Gymnasts from NK, Kingston compete in meet
Gymnasts from North Kitsap and Kingston competed well in the Couples Classic at Cascade Elite on Dec. 1. Girls from Shorewood, Shorecrest, Nathan Hale, North Kitsap High School and Kingston High School each competed in two events for a fun first meet of the season.
North Kitsap sophomore Melissa Kunold placed first in the vault with an 8.6, while freshman Dana Van Wyke placed fourth with an 8.2.
On the bars, NK sophomore McKenna Elves took first place with a 6.8, and NK senior Julie Rencher took fourth with a 5.7. Rencher also placed third on the beam with a 7.2.
Elves and Kunold appeared in the rankings again in the floor event, tying in the second place position with 7.9, while NK senior Alice Pittack took fourth place with 7.8.
Parks and Rec now forming basketball league for winter
The Poulsbo Parks and Recreation winter recreation basketball league is currently taking registration. Teams are forming for third- through sixth-grade girls and third- through eighth-grade boys.
The league provides consistent practices during the week for the duration of the season, a minimum of nine games per team and team assignments based on player, coach and parent requests. The team assignments are meant to simplify ride shares and enable friends to be on the same team.
The league also guarantees two certified Washington Interscholastic Activities Association referees per game.
The fee is $75 per player, which includes a basketball. Jerseys are an additional $22.
Weekend games run from Jan. 12 to March 15. To register, call (360) 779-9898.
Swim lessons are available in NKSD
The North Kitsap School District is offering winter swim lessons at the community swimming pool. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Dec. 21.
The lesson sessions are scheduled for:
Jan. 7-30, Monday and Wednesday (seven sessions);
Jan. 8-31, Tuesday and Thursday (eight sessions); and
Jan. 12 to March 22, Saturdays (11 sessions).
Registration is accepted by phone at (360) 598-1070 or (360) 598-1067 or by e-mail at acolson@nkschools.org.
Youth Lacrosse registration runs through Dec. 14
Kitsap Youth Lacrosse Association (KYLA) is accepting registration for the 2008 season through Dec. 14.
Boys and girls in the third-eighth grades from the Bremerton, Central, North and South Kitsap school districts are eligible to participate. The program is open to all new and returning players.
The fee is $115 for KYLA members and $120 for non-members. It covers league and umpire fees, fields, uniforms, transportation and team equipment.
For more information go to www.kitsaplacrosse.com.
