Sports in Juneau
Today, Dec. 13
• Middle school basketball - Fast Break/Rebounders clubs tournament - Round-robin games at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School: Haines B girls vs. Floyd Dryden, 9 a.m.; Ketchikan B girls vs. Yakutat, 9 a.m.; Hoonah B boys vs. Yakutat, 10:15 a.m.; Skagway B boys vs. Dzantik'i Heeni, 10:15 a.m.; Skagway B girls vs. Dzantik'i Heeni, 11:30 a.m.; Hoonah B girls vs. Juneau Christian School, 11:30 a.m.; Yakutat B boys vs. Haines, 12:45 p.m.; Skagway B boys vs. Hoonah, 12:45 p.m.; Hoonah B girls vs. Dzantik'i Heeni, 2 p.m.; Dzantik'i Heeni B boys vs. Hoonah, 3:15 p.m.; Haines B boys vs. Skagway, 3:15 p.m.; Yakutat B girls vs. Floyd Dryden, 4:30 p.m.; Ketchikan B girls vs. Haines, 4:30 p.m.; Skagway B girls vs. Hoonah, 5:45 p.m.; Dzantik'i Heeni B boys vs. Yakutat, 5:45 p.m.; Haines B boys vs. Hoonah, 7 p.m. Round-robin games at Floyd Dryden Middle School: Dzantik'i Heeni A girls vs. Metlakatla, 9 a.m.; Floyd Dryden A girls vs. Ketchikan, 10:15 a.m.; Ketchikan B boys vs. Metlakatla, 11:30 a.m.; Juneau Christian B boys vs. Floyd Dryden, 12:45 p.m.; Floyd Dryden B boys vs. Metlakatla, 2:30 p.m.; Juneau Christian B boys vs. Ketchikan, 3:45 p.m.; Ketchikan A boys vs. Floyd Dryden, 5 p.m.; Ketchikan A girls vs. Dzantik'i Heeni, 6:15 p.m.; Metlakatla A girls vs. Floyd Dryden, 7:30 p.m.; announcement of Saturday brackets, 8:30 p.m.
• Roughhouse Friday boxing - Doors open at 6 p.m. and fights start about 7 p.m. at the Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall on Willoughby Ave. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $30 for ringside, and they are available at Marlintini's Lounge or at the ANB Hall. Info: Joe Isturis, 321-0917, or Bob Haag of Big H Promotions in Anchorage, 1-907-274-8575.
Today-Saturday, Dec. 13-14
• Juneau-Douglas High School wrestling - The Crimson Bears host the Ketchikan Kings and the Sitka Wolves in a set of dual meets at the Juneau-Douglas High School main gym. Friday's dual meet schedule is Sitka vs. Ketchikan, 5 p.m.; Ketchikan vs. Juneau, 6:30 p.m.; and Sitka vs. Juneau, 8 p.m. Saturday's dual meet schedule is Sitka vs. Juneau, 5 p.m.; Sitka vs. Ketchikan, 6:30 p.m.; Ketchikan vs. Juneau, 8 p.m. There will also be junior varsity and exhibition matches from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. on Saturday.
Saturday, Dec. 14
• Middle school basketball - Fast Break/Rebounders clubs tournament - Single-elimination quarterfinal, semifinal and championship games: B girls quarterfinal games, teams TBA at 8 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School; B boys quarterfinal games, teams TBA at 8 a.m. (play-in game at Floyd Dryden), 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. at Dzantik'i Heeni; A girls semifinal games, teams TBA at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at Floyd Dryden; A boys semifinal game, teams TBA at noon at Floyd Dryden; B girls semifinal games, teams TBA at 1:15 p.m. at Dzantik'i Heeni; B boys semifinal games, teams TBA at 2:30 p.m. at Dzantik'i Heeni; B girls championship game, teams TBA at 4 p.m. at Dzantik'i Heeni; B boys championship game, teams TBA at 5:30 p.m. at Dzantik'i Heeni; A girls championship game, teams TBA at 7 p.m. at Dzantik'i Heeni; A boys championship game, teams TBA at 8:30 p.m. at Dzantik'i Heeni; awards ceremony, 9:30 p.m. at Dzantik'i Heeni
• Juneau Alpine Club - Winter kayak trip, this moderate trek will be looking for whales and requires a kayak and cold-weather gear. Info: Trip leader Larry Musarra, 586-0152.
• Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation Saturday hike - Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the snowmachine parking lot on Jackson Street, off Cordova Street, at the top of Blueberry Hill in West Juneau. This moderate hike is along the Treadwell Ditch Trail, with group members deciding which direction and how far they want to go. Wear waterproof hiking or rubber boots, 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.
