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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 |
Fairview’s kids’ triathlon training
Boys and girls who like to swim, run and bike and earn medals are invited to consider entering the Chisago Lakes Kids’ Triathlon on Saturday, July 26, at Paradise Park in Chisago City. The Kids’ Triathlon will be held one day before the July 27 Chisago Lakes Triathlon.
To help young athletes get ready for the triathlon, Fairview Sports & Orthopedic Care — in conjunction with Midwest Sports Events — will host a free Kids Tri Training night from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 12, at the Chisago City Community Center on Highway 8.
Boys and girls 12 and under, accompanied by a parent or guardian, are invited to attend. They can ask questions and learn about the course, the equipment, how to practice for the events, healthy eating and staying safe. Refreshments will be served. Fairview Lakes Community Health Outreach will offer discount bike helmets for $5. For those who sign up for the triathlon that night, they will receive a $5 discount on their triathlon registration fee, and door prizes will include a free triathlon registration and other prizes.
Pre-registration is requested but not required, by calling 612-672-7272. For more information about the Chisago Lakes Triathlon, go to www.midwestsportsevents.com.
High School Rodeo this weekend
The 2008 High School Rodeo state finals will run from Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15, at Dead Broke Arena, between Forest Lake and Hugo at HWY 61 and County Road 4. Friday and Saturday night begin at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m.
Free cowboy hats for the first 100 children, free pony and hay rides, and a free bandana for dad on Father’s Day.
OSI 5K Fun Run/Walk, June 14
OSI Physical Therapy is sponsoring and conducting the 5K Fun Run/Walk as part of the Fun in the Forest on Saturday, June 14. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the 5K starting at 9 a.m. at OSI Physical Therapy (146 N. Lake St. in the Towers Building).
Registration forms are available at any OSI Physical Therapy location, at their website at www.osipt.com, www.raceberryjam.com, and www.flacc.org. Same day registration is available.
USA Cup volunteers needed
The National Sports Center in Blaine is looking for volunteers to be field managers for the USA Cup soccer tournament, which runs July 11-19. If interested, contact Claire Bouillaguet at 763-792-7339, or
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Sports Complex floral gift cards
Now your spring planting can yield more than just flowers; you could be donating to the Sports Complex at the same time. For every $50 gift card purchased at Forest Lake Floral between now and July 30, $10 will go toward the Sports Complex being built by the Forest Lake Area Athletic Association (FLAAA). For gift card amounts over $50, the garden center will donate 20 percent.
“Most people are already buying plants this time of year, so they don’t even have to go out of their way to support the Sports Complex,” said Larry Schminski, Chair of the Sports Complex Board. “They can pick up a gift card and use it themselves or give it as a gift.
“We really appreciate all the support we’ve been getting from Forest Lake Floral,” Schminski added. “The Roberts family (owner of Forest Lake Floral and Roberts Family Funeral Home) knows we still need to raise $300,000 for the Sports Complex, and they’re doing all they can to motivate the community and help us reach that goal.”
Edlund honored by ESPN
Gustavus Adolphus College women’s Nordic skier Laura Edlund was named to the 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V College Division At-Large First Team. The Forest Lake native (FLHS ‘04) turned in the highest finish ever by a Gustie at the NCAA Skiing Championships with an 18th place finish in the 15K Classic race at Bozeman, Mont. Edlund recorded the highest Central Collegiate Ski Association finish by a Gustie skier, as she finished sixth in the CCSA standings and was named to the All-CCSA Second Team. Edlund also was part of a duo (with Sarah Willis) to win the Minnesota Collegiate Championships in February.
FLAAA meets on 2nd Tuesday
The FLAAA holds its regular monthly meeting the second Tuesday of each month at The Cornerstone in Wyoming at 7 p.m. Questions about the FLAAA or meetings call Terri or Larry Porter at 651-464-8094. The next meeting is Tuesday, July 8.
FLAFA's monthly meeting
The Forest Lake Fastpitch Association (FLAFA) holds its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at Stella's on 97 at 7 p.m. The next meeting is Thursday, June 19.
Basketball camps; 3-on-3 league
Star Shooting Camp for all boys and girls:
Monday, July 21 at Forest Lake High School. Contact Dan Cremisino at 651-982-8016 to register. Registration deadline is Friday, June 20.
Fourth annual 3-on-3 fall league to be held at Forest Lake High School. Sunday evenings from 6 to 8:30 p.m., on September 7, 14, 21, 28, and October 5. The cost is $40 per player, which includes a T-shirt, two games per evening and an end of the league tournament. Registration deadline is Thursday, August 21 at www.midwest3on3.com, or contact Jen Wagner at 651-982-3042 with questions.
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