ORGANIZATION: Morrison Family YMCA at Ballantyne

TIMES: Thu, March 11 5:30- 6:30pm

COST: $30/member and $40/program member

Prepare for the Morrison 10k/5k Race in May with this 10 week Interval Running Training Program each Thursday from 5:30pm-6:30pm beginning March 11. Whether you are new to running or looking to beat your best race time - this training program is for you!

Ballantyne Village YMCA
14825 Ballantyne Village Way
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-716-4650

Morrison Family YMCA at Ballantyne
9405 Bryant Farms Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-716-4650

TOP AMATEUR BOXERS FROM ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA COMPETE IN STATE GOLDEN GLOVES TOURNEY MARCH 12, 13

Mecklenburg Park and Recreation hosts the NC State Golden Gloves Tournament, Fri.-Sat., Mar. 12 and 13 at Sugaw Creek Recreation Center. Bouts start 7pm Fri., 5pm Sat. and run into the night. This event features best amateur boxers from across NC, ages 17-34, in 15-20 bouts each night. Matches for novice and open categories each night, in as many as 11 weight classes. Event features at least one female bout. Admission:$10/adults, $5/ youth, ages11-17, FREE for 10 and under. Tickets sold at door. Could be a sellout, so come early! Sanctioned by USA Boxing. For more info call 311 or Boxing Coach Al Simpson 704 241-0314 (cell).

BOYS AND GIRLS: REGISTER NOW FOR INDOOR FUN SOCCER AT ARBOR GLEN OUTREACH CENTER IN WEST CHARLOTTE

Boys and girls, ages 4-9, may sign-up now through Mar. 12 for Park and Rec's Indoor FUN Soccer league at Arbor Glen Outreach Center. Games are Saturdays, Apr. 10May 22. Participants receive uniform, shin guards, socks, and participation medal. Cost is $40. Emphasis is on basic skills of soccer and having fun! To register click on Eparks and use Course Code #8052. Or call 311 or visit Arbor Glen Outreach Center. For more info contact Joel Kent: 704 432-1533

Cornelius-Huntersville Youth Lacrosse Fall Programs
CORNELIUS The Parks and Recreation Departments of Cornelius and Huntersville are proud to announce plans for their upcoming youth lacrosse fall programs. Registration for Fall Beginner's Clinic will start on Monday, August 14th and close on Friday, September 1st. The 2006 Fall League will begin registration on Monday, August 28th and will close on Friday, September 22nd. These programs are open to boys and girls grades Kindergarten through 12th grade with divisions determined by gender and grade. Program registration will be accepted at the Cornelius Town Hall, Huntersville Parks & Recreation office, or on- line at www.corneliuspr.org.

The Beginner's Clinic will be held at Smithville Park i n Cornelius and is geared to participants who are new to the sport or beginner level players. The clinic will be held on Sundays, September 10th through October 1st from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Smithville Park located in Cornelius. The registration fee is $25.00.

The Fall League will be for any participants who complete the Beginner's Clinic or have prior playing experience. The registration fee is $50.00 for the Instructional Division (kindergarten & 1st grade) and $75.00 for all other divisions. Divisions will be formed for grades K-1st coed, Boys 2nd -4th, Boys 5th-6th, Boys 7th-8th, Boys 9th-12th, Girls 2nd-5th, Girls 6th-8th, and Girls 9th- 12th. Financial assistance is available. The Fall League will consist of games only (no practices) starting October 8th with play taking place on Sunday afternoons at Smithville Park and Huntersville Athletic Park. All participants will receive a jersey and a trophy at the end of the season. Addi tional equipment will be required. A copy of the participant's birth certificate is required at time of registration.

Volunteer coaches are still needed for the fall lacrosse programs. For more information, please contact the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Department at 704- 896-2460 ext. 399 or the Huntersville Parks and Recreation Department at 704- 766-2220.

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