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NSHE Board of Regents approves University fieldhouse and turf fields project

Story Links Fieldhouse & Turf Fields Project Home RENO, Nev. – On Friday, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents gave final approval for construction of an indoor fieldhouse and resurfacing of two turf fields at the University of Nevada. Groundbreaking […]

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RENO, Nev. – On Friday, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents gave final approval for construction of an indoor fieldhouse and resurfacing of two turf fields at the University of Nevada.

Groundbreaking for the state-of-the-art fieldhouse, set to be located adjacent to the southeast entrance of Mackay Stadium, is set to take place later this summer with completion of the facility targeted for summer 2026.

The 72,000-square foot facility will benefit the University student body by serving in a multi-purpose capacity. The fieldhouse’s 110 yards of indoor turf and recreation space will accommodate Nevada club and intramural sports while enhancing wellness and activity for the campus community. The facility also provides a critical practice area for the Wolf Pack Marching Band and Nevada spirit teams with additional opportunities for ROTC exercises, ASUN and community events, youth sports’ activities, and pregame events.

“With the approval by the Board of Regents, the entire University stands to benefit from the new fieldhouse. In addition to the major leap forward that Wolf Pack Athletics will experience, the University’s emphasis on student success also benefits greatly,” said University President Brian Sandoval ’86. “From the very beginning, we have envisioned the fieldhouse as enhancing the student experience for all students through its multi-use nature. The student events, activities, intramurals and more that will be regularly held in the fieldhouse will further the University’s goal of health, wellness and connection for our entire campus community. I would like to express my gratitude to the Board of Regents for approving this important project.”

The fieldhouse has long been essential for Wolf Pack student athletes to train, compete, and succeed year-round. It will positively impact all 17 Nevada sports by providing training space for football and women’s soccer, batting cages for softball, and conditioning space for all Wolf Pack programs.

“Today’s decision by the Board of Regents will have a momentous positive effect on the University of Nevada. We are grateful for the support and action of the Regents, President Sandoval, and ASUN in making this possible,” said Nevada Director of Athletics Stephanie Rempe. “This long-awaited indoor facility is essential for the long-term success and championship potential of our programs and student athletes. It will elevate our department, our University, and our community, and I am excited for Nevada’s College Town to come together with pride and purpose to help us make this transformational project a reality.”

Nevada Athletics is committed to securing $5-7M in philanthropic support for the Fieldhouse & Turf Fields Project to expand and improve student access to recreational opportunities that support physical and mental well-being, elevate program competitiveness, and address vital health and safety needs. The goal will be achieved through a comprehensive fundraising campaign focused on major gifts, naming opportunities and donor engagement strategies.

 

If you are interested in supporting this project, please contact the WPAA at wolfpack@unr.edu.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING:

Jeff Choate — Head Football Coach

“Having an indoor facility at the University of Nevada is long overdue. It is a total gamechanger for all of our athletic programs and also for our student body. The ability for our student body to recreate and have intramural sports and for our program to have the ability to prepare when the weather is inclement is something that’s needed. It is especially critical given that we’re the only Division I program in a cold-weather climate that doesn’t yet have such a facility.”

Vanessa Valentine — Head Women’s Soccer Coach

“The new indoor facility is an absolute gamechanger for our student athletes, our program, future recruits, and for the University. It shows growth and investment. We are grateful to have the support of President Sandoval and the Nevada student body, as this facility is going to help bridge the gap to the student athlete experience. We will now have the advantage of having this safe space to train year-round in a climate-controlled environment. We’re excited for this facility furthering the future of our athletic department and women’s soccer, allowing us to continue to grow and compete at a higher level.”

Victoria Hayward — Head Softball Coach

“This fieldhouse will put Nevada Softball on a completely new level. As we continue to aim even higher after winning our first Mountain West championship, this fieldhouse will be pivotal towards our offseason training and elevate our level of preparation for spring. I am excited for the opportunities this facility will provide our current and future student athletes in our continued pursuit of championships.”

 

Heather Speed, EdD, University of Nevada Vice President of Student Affairs

“A modern fieldhouse is far more than just a venue for athletics.  For our students, it will be a gathering space and a symbol of pride.  It will be a space where students will come together, celebrate their university, and experience a true sense of belonging.  That sense of community and belonging matters – it fosters relationships, strengthens identity, and improves the overall college experience.”

 

Carmina Aglubat, ASUN President

“The Fieldhouse boasts exciting opportunities for the University of Nevada. Infrastructure is always an incredible thing for universities. However, it is even better when the infrastructure is built to enhance the exciting parts of the student experience and when members of the student body can actively engage with the space. Officers of the Associated Students are excited to use the space for engaging programming; intermural and club sports members are energized to use it for practice and games; and all students have the chance to walk onto the field for both structured and unstructured activity. I always like to say, ‘now is not the time to play it small- play big.’ This initiative is the definition of playing it big. It is more than just a building; it represents a legacy full of endless opportunities for generations to come.”



