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SPORTS BRIEFS
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Wednesday, 23 April 2008
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YSB Pool tourney coming soon
Join the Youth Service Bureau at Stars and Strikes Entertainment Center in Wyoming as they rack ‘em up and let ‘em roll at another YSB Pool Tourney for Youth and Adult Pairs. Youth in grades 7-12 and an adult partner are invited to participate in this best of three, double-elimination pool tournament on Saturday, April 26. Teams of two will begin tournament play at 10 a.m.
Pre-Registration is required by Friday, April 18. The fee for this program is $18 per team, which includes tournament pool play, structured brackets and competitions, and prize trophies to the top three finishing teams. Pop and food will be available to participants at an additional expense. Please note that this is a smoke and alcohol-free event. Group size is limited and no refunds will be granted after the registration deadline. A limited number of partial scholarships may also be available. Register early to ensure your place in the tournament.
Please contact Tovah Rykken at the Youth Service Bureau at 651-464-3685 or
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for more information. YSB thanks Stars and Strikes Entertainment Center for hosting this event, and Brad Klepsa, a pool enthusiast and North Branch resident, for his efforts in developing this program.
Meet the softball team on Sunday
This Sunday, April 27, meet the Forest Lake Rangers softball team in the cafeteria of the high school. The event will run from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., and all youth softball players are invited to attend. Bring your glove, cleats and outdoor clothing.
Luke Daninger to receive National Football Foundation award
This Sunday, at the first “Honoring Legends-Inspiring Leaders” awards ceremony, Forest Lake High School senior Luke Daninger will be one of six young men selected to receive the Scholar-Athlete Award. The Twin Cities chapter of the National Football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame will hold the event on Sunday, April 27 at 6 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas.
Boys hockey pancake breakfast
The Forest Lake boys hockey team is hosting a fundraiser at Applebee’s on Saturday, May 3. The pancake breakfast runs from 8 to 10 a.m., with tickets priced at $5. Tickets can be purchased from any returning hockey player, and they will also be sold at the door the morning of the event.
Wildflower walk at O’Brien
Join William O’Brien State Park on Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. for a stroll along the scenic St. Croix River as they look for beautiful signs of spring. Hepatica, Bloodroot, Marsh Marigolds and many other wildflowers will be highlighted on the walk. This mile and a half stroll will begin in the picnic grounds area. The programs are free but a State Park vehicle permit is needed to enter any Minnesota State Park. William O’Brien is located 2 miles north of Marine-On-St. Croix, MN on highway 95.
Synchronized swimming show
The Forest Lake High School synchronized swimming team will host its annual Synchro Show on Saturday, May 3 at 3:30 and 7 p.m., at the Southwest Junior High Pool. The girls will be performing their solos, duets, trios and team routines in costume as they prepare for the upcoming sections and state meets. Families with small children are encouraged to attend the early show. The 7 p.m. show will include a presentation for the senior team members. Tickets are available at the door - $5 for adults and $4 for students and seniors (It was standing room only for both shows last year, so come early for a good seat).
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, May 13.
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, May 15.
YSB Golf Tournament, June 20
The sixth annual YSB Golf Tournament benefiting the Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau (YSB) will be held Friday, June 20, at Castlewood Golf Course (aka “The Rock”), beginning with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The tournament will feature a hole-in-one contest courtesy of sponsor Whitaker Buick Pontiac GMC.
All local golfers are invited to play in the fundraising tournament, which is a four-person scramble format. Top prizes include $400 cash to the first-place team, $200 cash to the second-place team, and six additional $25 prizes for course events. In addition, a raffle will be held for a variety of prizes, including a membership at The Rock, full-week pass tickets to the 3M Championship PGA golf tournament in Blaine, Tanners Brook golf rounds, Twin tickets and many other great prizes.
Early-bird registration cost is $75 per person or $300 per four-person team if registered by May 20, or $80 per person or $320 per team after that date. The cost includes nine holes of golf, two power carts and dinner at Stella’s on 97 following the event. Separate dinner tickets are available for additional guests for $20 each.
Only one player on each team may have a handicap of five or under and teams must have a combined team handicap of over 24 (nine-hole handicap). Mulligans (one per golfer) and Eagles (one per team) will be available for purchase.
Registration deadlines are May 20 for the early-bird discount and June 6 for all other registrations. To register, contact Brenda Wurtinger at 612-209-8153 or e-mail
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Registration forms are also available under the Event Calendar tab at www.ysblakesarea.org.
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