Sports

Marr Makes Best Prediction In Tuesday’s Pace Race

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Runners and walkers are on the move in Tuesday’s Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race along the Quemazon Trail in the Western Area. Courtesy photo

Participants take off in Tuesday’s Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race along the Quemazon Trail in the Western Area. Courtesy photo

 
ACRR News:

Tuesday night’s weather along the Quemazon Trail in the Western Area was ideal for use by mountain bikers, a flower identification group and 37 walkers and runners competing in the weekly Atomic City Pace Race.

For the pace racers, a one mile course on pavement and sidewalk was available Read More

Registration Open For Chamber Golf Tournament

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Courtesy/LACC

CHAMBER News:

The annual Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament benefitting United Way of Northern New Mexico is Friday, July 31 at the Los Alamos County Golf Course.

The Chamber Golf Tournament is an awesome opportunity to wrap up your workweek by having fun while raising funds for a good cause. Players can also do a little business networking at the same time. The tournament is a four-person scramble and will feature prize holes, contest holes, and door prizes. Mulligans will be available for a small fee.

Golfers are invited to register to play in the tournament as individuals Read More

Los Alamos Aquatomics State Swim Competition Results

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SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos Aquatomics participated in the “8 and Under” and “10 and Under” State Swim Competition last weekend in Santa Fe and came in second place overall in the 10 and Under category.

The Los Alamos Aquatomics (LAA) is one of the oldest USA Swimming Teams in the United States, serving the Los Alamos Community since 1963. LAA is a co-operative, 501c.3 non-profit organization, overseen by a volunteer board of directors and run by its professional coaching staff.

The swim team promotes age-group, USA Swimming and US Masters Swimming.

The Los Alamos Aquatomics, lead by Head Coach Read More

Los Alamos Disc Golf Hosts Discraft Ace Race Aug. 8

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DISC GOLF News:

Los Alamos Disc Golf will host the only Discraft Ace Race in New Mexico at 10 a.m. Aug. 8 at the North Mesa Disc Golf Course. This event is beginner friendly.

Details are as follows:

  • Format: Two rounds of 18 holes, one throw per hole per player
  • Course layout: Holes are generally between 180 and 250 feet (55 to 75 meters).
  • Entry fee: $25
  • Player package: The 2015 pack will be announced in July. Last year’s included two identical Discraft prototype discs made especially for this year’s Ace Race, plus a premium Buzzz disc golf towel, Discraft classic sandwich cap, SuperColor
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Triatomics’ Splash n Dash #2 Results

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SPORTS News:

Results have been released from the July 8 Triatomics’ Splash n Dash #2.

Triatomics Splash n Dash #2 Results:

Short Course      
Number Name Swim 400 Yd Run 5K Final Time

The next Splash n Dash is July 22 and includes a long course (400M swim and 5K run), short course (200M swim and 3K run) and a youth course (swim and run). 

Registration opens at 6:20 p.m. and the first swimmer starts at 7 p.m. The start is staggered and athletes are able to choose a starting group similar to their own speed. The event is free to all but limited to the first 75 participants to sign up.

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Registration Open For YMCA Youth Soccer Program

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YMCA News:

Registration is open July 15 through Aug. 18 for the Family YMCA’s Developmental Youth Soccer Program for ages 4-5 and 6-7.

Practices and games are two times per week in Los Alamos and White Rock Aug. 24 through Oct 1.

Volunteer coaches and team parents needed. Teams are small (6-8 players) so all get plenty of skills practice and play time.

The cost is $62 or $41 for Y Members. Read More

Candia, Medins, Williams Best Predictors In Pace Race

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On their mark and getting ready to go in Tuesday’s weekly Pace Race on Barranca Mesa and in Bayo Canyon. Photo by David Kratzer/ACRR

ACRR News:

Despite a slight, cooling rain, 45 runners and walkers enjoyed a beautiful evening jaunt for one mile or three mile courses on Barranca Mesa and in Bayo Canyon during Tuesday’s weekly Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race.

Nine runners on the long course had predictions that were off by 30 seconds or less and Roxana Candia was the best predictor for the long course, on which runners ran around Barranca Mesa Elementary School and then down the horse Read More