Sports Briefs
Area Junior sailors to compete for Junior Olympic Sailing titles

Top junior sailors from all over the country, including junior sailors from the Pensacola area, will take to Pensacola Bay waters for a shot at titles in the Optimist, Laser, 420 and Excite classes at the USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival on July 6-8.

This event draws junior sailing stars, some with regional, national and international titles under their belts. This three-day event kicks off at Pensacola Yacht Club at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 6 with registration and check in. Races kick off at noon on July 7, culminating in an awards presentation immediately after racing on July 8, also at the Pensacola Yacht Club.

The USA junior Olympic Sailing Festival, sponsored by US Sailing and West Marine, introduces young people to the fun and excitement of sailing, encourages young sailors to enjoy racing and promotes a lifelong interest in sailing.

For more information, contact Linda Thompson at (850) 293-1434, or visit www.pensacolayachtclub. org.

Gulf Breeze Dolphin Volleyball Summer Camp July 23-26

Gulf Breeze Head Coach Waynn Sellers will be hosting the second annual Dolphin Volleyball Camp at Gulf Breeze High School, July 23-26 for Grades 4-12.

The camp is directed by Sellers and all coaches have college playing and/or coaching experience. Early registration is recommended; register by Sat., June 23 to guarantee shirt size requested.

Times are as follows:

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fundamental Skills Session, Grades 4-8 will be for Beginner and Intermediate Skills. $60 fee includes t-shirt.

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Advanced Skills Session, Grades 8-12 requires approval of Coach Sellers; contact Coach Sellers directly at Boyzrule62955@yahoo.com or call 932-7682. Cost is $75, which includes a free t-shirt.

The goal of this camp is teach both the fundamentals of volleyball as well as advanced techniques for players interested in enhancing their personal skill level. Any player who registers the day of camp should come to the morning session Monday, July 23, for evaluation and placement. Registration forms are available at GBHS Athletic Department, Gulf Breeze Rec Center or by mail or e-mail by contacting Gulf Breeze Booster Club Secretary, Jenni Koontz at 934-5376 or jwkoontz510@yahoo.com.

GBHS Wrestling Camp August 2-3

Former U.S. Olympic Wrestling Coach Rob Herman will be the featured guest for the 2007 Dolphin Wrestling Camp August 2-3 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room.

Cost for the camp is $50 per person. For more information, call Matt Alt at 554-5974.

GBSA volleyball registration through August 17

Registration for the 2007 GBSA volleyball season is going on now through August 17 at the Rec Center.

Girls in grade five through eight are eligible. For more information, call the Rec Center at 934-5140.