Sports in Juneau
Today, Sept. 6
• Juneau-Douglas High School football - The Crimson Bears host the West Anchorage Eagles in a Cook Inlet Football Conference matchup, varsity 8 p.m. and junior varsity 5 p.m., both games at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park.
Today-Saturday, Sept. 6-7
• Juneau-Douglas High School volleyball - The Crimson Bears host the Ketchikan Kings in a pair of season-opening Region V-Class 4A matches. Times are TBA, but the varsity matches are expected to start about 7 p.m. and JV matches about 5 p.m. each night at the Juneau-Douglas High School main gymnasium. If construction work is still in progress, the matches will move to the auxiliary gym.
Saturday, Sept. 7
• Juneau Youth Football League - PeeWee Division: Cowboys vs. Rams, 9 a.m. on baseball field; Junior Division: Broncos vs. Chiefs, 9 a.m. on football field; Steelers vs. Vikings, 11 a.m. on football field; Senior Division: Chargers vs. Buccaneers, 1 p.m. on football field (49ers play Sitka Storm in Sitka); all games are at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park, unless noted. Info: JYFL Hotline, 463-3001.
• Juneau Alpine Club - This week's trek is a kayak paddle from Amalga Harbor to Boy Scout Beach. Event starts at 10 a.m. at Amalga Harbor. Bring a kayak, lunch and safety gear (PFD) for this event that is suitable for families. Info: Trip leader Steve Kocsis, 790-3175.
• Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation Saturday hike - Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Dan Moller Trailhead on Pioneer Drive (just off Cordova Street in West Juneau, in the parking lot opposite house 3184 Pioneer) for a moderate, seven-mile hike along Dan Moller Trail with 2,000 feet elevation gain. Depending upon the weather, the group will go up the Saddle on the ridge. Wear waterproof hiking or rubber boots (something with a good gripping bottom, since the boardwalk may be slippery), wear warm layers of clothing, and bring plenty of food and water. No dogs or firearms allowed. Info: Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation, 586-5226.
Sunday, Sept. 8
• Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club - The club will hold a smallbore Silhouette match starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Hank Harmon Rifle Range, Mile 1.5 Montana Creek Road. Sign-up is at 8:30 a.m. Info: Mal Menzies, 789-9025.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
• Juneau Youth Football League - Junior Division: Vikings vs. Broncos, 6 p.m. at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park baseball field. Info: JYFL Hotline, 463-3001.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
• Juneau Youth Football League - PeeWee Division: Seahawks vs. Cowboys, 6 p.m. at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park baseball field. Info: JYFL Hotline, 463-3001.
Friday, Sept. 13
• Juneau-Douglas High School football - The Crimson Bears host the Chugiak Mustangs in a Cook Inlet Football Conference game, varsity 8 p.m. and junior varsity 5 p.m., both at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park.
Saturday, Sept. 14
• Juneau Youth Football League - PeeWee Division: Rams vs. Seahawks, 9 a.m. on baseball field; Junior Division: Chiefs vs. Vikings, 9 a.m. on football field; Steelers vs. Broncos, 11 a.m. on football field; Senior Division: 49ers vs. Buccaneers, 1 p.m. on football field; Sitka Storm vs. Chargers, 3:30 p.m. on football field. All games at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. Info: JYFL Hotline, 463-3001.
• Juneau Yacht Club-Sailing Squadron - Fall Harbor Races, Round 1: Races start at 10 a.m. at Juneau Harbor and last until about 4 p.m. Info: Chris Miller, 789-3546.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
• Juneau Youth Football League - PeeWee Division: Cowboys vs. Rams, 6 p.m. at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park baseball field. Info: JYFL Hotline, 463-3001.
MEETINGS / CLINICS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Juneau Yacht Club-Sailing Squadron - The Rum Cup Challenge awards and barbecue takes place from 2-7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Juneau Yacht Club. Info: Chris Miller, 789-3546.
• Juneau Yacht Club-Sailing Squadron monthly meeting - Meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Juneau yacht Club for the monthly meeting and dinner. Info: Chris Miller, 789-3546.
• Women's indoor soccer league - Deadline for registration is Sept. 21, with play starting Oct. 1. Registration forms are available at the Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation office and at the Zach Gordon Youth Center. Info: Amy, 364-3266.
OPEN GYMS / SCRIMMAGES / ONGOING
• Youth open gym - Meet from 8-11 p.m. on Saturdays (Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28) at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School gym. Friday youth open gyms at Floyd Dryden Middle School are on hiatus until October. Youth open gyms are free for students in grades 5-12. Info: Community schools director Joyce Kitka, 463-1700, Ext. 327.
• Adult volleyball/basketball open gym - Meet from 7-9 p.m. on Fridays (Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27) and from 7-9 p.m. on Sundays (Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29) at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School gym. Cost is $4. Info: Community Schools, 463-1700, Ext. 325.
Sports in Juneau is a service provided by the Juneau Empire to provide information on upcoming sports and outdoors events in Juneau. It runs when space is available and event notices should arrive at least one week before they are scheduled to take place. To submit an item to Sports in Juneau, please fax the info to 1-907-586-3028 or e-mail it to sports@juneauempire.com.