Local Sports Briefs

Mud Fest 2008 for Douglas volleyball

Mud Fest 2008, a mud volleyball tournament and barbecue, will be held on August 9 at Herbig Park to support the Douglas High volleyball program.

There will be competitive and recreational divisions and a minimum of three games. The entry fee of $200 per team if registered before July 15 also incudes a tournament t-shirt. For more information, go to mudfest08@yahoo.com.

Capital City VB will hold summer clinics

The Capital City Volleyball Club will conduct a wide variety of specialized summer clinics for girls entering grades 3-12, including the second Annual College Coaches Clinic, which features four college head coaches, each conducting a one-day clinic.

Each clinic is designed to maximize individual player development. The 2008 summer schedule includes:

Individual Skill Clinics: those entering grades 7-12, Tuesday and Thursdays, July 8-31, 6-8:30 p.m. Youth Fundamental Clinic: those entering grades 3-6, Wednesdays, July 9-30, 6-8 p.m. College Coaches Clinic: Advanced level players entering graders 8-12, August 3-6. Get Ready for School Clinic: those entering grades 7-12, August 8-10.

All clinics will be held at the Silver State Athletic Center, located at 5680 Morgan Mill Road in Carson City.

For more information about times and costs, or to sign up for one or more clinics, go to www.capitalcityvbc.com or call (775) 883-3500.