The Central Coast Barnstormers improved to 2-1 on the early
season with a narrow 22-21 victory over the South Bay Stallions on
Saturday in Gilroy.
HOLLISTER
The Central Coast Barnstormers improved to 2-1 on the early season with a narrow 22-21 victory over the South Bay Stallions on Saturday in Gilroy.
The win allows Central Coast to keep pace with the Salinas Spartans (2-1) in the National Conference — South division.
Central Coast, a semi-pro football team in the Northern California Football League, will travel to Sacramento on Saturday for a Week 4 matchup with the River City Gators (2-0). Kick-off is 6 p.m.
San Juan Oaks announces junior program, Club ‘Boom Boom’
The San Juan Oaks Golf Club is proud to present our junior program, Club “Boom Boom.” Inspired by San Juan Oaks Course Designer, Fred Couples, our junior program is offered for youth ages 6-17 years old.
Juniors pay $5 for green fees Monday through Friday after 2:30 p.m. with an accompanying adult who pays $35 (cart fees not included), and pay $10 for greens fees Saturday, Sunday and on holidays after 2:30 p.m. when playing with an accompanying adult who pays $45 (cart fees not included).
Members receive $5 off our normal junior rate good anytime Monday through Friday, and receive a small bucket of range balls for only $2 every day (up to two small buckets per day).
Junior members also receive a 10 percent discount on private golf lessons with our San Juan Oaks teaching staff, while an end-of-the-year golf clinic will cover aspects like full swing, short-game shots, putting and a rules seminar followed by a no-host barbecue luncheon.
A Club “Boom Boom” Junior cap with the San Juan Oaks logo, a Club “Boom Boom” sleeve of golf balls and beginner rules book will be supplied at time of sign up.
To become a club member, there is a one-time initiation fee of $65 (membership ends on 18th birthday). To sign up for Club “Boom Boom,” please visit the San Juan Oaks Pro Shop and fill out an application to receive your junior membership card.
Big Sur Marathon announces race schedule
The Big Sur Marathon announced its schedule of events for the weekend of April 23, including the Health and Fitness Expo, the Just Kids 3K and the Big Sur International Marathon itself.
Ten thousand runners and walkers will gather for the 25th presentation of the Big Sur International Marathon along Highway 1 on Sunday, April 25. Six race categories include the marathon and marathon relay, as well as the 21-, 10.6- and nine-mile races, and a 5K. Spectator viewing is easily accessible at the “Marathon Village” area at Rio Road and Highway 1.
On Saturday morning beginning at 8 a.m. at Lover’s Point, 2,500 school-age children and their families will run the Pacific Grove coastline in the JUST RUN! Just Kids 3K race. All race finishers receive a JUST RUN medal, an “Otter Trot” T-shirt, and post-race snacks and activities. School competition prizes awarded.
And on Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Monterey Conference Center, the Health and Fitness Expo will feature more than 60 vendors showcasing the latest in running apparel, footwear, nutrition, running event and charity information. Free race clinics on Saturday will also showcase world renowned athletes Dean Karnazes, Jeff Galloway and former Big Sur Marathon winners. Marathon merchandise and race registration will take place throughout the Expo.
For more information about any of the event, call 831-625-6226, or e-mail:
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NCGA launches intro membership
The Northern California Golf Association launched an intro membership on April 1 in an effort to increase participation and ensure members enjoy golf for a reasonable price.
For $36, which includes a $5 donation to the NCGA Foundation, new members will have all the benefits of NCGA membership, including greatly reduced rates at Poppy Hills in Pebble Beach and Poppy Ridge in Livermore, benefits and discounts at nearly 80 golf courses that are part of the NCGA Member Advantage program, special exclusive offers from area resorts and courses such as Pebble Beach, Pasatiempo or CordeValle, free lessons and clinics and much more.
The intro membership is only available through the NCGA’s Web site at ncga.org, and is accessible to golfers who haven’t been an NCGA member for three years.
Intro memberships will conclude at the end of the year and then the Association will assist new members in finding an established NCGA club at a golf course or from the more than 800 associate (non real-estate) clubs.
Dirty Gears MTB XC Series continues in June
South Valley Endurance will continue with its 2010 mountain bike race series at Harvey Bear Ranch County Park on June 5.
The newly titled series, Dirty Gears MTB XC, consists of four races open to all levels of mountain bikers. The inaugural race took place at Fort Ord State Park in Salinas on Feb. 21.
The series points will be tracked, giving riders the opportunity to either receive a unique handcrafted award, or just enjoy local trails and collect some prizes.
The series continues its final race at Wilder Ranch State Park on July 17.
Races begin at 9 a.m. and are USA Cycling Sanctioned. For more information, log on to: www.svendurance.com
