Sports in Juneau
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, Dec. 27
• Juneau-Douglas High School boys/girls basketball - Princess Cruises-Capital City Classic: The Crimson Bears host their annual holiday tournament at the JDHS main gym. North Pole girls vs. Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, Calif.), 1 p.m.; Olympic (Bremerton, Wash.) boys vs. Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, Calif.), 3 p.m.; Juneau-Douglas girls vs. Monroe Catholic, 6 p.m.; Juneau-Douglas boys vs. North Pole, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 28
• Juneau-Douglas High School boys/girls basketball - Princess Cruises-Capital City Classic: The Crimson Bears host their annual holiday tournament at the JDHS main gym. Shooting contests, 4 p.m.
• Juneau Ski Club - USSA Timberwolf Gifts Race Series giant slalom races, lifts open 9:30 a.m., racing starts about 10 a.m. at Eaglecrest Ski Area. Info: Juneau Ski Club race hotline, 790-RACE (790-7223); Eaglecrest Ski Area, 586-5284 downtown office, or 790-2001 on the mountain.
Sunday, Dec. 29
• Juneau-Douglas High School boys/girls basketball - Princess Cruises-Capital City Classic: The Crimson Bears host their annual holiday tournament at the JDHS main gym. Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, Calif.) girls vs. Monroe Catholic, 1 p.m.; Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, Calif.) boys vs. North Pole, 3 p.m.; Juneau-Douglas girls vs. North Pole, 6 p.m.; Juneau-Douglas boys vs. Olympic (Bremerton, Wash.), 8 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30
• Juneau-Douglas High School boys/girls basketball - Princess Cruises-Capital City Classic: The Crimson Bears host their annual holiday tournament at the JDHS main gym. North Pole girls vs. Monroe Catholic, 1 p.m.; Olympic (Bremerton, Wash.) boys vs. North Pole, 3 p.m.; Juneau-Douglas girls vs. Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, Calif.), 6 p.m.; Juneau-Douglas boys vs. Newport Harbor (Newport Beach, Calif.), 8 p.m.
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MEETINGS / CLINICS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Arctic Winter Games Team Alaska snowshoeing tryouts - Time trials for runners/snowshoers born in 1984 or later will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mendenhall Campground near Skater's Cabin. Each participant will complete a 2-mile and a 400-meter course for time, and the times will be compared statewide to determine the team. The 2004 Arctic Winter Games take place Feb. 28 through March 6 in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The cost per athlete is $555 (includes airfare, room and board and uniforms), plus a $70 coaching fee. Please call the time trial organizers to arrange use of snowshoes. Info: Guy Thibodeau, 463-8442, or Merry Ellefson, 586-1692, or on the Web at http://www.2004.teamalaska.org.
• Holiday Cup 2003 indoor soccer tournament - The annual indoor soccer tournament takes place Dec. 20-31, with five coed divisions - Elementary (grades 4-5), Middle School (grades 6-8), Junior (high school, ages 16-younger), Senior (high school-college, ages 17-21) and Masters (ages 22-222). Team rosters were due by Monday, Dec. 1. Electronic versions of the registration packet are available. This cost-free event is sponsored by the law offices of Dillon & Findley and by Juneau Community Schools. Info: Leslie Houston, 364-2657, or by e-mail at holidaycup2003@yahoo.com.
• Eaglecrest Ski Area Snowflake Festival - Events run Dec. 20 though Jan. 4, and participants age 19-older can enter to win a ski package for two to Alyeska Resort, a round-trip ticket for two on Wings of Alaska or a five-day booklet of lift tickets. Entry forms are available at the Eaglecrest rental/repair shop and the winner will be announced at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4. The Christmas tree lighting is at 4 p.m. on Dec. 20 at the day lodge; there are holiday ski/snowboard camps for all ages on Dec. 22, 23, 24 and 26; and there are Christmas Eve festivities starting at 2 p.m. on Dec. 24. Christmas Eve events include a candy cane race and snow painting at 2 p.m., ornament decorating at 3:30 p.m., holiday music at 4:30 p.m., an adult torchlight parade at 5:30 p.m. and a children's torchlight parade at 6 p.m. and Santa arrives at 6:15 p.m. Register for torchlight parades by 1 p.m. at the ski school, 790-2001. Register kids for gifts from Santa before Christmas Eve at the Eaglecrest office, 586-5284, or the ski school, 790-2001. On Christmas Day, lifts are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; there are more ski/snowboard camps on Dec. 29, 30, 31 and Jan. 2; a New Year's Day brunch from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Jan. 1; the start of Mighty-Mites, Wee Ski and Mountain Explorer programs on Jan. 3-4; the announcement of the Snowflake Festival prize drawings and the winners of the Hilary Lindh Scholarship Ski Pass on Jan. 4; and the JSC Alpine Millennium Race Series slalom races on Jan. 4. Info: Eaglecrest Ski Area, 586-5284 downtown office, or 790-2001 on the mountain.
