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Recreation briefs

DODGEBALL COMPETITIONS PLANNED

Two dodgeball challenge events are slated at Sky Zone indoor trampoline park, 4915 Steptoe St., Suite 400. The March Madness 3-D Dodgeball Challenge is scheduled at 7 p.m. Friday. The games are six-on-six with up to eight members per team. A minimum of eight teams is required for the competition to take place. The cost is $75, and the winning team will receive $150. The Las Vegas Corporate Challenge is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. March 27-29. For details, visit skyzonesports.com or call 436-6887.

COMMUNITY CENTERS HOST FITNESS CLASSES

Fitness classes, weightlifting training, belly dancing and more are available at community centers valleywide. To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/fitnessclasses.

ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAM RECEIVES $5,000 GRANT

The city of Las Vegas Adaptive Recreation Program has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the National Recreation and Park Association’s 2012 Parks: Return and Restore program. The city’s Adaptive Recreation Program was selected to receive the funding to support local community programs and opportunities for disabled veterans and members of the military.

The city’s Adaptive Recreation Program, which is part of the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department, levels the playing field for people with disabilities, giving them the opportunity to participate in recreational activities. Through activity modifications and special equipment, disabled athletes are able to play alongside their non-disabled peers.

As a result of this grant, no-cost enrollment for injured military personnel in adaptive activities will be available while grant funds last. The programs include a wide array of activities that offer a fun way to stay fit, including recreation and outdoor/adventure experiences, fishing clinics, one-on-one swim lessons, aquatic therapy and a seasonal golf program. Wheelchair Sports provides opportunities in sports training and competitions throughout Southern Nevada in basketball, tennis, football, power soccer, quad rugby and over-the-line.

LAS VEGAS WRANGLERS 2011-12 TICKETS AVAILABLE

The Las Vegas Wranglers’ 2011-12 hockey season is set to run through March 31 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets range from $6 to $38. For more information, visit orleansarena.com.

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER SOFTBALL LEAGUE PLANS SIGNUPS

The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada’s Spring Men’s Recreational Softball League is scheduled to begin Sunday . Games will be played at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, at 10 a.m. Sundays. Teams must have at least 13 players.

The cost to play for an individual is $70 for JCC members and $85 for guests. Full teams pay $700 for the entire team. The season is set to run through June, and each team will play 10 games, plus playoffs.

To sign up as an individual or as a team, call 794-0090 or visit jccsn.org.

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE SIGN-UPS UNDER WAY

Spring youth flag football sign-ups have started for children ages 6-14 at the Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road. League play is scheduled for Saturdays through May 5 . The cost is $75 per person and includes jerseys, awards, practices, coaching and all games. For more information, call 229-1607.

TEEN SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULED FOR JUNE

Teen Summer Camp Week 1 is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 11-15 at the East Las Vegas Community Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Teen Summer Camp Week 2 is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 18-22. For fees and a full schedule, visit tinyurl.com/teensummercamp.

DANCE LESSONS AVAILABLE THIS MONTH

Salsa/Latin dance lessons are available from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesdays through March 27 at the East Las Vegas Community Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.

Ballet/tap lessons are available from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays through March 28 at the Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave.

For more fees and more information, visit tinyurl.com/danceclasses.

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.

VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES TO BEGIN IN APRIL

Coed, men’s and women’s adult volleyball leagues are set to begin in April at the Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave.; the Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road; and the Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave. For times, locations and fees, visit tinyurl.com/adultvolleyball.

ADULT RACQUETBALL LEAGUES TO BEGIN

Adult racquetball leagues for intermediate to advanced players are set to begin April 23 and 25 at the Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road. For times, locations and fees, visit tinyurl.com/adultracquetball.

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 costs are $25 for nonmembers and $5 for members.

For more information, call 229-6563.

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