Sports Shorts — Dec. 15, 2017

Volleyball Officials Clinic & Practicum Tournament

If you are interested in being certified or re-certifying as a volleyball official come out to the Officials Clinic & Practium Tournament Jan. 23 to 27. Clinic takes place Jan. 23 to 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m, at the Baumholder Education Center, Bldg. 8332. The Practicum Tournament is on Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Baumholder Hall of Champions, Bldg. 8105. Both Clinic & Tournament are open to ID cardholders, ages 18 and older. And no registration fee is required! There is no limit to the number of people who can register for the Clinic, but the Tournament is limited to the first six teams who sign up. So, sign up today! To register, contact Sarah Galon at 544-9547, 0611-143-544-9547 or sarah.a.galon.naf@mail.mil.

Youth soccer

U.S. Youth Soccer KMC District Soccer will offer to experience soccer in the German Football Association (DFB).  They are offering opportunities for boys and girls, 5 to 19 years old, and a men’s team. Players will train with professional and licensed coaches. The 10-month season consists of competitive league play, international camps and tournaments. Matches will not conflict with American holidays. This U.S. Youth Soccer affiliation allows for even more training opportunities, like the Olympic Developmental program. Facilities and fields are in Schwedelbach. For more information, visit www.kmcsoccer.com or email at kmcsoccerregistrar@gmail.com.

Soccer players needed

The FV Olympia Ramstein Soccer Club is looking for male and female players born in 2003/2004. Practice takes place 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday on the artificial turf pitch at Am Hocht 1 in Ramstein village. For more information contact Stefan Denzer at 0157-56306179, Jaron Dengel at 0160-93530161, or Harry Kauf at 0152-25831196.

Soccer for girls

The Kottweiler-Schwanden Sports Club is looking for girls born in the years 2005 up to 2008 for its youngest girls’ soccer team. The sports club has three girls’ teams and two women’s teams. They are also looking for new players. This is the opportunity to get involved in a German soccer club playing with German and American girls. Coaches are all able to speak English. The practice is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday. To sign up or for more information, email info@sv-kottweiler-schwanden.de.