A military flavor sets the stage for the 7th annual Mud Run,
presented by the Big Sur International Marathon in cooperation with
the U.S. Army Garrison-Presidio of Monterey (Morale, Welfare and
Rec) and Cal State University Monterey Bay. This year’s event will
take place on Saturday, March 26, beginning at 8 a.m. for the
individual competition, followed by the team competition at 10
a.m.
HOLLISTER
A military flavor sets the stage for the 7th annual Mud Run, presented by the Big Sur International Marathon in cooperation with the U.S. Army Garrison-Presidio of Monterey (Morale, Welfare and Rec) and Cal State University Monterey Bay. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, March 26, beginning at 8 a.m. for the individual competition, followed by the team competition at 10 a.m.
The race course encompasses five miles of road, trails, mud pits, walls and other obstacles throughout the CSUMB campus and former Ft. Ord lands in Seaside. The event begins and ends at CSUMB’s Freeman Stadium. An increased field of 2,500 runners is expected for the 2011 event, competing in both individual and team competitions.
The Mud Run is open to all-comers 15 years and older, and is especially popular with local military personnel and college students. Patterned after the popular mud run at Camp Pendleton, Army and Marine drill sergeants bark orders to motivate participants along the way.
Though expected to sell out in February, registration is still available. Fees are $50 for individuals and $250 for a 5-person team entry, with a $10 discount for active military participants and students. Race proceeds benefit the Presidio’s Morale, Welfare and Rec division, the athletic programs of Cal State University Monterey Bay, and the Big Sur Marathon’s youth fitness program, JUST RUN. For more information, or registration visit www.bigsurmudrun.org or call 831-625-6226.
Seahawks to hold ‘early’ sign-ups for Jan. 29
The San Benito Seahawks (formerly the San Benito Cardinals) of American Youth Football will hold “early bird” registration for the 2011 season on Saturday, Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Safeway in Hollister.
Those interested can make a $25 deposit on Jan. 29, which will hold a roster spot for the 2011 season. The final fees will be $25 less than normal registration for those who do make the deposit.
The Seahawks is a youth football organization for players age 6 to 15. The team plays within the Mountain Desert Region of the NorCal Conference, and competes against programs like Oak Grove and Palo Alto.
The 2009 junior pee team advanced to nationals after being named NorCal champions.
Practices for the Seahawks begin in late July, with games beginning in September. The program practices at Gabilan Hills School in Hollister, and plays all its home games at Anzar High in San Juan Bautista.
For more information, call (831) 636-2719, or go online to: www.sbcards.org
Mission 10 race set for Jan. 29
The 28th annual Mission 10 races will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29, at Mission Plaza on Second Street in San Juan Bautista.
The event, which is a benefit for community service projects sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hollister, includes a 10-mile race at 10 a.m., a 5-kilometer race at 10:15 a.m., and the Elliott Swank Memorial 1-mile kids’ fun run at 9 a.m.
Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. The kids fun run is $5 (3 or more kids in the same family is $12), while all other runners are $22, if received by Jan. 25. Cost is $27 thereafter, and includes a long sleeve T-shirt (except for fun run).
Make checks payable to the Rotary Club of Hollister.
Trophies will be awarded to the men and women winners of each race, with medals three deep in eight divisions. All participants of the kids’ fun run will receive a ribbon.
For more information, visit the race website at: mission10.com, or call Bill Tiffany at (831) 637-0071, fax at (831) 637-0092, or e-mail at:
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USTA Grand Slam event to be held from now until Jan. 29
Encourage friends or anyone new to tennis to join the USTA NorCal Grand Slam Tennis Event, which will be on the court in Aptos, Tiburon, Elk Grove, Hayward, Fresno, Redwood City and Redding with balls, food, prizes and a fun, round-robin doubles format. Events are scheduled from now until Jan. 29 for all 2.5s and 3.0 men. Go to www.norcal.usta.com for more information on times and locations near you.
The New Player Reward Program is still offered in 2011. Recruit five or more players, new to the USTA, or players who have not been members since Dec. 31, 2008, and receive a reward of $150. Eligible teams include Adult League 2.5 and 3.0 men, and Mixed League 2.5. You do not have to play on the team to receive the reward. The program is open to everyone, including experienced captains, players willing to serve as mentors, pros and recreational tennis leaders.
USYVL opens early registration for 2010-11 season
The United States Youth Volleyball League has opened registration for their upcoming Spring 2011 season.
This eight-week program, which is held at Paradise Park in Morgan Hill from April to June 2011, gets kids active and teaches the fundamentals of volleyball such as serving, passing, setting and spiking. The United States Youth Volleyball League offers several locations that are close to your home and/or school.
The league in Morgan Hill meets at Paradise Park, Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. The season begins April 7 and ends June 11, 2011.
Registration for this program can be done online at www.USYVL.org, or you can request a registration form by calling the USYVLs National Office at 1-888-988-7985.
