West Texas Wrapup

"West Texas Wrapup" appears Mondays and Thursdays in the Odessa American sports section. Items must be faxed or mailed at least 24 hours before they are requested to appear. Phone numbers listed are in the 432 area code unless noted. Items will not be accepted by phone. The fax number is (432) 333-7742. Send items by mail to West Texas Wrapup, Odessa American Sports Department, P.O. Box 2952, Odessa, TX, 79760-2952.

BASKETBALL

>> Girls traveling team looking for players currently in the seventh grade. Information: Xerxes at 557-5126.

BOWLING

>> Diamond Lanes is participating in the TBCA Grand Prix Scholarship Program, which is available to all youth bowlers in the YABA League. Information: Diamond Lanes 580-4386.

CHEERLEADING

>> Boys and Girls Club of Odessa Peppette/Cheerleading program; girls entering into the fourth, fifth or sixth grades during the 2008-09 school year are eligible to participate; registration fee is $50 plus uniform cost of $150 for peppettes or $160 for cheerleaders. Information: Sandy Vasek at 337-8389.

>> Cheer Clinic for Boys and Girls Club Cheerleaders and Pepettes; registration fee is $45 and t-shirts will be an additional $15; registration deadline is July 14. Information: Sandy Vasek at 337-8389.

CYCLING

>> Into cycling? The Permian Basin Bicycle Association is accepting new members; group meets on the third Monday of each month at the Knights of Columbus on state Route 1788 at the intersection with County Road 60 between Midland and Odessa. To learn more about the association, including a schedule of local rides, visit www.peytons bikes.com or call Joe Hassell at 366-2136.

FOOTBALL

>> Boys and Girls Club of Odessa NFL Flag Football registration; boys and girls entering the first through eighth grades are eligible to play in summer and fall seasons. Information: call 337-8389 or e-mail bgcodessa@bgcodessa.org.

>> Central Permian Basin Youth Athletic Association Football registration for the 2008 season for students entering the third through sixth grades will be from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 2 and 1-5 p.m. Aug. 3 at Music City Mall in the Grand Stage, across from MCM Ice; birth certificate and verification of school that student attends is required; only tackle football will be offered; fee is $115. Information: Call Linda Freeman at 366-1128.

>> 2008 Summer Youth Football Camp; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 4-8; all Odessa elementary students who will be entering the third-sixth grades are eligible; instructors will teach various speed, agility and conditioning drills; fee is $25; Information: Tim Meek at 352-8236 or tcmeek@yahoo.com.

GYMNASTICS

>> Odessa High School gymnastics classes are available all year; classes are offered for pre-school ages 3-5, beginner-school age, intermediate and advanced junior team classes. Information: OHS coach Gayla Billingsley at 337-6655, ext. 128.

JUMP ROPING

>> Jump 432 team seeks donations for its children's programs; team is seeking a building to have its meetings and activities; fee to join is $30 monthly. Information: Shontell Johnson at 212-9808.

MISCELLANEOUS

>> Boys and Girls Club of Odessa offers weekly classes in power tumbling, reading, science and various sports. Information: 337-8389.

>> The Odessa Chamber of Commerce Sports Committee is looking for new members to help sponsor a variety of sporting events. Meetings are at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month. Information: 333-7890.

>> The Odessa College Sports Center offers a variety of hours and workout plans; building hours are 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; OC's Super Circuit complete workout and aerobics, water aerobics, pilates, yoga and swimming pool are offered. Information: Betty Fredrickson at 335-6348.

>> 2008 Odessa College Summer Sports Camps are taking registration; there are a number of camps offered including livestock and horses, golf, baseball, basketball, adventure and discovery and OC's Camp Runamuckus. Information: call the OC Sports Center at 335-6348.

>> The Sports Committee of the Odessa Convention and Visitors Bureau seeks corporate and individual sponsors to assist in its Student/Athlete Awards scholarship program. Information: Odessa CVB at 333-7890.

>> Revex Sports Training clinics; training for vertical jump, speed development and agility development for ages 10-older; training for mass development, power development, strength development and aerobic endurance for ages 13-older; programs after school for ages 5-10, 11-14 and 15-18. Information: Call 272-1200 for details and fees.

>> Odessa High Summer Strength and Speed Program; incoming ninth through 12th grade boys and girls may attend; sessions will be from 8-10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily; fee is $60 per student or $100 with two or more from an immediate family. Information: OHS football coach Ron King at 331-7888.

>> Eunice Kennedy Shriver Global Sports Camp; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 14-18 and July 21-25, Washington Park, Midland; camp offers an opportunity for individuals ages 12-25 with intellectual disabilities and for those without disabilities to learn new sports skills, improve performance and build friendships; arts and crafts also are included; registration fee is $25 per week (partners and volunteers attend for free) and scholarships are available. Information: Margaret Muston of the Special Olympics at 684-5024.