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Bismarck Youth Basketball Camp 2025: Pee Wee Lions, Lady Lion hoopsters learn fundamentals | Sports

BISMARCK — The Bismarck Lions basketball program hosted its pee wee youth fundamental skills camp Thursday, Friday July 11-12  in Bismarck. Preston Crowder, Bismarck basketball boys head coach assisted by Lion team members and retired coach Garry Crowder instructed campers on proper shooting, ball-handling, passing skills and techniques; as well as perfecting the defensive structure, […]

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BISMARCK — The Bismarck Lions basketball program hosted its pee wee youth fundamental skills camp Thursday, Friday July 11-12  in Bismarck.



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Register Now for Mesa Parks and Recreation Fall Programs

Text to speech audio articles made possible by CAST11 Talking Glass Media Despite our triple-digit temperatures, fall is around the corner, and so is registration for Mesa Parks and Recreations fall programs. (City of Mesa Photo) Registration is now open for Mesa residents for the 2025 fall season (August, September, October). Mesa offers programs and […]

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Despite our triple-digit temperatures, fall is around the corner, and so is registration for Mesa Parks and Recreations fall programs.

Register Now for Mesa Parks and Recreation Fall Programs

(City of Mesa Photo)

Registration is now open for Mesa residents for the 2025 fall season (August, September, October). Mesa offers programs and activities to people of all ages and abilities:

– Adult Sports: Kickball, cornhole, softball, volleyball, pickleball and Recess for Adults, which offers a new sport or game each week

– Youth Sports and Clinics: Co-ed flag football and all-girls flag football, NFL flag kinder clinic, cheer clinic, lacrosse clinic, soccer clinic and Playball multi-sport

– Teen Recreation: Flag football, junior tennis camps, Super Smash Bros E-Sports Tournament and Teen H.Y.P.E. (Helping Youth Produce Excellence) teen leadership initiative

– Adaptive Recreation: Swimming, bocce, rock climbing, yoga, fashion show

– Hobbies and Special Interests: Youth beginners ice skating (ages 7-12), all-star gymnastics (ages 1-4), Dungeons & Dragons (ages 8-14), judo (ages 10+), belly dance basics (ages 16+) and tai chi for wellness/beginners (ages 16+)

Additional offerings include lap swim at Skyline and Kino Aquatic Centers, Drop-In Pickleball for ages 18+, tennis clinics and leagues, after-school programs and fall break camps.

Mesa Parks and Recreation will also host special events such as the Dive-In Movie Aug. 16, Skate Party @ The Plaza Sept. 27, Celebrate Mesa, Oct. 11, Fall Carnival Oct. 24 and Pumpkin Splash Oct. 25. A full list of programs and activities is available in the fall PLAYBOOK Magazine.

All of these popular activities are the perfect way to keep families active while having fun. Non-residents can begin registering on Monday, July 14 at 8 a.m.

How to Register:

– Online using the Active Net Registration System

– Email: Send a completed registration form to ParksRecInfo@MesaAZ.gov

– Phone: Call 480-644-PLAY (7529)

– In-person: Visit the Mesa Parks and Recreation Office at 708 W. Baseline Road. Office hours are Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Registration forms are available in English and Spanish. For questions, call 480-644-PLAY (7529). Some Mesa residents may qualify for the Mesa Recreation Scholarship MRS Discount, which provides 50% off youth and adaptive programs.

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On the fast track: Carrollton 12-year-old headed to Junior Olympics, 10th grade – Smithfield Times

On the fast track: Carrollton 12-year-old headed to Junior Olympics, 10th grade Published 1:11 pm Friday, July 11, 2025 Akaido “Jig” Mohammed of Carrollton flexes his muscles after placing in the top five in the 200 meter and 400 meter events at the AAU Track & Field Region 5 qualifier. (Photo courtesy of Candace Mohammed) […]

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On the fast track: Carrollton 12-year-old headed to Junior Olympics, 10th grade

Published 1:11 pm Friday, July 11, 2025

Akaido “Jig” Mohammed isn’t your typical 12-year-old.

The budding track and field standout, who recently qualified to compete in the Amateur Athletic Union’s Junior Olympics, begins every morning with a 2-mile run. Then he gets right to his schoolwork without being prompted.

The Carrollton resident is already a rising sophomore in high school. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, his mother, Candace Mohammed, enrolled him in the Acellus Academy of Science and Technology, an online self-paced private K-12 school that prepares students for STEM-related careers.

“He was able to fly through a lot of his elementary and middle school courses pretty quickly,” Candace said.

He’s only in his first full year of participating in track and field competitions.

Last year, Jig joined Smithfield Packers Youth Sports’ track team, but an injury he sustained during his second meet took him out for the remainder of the season. He now trains with Chidi Okezie, a U.S.-born sprinter and Hampton University graduate who competed for Nigeria in the 2024 Paris Olympics. It was Okezie who recommended that Jig join the Technique Track Club in Hampton.

