Splash ‘n Dash #1 Results Announced
A swimmer waits for her starting time. Courtesy photo
A race to the finish. Couratesy photoTMC News:
The annual Splash ‘n Dash series began June 26 as a training event for the Los Alamos Triathlon, which occurs Aug. 17.
Splash ‘n Dash will occur every other Wednesday leading up to the Los Alamos Triathlon.
New this year is an even shorter course for the youngest athletes – a 100-yard swim followed by a quick run along the Canyon Road sidewalk.
The following are the results of Splash ‘n Dash #1:
Number Name: Long Course Swim 400 Yd Run 5K Final Time
A1 Matt Gonzales 05:45 0:22:43 0:28:28
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Los Alamos Native Alex Kirk Tapped For 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team
Lobos Center Alex Kirk of Los Alamos, right, during a June 25 training session with the 2013 USA Men’s WUGs Team. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
After five days of training camp that began with 26 players on June 24 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., USA Basketball today named the official, 12-man roster for the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team.
Training camp will continue in Colorado Springs through June 30, and the team departs for Russia July 1.
Representing the USA at the 2013 World University Games men’s basketball competition Read More
Local Swimmers Do Well at Florida Meet
Sarah Lott begins the backstroke. Courtesy photoCharger swimmers returned to Los Alamos Wednesday, after successfully competing in the 2013 Gulf Coast Swim Team Invitational Meet in Fort Myers, Fla.
With 740 swimmers competing, it was not a surprise to see World Championship qualifying cut times being made in the top heats. Los Alamos Charger swimmers did surprisingly well with several of the kids earning places in the top-16 finals heats (see results below).
Congratulations goes out to Maria Venneri, who got her first Sectional cut in the 200 backstroke at this
Los Alamos’ Alex Kirk Among 16 Finalists Named for 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team
Lobos standout Alex Kirk, left, of Los Alamos is among 16 finalists named for the World University Games Team. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Following three days of training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., that kicked off on June 24 with 26 of the nation’s top collegiate athletes, the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Committee today announced 16 finalists for the 2013 USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team.
Training camp will continue in Colorado Springs through June 30, and the 12-member roster will be announced prior to the team’s Read More
Register For YMCA Youth Summer Sports Clinics
YMCA News:
The Summer Sports Clinics will be a Monday through Friday program focused on developing and practicing skills to improve each person’s knowledge and abilities in the sport regardless of current skill level or experience.
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Ages 4-16 / July 8-12 / 9-noon $100
Jr. Wrestling:
- Ages 5-12 / July 15-19 / 9-11 a.m. $40
- Grades K-2 / July 22-26 / 9-10:30 a.m. $50
- Grades 3-4 / July 22-26 / 2-4 p.m. $50
- Grades 5-8 / July 22-26 / 2-5 p.m. $50
Volleyball:
Ages 8-14 / July 29-Aug. 29 / 11 a.m. $40
Rock Climbing:
- Ages 5-12 / Aug. 5-9 / 1-3 p.m. $60
To register or for more information, call the Read More