Sports Shorts – Events and Notices – June 19, 2015

Youth sports coaches needed
Are you interested in coaching? Youth sports is currently seeking coaches for various youth sports. For more information or to get involved, call 486-8375 or 06371-86-8375.

‘Take a Hike’
“Take a Hike,” the KMC’s guide to volksmarching, is now available to view online. To read about upcoming volksmarching events in the area, visit www.kaiserslauternamerican.com.

Golf tournament
The 2015 LRMC Holiday Ball Committee is hosting a Father’s Day golf tournament Monday at Woodlawn Golf Course on Ramstein. Registration opens at 10 a.m.; shotgun start at noon. The tournament will be a four-man scramble with prizes for the winning team, longest drive, closest to the pin and a putting contest. Golf cart, meals, and open driving range included. For more information and to sign up, call Heather Eggert at 0151-6740-8980 or email eggert.heather@yahoo.com.

Doggie Dash 5K run/walk
The 3rd annual Doggie Dash 5k run/walk takes place on June 27. This event features: a Military Working Dog demonstration; a 5k fun run/walk for pets and their owners; prizes for the best dog costume; best dog trick; best owner and pet look-a-like contest; dog obedience and agility demonstration; and a vaccine clinic for preregistered dogs. Open to ID cardholders of all ages. Cost: $5 (additional fees for vaccines). Registration for the run will be done on-site from 8 to 9:15 a.m. at the Special Events Center, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 237. The run begins at 9:30 a.m. If you would like to register your dog in advance for the vaccine clinic, contact the Kaiserslautern Veterinary Treatment Facility, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2928, at 493-4444 or 0631-3406-4444. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Clinic and practicum tournament
Are you interested in becoming a certified flag football official? Installation Management Command-Europe is hosting a free officials’ clinic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 7 to 10 daily at the IMCOM-E Headquarters, Sembach Kaserne, Bldg. 111, Room 153. The clinic is open to ID cardholders, ages 18 and older. A practicum tournament will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 on KAD field near Daenner Kaserne. The tournament is free and open to the first six teams to sign up. To register for the clinic, contact Tony Lee at 475-7576 or 09641-83-7576; or email tony.lee2.naf@mail.mil. To sign up, contact Quinton Floyd, at 493-2087 or 0631-3406-2087; or email quinton.floyd.civ@mail.mil.

5K Fun run/walk
4th of July 5K Fun Run/Walk, 9 a.m. Categories are male, female and youth under 18 years of age. Awards will be presented to the top three per category. Run will begin at Hall of Champions Fitness Center, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8105, Baumholder.

White water rafting in Austria
Enjoy the thrill of white water rafting and canyoning on this adventure-filled Outdoor Recreation trip to Austria July 3 to 6. Challenge yourself by rafting on the Salzach River, a 2-hour course, or head for the heights on a canyoning adventure. The price is $375 per person with the adventure package and $285 per person without, youth prices available upon request. Price includes round-trip bus transportation, 3 nights in a hotel with breakfast and dinner, 1 day of white water rafting, 1 day of canyoning, and equipment rental. Must be able to swim and be in good physical condition. For more information, contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8167, at 485-7182 or 06783-6-7182