As a member of Technique, Jig earned two silver medals and one gold at the AAU district level. He then completed the 200 meter dash in 25.62 seconds and the 400 meter dash in just over a minute at the AAU Track & Field Region 5 qualifier June 28 in Newport News, qualifying in both events for the Junior Olympics, which will be held July 22 through Aug. 2 in Houston, Texas. Athletes with the five fastest scores qualify.

The 200 meters, we weren’t expecting that one at all. He snuck in there on that,” Candace said.

According to the Houston Sports Authority, the AAU Junior Olympic Games are the largest youth multi-sport event in the nation. There, 15,000 youth athletes from across the country will compete in more than a dozen sports. This summer marks the 59th anniversary of the event and the fourth time Houston has hosted the games.

“He’s always been athletic,” Candace said of Jig, who has participated in soccer and basketball through Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation. He also boxes in the off-season and has started training with Jerry Forrest, a professional heavyweight boxer in Newport News, but recently decided to focus on track.

“One thing about Jig, he’s a very shy, quiet, mild kid, so it’s hard because he’s not really going to express what he likes,” Candace said. But then “he smiles, and that’s when you know.”

During the pandemic, “it was hard for him to get excited about anything,” but “track is starting to give me my kid back,” she said. “He’s growing into something that you can see that he’s proud of himself.”

Candace said Jig hopes to one day compete for Isle of Wight County Schools, but his accelerated homeschooling has put him in an unusual situation. 

In Virginia, public schools aren’t required to include homeschooled students in athletics or other extracurricular activities, but Isle of Wight County Schools has a policy allowing participation if homeschooled students enroll in at least two classes for the semester their sport or activity is in session, IWCS spokeswoman Lynn Briggs said.

But “I won’t make him repeat courses he’s already taken and I don’t want my 12-year-old among high-schoolers yet,” Candace said.

Candace said Jig’s dedication to his schoolwork and sport has inspired her to return to school. She started her first week at Norfolk State University this month, pursuing a psychology degree in hopes of becoming a licensed counselor.

 



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A2R Performance Development Brings Elite Youth Basketball Training to Hesperia

HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Local athlete and coach Aaron Alston is set to open his new basketball training facility, A2R Performance Development, in Hesperia with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The facility, located at 10968 I Ave, STE C, Hesperia, 92345, will host the community […]

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HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Local athlete and coach Aaron Alston is set to open his new basketball training facility, A2R Performance Development, in Hesperia with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The facility, located at 10968 I Ave, STE C, Hesperia, 92345, will host the community event featuring complimentary hot dogs while supplies last, free merchandise for the first 10 children, and additional branded items available for purchase in support of the new small business.

Alston, a 2011 graduate of Hesperia High School and a long-time High Desert resident, said the launch of A2R Performance Development marks a significant milestone in his lifelong commitment to the sport and local youth.

“I’ve been training athletes of all levels since 2016, and for the past three years, I’ve been contracted by the City of Hesperia to run weekly basketball classes,” Alston said. “Opening this facility is a long-time dream that allows me to continue mentoring and inspiring young athletes in the community I love.”

The facility will offer one-on-one, small group, and large group basketball training, along with sport-specific conditioning and plyometric programs designed to boost speed, agility, and vertical performance. A2R is also home to the competitive AAU basketball team, A2R Elite.

Alston’s decorated basketball background includes leading Hesperia High to two Mojave River League championships and earning accolades such as First Team All-League, Mojave River League Athlete of the Year, and Citrus Belt Athlete of the Year. He went on to play collegiate basketball at Lower Columbia College, Southern University A&M, and Cal State Los Angeles, and has competed in elite Pro-Am leagues such as The Drew League and The Mecca.

In 2023, Alston was honored with a mural at the Hesperia Epicentre, recognizing his contributions to local sports and youth development.

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E’town 12U All-Stars compete in state tournament | Youth Sports

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Martin to Represent Team USA at Panam Bowling Youth Championship – University of Nebraska

Reigning NTCA Player of the Year Jillian Martin was named to the USBC Junior Team USA team which will represent the United States at the 2025 Panam Bowling Youth Championship, August 10-16.  Martin was among eight young bowlers selected by the National Selection Committee to represent the states in Guatemala City, Guatemala.  The 2025 Panam […]

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Reigning NTCA Player of the Year Jillian Martin was named to the USBC Junior Team USA team which will represent the United States at the 2025 Panam Bowling Youth Championship, August 10-16. 

Martin was among eight young bowlers selected by the National Selection Committee to represent the states in Guatemala City, Guatemala. 

The 2025 Panam Bowling Youth Championship will be held at the Metrobowl Zone 15 in Guatemala City, with the opening ceremony and official practice beginning August 10. Singles competition will begin the next day, with team competition starting on August 14. 

The three-time first-team All-American is coming off a season in which she led the NTCA in nine individual categories en route to being named NTCA Bowler of the Year. Martin will join Junior Team USA for the fourth time in her career. 

Stay up to date with the action by following the Nebraska Women’s Bowling Twitter (@HuskerBowling), Instagram (@huskerbowling) and Facebook.



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