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Tryout: 9U SCABA Topeka Bulldogs. Will do winter practices and 4-6 tourneys. Looking for several players. Noon-2 p.m. Aug. 7, Shawnee North No. 4. Casey Brees 220-9225 or cabrees@cox.net.
Tryout: 10U Renegades. 4-6 p.m. Aug. 7, The Grange. Steve Schumacher 271-2128.
Tryout: 15U team for fall league and possible summer lake league and tournaments. 8 a.m. Aug. 7 at Shawnee North No. 3. Mike Pressgrove 925-2869 or Tim Roberts 246-1165.
Fastpitch tryouts: 8U summer 2011 Topeka Lil Queens. Need all postions. Will play 4-5 tourneys. 5 p.m. Aug. 7-8, Lake Shawnee No. 3. Lloyd 224-0334, Buffi 969-6113.
Fastpitch tryouts: 14U Topeka Kryptonite second year team. 3-5 p.m. Aug. 7-8, Lake Shawnee, field 4. 1996 birthdays preferred. Will play two fall tourneys, summer league and summer tourneys. Nanette Johnson 845-5153 or Craig Burns 817-8220 or HYPERLINK "mailto:kryptonite_softball@hotmail.com" kryptonite_softball@hotmail.com.
Tryout: Golden Giants 15-year-old team. Will play tourneys and World Series. 1 p.m. Aug. 8, SCABA Pony Express diamond. Nick Pruitt 249-6499 or tggiants2014@gmail.com.
Tryout: 16U 2010 Smokin’ Guns fall team. 2 p.m. Aug. 8. Mike 640-6697 or Mark 267-6954 or Stan 969-5301.
Tryout: 18U Topeka Stars fall and summer team. 1 p.m. Aug. 8 at SCABA pony diamond. Frank 272-8150 or topekastars.org.
Fastpitch tryouts: 16U Lawrence Phenix. 1:30-3 p.m. Aug. 8, Holcomb Sports Complex in Lawrence. Arrive 30 minutes early for registration. Barry Johnson 218-9155 or phenixfastpitch@yahoo.com.
Tennis tournament: Eisenhower Classic. Divisions: 3.5, 4.5, Open singles, doubles and mixed doubles. $13 for singles, $16 for doubles ($8 each) by Aug. 9. USTA sanctioned. 263-7266, recsupv@abilenecityhall.com.
Baseball camp: High school Select camps. Select camp 2 Aug 9-10. 2 options for camps: Commuter camp Monday 2-9:45 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $210 includes some meals, T-shirt. Resident camp Monday at 1 p.m.-Tuesday 3 p.m., $240, includes all meals, T-shirt. kansasstatebaseballcamps.com, Anthony Everman 395-2679, aeverman@kstatesports.com.
5K run: 5K for Kristi. Fun run/walk. 7 p.m. at the Orchard near Northern Heights High School. $10 adults, $5 students. Proceeds to pay for medical expenses for Kristi Karr. Jann Briggs (620) 699-3448 or briggsj@usd251.org or Kim Dhority dhorityk@usd251.or or usd.251.org.
Tennis tournament: Eisenhower Junior Open Classic. Ages 12U, 14U and 18U singles and doubles. $13 for singles, $16 for doubles ($8 each) by Aug. 9. USTA sanctioned. 263-7266, recsupv@abilenecityhall.com.
Basketball tournament: Inside Sports first annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament in Overland Park. Boys and girls grades 3-8, high school and adult divisions, recreational and competitive levels. $100 per team by Aug. 6. 3 games guaranteed. Proceeds to Will to Suceed Foundation. 68fieldhouse.com/basketball_tournaments.php. Jim Huber (816) 728-2341 or Ryan Hancock (417) 830-1995.
5K race: Rossville Tall Corn 5K. 7:30 a.m. start. 1-mile fun run also. Registration forms at nektrack.com. Scott Hammer 584-5722, scotth@cco-ks.com.
