White Rock Little League Needs Umpires
WRLL League News:
If you love baseball and softball and are looking for a way to become involved in youth sports but don’t have the time to commit to coaching a team, umpiring may be the perfect way to volunteer for White Rock Little League.
Every Minor A, Major, Junior and Senior game requires two umpires, so there are plenty of opportunities to call a game.
The typical time commitment for an umpire is 30 minutes prior to the game time until approximately 10 minutes after game time. (Average game time is two hours.) You can call as many or as few games as you like.
Training is Read More
Alex Kirk Invited to Tryout for USA Basketball Men’s World University Games Team
Alex Kirk
SPORTS News:
UNM junior center Alex Kirk of Los Alamos has been invited to tryout for the the USA Basketball Men’s World University Games team that will compete July 7-16 in Kazan, Russia. Tryouts start June 24 in Colorado Springs.
UNM senior guard Kendall Williams also received an invitation to tryout for the team.
Davidson head coach Bob McKillop coaches the USA Basketball Men’s World University Games team.
Guard/small forward DeShawn Delaney of Vincennes University junior college in Indiana will make an official recruiting visit to UNM next week. Read More
Local Swimmers Make Waves
Los Alamos Charger Aquatics swimmers from left, Maria Venneri, Missy Franklin and Sarah Lott. Courtesy photo
CHARGER AQUATICS News:
Swimmers from the Charger Aquatics – Los Alamos team competed this past weekend (April 26-28) in the 2013 Colorado TOPS Spring Open meet at the University of Denver.
This was their first long-course meet for the upcoming summer season. The swimmers had some good swims, but the highlight of the trip was getting to meet 2012 Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin, whose club team also was participating in the competition.
Charger swimmers also made a splash Read More
The Pain Free Athlete: Improve Your Posture Through Better Muscle Function
Jessica Kisiel
Have you noticed changes in your skeletal structure when looking in the mirror or viewing pictures of yourself?
Rounded shoulders? Increased or decreased arch in the lower back? One hip or shoulder higher than the other?
These postural changes may be due to loss of function in your muscles. Remember mom’s words, “sit up straight!” Go ahead – adjust your body into a better position now. What changes did you make to achieve this enhanced posture?
Did you increase the arch Read More
Los Alamos Lacrosse Season Driving into State Playoffs
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Lacrosse team plays its last regular season home game at 4:30 pm. this Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock (Dara Jones Field) against Bosque Prep.
The season has played out very well with a 6-3 record against its league opponents.
The team is currently tied with Bosque for 2nd place, which will be determined by Friday’s game. Quarter final games will be played next week. Los Alamos hopes to advance to the semi-finals May 9 and the championships Saturday, May 11, both to be held at Sandia Prep in Albuquerque.
The team is very balanced and has matured throughout Read More
