Sports briefs

Hockey tournament

The City of Wasilla and Great Wasilla Chamber of Commerce are hosting the first annual Iditarod Days Adult Hockey Classic in the new Wasilla multi-use sports complex, March

11-24.

The tournament features two age divisions for adult men. There will be eight teams in the over 25 class and four teams in the over 40 class.

The event includes a three game minimum plus playoffs, skills competition, T-shirts, prizes and more.

The entry fee is $1000 per team with proceeds donated to United Way of Mat-Su.

Registration is first come, first served. Contact Sammye Pokryfki at 373-5821 or uwmsb@mtaonline.net.

Hoops referees needed

Valley Youth Basketball Association is looking for adults to help referee for the 2004 season.

The basketball season starts in January and runs through March. Games are scheduled on Saturdays.

No experience is necessary for those interesting in becoming a referee.

Please contact T. Klein at 373-5105 or e-mail

officialschair@vybb.com for more information.

Indoor soccer

Wasilla Youth Soccer is be holding registration for its indoor soccer program Saturday Jan. 17 and again on Jan. 24 at Wasilla Middle School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Practice begins March 29.

Games will begin April and run until May 15.

The registration fee is $37 and uniform fee is $25 if a player does not have the red and white WYSA uniform already. Players must be at least six years old prior to July 31, 2004 and are eligible to participate through the eighth grade.

Registration forms will be available at area schools the second week of January. Coaches are also needed and a free coaching clinic will be offered in March.

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 every Tuesday from 7-9 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.