5K run: Topeka Youth Hockey Association’s first annual Run with the Runners 5K run/walk at Shawnee North Community Center. topekayouthhockey.org/Documents/2010FunRunFlyer.pdf.
Slowpitch tournament: Mixed tournament, Millers Wood. $200. 4 games guaranteed. Aaron Roberts arob45@hotmail.com or 418-9308.
Golf tournament: EWO scramble at Cypress Ridge GC. Noon shotgun. Proceeds to provide aid for visually impaired. Mark Saylor 478-2540, vocshop.com/lions.
Golf tournament: Tournament at Cypress Ridge GC. 8:30 a.m. shotgun. $65 per person. Proceeds to complete Marlo Cuevas-Balandran Activity Center. Joe Gutierrez 220-3936.
Golf tournament: Sixth annual Bonnie Henrickson golf tournament at Alvamar CC. 4-person scramble. 1 p.m. shotgun. $100 by Aug. 9 includes dinner, greens fees and prizes. Portion of proceeds to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Trena Anderson 864-4938, kuathletics.com.
Slowpitch tournament: 2nd annual Greg “Buzz” Wilson Memorial Co-rec Tournament. $125 per team. Danny or Laurie 383-6645 or 383-5706. Proceeds to Wilson family college fund.
Golf tournament: Dr. John Lynch Arthrtits Foundation Classic at Lake Shawnee GC. 8:30 a.m. $400 per 4-person team includes breakfast, lunch and prizes. 272-8461.
Baseball league: HPBA fall leagues. Aug. 28-Oct. 2. 8U league, $285 per team or $23 per player. 10U, 12U and 14U leagues $375 per team, $31.25 per player. 6 games guaranteed. Mike or Melody 271-5812, topekabaseball.com.
Slowpitch tournament: USSSA and Fun Valley masters tournament in Hutchinson. $175. Mike Baird (620) 241-7974.
Golf tournament: 2-lady scramble at Lake Shawnee GC. 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. $55 per person. 267-0384, 267-2295.
Slowpitch tournament: 24th annual Labor Day weekend marathon tournament at Valley Falls. Co-rec, men’s and women’s. Double elimination. vfaa.net or vfaainfo@gmail.com.
4-mile run: Inaugural Kaw River Run. 4-mile run, 2-mile walk. 8 a.m. $25 by Aug. 16. Proceeds to Let’s Help. active.com, Rudy Guzman 270-5348.
Golf tournament: 2-man scramble at Forbes GC. $20 per person plus greens fees. 9 a.m. start. Gift certificates, optional skins game and keg included. 862-0114.
5K & 10K run: Labor Your Legs. Free 5K and 10K fun run/walk and bike. 8:30 a.m., Crestview Shelter house. Door prizes and breakfast included. RSVP at sunflowerstriders.org or Brad Rhoden 224-5193.
Soccer clinic: Spring clinic ages 3-10 at Shawnee North. Basic skills instructed. 2 sessions: Mondays Sept. 13-Oct. 4; Thursdays Sept. 9-30. $15. 286-3358.
5K run: 19th annual Race Against Breast Cancer 5K run/walk. 9 a.m. start at Washburn University Law School. $20 by Sept. 1; $25 after. 271-1500 or rabctopeka.org.
2- and 6-mile run: 14th annual I-DID-A-HILL fun fun/walk at Roxbury. 2-mile and 6-mile run and a 2-mile and a 4-mile walk. $12 by Aug. 27, $15 after, includes T-shirt. 7 a.m registration start. Scanlans 536-4205 or Tolles 254-7355.
5K run: Holy Smokin’ 5K. 8 a.m. at Mother Teresa Church. 5K run/walk. $15 by Aug. 24, $20 after. 1 mile fun run, 1/4 mile kids run are free. mtcctopeka.org.
Youth contest: NFL Punt, Pass and Kick contest at 6 p.m. Sept. 16 at Jerry Robertson Field at Lake Shawnee for boys and girls ages 7-14. 286-3358.
