Area Sports/Recreation Calendar
The Siloam Springs Herald-Leader invites area sports clubs, teams and organizations to submit news about activities and events. Fax information to 524-5159 or e-mail to [email protected]. League managers may report recreational sports scores and standings to The Herald-Leader. Scores may be faxed or e-mailed. For more information, contact managing editor Graham Thomas at 524-5144.
Sports camps
Numerous sports camps are being held on the campus of John Brown University this summer. Summer sports camps at JBU are owned and operated by each individual coach. Camp participants are not contracting with John Brown University and John Brown University does not own, run or have any responsibility for these camps.
Soccer
Golden Eagle Soccer Academy -- for more information visit the facebook page or www.GoldenEagleSoccerAcademy.com.
• Golden Eagle Soccer Academy Elite Residential Camp (commuter and overnight) for boys ages 11-18, July 7-9.
Lady Golden Eagles Soccer Camps -- for more information visit www.ladygoldeneaglessoccercamps.com.
• Lady Golden Eagle Soccer Elite Prospects ID Camp for girls (overnight) ages 14-18, July 9-11.
Volleyball
For registration form and more info, call Ken Carver at 524-7343 or email at [email protected].
• Golden Eagle Volleyball Fundamental Skills Camp for girls in grades 6-9, July 5-6.
• Golden Eagle Volleyball Elite Camp for girls in grades 10-12, July 7-9.
Early tackle football registration
The Boys and Girls Club of Western Benton County has registration available for its Tackle Football Program online at www.bgcwbc.org or in person at the club. Cost is $45. The league will consist of teams from the Siloam Springs, Bentonville and Fayetteville Boys and Girls Clubs. There will be one team for each grade in Siloam from third to sixth grade. Home games will be played on Saturdays at Panther Stadium. Semifinal playoff games will potentially be held in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium with the championships being held in Siloam Springs. The season runs from Sept. 10 to Nov. 5. No gate fees will be taken at any games, including playoffs or championship games. More information about the program can be found at www.bgcwbc.org or by calling 479-524-4174 or email at [email protected]
Volunteer coaches needed
The Boys and Girls Club of Western Benton County is currently seeking anyone interested in helping out as a volunteer coach for the club's third-sixth-grade tackle football program. Teams travel to Bentonville and Fayetteville for games as well as play in Siloam Springs. Anyone interested please contact the club at 479-524-4174 or email [email protected].
Fitness classes
The Walton Lifetime Health Complex, on the campus of John Brown University, offers a variety of fitness classes weekly. Class fees range from $3-$5 a session -- please call 524-7246 for more information. Cardio Party meets on Monday and Friday at 12:15 p.m. and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Group Power meets on Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Group Centergy meets on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. and Friday at 8:30 a.m.
The WLHC also offers numerous classes for its Silver Sneakers Program. The "Classic" class is Wednesday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. and the "Circuit" class is Tuesday and Thursday at 9:45 a.m. A "Smooth Moves" class is offered at 9:45 a.m. on Monday. A "Silver Splash" class in the shallow end of the indoor pool meets on Monday and Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. There is also a Morning Stretch and Tone at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please contact the WLHC office at 524-7303 for more information about all of its programs and membership options.
Aqua Aerobics Class meets on Monday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Hub White Pool at the WLHC. All exercise is done in the four-foot section of the pool. Please call Barb at 524-5397 for information about this class.
Sports on 06/19/2016