Recreation briefs

Team sports activities for children interested in soccer and T-ball are set to be offered beginning in September with games in October and November at the Helen Meyer Recreation Center, 4525 New Forest Drive.

Information and times for soccer and T-ball are as follows:

n The Kiddie Kickers Soccer League is for ages 3 to 5. Playing on a smaller field with pup goals and no goalkeepers, children will learn how a team works in an athletic atmosphere with drills and exercises for practice. All players will practice together, and coaches will also act as referees.

All practices and games are set to begin Sept. 18 and scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and/or 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Games are set to be played Oct. 6 through Nov. 17. A mandatory parents meeting is set for 5 p.m. Sept. 12 with a mandatory coaches training at 5 p.m. Sept. 19. Children must be age 3 by Oct. 6.

n The T-Ball League, for ages 5 and 6, is a rag ball league played with a soft ball of cloth, regulation T-ball bats and helmets with no need for a glove. All players will practice together, and coaches will also act as umpires.

All practices and games are set to begin Sept. 17 and scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and/or 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Games are set to be played Oct. 6 through Nov. 17. A mandatory parents meeting is set for 5 p.m. Sept. 13 with a mandatory coaches training at 5 p.m. Sept. 20. Children must be age 5 by Oct. 6.

League fees for each team are $55, which includes a team T-shirt and certificate with the child’s photo. Registration for both leagues ends Sept. 10. All practices and games take place at Paul Meyer Park, adjacent to the Helen Meyer Recreation Center.

For more information, call the center at 455-7723.

WALK N’ ROLL SET TO BENEFIT
ALS OF NEVADA

The 12th Annual Walk n’ Roll and 5K Run for ALS of Nevada is set to begin at 6 a.m. Oct. 13 at Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way.

The event is open to the public and helps fund services for ALS patients and their families.

Each participant 18 or older is required to donate a minimum of $35 to participate in the Walk n’ Roll or the 5K. For those 17 or younger, the donation is $25 for the walk and run. Children 5 or younger are free. Awards will be given in all age groups for the 5K, as well as to participants who raise the most money for both events.

The event schedule is:

n Registration for run or walk at event: 6 to 8 a.m.

n Welcome from Mayor Pro Tem Stavros S. Anthony: 7:45 to 8 a.m.

n Events starts: 8 a.m. run; 8:15 a.m. Walk n’ Roll.

A balloon release in honor of ALS patients is planned at the conclusion of the event in Memorial Tree Grove.

For more information or to sign up in advance for the walk or the run, visit als.kintera.org/walknroll or call Megan Testa at 777-0500.

NATIONAL CYCLING EVENT TO COME THROUGH TOWN

CrossVegas, a cyclocross race involving international racers, is planned from 4 to 11 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex, 8275 Spring Mountain Road.

Cyclocross involves competitive cycling combining the speed of road bike races with the terrain of mountain bike events. Riders in cyclocross jump on and off their bicycles and carry them over barriers and obstacles, all while racing for the best time.

The schedule for race day is as follows:

n 5 p.m.: USA Cycling race for developing men and women.

n 7 p.m.: Wheelers & Dealers race for attendees of the Interbike bicycle tradeshow

n 8:20 p.m.: Elite Women

n 9:30 p.m.: Elite Men

Tickets are $8, and children 12 or younger will be admitted free. Food and beverages will be sold on-site. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit crossvegas.com.

ANNUAL VIVA BIKE VEGAS
Scheduled FOR SEPT. 22

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada has announced the RTC 2012 Viva Bike Vegas Gran Fondo is set for Sept. 22 on the Strip.

This year, the RTC has partnered with Interbike, one of the largest bicycle trade events in North America. The 2012 Interbike is set for Sept. 17-21 at the Sands Expo Center, and the RTC 2012 Viva Bike Vegas Gran Fondo will take place following the show.

The RTC 2012 Viva Bike Vegas Gran Fondo will feature three routes: 118-, 72- and 17-mile courses. The routes take riders from the Strip to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and the trails near Lake Mead National Park. Century and 72-mile riders will have the opportunity to ride over Hoover Dam.