5K run: Washburn Alumni Association 5K fun run/walk. 8:30 a.m. at Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. $15 for walkers, $20 for runners before Sept. 18; $20 for walkers, $25 for runners on day of. Proceeds to Alumni Association scholarship fund. 670-1641 or wualumni@washburn.edu.
Bodybuilding: 4th annual Kansas State and Land of Oz Open Bodybuilding-Figure-Fitness-Bikini Championships at Highland Park High School. Benefit for the American Diabetes Association. (816) 537-4872 mrbyers@sbcglobal.net.
Tournament: Oct. 2-31: Topeka Tri-Center Challenge, all three centers, schedule to be announced.
Bowling: Topeka USBC Bowling Association board meeting No. 2, 3 p.m., Gage Bowl North.
Bowling showcase: Youth Bowlers Showcase, noon, Gage Bowl North.
Performance training: Cross Fit strength and conditioning program for cardio and body weight. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 31 at Lake Shawnee GC basement. 267-1156.
Baseball instruction: Budget baseball instruction and conditioning. 260-9980.
Pitching instruction: Pitching 1-on-1 instruction as well as clinics for ages 10-18. David Dreyer at 478-4751.
Baseball instruction: Kansas Crush Baseball Academy. 1-on-1 instruction. Sessions through winter. 213-3170 or kansascrush.com.
Baseball instruction: Ken Berry Hit-Away for 1-on-1 hitting and pitching lessons by professionals. 633-6837, 271-1264 or 246-4506.
Practice diamonds: Practice diamonds available. Troy at 221-2934 or HYPERLINK "mailto:nkfl1@aol.com" nkfl1@aol.com.
Private instruction: baseballacademy1@yahoo.com.
Baseball Instruction: For any age group. 286-1762 or 806-7095.
Baseball Instruction: Smith Baseball Academy. Quality baseball and softball offered by local professionals. Private lessons, group, and team clinics. Info@smithbaseballacademy.com or 272-8567 or www.smithbaseballacademy.com.
Baseball instruction: Private indoor pitching/hitting lessons through the Midwest Bruins. 30 minute and hour sessions available. Kenny Swart 608-0409, Adam Schroder 633-5405, HYPERLINK www.midwestbruins.com.
Fall league: Ken Berry fall leagues now forming. kenberryleague.com, 249-1751.
30+ league: 30-up men’s league at Lake Shawnee open for registration. 286-3358.
Seeking players: 10U 2011 SCABA SaberCats. Looking for a few players. Joey Hoytal 249-3318.
Seeking players: 10U 2011 Capitol Mudcats. Looking for a few players. Dave 230-3388.
Seeking players: 10U 2011 Topeka Lugnuts. Looking for a few players. Mario Neal 408-2346 or John Eddy 554-4580 or lillugnuts@yahoo.com.
Seeking players: 12U 2010 fall, 2011 team. John 554-4701.
Youth league: Mega basketball. Kindergarten-6th grade. Sept. 15 deadline. Sportzone 267-4658, isportzone.com.
Youth league: Sportzone Champions fall league. Boys and girls, grades 3-12. $50 per player. 8 games at Sportzone. Troy 221-2934 or nkfl1@aol.com.
Youth league: Sportzone Champions fall league. Boys and girls, grades 3-12. $50 per player. 8 games at Sportzone. Troy 221-2934 or nkfl1@aol.com.
Adult league: Senior adult Parks and Recreation of Topeka basketball for ages 50-up. $1 per session. 7:15-8:15 p.m. Mondays at Crestview Community Center. Senior Adults 368-3798.
Youth cheerleading: Cheerleading for girls/boys ages 5-18. Jill Fenske 234-1100.
Youth dance: Dance classes for girls/boys ages 3-up. Jennifer Medley 234-1100.
Dance classes: Youth, teen, adult classes at Central Park Community Center, 1534 S.W. Clay. 368-0101.
Cheer instruction: Pom-Pom & cheerleading for ages K-5. 368-3796.
