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SPORTS BRIEFS
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Wednesday, 02 January 2008
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2008 youth cross country league
The St. Croix Valley Minnesota Youth Ski League will begin its 30th season on Sunday, Jan. 6 at William O’Brien State Park. This is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to giving 3 to 13-year-olds an opportunity to learn to cross-country ski in a family setting. The eight-week regular season at William O’Brien State Park begins every Sunday at 1 p.m., Jan. 6 through Feb. 24. A membership fee of $25 per child ($60 maximum per family) includes membership in the Minnesota Youth Ski League and snacks. Register on-line at www.mysl.org, or at the Sunday sessions. All participants must provide their own equipment. Minnesota State Park vehicle permits are required as well as a Minnesota Ski Pass for all skiers 16 and above. The club meets in all weather conditions. Skiers of all ability levels are encouraged to join. For additional information contact Everett Myers at
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or 651-644-2800.
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, Jan 8.
Meet the Rangers on Jan. 12
Presented by the girls and boys basketball programs at Forest Lake Area High School, Meet The Rangers will be held on Saturday, Jan. 12, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All area youth, girls and boys, from 1st through 6th grade are invited to the high school gym and field house.
The youths will participate in a free camp atmosphere and will be broken into smaller groups by age and ability level. Each group will rotate through various stations, learning about the game of basketball and developing their skills. The stations will be taught by current girls and boys basketball players at Forest Lake High School. Contests, games and prizes will top off the two-hour event. Any questions, contact Jen Wagner, head girls basketball coach, at
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or 651-982-3042.
FLBA coach deadline; meeting
The application deadline has arrived. The Forest Lake Baseball Association is taking coaching applications for the 2008 traveling baseball season. Applications can be found at www.flbaseball.org., or call Dale Hager at 651-433-5288. Application deadline is Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008.
Also on Sunday, the FLBA will be having its monthly board meeting. It is held at the Forest Lake American Legion at 6:30 p.m., on Jan. 13. Go to www.flbaseball.org for more traveling baseball information.
FLAFA meeting; coaches
The Forest Lake Fastpitch Association (FLAFA) holds its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at Dummys at 7 p.m. The next meeting is Thursday, Jan. 17.
The FLAFA is also seeking coaches for the upcoming 2008 season. Applications can be downloaded at www.FLAFA.org, or Jean Modjeski can be contacted at 651-755-6498. The application deadline is Thursday, Jan. 31.
Boys basketball team pancake breakfast at Applebee's, Jan. 19
The Forest Lake High School boys basketball team will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Forest Lake Applebee’s on Saturday, Jan. 19, from 8 – 10 a.m. The cost $5 per ticket. Tickets will be available at the door, or at the home game against Woodbury on Tuesday, Jan. 15, or from any player, or contact Rich Lentsch at
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Follow Forest Lake Boys basketball at www.flrangerhoops.com.
Sled Dog Race volunteers
It should be an action-packed weekend February 1, 2 and 3, 2008. The Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race in Bayfield Wisconsin, invites all to volunteer and experience the Midwest’s largest and most exciting sled dog races. Over 100 sled dog teams come to Bayfield to compete in this top event. Volunteers can pick their job — handle dogs by helping mushers hook up their teams, or help bring teams up to the starting chute. Volunteers may also choose to assist at check points, communicate via radio on teams’ progress, guide teams to stay on course, or help enter final times after the race. This opportunity will give people the chance to experience Bayfield in a completely different way: as a part of an annual community event. Select a wonderful vacation package that combines the excitement of the sled dogs, and also time to enjoy the magic of the snowy season in the north woods. Packages include; two or three nights lodging, a spaghetti dinner on Friday night, a “Musher Mixer” on Saturday night, and breakfast each morning. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work on one or both days of the races. These packages are priced at $250 per couple for two nights and $325 per couple for three nights. For more information on the Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race or other Bayfield events, please visit www.bayfield.org or call 800-447-4094.
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