Dedication, induction at Jeffco Stadium
Jefferson County R-1 School District will host a dedication ceremony for the district’s remodeled Jeffco Stadium, 500 Kipling St., at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. R-1 will also honor Mel Schwartz, who passed away last year, as a “Trailblazer.”
Bumps and bruises?
The Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center is offering a free injury clinic to high School athletes. From 8 to 10 a.m. on every Saturday through Nov. 3 athletes can be seen by an orthopedic surgeon and will be given a free X-rays if needed. The Bumps and Bruises Clinic is at 660 Golden Ridge Rd. Suite 250 in Golden. For more information, call 303-233-1223.
Athletes of the Month
The Arvada Press is excepting nominations for its male and female athletes for the month of September. The last day to send in nominations will be Friday, Sept. 30. Nominations can be e-mailed to dennisp@milehighnews.com. Please include contact information of the student/athlete and their coach.
Ybarra takes golf honor
Regis University freshman Victoria Ybarra, a Ralston Valley High School graduate, was selected as the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference’s women’s golfer of the week Friday. Ybarra posted rounds of 97 and 89 at the Dodge City Community College Invitational Sept. 12 and 13.
Gold Crown Field House to host coaching clinic
Bill Hanzlik, former Denver Nugget, and the Gold Crown Foundation will host its 2005 Comcast Basketball Coaching Clinic at the Gold Crown Field House in Lakewood Oct. 7 and 8. Nuggets’ coach George Karl and University of Colorado coach Ricardo Patton will be two of the featured speakers. Cost is $75. For more information, call Coby Chaney at 303-773-1442.
Running with the Wolves
West Woods Elementary School will host its second annual “Run with the Wolves” 5K/1K races Sunday, Sept. 25. The 5K race will begin at 9 a.m., with the 1K race getting underway at 10 a.m. Pre-registration costs are $20 for adults, $15 for students and senior citizens over 60. People can register on-line at www.active.com or by calling 303-982-5649.
NJJBA tryouts
The North Jefferson Junior Baseball Association will hold tryouts for its Spring 2006 season Sunday, Sept. 25, at Pioneer Park. Registration info and tryout dates can be found at www.njjba.org or by calling 303-422-7406.