MEETINGS / CLINICS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Juneau-Douglas High School swim/dive team Christmas tree sale - This year's annual sale runs through Sunday, Dec. 22, or until all the Christmas trees are gone. This fund-raiser helps benefit the JDHS swimming and diving teams. Noble fir and grand fir trees are available. The trees are for sale at the Fred Meyer store parking lot. Hours are 5-8 p.m. on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Sunday. Info: JDHS swim/dive coach John Wray, 789-1759.
• 4-H Nordic Ski Club - The fifth year of this club for youth and adult skiers will meet every Sunday afternoon from Jan. 12 through March 16 at various locations TBA. The first meeting takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Riverbend Elementary School Commons Area, with club leaders Odin Brudie and Frankie Pillifant. The first meeting will give people a chance to enroll in the club ($6 membership fee) and to register to rent skis. The club has a limited number of pairs of classic and skating ski sets for rent for $20 for the entire winter season. Club leaders will help parents size skis for their children. The club only rents youth skis, adults must provide their own. If families can't attend the Dec. 14 meeting, they should call the 4-H office and enroll by phone. Info: Jim Douglas at the 4-H office, 465-8749.
• JRC/The Alaska Club Winter Break Sports Camp - This camp is open to all children in grades 1-8 and runs from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 23-24 and Dec. 30-31. The registration deadline is Thursday, Dec. 19. Activities include racquetball, tennis, basketball, badminton, soccer, other games and holiday arts and crafts. The cost is $25 for one day or $85 for all four days for JRC/TAC members, or $30 for one day and $105 for all four days for non-JRC/TAC members. Info: Jeremy Schlosser, 789-2181, or by e-mail at jschlosser@thealaskaclub.com.
• Juneau Soccer Club registration - The Juneau Soccer Club is registering players in grades 4-5 for the 2002-03 season. Membership includes weekly skills development and training sessions, special weekly skills clinics and goalkeeping clinics. Players are trained by licensed coaches in gender-specific settings. Schedule information can be downloaded at http://www.juneausoccer.org. Info: JSC registrar Leslie Houston, 364-2657.
• Juneau Adult Hockey Association registration - Due to a higher-than-expected response to the initial JAHA registration period, the league is extending its registration period and creating a two-tiered league. The two-tiered league will have one division for beginners with some hockey experience, while the other division will be for more-experienced players. Both divisions will be non-contact coed leagues. Players must be at least 18 years old, have some hockey experience and be fully equipped to start playing in late January. Individuals younger than age 18 may be considered for the league based on experience. So far, nearly 120 players have registered, more than twice the number anticipated for the inaugural season of recreational hockey at the new Treadwell Arena. The season is expected to start at the end of January and will probably be 15 games with a tournament in April. Info: Christopher Mertl, 586-3232.
• Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation coed volleyball registration - Team manager packets are available at the Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation office downtown, Room 218 of the Municipal Building, 155 S. Seward Street. Team registration takes place in the Assembly Chambers, on the main floor of the Municipal Building, at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9. Late registration will be taken on Friday, Jan. 10, at the Parks and Rec office (a $10 late fee will be charged). Teams will be accepted on a space-available basis only. Info: Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation, 586-5226.
• Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation women's indoor soccer league - Registration forms are available at the Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation office downtown, and the deadline for registration is Jan. 4. League play starts on Jan. 7. Info: Karen Blejwas, 586-4827.
OPEN GYMS / SCRIMMAGES / ONGOING
• Youth open gyms - Meet from 8-11 p.m. on Saturdays (Dec. 21 and 28, the Dec. 14 open gym has been canceled) at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School gym. Friday night youth open gyms at Floyd Dryden Middle School have been canceled due to lack of participants. 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 gyms - Meet from 7-9 p.m. on Fridays (Dec. 20, the Dec. 13 open gym has been canceled) and from 7-9 p.m. on Sundays (Dec. 15 and 22) at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School gym. Cost is $4. Info: Community Schools, 463-1700, Ext. 325.
• Adult soccer open gyms - Meet from 7:15-9:15 p.m. on Fridays (open gym on Dec. 13 has been canceled) or from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sundays (Dec. 15) at Floyd Dryden Middle School gym. Cost is $4. Info: Community Schools, 463-1700, Ext. 325.
• Volleyball/basketball court rentals available - Saturday morning court rentals are available at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School. Rates and scheduling info: Community Schools, 463-1700, Ext. 325.
• Badminton open gyms - Auke Bay: Meet from 8-10 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at the Auke Bay Elementary School gymnasium. All levels of play available for teens through adults. Bring a racquet, birdies will be provided. Cost is $3. Info: Theresa Walden, 790-2499. Douglas: Meet from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gastineau Elementary School gymnasium. All levels of play welcome. Bring a racquet. Cost is $3. Info: Jag Yellesetty, 586-3598, or by e-mail at jagdishy@attbi.com.
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