MOTOR SPORTS

>> Garden Tractor and Mini-Rod Pulling entries for the Permian Basin Fair and Expo are being accepted for the second annual event Sept. 6; modified traditional lawn mower tractors or mini-rods built for pulling a weighted sled are featured; contest is sponsored by West Texas Garden Tractor Pullers Association. Information: Mike Leverington at 556-3949 or www.permianbasinfair.com.

>> Third Annual Demolition Derby at the Permian Basin Fair and Expo; $1,800 in cash prizes will be awarded for each of the events Sept. 6 and Sept. 13. Information: Jerry Perry at 339-0265, Dean Bohannon at 349-3548 or www.permianbasinfair.com.

>> Lawn and Garden Tractor Races at the 2008 Permian Basin Fair and Expo; entries are being accepted for the events, scheduled for Sept. 6 and Sept. 13; traditional lawn mower tractors modified for racing a slalom course or oval track will be featured. Information: Rudy Franco at 550-3232 or www.permianbasinfair.com.

RUGBY

>> Midland Mad Dogs RFC practices 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Abell Junior High School in Midland. The club is open to the public. Information: Darrell Ercira at 697-6418, Paul Lopez at 522-2145.

RUNNING & TRIATHLON

>> West Texas Crossroads Marathon training; race training classes will be conducted every Saturday; training will lead up to the inaugural West Texas Crossroads Marathon on Oct. 4; race will be a sanctioned Boston Marathon qualifying race. Information: Gloria Apolinario at 337-1050.

>> The Permian Basin Running Club meets at 7:30 a.m. Saturdays at the "Elephant" at Putt Putt Golf and Games between Lowe's and the bowling alley off Loop 250 in Midland. There also are several road races throughout the year. Information: Visit http://pbrunningclub.tripod.com. Also, if there are any ongoing Odessa road races needing PBRC support, contact Greg Larson 620-6124.

SOCCER

>> Odessa Soccer Association fall registration; registration continues through Aug. 3 for $65 per player; season runs from Sept. 6-Oct. 25; OSA offices are at 4800 E. University #E; office hours are from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; players must be 4 years old by July 31; new players need a copy of their birth certificate. Information: Nancy at 368-4114.

SOFTBALL

>> The West Texas Shootout men's slow-pitch tournament; July 18-20 in Ozona; entry fee is $180; deadline is July 15. Information: Call Tory Garza at 512-695-7092 or e-mail wtxshootout@yahoo.com.

SWIMMING

>> The Odessa Aquatic Club, a private competitive swim team, offers coaching and competition for all ability levels; 6-8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at Permian High School's pool; monthly fees range from $45-50. Information: Call 385-0227 or e-mail admin@oacswimming.com.

TENNIS

>> Mojo Elementary Camp; Session II is July 14-16 at the Permian tennis courts; players entering kindergarten through third grade attend from 9-10:15 a.m. and players entering fourth through sixth grades attend from 10:30 a.m.-noon; fee is $35 for one session or $60 for both and includes a shirt. Information: Mary Kay Mann at 967-3152 or 367-4394.

>> Permian Black-Gold Tournament; July 11-12, Permian and Ratliff Tennis Complex; junior and adult singles, doubles and mixed doubles offered; fees are $15 for one event, $25 for two events or $35 for three events; Information: Mary Kay Mann at 367-4394 or 967-3152.

>> Texas Tech Camp of Champions; sessions offered July 13-17 in Lubbock; day camper fee is $450 and overnight fee is $575. Information: www.texastech.com or call 806-742-3355.

>> United States Tennis Association adult leagues; all adults turning 19 or older in 2008 are eligible to play; senior leagues are for adults turning 50 or older in 2008; several leagues and tournaments will be offered throughout the year by Lance and Kathy Armstrong, USTA local league coordinators through the tennis center at Midland College. Information: Kathy Armstrong by phone at 694-6321 or 349-8922 or by email at armstrongracquetshop@yahoo.com.

>> Tennis at the Hut classes  provided by Trilogy Athletics; sessions will be offered for beginners (third-sixth graders and seventh-ninth graders), intermediates (third-sixth graders, seventh-ninth graders) and advanced (seventh-ninth graders, junior varsity, varsity) and elite (all ages). Information: Luis Valdez at 570-6245 or 889-2588 or visit www.trilogyathletics.com.

TRACK AND FIELD

>> West Texas Pole Vault Club invites all area vaulters to join; correct technique will be taught in a safe environment; beginners are welcome. Information: Curtis Hayes at 352-8252 or 363-9128.

VOLLEYBALL

>> UTPB volleyball camps; three sessions will be offered; junior high camps for students entering the seventh and eighth grades are from 2-5 p.m. July 14-18 and from 9 a.m.-noon July 21-25; one high school camp for students entering the ninth through 12th grades will be from 2-5 p.m. July 21-25; all sessions are $125 each. Information: Steve Aicinena at 552-2677.

>> Amber Zant's Elite Volleyball Camp; July 28-Aug. 1, Midland Christian School gym; players entering the seventh-12th grades are eligible to attend; fee is $25 for spring 2008 West Texas Juniors players and $75 for non-WTJ players; Information: Nancy Cayce at 687-5058 or caycemn@suddenlink.net.