Disc golf league: 6 p.m. every Wednesday at Crestview Disc GC. Casual and competitive leagues. $1 for beginners, $3 for amateur and pro members, $4 for nonmembers. Bren Nordgren 608-8688 or carlbren@sbcglobal.net.
Fitness class: Aerobics/toning, modern/yoga/pilates mix, jazz/hip hop cardio workout. Ages 18-up. 234-1100.
Certification: Group exercise certification at Great Life Golf & Fitness-Berkshire, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (800) 237-6242 or www.netafit.org.
Fitness class: Total body conditioning at Great Life Golf & Fitness-Berkshire, 8 am.-1 p.m. (800) 237-6242 or www.netafit.org.
Flag football: Topeka Police Athletic League flag football. Boys and girls in divisions ages 6-9 and 10-12. Season begins Sept. 11 at Highland Park practice fields. Deadline is Sept. 1. Tom Powell 221-5010, topekapal.org.
Flag football: 5-on-5 men’s flag league at Lake Shawnee. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 21. $315 per team by Sept. 1. 286-3358.
Youth flag football: Youth flag league for boys and girls ages 7-12. $30 by Aug. 20. League begins week of Sept. 13. T-shirts, flags and jerseys provided. 286-3358.
Open gym: Ages 2-5 every Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m. at Crestview Community Center. 368-2448.
Hockey league: SCPR youth ages 4-14 and adult leagues. 25 hours of practices and 18 games guaranteed for youth league. 30 game-guarantee for adult league. 286-3358.
Horseshoes league: Sanctioned league Wednesdays through Oct. 7 5:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Larry 456-7762 or Kyle 379-5062.
Preschool: Preschoolers beginning class at Rice Community Center. $20, $25 for nonresidents. 368-4363.
Kickball tournament: Kickball Tournament on turf. 845-4385.
Martial arts: Aikido program for ages 13-up at Absolute Martial Arts, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. 266-1660.
Martial arts: White belt karate program for ages 6-12 at Absolute Martial Arts, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 10-10:40 a.m. Saturdays. 266-1660.
Martial arts: Judo, Jujitsu and karate classes for all ages at Topeka Judo Academy. 354-7888.
Martial arts: Midwest Martial Arts classes for all ages. 862-7779.
Martial arts: Believer’s Martial Arts teaching classes in Shaolin Kempo Karate, ages 3-up. 267-1985.
Martial arts: Mid America Karate Academy teaching traditional Hawaiian Kempo, Okinawan Kenpo, Okinawan Kobodu and Okinawan Kobujitsu. 844-0050.
Pickeball league: Crestview Community Center Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. $2. 368-2448.
Pickeball league: Garfield Community Center. Mondays from 10 a.m.-noon. $2. 368-3787.
Running club: Manhattan Cross Country Club, USA Track and Field affiliated. $10 for fall session. Includes two fun runs, T-shirt and treats. One-hour practices Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. www.letsgorun.com or melgares@letsgorun.com.
Shuffleboard: Topeka Parks & Rec drop-in shuffleboard program 10 a.m. to noon every Thursday except third Thursday of month at Central Park Community Center. $2 per session, for ages 50-up. 368-3798.
Skating lessons: Capital City Figure Skating Association seeking members for Learn to Skate program. Ginger Bennett 354-7542 or ginger@capitalcityfsa.com.
Skating lessons: SCPR Athletics accepting registrations for children 4 and older and adults for the Learn To Skate Program. Shawnee County Athletics 286-3358 or www.capitalcityfsa.com.
Soccer league: Fall soccer registrations being accepted through Aug. 13. Boys and girls ages 4-14. 5-week season is played at Shawnee North and Lake Shawnee. Games begin Sept. 18. $30. 286-3358.
Fastpitch instruction: Pitching lessons by Emporia State pitcher Paige Ladenburger for ages 7-14. $20 per lesson, must provide own catcher. 969-0404.
Fastpitch instruction: Ken Berry Hit-Away for 1-on-1 pitching and hitting lessons for all ages. 633-6837, 271-1264 and 246-4506.
