Sports briefs

Soccer tryouts

The Mat Valley Comp Soccer Club is holding tryouts for boys on Saturday, March 6 and girls on Saturday, March 13 at the Colony High School gym.

Anyone who has not yet registered is welcome to attend, but will need to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time to register.

Players younger than 12 years old try out from 9-11 a.m.; players in the under-13 and under-14 class try out from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; players in the under-15 and under-16 class try out from 1-3 p.m. and players in the under-17 and under-18 class try out from 3-5 p.m.

Participants must wear shin guards and non-marking sole shoes. For more information about the club or tryouts, please call 761-3580.

Miner meeting

The Mat-Su Miners baseball team is holding its annual public meeting on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. The meeting is held at the Palmer Moose Lodge, located on South Cobb Street.

Valley residents are encouraged to attend.

Hockey tournament

The city of Wasilla and Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce are hosting the first Iditarod Days Adult Hockey Classic in the new Curtis Menard Jr. Ice Arena, 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 $1,000 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.

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.

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