Proceeds from Viva Bike Vegas will benefit local charities such as After-School All-Stars Las Vegas, Nevada Cancer Institute and Communities in Schools of Nevada.

For more information or to register, visit vivabikevegas.com.

MR. OLYMPIA WEEKEND SET
TO COME TO THE OLREANS

Joe Weider’s Mr. Olympia Weekend 2012 is scheduled for Sept. 28-30 at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

The fitness, bikini and Ms. Olympia finals are set for Sept. 28, figure 212 and Mr. Olympia finals are set for Sept. 29 and the Superstar Seminar Gala is set for Sept. 30.

Ticket prices vary for each day and event.

For more information, visit orleanscasino.com.

Adult fitness classes available

Numerous fitness classes for adults are available at community centers valleywide. Classes include cardio and weightlifting training, belly dancing, Pilates, boxing, Zumba and more. For times, locations and fees, visit tinyurl.com/fitnessclasses.

SWIMMING LESSONS AVAILABLE
FOR VALLEY RESIDENTS

Las Vegas Swim Academy, 6017 Fawn Ave., has begun registration for swimming lessons. Private, semiprivate, Baby & Me and swim team groups are available.

Baby & Me classes are scheduled at 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 17

All Baby & Me classes are 30 minutes long. Class size ranges from four to six students. The cost is $100 for eight classes. The pool is heated to more than 90 degrees.

For more information on other swim lessons, visit lvswimacademy.com. To register by phone, call 360-2255.

FIND ALTERNATIVE CAMPING SITES
AT RED ROCK CANYON

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s developed campground, Red Rock Campground, is scheduled to close temporarily through Thursday during this low-usage period.

Red Rock Campground is in the conservation area approximately two miles east of the Visitor Center on state Route 159 (West Charleston Boulevard) and is the only developed campground within the conservation area.

Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the many other camping opportunities in the area, including: backcountry camping at Red Rock Canyon with a permit, 515-5050; Valley of Fire State Park, 397-2088; Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 293-8990 or 293-8906; Death Valley National Park, 760-786-3200; Mojave National Preserve, 760-252-6100; U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 515-5400; Spencer W. Kimball Scout Reservation, 968-8138; Potosi Pines Camp, 875-1980; and the Clark County Shooting Park, 455-2000.

Camping is allowed on Bureau of Land Management land outside of the Las Vegas Valley for up to two weeks without charge. Popular primitive (no facilities) sites include Bitter Spring Back Country Byway, Gold Butte Back Country Byway, Knob Hill, Virgin Mountains, Christmas Tree Pass and Logandale Trails System.

The BLM reminds residents that summer is the dry season and to be careful with campfires.

REGISTRATION JUST GOT EASIER

The city of Las Vegas has launched its new online registration system, RecTrac, that offers customers an easy way to participate in recreation activities, city sports leagues and Safekey.

By visiting recreation.lasvegas
nevada.gov, customers can browse listings as a guest or log on as a registered user to enroll in programs and activities offered by the city. Customers can also call 229-2330 or come into a recreation center to register and pay during normal business hours. Safekey payments can be made online, by phone at 229-3399, or at the Safekey main office, 1651 S. Buffalo Drive.

Programs and activities that require prerequisites or age verification may not be eligible for online registration.

Those who already have an account through the city’s previous online registration system will need to use the phone number they gave when they opened the account for the user name. The password will be the primary account holder’s last name. Those needing to open a new account should follow the instructions on the website.

For more information or for any questions on the new system, call 229-2330, or e-mail MyCLVRectrac@
lasvegasnevda.gov for assistance.

NIGHT HIKE TO EXPLORE WORLD OF BATS
AT RED ROCK CANYON

A night hike is planned Wednesday at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. A ranger will lead a hike and discussion on the night world of bats. The easy hike is about a half-mile long and includes sitting on the ground for observation and moving up and down the trail.

The hike is for those 15 or older. Space is limited, and registration is required. To register and to get the hike’s start time and location, call 515-5367.

For a list of hikes and other programs, visit redrockcanyonlv.org.

BEAT THE HEAT WITH SKATE SCHOOL

The Fiesta Rancho SoBe Ice Arena plans to offer ice skating lessons or brush-up tips this summer at 2400 N. Rancho Drive.