Fastpitch instruction: Pitching lessons for girls 12-16, must provide own catcher. John 224-1436 or jchavez31@cox.net.
Fastpitch instruction: Team consultation available for coaches. John 232-5537.
Fastpitch instruction: Former college head coach Dawn Reed-Schultz providing private instruction, individuals or teams. (918) 441-1640.
Fastpitch league: SCGSA fall league. 10U-18U divisions. League plays Saturdays and Sundays beginning Aug. 21. $650 per team by Aug. 13. 286-3358.
Fastpitch league: YMCA 18-up woman’s league. $22 individuals (will place on team), $260 team. Lindsay Ransom 354-8095.
Fastpitch league: Ken Berry fall leagues now forming. kenberryleague.com, 478-2503.
Fastpitch tryouts: 12U-10U team. Looking for 2000 and 1999 birthdates. 217-5088 or dpetefish@cox.net.
Fastpitch tryouts: 16UA Quest (94/95s) 2011 tourney team. Looking for pitcher-infielder-oufielder. Gary 554-6775 or bigbigbigg@aol.com.
Fastpitch tryouts: 18U B team. Will play fall ball, fall tourneys and 2011 summer. Need a catcher. Eric 633-9991.
Slowpitch league: 60-up Monday night teams now forming. Looking for new players. Through September. Dick Edington 478-3744, Roger Yocom 272-6887 or Deane Burgess 272-9305.
Slowpitch league: Drop-in softball for ages 45-up. 8-10 a.m. Saturdays through Sept. 11 at Major Palm Diamonds. $2 per day. Parks and Rec of Topeka Senior Adult Program 368-3798.
Slowpitch league: Fall leagues at Shawnee North. Middle, upper and lower co-rec, women’s and men’s leagues offered. $150/single games or $250/doubleheaders. Deadline Aug. 13. Games start Sept. 1. 286-3358.
Table tennis club: Topeka Table Tennis Club. 7-10 p.m. on Tuesdays and noon-3 p.m. on Saturdays at First Church of the Nazarene. $2 donation requested. Bob 249-9658.
Tennis league: USTA Junior Team tennis leagues forming. Leagues for 14-under intermediate, 14-under advanced, 18-under intermediate and 18-under advanced. Call 273-5362 for details.
Tennis league: Wood Valley men’s, women’s and youth singles and doubles leagues and youth/adult clinics. Cost is $22-$60. 266-8000.
Tennis instruction: Wood Valley Skills, Drills and Thrills noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays for men competing at a 4.0-up USTA level to build on specific tennis and athletic skills. $11 per Wood Valley member, $16 for nonmembers.
Tennis instruction: Youth Summer Tennis Clinics at Kossover for ages 4-17. 266-8000.
Tennis instruction: Wood Valley Racquet Club and Fitness Center has several different summer classes for beginners to advanced. Daryl Greenstreet 266-8000.
Track & field club: Topeka Spirit AAU & USATF team for boys and girls grades 6-18 at Highland Park. Coach Martin 582-4168.
Track & field club: AAU/USATF affiliated Topeka Blazers Track Club accepting members ages 8-18. Contact Ramon RIley at P.O. Box 67692, Topeka, KS, 66667.
Track & field club: Northeast Kansas Track Club for ages 5-18. AAU and USATF affiliated. Lance Lenard 584-5723 or Mark Law 246-1818.
Track & field club: Thunderbolt Track Club in Topeka for ages 9-18. Gerald Christensen 272-8949 or gmc61@cox.net.
Track & field club: Northeast Kansas Jaguar Track Club for ages 6-18. $25. Marty Allen 850-0205 or mallen@carsoncomm.com.
Sand volleyball: Fall sand league registrations at Shawnee North and Lake Shawnee being accepted through Aug. 20. Sunday, Monday and Friday night leagues begin Sept. 10. 286-3358.
If you are looking for park and recreation activities in the Topeka area, you've come to the right place – the Unwind calendar.
