Training series for walkers, runners

Bluffton Regional Medical Center and the Ouabache River Runners are teaming together to offer a training series for walkers or runners looking for help to get ready for the 35th Parlor City Trot. The program consists of weekly meetings each Tuesday for 12 weeks starting on June 16. The participants will be given a training program that will have them ready to finish the event of their choice on race day (10 km, 10 mile or 13.1 mile half-marathon). There also will be an educational part, involving proper footwear, typical training mistakes, injury prevention and treatment, and race-day preparation.
For more information, including costs, contact Mac McAvoy at macmcavoy@gmail.com or call 450-1071.
Track meets at Wawasee
Wawasee High School is hosting two all-comers track and field meets on June 15 and 22 open to first grade and older. Sign up begins at 5:30 p.m. at the high school track. Field events start at 6 and running events at 6:30. Cost is $2 for each person or $5 for a family. There is no limit on the number of events a person can enter.
Events on June 15 include pole vault, high jump, discus, 110 hurdles, 100, 1600, 400, 3200 and 4x100 relay. On June 22, the list includes: pole vault, long jump, shot put, 300 hurdles, 100, 1600, 200, 800 and 4x400. A special 50-meter race will be included for kindergarten and under.
If any questions, e-mail JStoffel@wawasee.k12.in.us.
Physicals to be given at So. Wells
Southern Wells middle school and high school students, who will be entering grades 6-12 next fall, may have athletic physicals on Tuesday, June 9, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Southern Wells. Cost is $15. Forms may be picked up in the high school office and must be filled out prior to the physicals or a parent must accompany the athlete to assure that all information and signatures are provided. If there are any questions, call 765-728-5534.
Tigers’ volleyball conditioning to start
Bluffton Tigers’ volleyball conditioning starts June 9 for girls in grades 6-12. Sessions will be held at the Tiger Den on Tuesday and Friday from 5-7 p.m. and Thursday 7-9 p.m.
Courts open to prospective BHS players
Any Bluffton High School student interested in playing boys’ or girls’ tennis during the 2009-2010 school year may play on open court days Tuesdays and Thursdays at the middle school courts from 10 a.m.-noon. Any questions call Robert Vanderkolk at 273-3220.