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ABC hoops camp
ABC Alaska is hosting a Christmas basketball camp Dec. 27- Jan. 3.
This six-day camp will feature five daily two-hour sessions for athletes aged 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. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and 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 additional information, contact director Lou Bradley at 745-4644.
Matanuska
Basketball Association
Organization is now under way for this year's Matanuska Basketball Association adult recreational basketball league. League games begin in the middle of November and continue through March.
Scheduled gym times are Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Teams will normally play once or twice per week. Teams are being organized now and sponsor fees are required.
To get a team packet or additional information, contact Pat Shiflea at 746-5680 ext. 111 or 745-7831.
Team packets must be turned in to the Matanuska Basketball Association by Nov. 5 to have a team.
Power
volleyball league
Valley Volleyball League is sponsoring power volleyball for adults this winter.
This session of the league caters to adults wanting to play a fast game of organized volleyball to improve their skills.
There will be open games as well as in-house matches and tournaments.
Teams may also choose to compete in Anchorage. This is a great way to get exercise and stay in shape during the winter months.
The league plays at Palmer Junior Middle School, Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Registration must be completed and a league fee of $30 must be paid, prior to participating.
For more information about Valley Volleyball League Power Volleyball, contact Diane Clawson
at 745-2447.
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."
If you have a sports brief you would like to submit, please contact the Frontiersman via e-mail, sports@frontiersman.com, fax, 352-2276, or phone, 352-2273.