NWBA tournament
Gold Crown Field House in Lakewood will be the site of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association’s 63rd annual National Championship Tournament from Thursday to Sunday, April 7 to 10. Nearly 1,000 male and female athletes with physical disabilities from all over North America will travel to Lakewood to compete in the six 2011 Division Championships.
A-West football camp
Arvada West High School is holding a quarterbacks and wide receivers camp on Tuesdays and Thursdays from April 12 to May 5. The registration fee is $25. For more information, contact Brian Hatler at bhatler@jeffco.k12.co.us or call 303-982-1342.
Mines back in first place
Even with the finale of a four-game Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference series against the University of Nebraska-Kearney cancelled by snow, the Colorado School of Mines women’s softball team still won three from the Lopers to move back into first place in the conference. The Orediggers (23-14, 18-5) continued their strong surge with victories of 2-1, 8-0 and 3-1 in Golden. Libby Balogh improved to 11-7 on the season, allowing two runs in 14 innings, striking out 23. Sarah Lustgraaf homered twice in the series and drove in four runs, and Macy Jones had four hits and three RBIs.
Schamp signs with Concordia
Ralston Valley High School senior Mariah Schamp has signed to continue her volleyball career at Concordia University. Schamp played varsity volleyball for three years for Ralston Valley and four years on the Mustangs’ track team.
Rose ends impressive career
Lakewood High School graduate Nick Rose wrapped up his basketball career at Colorado College by being voted as the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year and was also named to the D3Hoops.com all-South Region squad. Rose averaged 21.7 points per game his senior year and finished with 1,494 career points.
Seeking hoops coach
Pomona High School is searching for a head coach for its girls basketball program. High school coaching experience is preferred. There is no current teaching position tied to the coaching position. A resumé and two letters of recommendation can be emailed to Mike Santarelli at msantare@jeffco.k12.co.us. For more information, call 303-982-0282.
Golf registration
The Gold Crown Junior Golf program is accepting registrations for the spring and summer seasons. The program offers tournaments, clinics and camps for girls and boys ages 5 to 18. For more information, go online at www.GoldCrownFoundation.com or call 303-463-6753.
Seeking cheer coaches
Arvada West High School is looking for a head and assistant cheer coaches. Those interested can email a resumé and letter of interest to Morris Thompson at mthompso@jeffco.k12.co.us or call 303-982-5390.