Sports briefs

Prep football

coach needed

Wasilla High School is currently looking for an assistnat football coach.

All those interested in being a part of the Wasilla gridiron coaching staff, contact Doug Bean at 354-6313 or 745-2326.

ABC Basketball Camp

ABC Alaska is hosting a summer basketball camp Aug. 11-23.

Each week of the camp will feature five daily, two-hour sessions for athletes ages 7-17.

Each session will include shooting instruction and drills, scrimmaging and instruction emphasizing the transition game, pick and roll motion offense, teamwork, rebounding and defense.

The cost of the camp is $95 for one week and $190 for both weeks. Each camper will receive a T-shirt and a chance to win awards in contests sponsored by the clinic.

The camp is sponsored by the Wasilla High School booster club.

For a registration form or more information, contact Lew Bradley at 745-4644.

Summer youth

hockey clinic

The Big Lake Hockey Association is offering a summer hockey program at the Brett Ice Arena.

The clinic will be run by coaching director Jamie Smith and the coaches of the Big Lake Hockey Association.

The clinics will be on a weekly basis through

Aug. 6.

The cost is $80, and only the first 15 athletes per level will be accepted.

For more information contact Smith at 376-8580.

Big Lake

Triathlon

The Big Lake Triathlon, a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event, will take place on Sunday, June 29, beginning with a 900-meter swim in Big Lake, followed by a 25K road bike and 5K bike path run. The event is open to individuals and teams, with total registration limited to 150 participants.

Entry fee is $40 per individual and $100 per team. The fee includes a T-shirt. The proceeds benefit Big Lake Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Mat-Su.

Entries must be postmarked by June 20. Forms are available at www.unitedwaymatsu.org and www.biglake-ak.com.

Last chance in-person registration on June 25 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Outdoors & More in Wasilla.

For more information or to volunteer, call Sammye Pokryfki at 373-5821.

Send us your news about former Valley athletes

The Frontiersman would like to feature any news on the progress of former Valley athletes as they compete on the collegiate or professional level.

If your child or former athlete is taking their athletic skills to the next level, please let us know. We are interested in any news, honors, or achievements pertaining to our "Hometown Heroes."

Please contact the Frontiersman via e-mail, sports@frontiersman.com, fax, 352-2276, or phone, 352-2273.