Sports

Aquatomics Honored To Host Nogar Memorial Meet

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Young swimmers on the block. ‘Take your mark!’ Photo by Doug Wedman
 
LAA News:
 
To the many volunteers, too numerous to name, who helped make the Nick Nogar Memorial Open long course swim meet a great success this past weekend, the Los Alamos Aquatomics (LAA) say, “Thank you!”
 
It is always an honor for the team to host this meet every summer, dedicated to Nick Nogar, who’s passion for swimming at all levels and life-long enthusiasm for the sport, we wish to instill in each and every swimmer. The Los Alamos Aquatomics hosted 13 swim teams from throughout
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Judges Select Youth Olympic Games Medal Design

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The winning medal design for the Youth Olympic Games/Lillehammer 2016, titled ‘To the TOP’ by Burzo Ciprian of Romania. Courtesy/meltwaterpress

SPORTS News:

“To the TOP” by 20-year-old Burzo Ciprian from Romania was chosen out of more than 300 entries from 65 nations as the medal design for the Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer in 2016.

Burzo’s winning design was chosen by a panel of judges comprising Olympians, young ambassadors and young reporters.

“For me was one of the best feelings I’ve ever had after I was announced as the winner. It’s a nice moment because Read More

Student Channels Tennis Passion Into Business

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Through his LACDC Youth Business Grant, Junseo Kim is ready to teach his knowledge of tennis to elementary and middle school students this summer. Courtesy photo

 

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA)

If the doldrums of the dog days of summer have kids cloistered in their rooms complaining of nothing to do, then Junseo Kim can help you get them out of the house and onto the courts, the tennis courts.

Kim, a Los Alamos High School sophomore and member of multiple tennis teams is a new recipient of the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Youth Business Read More

LASG Summer Camp In Full Swing

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This week campers at the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics visited the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center for some rafting fun. Courtesy photo

LASG News:

Looking for an alternative to Daycare for your elementary-aged child? Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) has the answer with the most flexible program in town.

Join the Summer Sports Camp Program for one to five days per week, full days, half days or any combination.  Drop off as early as 7:30 a.m. and pick up by 6 p.m. Half day starts or ends at 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy fun, fitness and instruction in a safe environment with LASG’s qualified, Read More

Full Moon Run In Valles Caldera July 31

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HAAC News:
 
There will be a full moon run July 31 in the Valles Caldera National Preserve starting at the main staging area.
 
The run will start at sundown (8:11 p.m) with the full moon rising about 10 minutes later. The course will be out and back on dirt roads. Aid stations will be set up at 2.5 miles and 5 miles. Runners can turn around at either aid station or at any shorter distance of their choice.
 
Awards will be given to the first male and female completing 5 mile or 10 mile distances. All entrants are eligible for many random prizes that also will be given out.
 
This event is
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Rodeo de Santa Fe Wraps Up For 2015

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Rodeo de Santa Fe 2015. Photo by Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

Rodeo de Santa Fe 2015. Photo by Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

Staff Report

This weekend marked the 66th Rodeo de Santa Fe. Audience members were treated to heart-pounding, dirt-slinging, action-packed performances of top PRCA rodeo athletes and top PRCA rodeo entertainment … big time rodeo, with a small town feeling.

The Rodeo de Santa Fe began in 1949 when Roy Butler, Austin “Slim” Green, Gene Petchesky, Paul Ragle, Paul Rutledge and few others had a dream and determination to organize a professional rodeo in Santa Fe. This dream Read More

Triatomics Splash n Dash #1 Results

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SPORTS News:
 
Long Course (Number/Name/Swim 400 Yd/Run 5K/Final Time):
 

A5 ― Orion Staples ― 06:20 ― 0:20:32 ― 0:26:52

B1 ― Mike Englehardt ― 07:20 ― 0:22:18 ― 0:29:38

B7 ― Emma Lathrop/Nate Phillips ― 07:48 ― 0:23:05 ― 0:30:53

A1 ― Scott Baily ― 06:42 ― 0:24:24 ― 0:31:06

B6 ― Jeff Hill ― 07:36 ― 0:23:53 ― 0:31:29

A7 ― Frank ― Cherne ― 06:57 ― 0:26:32 ― 0:33:29

B2 ― Cristine Sweeney-Ahrens ― 07:59 Read More

Valles Caldera PyroClassic XC Bike Race Aug. 2

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Bikers at the starting line at the 2014 PyroClassic. Courtesy photo
 
On the trail at the 2014 PyroClassic. Courtesy photo
 
BIKING News:

Mark your biking calendar Aug. 2 for the 2nd annual Valles Caldera PyroClassic XC Mountain Bike Race. Join the fun for what may be one of the most scenic and challenging mountain bike races in New Mexico.  

The Race courses for Pro/Cat 1, Intermediate /Cat 2, and Beginners/Cat 3 will cover the stunning landscape of the Valles Caldera National Preserve, winding through valley meadows and climbing over the flanks of the volcanic upheaval of 11,000

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