• Hilary Lindh Eaglecrest Ski Area Season Pass Scholarship - Applications are being accepted for this year's scholarships, which go to a boy and a girl in grades K-12. The scholarship was established in 1992 after Juneau's Hilary Lindh won an Olympic silver medal in the downhill and serves as a way to help younger Juneau skiers develop their talent. Applications are available at all Juneau schools, at Eaglecrest's downtown office and at the ski area, Foggy Mountain Shoppe and Nugget Alaskan Outfitter. Completed applications are due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at the Eaglecrest business office in the downtown municipal building. Winners will be announced on Sunday, Jan. 4. Info: Eaglecrest Ski Area, 586-5284 (business office) or 790-2001 (mountain).
• Juneau Adult Hockey Association women's hockey registration - The last day to register for the winter season is Jan. 5, 2004. The winter season starts Jan. 12 and teams play one game a week through mid-April at Treadwell Arena. The registration fee is $125 (players new to JAHA) and $85 (players who competed in the fall 2003 season). The league is limited to 90 women, no late registration. Spots also are open in the coed leagues, which are open to all players age 18-older. Info: Aurah Landau, 586-6114; Jan Rumble, 780-2552; Emily Nelson (coed), 586-1070; or on the Web at http://www.juneauhockey.org.
• Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation 2004 coed volleyball registration - Team manager packets are available at the Parks and Rec office, Room 218 of the municipal building downtown (155 South Seward Street). Team registration takes place at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, in Assembly Chambers at the municipal building. Late registration takes place on Friday, Jan. 9, at the Parks and Rec office ($10 late fee charged). Teams will be accepted on a space-available basis only. Team registration information is available on the Web at http://www.juneau.org/parksrec/adult/coedvolleyball.php/. Info: Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation, 586-5226.
• Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation indoor soccer coaches - Coaches are needed for the 2004 youth indoor soccer season, which starts in January. This is a volunteer position and is supervised by Parks and Rec. Info: Erin Evans, Parks and Rec program assistant for youth sports, 586-5226.
• Waterfowl hunter reports sought - The Alaska Department of Fish and Game reminds all waterfowl hunters to drop off or mail in their Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge permit reports to the Douglas ADF&G office. This is the first year hunters have had to complete this permit report, so please submit them as soon as possible. Info: Neil Barten, ADF&G area management biologist, 465-4267.
• Women's classic indoor soccer registration - Registration for the upcoming women's classic indoor soccer season is open until Jan. 9. The season begins on Jan. 12. Teams play once a week on Mondays; no experience necessary, older women and new players are welcomed and encouraged. Registration forms are available at the CBJ Parks and Recreation Department office. The program is sponsored by the Capital City Soccer League. Info: Amy, 364-3266 or 586-1070.
• Water safety instructor aide course - This class takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays from Jan. 10 through Feb. 21. The course is designed for mature swimmers age 10 and older who have completed at least Level IV of the American Red Cross' Learn to Swim Program. The cost is $39.50 (including tax) payable to CBJ and $8 for a certification fee payable to the American Red Cross. Info: Augustus G. Brown Swimming Pool, 586-5325.
• Arctic Winter Games Team Alaska volleyball tryouts - Tryouts have been announced for the Team Alaska squads in volleyball for the Arctic Winter Games that take place Feb. 28 through March 6, 2004, in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Bryan Stenehjem of Anchorage's Dimond High School team will coordinate the two Alaska teams (10 players each born in 1984 or later), while Juneau's Phil McMurray will coach the boys and Liz Hooe of Anchorage will coach the girls. Information on the team tryouts for other sports can be found on the Team Alaska Web site. Info: Volleyball, Bryan Stenehjem, by e-mail at stenehjem_bryan@asdk12.org; Team Alaska, John Estle, 1-907-474-4278, by e-mail at teamak@ptialaska.net, or on the Web at http://www.2004.teamalaska.org.
• HoopTime Basketball registration: HoopTime Basketball, a non-profit AAU-sanctioned club, is accepting registrations for the 2004 season for boys and girls in grades 4-8. The season runs from Jan. 3 to April 15. Registration is $150 for the first child, and $100 for any siblings. Deadline is Dec. 15. Registration forms available on the Web at http://www.hooptime-basketball.org. Info: HoopTime Basketball, 789-1598.
