Call 455-3060.
• For grades 1-2 and 3-4, season starts Sept. 17. Games played Saturday mornings. Cost is $25. Registration deadline is Sept. 2.
• Adult league, season starts Sept. 26. Games played Monday through Thursday evenings at Luby Park. Team fee is $300. Registration deadline is Sept. 16.
GOLF
Linking Up FORE Kids: 8:30 a.m. Friday at Shadow Valley. Benefit for the Meridian Education Foundation. Cost is $125 per player. Call 350-5039 or go to www.meridianschoolsfoundation.org.
Alzheimer’s Idaho Tournament: Registration at 7 a.m. and shotgun start at 8 a.m. Aug. 26 at Warm Springs. Cost is $85 per player. Contact Jerri Stanfield at 914-4719 or jerrieds@msn.com.
Rally for the Cure Tournament: Noon Aug. 27 at BanBury. Benefit for the Susan B. Komen Foundation. Cost is $60 per player. Sign up by Aug. 26. Call 939-3600 or go to www.banburygolf.com.
Mercedes-Benz Idaho Open Tournament: Sept. 7-9, with the Lyle-Rocks “Pro-Am” on Sept. 6, at BanBury. Registration due Sept. 2. Call 939-3600 or go to www.rockymountainpga.com.
Hopkins Financial Services Summer Series:
• 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at Teton Reserve, Victor. Cost is $35. Call (208) 787-4224.
• 1 p.m. Sept. 16 at Meadow Creek, New Meadows. Cost is $50. Call (208) 347-2555.
• 11 a.m. Sept. 17 at Osprey Meadows at Tamarack, Donnelly. Cost is $50. Call (208) 325-4653.
• 9 a.m. Sept. 24 at Hunters Point, Nampa. Cost is $30. Call 465-1903.
Brian Ellis Memorial Tournament: Registration at 8 a.m. and shotgun start at 9 a.m. Sept. 17 at Eagle Hills. Net proceeds go towards cystic fibrosis research and an academic scholarship to a UI student who is a member of FarmHouse fraternity. Cost is $130 per player. Contact Maurine at 286-3478 or mcollins@bcidaho.com or go to http://brianellisfoundation.org.
”Nine and Dine” Scramble: 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Shadow Valley. Nine-hole scramble followed by gourmet dinner, silent auction and raffle. Benefit for the Capital High band. Cost is $50 per player for golf and dinner, $40 golf only, $20 dinner only. Call 850-3740 or email Jessica at atwphoto@gmail.com.
Dash Thomas Memorial Tournament: Boise State Invitational: 7 a.m. Sept. 26-27 at BanBury. 16 division I college golf teams will compete. Free for spectators. Call 939-3600.
FUNDSY Fairways Scramble: Registration at 11:30 a.m. and shotgun start at 1 p.m. Sept. 30 at The Club at Spurwing. Proceeds to benefit FUNDSY and its 2012 beneficiaries: Idaho Humane Society and Terry Reilly Medical. Cost is $150 per player, $600 per team. Registration deadline is Sept. 2. Call 703-5570 or email execdir@fundsy.org.
HOCKEY
”Try Hockey for Free Clinic”: For boys and girls ages 5-13, 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Aug. 25 at Idaho IceWorld. Skates, sticks, gloves and helmets will be provided. Preregistration is required by calling 331-0044, Ext. 0, or go to www.idahoiceworld.com. Open to new players only.
RUNNING
Warrior 5k Run/Walk: 8 a.m. Saturday at Meridian High. Course: roads and canals around Meridian High. Cost is $20 until Thursday, $25 on race day (race day registration begins at 7a.m.). Go to www.active.com.
The Dirty Dash Boise: 9 a.m. Aug. 27 at Bogus Basin. Mud run obstacle course. Cost is $50 before the end of Aug. 26, $55 on race day. Registration and course description at www.thedirtydash.com.
Jimmy Driscoll Fun Run & Walk: Aug. 27 at Bishop Kelly High. 5k race and walk is a fundraiser for Bishop Kelly High cross country team. Early entry fee is $30 for adults and $20 for students younger than 18. Families (immediate members only) can register for $50. Late registration is available at 7:30 a.m. on race day. Pick up an early registration form at Bandanna Running & Walking or go to www.spondoro.com or www.bk.org/crosscountry.aspx. Contact Tom at 375-6010 or tshanahan@bk.org.
Mountain Home Air Force Appreciation Day Walk and Run: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Carl Miller Park. Five-mile run and three-mile walk. Cost is $20 through Aug. 26, $30 after. Entry forms at local running stores or register at www.spondoro.com.
Table Rock Challenge: 9 a.m. Sept. 10. Nine-mile run or walk from Fort Boise Park to Table Rock and back. Proceeds help support the Treasure Valley Fire Prevention and Safety Cooperative. Cost is $25 if registered by Sept. 2, $35 afterwards through 8 a.m. on race day. Register at www.bluecirclesports.com.
SOCCER
Goalz Indoor Soccer: Taking registration for women’s fall session teams, Aug. 24 through Oct. 12. Cost is $45 per player. Register at 1505 Industrial Way, Caldwell, or call 455-7529 or Donna at 989-2351.
Boise Nationals Youth Academy: Registration at www.boisenationals.com or contact Matt at academy@boisenationals.com or 342-2249 with questions.
• Recreational league for ages 5-9 starts Aug. 29. Choose your practice location and day each week at registration. Cost is $85.
• Super Soccer Tykes program for ages 2-4 starts Sept. 6. Classes are one day per week for six weeks and you choose your location, time and day. Cost is $45.
FC Nova:
• Fall program: Recreational and competitive options available for boys and girls U-5 to U-18.
• Youth league for players ages U-5 to U-14. Registration at www.fcnovayouth.org.
• Competitive teams ages U-10 to U-18. Go to www.fcnova.org.
Idaho Rush Soccer Fall Programs: Register at www.idahorush.com or call 336-6512.
• PAKS (Parents and Kids in Soccer): An introductory program for 4-year-olds. Players must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 to be eligible. Cost is $50. Deadline to register is Sept. 1.
• Recreation: For beginning players between the ages of 5 and 11 as of Sept. 1, 2011. Cost is $88.
• Select: For experienced players looking for a higher level of competition. Players must be between 7 and 13 years of age as of Sept. 1, 2011. Cost is $200.
PAL Soccer Fall Leagues: Call 888-6030 to register.
• Tots leagues for ages 3-4. Cost is $75.
• Rec leagues for beginning players U-6 to U-19. Cost is $94.
• Select leagues for U-9 to U-15. Cost is $94.
• High school leagues for U-15 to U-19. Cost is $94.
Boise Nationals: Looking for competitive girl players ages U-11 Premier and U-13 Premier and for spring soccer U-16/ U-17. Contact Aaron at atooleybnsc@live.com or 342-2249.
Neto United Soccer Club: Looking for players to complete its U-12 boys and girls teams (ages 10-11). Call Katie at 602-6249.
West Valley Coerver Academy: Fall youth academy based on the Coerver skills teaching methods begins Sept. 5. Three programs available: U-5 and U-6 Tots, U-7 and U-8, and U-9 and U-10. Fields located in the Meridian/Eagle area, off of Chinden, near Locust Grove. Go to www.westvalleysoccer.org or call 884-3285.
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