Skate school is open to anyone 3 or older.

The fee is $70 per month, which includes one lesson each week and four public ice skate sessions per month.

For more information, visit stationcasinos.com or call 631-7000.

SHOOTING COMPLEX HOSTS NIGHT SHOOT

Take aim under the stars during night shooting planned until 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights through Sept. 27 at all ranges of the Clark County Shooting Complex, 11357 N. Decatur Blvd.

Public shooting other days is as follows: Rifle-Pistol Range is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; Shotgun and Archery Ranges are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.

For more information, call 455-2000 or visit clarkcountynv.gov/depts/parks/pages/clark-county-shooting-park.

RAINBOW YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE SIGN-UPS UNDERWAY

Rainbow Youth Soccer League sign-ups are scheduled from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday through Sept. 6 at the snack bar in the Desert Breeze Soccer Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. The league office is at 9360 W. Flamingo Road.

To sign up, participants should bring a copy of their birth certificate, a wallet-size photo and $120 in cash, check or money order. For more information, call 522-1441 or visit ryslsoccerleague.com.

CHILDHOOD CANCER SUPPORT RACE PLANNED AT MOUNTAIN’S EDGE

To honor September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Candlelighters 5K & One Mile Race for Our Kids is planned at 6:30 a.m. Sept. 8 at Exploration Peak Park in Mountain’s Edge, 9275 S. Buffalo Drive.

Opening ceremonies are set for 7:30 a.m.; the 5K competitive run is set for 8 a.m.; and the 5K run and one-mile stroll are set for 8:15 a.m. Other activities are to continue until 11 a.m.

Food and refreshments, raffle prizes – including a Disneyland trip for four – children’s play and art areas, a bone marrow drive, an awards ceremony and booths and exhibitors are planned.

To participate, costs are: $25 per team member, $30 for individual adults, $20 for seniors 65 or older, $15 for children 3-12, $40 for race-day registration and free for childhood cancer survivors, children younger than 3 and non-participants. Leashed pets are welcome.

Presented by Mountain’s Edge and Walmart, the annual fundraiser, now in its 22nd year, benefits the nonprofit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada, 8990 Spanish Ridge Ave., which raises funds to support children and their families affected by cancer. Families, friends, businesses and co-workers are encouraged to organize, join or donate.

For more information or to register, visit candlelightersnv.org or call 737-1919. The online registration deadline is Sept. 4, and mailed registrations must be postmarked by Monday.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE shriners HOSPITALS PLANS YOUTH GOLF CLINIC

The NV Energy Youth Clinic with The First Tee of Southern Nevada is planned for 12:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle, as part of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas to introduce children to the game of golf.

More than 200 members from the Boys & Girls Clubs are set to participate in the clinic. Kids will have the opportunity to learn the basics of golf. The event will feature various breakout sessions including the sounds of DJ BabyChino with lunch provided by CiCi’s Pizza.

For more information on the NV Energy Youth Clinic, visit jtshrinersopen.com. .

COED YOUTH FALL FLAG FOOTBALL AVAILABLE

Registration for coed youth flag football is open through Thursday for those ages 6 to 14. Play is set for Saturdays beginning in September at the Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road; the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.; and the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $75 per child. It includes a jersey, award and all practices and games.

For more information, call 229-1607 for the Cimarron Rose location, 229-1515 for the East Las Vegas location or 229-1100 for the Veterans Memorial location.

A birth certificate is required to register.

WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL PRACTICE OFFERED AT FREMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Wheelchair basketball practice for those ages 14 to adult is available from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Fremont Middle School, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. For more information, call 229-4796.

QUAD RUGBY PRACTICE OFFERED

Quad rugby practice for players ages 14 to adult is available from 5:50 to
7:30 p.m. Fridays at the Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road. For more information, call 229-4796.

ADULT RACQUETBALL LEAGUES ONGOING

Adult racquetball leagues have begun at the Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road.

Intermediate/Advanced singles leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays.

Novice singles leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays.

Intermediate/Advanced singles leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

Ladder Leagues are from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays.

Leagues run for six weeks, plus an end-of-season tournament.

The cost is $25 for nonmembers and $5 for members.

For more information, call 229-6563.