• Juneau Golf Club's Alaskan Open 2004 - Registration is due by Jan. 15, 2004, at the Juneau Golf Club for this annual event that takes place March 1-5 in Casa Grande, Ariz. No late registration will be accepted, except to fill last-minute cancelations. The week's events include a four-person team best-ball tournament, a one-putt competition, golf clinics and group dinners. The tournament fee is $125, not including 2004 Juneau Golf Club dues of $20 and 2004 USGA handicap fee of $15. Optional memberships in the Juneau Junior Golf CLub are available at $25. Special lodging rates are available at the Francisco Grande Resort in Casa Grande, Ariz. Info: Sandy Sturrock, 789-4702.
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OPEN GYMS / SCRIMMAGES / ONGOING
• Mount Jumbo Gym preschool open gym - This Juneau Department of Parks and Recreation program is open from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 909 Fourth Street in Douglas for children ages 1-6 and their parents or caregivers. A ratio of four children to one adult must be met. Balls, mats, trikes, scooters, large building blocks, parachutes and a Little Tykes climber system will be available for use. There is a $1 per child per day charge (please no bills larger than $20). Punchcards are available. Info: Myiia Whistler, 586-5226, or by e-mail at Myiia_Whistler@ci.juneau.ak.us.
• Zach Gordon Youth Center climbing wall - Climbing wall hours are 3-7 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and 3-9 p.m. on Fridays. The climbing wall can be used by people of all ages. Climbers age 20-younger climb free, while adults 21-older pay $5 to use the wall. Youth-adult interaction is encouraged, so an adult climbing with a youth pays no fee. Private rental times are available for $25 per hour. Info and scheduling: Zach Gordon Youth Center, 586-2635.
• Treadwell Arena programs - The ice arena is open seven days a week with a variety of public open skates, youth open skates, pond hockey and rental times available (see Treadwell Arena Web site for details). The rink is closed for ice maintenance from 7:45-10:45 a.m. on Mondays and from 7:45 a.m. to noon on Fridays. Fees for open skates are $4 adults, $3 youths (age 17-younger) and $2 seniors (age 65-older). Fees for pond hockey are $5 adults, $4 youths and $3 seniors. Skate rental is $2 for adults and youths, and $1.90 for seniors. Passes are available for open skates, pond hockey and skate rental. Facility rental is $150 an hour. Info: Treadwell Arena, 586-0410, or check on the Web at http://www.juneau.org/parksrec/icerink/.
• Juneau 4-H Cross-Country Ski Club - The first Juneau 4-H Cross-Country Ski Club ski session takes place on Jan. 4, 2004, with regular ski sessions from 1-3 p.m. on Sundays through March 7, 2004, at various locations around Juneau. The club is run by Odin Brudie and Frankie Pillifant and is open for students in grades K-12, but parents are encouraged to ski with their children. Ski equipment is available for rent, but people renting equipment must participate in most of the club's events. A 4-H membership fee of $6 (good all year for all 4-H clubs) will be charged, and ski equipment can be rented for the season for $50 (with $20 refunded if you participate in seven 4-H ski days, scholarships available based on need). Info: Odin Brudie and Frankie Pillifant, 586-1453, or the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service, 465-8749.
• Eaglecrest Ski Area nordic ski lessons - Nordic ski lessons are available through the Eaglecrest Ski and Snowboard School. A 2-hour learn-to-classic-ski lesson or a learn-to-skate-ski lesson costs $17 each, while 2-hour intermediate and advanced clinics cost $20. Learn-to-Telemark-ski lessons are $17 and include and all-day surface lift ticket, while 2-hour intermediate and advanced classes cost $20. During the month of February, the Telemark series takes place from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays and costs $30 or $48 with a lift ticket. Info: Eaglecrest Ski and Snowboard School, 790-2001.
• Open badminton gyms - Meet from 8-10 p.m. on Mondays and 7-10 p.m. on Thursdays at the Auke Bay Elementary School gym, or from 7- 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Gastineau Elementary School gym in Douglas. AUKE BAY GYMS WILL NOT BE HELD DURING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S WINTER BREAK. THEY WILL RESUME ON JAN. 5. Auke Bay gyms open to adults and teens; Gastineau gyms open to all ages. $3 fee per session. All abilities welcomed, bring a racquet if you own one. Info: Auke Bay: Theresa Walden, 790-2499; Gastineau: Jag Yellesetty, 586-3598 or jagdishy@comcast.net.
• Juneau Nordic Ski Club - The latest ski reports for local nordic skiers can be found on the club's Web site, http://home.gci.net/~jnordski.
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.