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Craig Sports Briefs for June 11, 2016: Victory Motors Cancer Drive takes over Loudy-Simpson

Victory Motors of Craig hosts its third annual Cancer Drive throughout the day Saturday at Loudy-Simpson Park with multiple happenings for families.

The morning starts with the 5K Color Run/Walk at 8 a.m., registration at 7:30.

Members of the Denver Broncos cheerleaders will host a cheer clinic for ages 5 to 16 starting at 10 a.m., at a price of $10 per participant, while at the same time the Cancer Drive will feature a shooting gallery through Woody’s Shooting Sports and a silent auction.



Football players including Rick Upchurch, Greg Boyd, Charles Grant, Dwight Anderson and Anthony Hargrove will be available at 11 a.m. as part of the NFL Play 60 Challenge open to boys and girls 5 to 12, $10 per kid.

An autograph session with players and cheerleaders will follow later in the day.



The Cancer Drive benefits Moffat County Cancer Society and has raised about $25,000 in previous years.

For more information, visit victorymotors.com/cancer-drive.htmvictorymotors.com/cancer-drive.htm..

victorymotors.com/cancer-drive.htm.

CNCC rodeo riding to nationals

The Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeColorado Northwestern Community College rodeo program will compete at the rodeo program will compete at the College National Finals RodeoCollege National Finals Rodeo this Sunday through June 18 in Casper, Wyoming. this Sunday through June 18 in Casper, Wyoming.

Colorado Northwestern Community College rodeo program will compete at the College National Finals Rodeo this Sunday through June 18 in Casper, Wyoming.

The Spartans have seven total athletes in the mix, with bareback rider Colton Onyett, saddle bronc rider Nick Chew and bull rider Rhett Nielson jumping into the action on day one.

Team roping duos of JD Slagowski and Johnny Pavkov and Brody Adams and Southern Utah University’s Clay Crozier will start their rounds Monday, as will Teasha Moody in goat tying.

Competitors will have three rounds throughout the week, with the championships Saturday.

CNCC encourages people who attend the event, which will be broadcast on ESPN, to display signage supporting the school and individuals.

British Soccer Camp to visit Craig

Craig Parks & RecreationCraig Parks & Recreation will host Challenger British Soccer Camp June 27 to July 1 at Woodbury Sports Complex. will host Challenger British Soccer Camp June 27 to July 1 at Woodbury Sports Complex.

Craig Parks & Recreation will host Challenger British Soccer Camp June 27 to July 1 at Woodbury Sports Complex.

The program is open to ages 3 to 16 who want to receive instruction in the sport, with several options, including First Kicks, Mini Soccer, Half Day and the add-on session Golden Goal Camp available to those who sign up for Half Day.

Class — Age(s), Time, PriceClass — Age(s), Time, Price

Class — Age(s), Time, Price

First Kicks — 3, 9 to 10 a.m., $90

Mini Soccer — 4 to 5, 10:30 a.m. to noon, $107

Half Day — 6 to 16, 9 a.m. to noon, $135

Golden Goal Camp — 8 to 16, 9 to 1 to 3 p.m., $52

Registration is available at challengersports.comchallengersports.com with a deadline of June 17. Late registration is allowed with a $10 fee. with a deadline of June 17. Late registration is allowed with a $10 fee.

challengersports.com with a deadline of June 17. Late registration is allowed with a $10 fee.

For more information, call 970-826-2004.

Bowling fundraiser to benefit child advocates group

Northwest Rocky Mountain Colorado CASA — Court Appointed Special Advocates — will host the Bowl-for-Kids fundraiserBowl-for-Kids fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. June 25 at Thunder Rolls Bowling Center, 900 Industrial Ave. from 6 to 9 p.m. June 25 at Thunder Rolls Bowling Center, 900 Industrial Ave.

Bowl-for-Kids fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. June 25 at Thunder Rolls Bowling Center, 900 Industrial Ave.

The evening will include door prizes, bake sale and silent auction, as well as multiple rounds on the lanes.

Registration comes in several packages. The Spare is $100 for a team of five and is available to students, nonprofit groups or families and friends. The Strike is a corporate-sponsored team of five for $500.

The Deuce is available for $200 for companies wishing to display a banner at the event, while the Turkey is a corporate team of five, banner and additional sponsorship benefits for $750.

Prices include shoe rentals and three games of bowling.

Funds will go toward CASA’s work with abused and neglected children in Moffat, Routt and Grand counties.

For more information or to register, call 970-819-6233.


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