By Staff
21st annual Niles Triathlon set for Aug. 30
NILES – The 21st annual Niles Triathlon will be held on Saturday, Aug. 30.
The triathlon, which takes place in and around Barron Lake, will have two events.
The Super Sprint Triathlon (200-meter swim, 10K bike and 2.5K run) will begin at 8:30 a.m.
The Olympic Triathlon (1.5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run) will start at 9 a.m.
Entry fee for the individual Olympic Triathlon is $65 before July 15 and $70 by Aug. 27. The cost for the Olympic Relay is $100 before July 15 and $110 before Aug. 27.
The fee for the Super Sprint is $55 before Aug. 18 and $60 by Aug. 27. Non-USAT members should add $10.
You may register On-line at www.triniles.com.
Niles' Carol Mitchell honored by ASA
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – The Amateur Softball Association of America is pleased to recognize the 6,000th coach to register for the ACE program through the online platform.
Carol Mitchell of Niles will receive a gift pack courtesy of the ASA for registering online. Mitchell coaches a 10-Under team in the Niles-Brandywine Girls Softball Association.
Mitchell was required by her to league to take the online course but says she would have done it on her own so that she is better equipped to teach the skills needed to help the kids advance in the sport.
"It was great. I enjoyed being able to re-watch the videos as many times as I needed," Mitchell of her ACE Online experience said. "I would recommend people to check it out! There is so much information available there and it is all very helpful; everything from drills to the minor issue of teaching an eight-year old how to properly field a ground ball. It is very helpful and applicable for all levels and abilities."
Mitchell is currently a level three coach but will continue to review and certify every season so that she can be a better coach to her kids.
The ACE (Achieve, Certify, Educate) Coaching Certification Program is a certification program, developed and designed to provide softball coaches of all levels – from beginning coaches to experienced veterans – an opportunity to certify as a coach with the ASA.
Thompson Golf Outing set for July 26 at Elks
DOWAGIAC – The Fred "Bigfoot" Thompson Golf Outing will be held July 26 at the Dowagiac Elks Golf Course.
The tournament will begin at 1 p.m. and is a two-person, two-club scramble.
Cost is $50 per person, includes green fees, cart, brats and hot dogs, along with beer for those 21 and older.
There will also be a free T-shirt, as well as raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing and dinner afterwards.
Proceeds go to local area churches for help with school supplies and Christmas for the less fortunate.
To sign up please contact Bob Carson at (269) 214-2137 or Michelle Warner at 782-6205.
Cassopolis looking for 9th grade volleyball coach
CASSOPOLIS – Athletic Director Bob Guse has announced that Ross Beatty High School is looking for a ninth grade volleyball coach.
Letters of interest should be sent to Guse at 22721 Diamond Cove St., Cassopolis, MI 49031.
Hunter Safety registration July 16 in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC – The Dowagiac Conservation Club will hold a Hunter Safety Course on July 24-26.
Registration for the course will be held Wednesday, July 16 at the club, located two-miles North of Dowagiac on M-51.
Registration will be held from 6-7 p.m. A birth certificate is required at the time of registration.
Classes will be held on Thursday and Friday, July 24-25 from 6-9 p.m. and on Saturday, July 26 from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
For more information contact Furmer at (269) 646-9839, Dick at 424-5186 or Andy at 782-5046.