Hollister cowboy, cowgirl qualify to CNFR and NHSRA Wrangler
rodeo
Wes Nelson and Kristy Melton of San Benito County each qualified
to national rodeo competitions in their respective divisions
recently.
Nelson, a junior at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, qualified toward
the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., from June
14-20.
Competing in the team roping event, Nelson makes his first trip
to the CNFR.
Meanwhile, Kristy Melton was recently named the girls’
All-Around Champion for the year by the California Junior High
School Rodeo Association.
Melton, an eighth-grader at Tres Pinos School, took first in
goat tying, eighth in team roping and fifth in ribbon roping.
Melton will compete in the goat tying event at the Fifth Annual
Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo, scheduled for June 28 through
July 4 in Gallup, N.M.
Hollister cowboy, cowgirl qualify to CNFR and NHSRA Wrangler rodeo
Wes Nelson and Kristy Melton of San Benito County each qualified to national rodeo competitions in their respective divisions recently.
Nelson, a junior at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, qualified toward the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo., from June 14-20.
Competing in the team roping event, Nelson makes his first trip to the CNFR.
Meanwhile, Kristy Melton was recently named the girls’ All-Around Champion for the year by the California Junior High School Rodeo Association.
Melton, an eighth-grader at Tres Pinos School, took first in goat tying, eighth in team roping and fifth in ribbon roping.
Melton will compete in the goat tying event at the Fifth Annual Wrangler Junior High Finals Rodeo, scheduled for June 28 through July 4 in Gallup, N.M.
Gilroy’s Gimenez gets the call to MLB
Gilroy High graduate Chris Gimenez was called up from Triple-A Columbus early Sunday morning to fill a roster spot on the Cleveland Indians.
Gimenez, 26, leaves the Columbus Clippers with a .235 batting average.
Everett Alvarez to host volleyball camp in July
The volleyball program of Everett Alvarez High School will host the Second Everett Alvarez Girls’ Volleyball Camp for middle school athletes on July 15-17 from 2 to 5 p.m. This camp is designed for girls entering sixth through eighth grade who are interested in improving their volleyball skills. The camp will provide certified and qualified volleyball coaches and will feature some outstanding high school players from the local area.
Enrollment into the camp is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Cost of the camp is $60 and includes nine hours of instruction and a camp T-shirt.
Registration deadline is June 30. Late registration will be accepted if space is available after June 30 with a $15 late fee. On-site registration will also be allowed (pending availability).
For more information, call Camp Administrator Janna Simons at 236-5418, or e-mail her at:
ja**********@cs***.edu
San Juan Oaks to host spring, summer golf clinics
The San Juan Oaks Golf Club will host five golf clinics through the spring and summer months, where golfers can fine-tune specific areas of their game to help improve scores.
One clinic will be offered each month, with clinics focused on chipping (June 20), sand shots (July 18), full swing (Aug. 22), putting (Sept. 26) and pitch shots (Oct. 17).
Classes will be held on Saturdays from 12 to 1 p.m. Cost is $25 per person.
For more information or to sign up, visit the golf shop at San Juan Oaks or call 831-636-6115.
Challenger Sports, YMCA team up for June soccer camp
Challenger Sports and the YMCA of San Benito County have teamed up to host the British Soccer camp from June 22-26 at Rancho San Justo Middle School in Hollister.
An additional camp will be held from July 6-10.
Each child will be coached by a member of the Challenger’s British coaching staff flown to the USA exclusively to work on these programs. In addition to taking part in a daily regime of foot skill development, technical and tactical practices and daily tournament style plays, each child will also be treated to a rich cultural experience and lessons on respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship.
The YMCA of San Benito County and British Soccer will offer four different sessions, including First Kicks (ages 3-4 from 9 to 10 a.m.; Cost is $75); Mini Soccer (ages 4-5 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Cost is $80); Half Day (ages 6-17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Cost is $120); and Full Day (ages 10-17 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.; Cost is $175).
Each camper will receive a free T-shirt, soccer ball, soccer poster and an individual skills performance evaluation. In addition, any child who signs up online at least 45 days prior to camp will receive a genuine British Soccer replica jersey.
To sign up for the camp, either visit www.challengersports.com or mail applications and payment to: The YMCA of San Benito County, 339 Fifth Street, Hollister, Calif., 95023.
The YMCA will be starting their summer basketball league in June for grades 1-5. The season will run from June 20 to Aug. 8. Games will be on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rancho San Justo. Cost is $75 for seven weeks.
Additionally, the YMCA will also be starting karate on Mondays and Wednesdays for those 8 years old and above (monthly cost is $50); T-ball on on Saturdays from June 13-July 11 at Maze Middle School for those 2 and a half to 5 years old (cost is $40); and track and field on Saturdays from June 13-July 11 at Maze Middle School for those 2 and a half to 5 years old (cost is $40).
For more information, visit the YMCA Web site for San Benito County at ymcacentralcoast.org, stop by the office at 339 Fifth Street in Hollister, call (831) 637-8600 or e-mail Sports Coordinator Kristie Agan at:
ka***@ym**************.org
Gilroy Shockers seek pitchers
The Gilroy Shockers 16-and-under “B” girls fastpitch softball team is looking for players and a pitcher(s) for the 2009 summer season. If interested, please contact Jose at 408-665-2888.
Morgan Hill Pride looking for pitchers
The Morgan Hill Pride fastpitch 14U ‘A’ team is looking to add a strong pitcher. Scholarships are available. For more information, call Doug at 831-246-3317, or e-mail at:
do**@pr************.com
MVC seeks football coaches
Monte Vista Christian School in Watsonville has football coaching jobs open at all levels for the 2009-2010 season. For more information, please call Athletic Director David Reese at 831-768-6141. Resumes may be sent to:
hu************@mv**.org
Rising Stars to host underclass baseball showcase in June
Rising Stars will be holding a baseball showcase at Banner Island Ballpark in Stockton on June 13. This showcase is open to all underclass baseball players graduating in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. Players will receive an unbiased evaluation by pro scouts and college scouts on their hitting, running, throwing and pitching. Top rated players will be selected to play in the Rising Stars All-Star game that same day. A personal skills video will be available for all participants for college promotion or personal evaluation.
Register at any time online at: www.westcoasteliteshowcases.com
For more information, call 925-989-1014 or by e-mail at:
sh*****@ns*****.com
