AT&T hosting hoops tourney

The AT&T Sports Center is hosting the Denali Orthopedic Surgery Tip-Off Classic  Nov. 20-22 at the sports center along the Palmer-Wasilla Highway.

Teams from across the state will compete in the tournament created for high school boys and girls. There is a four-game minimum guarantee with a round of pool play. A seeded single-elimination tourney will follow.

The event will also include ASAA certificed officials.

For more information, see www.attsportscenter.com or call 746-7529.

Basketball academy invites players

Varsity Academy Basketball is inviting players to train during scheduled sessions on Nov. 22, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13 from 3-6 p.m. at the AT&T Sports Center.

The cost is $200 for AT&T Sports Center members and $225 for nonmembers.

The clinics, directed by Colony High School assistant basketball coaches Jon Coon and Tom Berg, is a basketball and life skils program developed by NBC Camps. Players who participate will learn the skills of shooting, attack moves, ball handling, passing, fast breaks, rebounding and defense.

To register for the clincs, intended for middle school and high school players, see www.attsportscenter.com, e-mail jonathon.o.coon@smithbarney.com or call 746-7529.

Players are required to bring a basketball, appropriate basketball shoes and clothing, a water bottle and a completed medical release form, which is available for download at www.attsportscenter.com/forms/liability-release-form.pdf.

Sports center featuring volleyball event



The AT&T Sports Center is hosting the second-annual Like 2 Spike Tournament Jan. 2

There is a $200 team fee, and the deadline for registration is Nov. 31.

For more information, contact Jayme DeHart at 841-5765 or jaymedee@live.com.

Group featuring baton classes

The Alaskaneete Baton and Show Corps is hosting beginner baton twirling classes in Palmer and Wasilla.

The weekly classes, intended for children ages 5-12, are held at the Swanson Elementary gymnasium in Palmer and Iditarod Elementary gymnasium in Wasilla every Monday.

For more information, call 349-5222 or e-mail alaskanettes@yahoo.com.

Arena hosting learn to skate

The Brett Memorial Ice Arena is hosting learn to skate classes Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings, afternoons and evenings. The classes are open to ages 3 1/2 to adults.

All levels including basics, freestyle, ice dancing, power and conditioning. Individual Instruction available and hockey instruction.

For more information contact Sheree Hugli at Sheree.hugli@matsugov.us.

Palmer Pool hosting special swim sessions

The Palmer pool has some special swims available:

• Preschool and youth classes beginning Nov. 10 and 11.

• Lifeguard training and water safety instructor classes will be held November and December.

Ski and snowboard at Alyeska

For the 21st consecutive year, the Mat-Su School District is sponsoring a ski/snowboard program at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood. The program is operated through Wasilla Middle School and is open to all students 12 and over. Younger students may participate with supervision. Two schedules of eight trips are planned. The two schedules operate on alternating Saturdays beginning on Jan. 9 (schedule #1) and Jan. 16 (schedule #2). For $375.00, participants receive round-trip bus transportation, lift tickets, and two lessons for eight Saturday outings. For participants requiring rental equipment, there is an additional $100 charge. Information may be picked up at Wasilla Middle School or downloaded at wms.matsuk12.us. Or call 352-5300.     

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