Sports
Lake Tahoe Chill Out baseball tournament
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/17/2023 - 3:40pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Sep 24 2023 .
September 23, 2023 (All day)
September 24, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Do you miss all the Little League World Series youth baseball action? You can see some high-caliber playing at the South Tahoe Middle School ball fields on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24. Come support the local South Tahoe Chill 13U travel team as they host a seven-team regional tournament.
Alpine One crowned champions of 2023 LTCC Adult Coed League
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/09/2023 - 1:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Alpine Carpet One defeated Guadalajara last month and was crowned champion of the 2023 LTCC Adult Coed League.
In its third year of existence, the league had 12 teams and more than 250 players in what is the LTCC soccer program’s biggest fundraiser.
The league's season ran from May to July, with playoffs in August. Teams are coed fo those 18 and over,with nine players and a minimum of four women on the field at all times.
Lil' Sharks Program returns to South Tahoe Ice Arena
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 4:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The San Jose Lil Sharks program will be returning to South Lake Tahoe for the Fall Session at the Tahoe Ice Arena. The Summer session sold out, and organizers are once again excited to introduce the great game of hockey to another group of kids.
The Fall Program begins in October and runs for six weeks. Participants are fitted with full gear, and sign-ups are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additional information regarding times, dates, and costs can be found by visiting here https://tahoeicearena.com/little_sharks/?preview=true&zn_pb_edit=1.
City looking for input on South Lake Tahoe skate park
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/19/2023 - 6:06pm
Event Date:
August 29, 2023 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe is kicking off the design phase for the renovation of the existing skatepark at Bijou Community Park on Al Tahoe Blvd.
The City, along with Action Sports Design, is requesting input from the public as they share the proposed designs and project overview. Meet the consultant team and share your feedback at an in-person meeting on Tuesday, August 29 starting at 6 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
Mike Jankowski named Executive Director of Sport at Sugar Bowl Resort
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/15/2023 - 8:54pm
NORDEN, Calif. - Sugar Bowl Resort announced Tuesday that Mike Jankowski has been named as its new Executive Director of Sport. Jankowski, an elite performance professional with 20 years of Olympic sport organization experience, has coached U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard teams since 2003. In his new role, he will lead Sugar Bowl’s ski and snowboard school, high-level sport education, Nordic, events, and summer experiences to deliver high-quality experiences and world-class events.
Space still available for STHS Volleyball two-day clinic
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/03/2023 - 11:58pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2023 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is still space available for the two-day Super Spikers Volleyball Skills Clinic August 10-11.
Instructed by South Tahoe High School Varsity coaches and players, the clinic is a fundraiser for the team. The cost for the two days is $100.
It is open to boys and girls, ages 8-13 with all skill levels. The clinic will be held in the Blue and Gold Gym at South Tahoe High from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day, plus the Vikings scrimmage between the varsity team and coaches from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Public invited to watch Women's Division 1 soccer game at LTCC
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/28/2023 - 7:01pm
Event Date:
August 7, 2023 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Head out to Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) on Monday, August 7 at 3 p.m. when Saint Mary's College meets the University of San Francisco in a pre-season exhibition game. It will be a great time to watch Division 1 soccer!
Saint Mary's Head Coach Theresa Romagnolo brings the Gaels Women's soccer team to Lake Tahoe for a pre-season team game and retreat.
Coach Romagnolo is the wife of Alex Romagnolo who grew up in South Lake Tahoe before graduating from South Tahoe High and playing soccer at the University of San Diego.
Tahoe Grizzlies holding signups and Evaluation Day for the 2023/2024 Hockey Season
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/21/2023 - 10:42pm
Event Date:
August 6, 2023 - 9:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Grizzlies, a member of the South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Association (STAHA), is offering club hockey to youth players across the region. All players are invited to try out and become a Tahoe Grizzly.
Join them on August 6 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. for evaluations and registration. Players are invited to skate with their age division. Coaches and board members will be available for questions. There is a $20 registration fee for the evaluation skate.
• 8U (Birth Years 2015-2017): 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday pairings for American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 7:14pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 34th celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe doesn't get underway until Friday, but before that, a Celebrity Pro-Am will be held on Thursday with two shotgun start tee times.
The American Century Championship offers a purse of $600,000 and network television exposure on NBC and is the most prestigious celebrity tournament in golf. The 54-hole competition is for current and former professional athletes, entertainers, and media commentators. The tournament is contested among 90 competitors under a modified Stableford form.
Closures in place for annual Death Ride, cycling the California Alps
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 6:34pm
The premier cycling event in California, the Death Ride, will be held this Saturday, July 15. Since 1978 cyclists have been challenged to ride a route with over 14,000 feet of climbing, over 103 miles in distance, six categorized climbs, and over three mountain passes.
There are some road closures those not participating in the race need to be aware of. The event runs from 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. SR89 and SR4 will close at 5 a.m. The Monitor Pass section of SR89 re-opens to vehicles at noon. The Ebbetts Pass section on SR4 re-opens at 4 p.m.
Countdown to American Century Championship: Mardy Fish looking for 2nd win at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/12/2023 - 12:04am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The casino sportsbooks at Stateline have former professional tennis player Mardy Fish at 11/4 odds to win this week's American Century Championship (ACC) at Edgewood. That put him directly behind the favorite to win, Tony Romo
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Fish was in town ahead of the tournament to share his thoughts on golf, the ACC, tennis, and mental health.
NBC Sports and American Century Investments announce six-year extension of the American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 10:28pm
NBC Sports and American Century Investments jointly announced Monday a multi-year extension of one of the most prolific partnerships in professional sports – the American Century Championship – to run through 2029, the tournament’s 40th anniversary. The new agreement marks one of the longest title sponsor extensions in golf and comes as the 2023 event kicks off at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course this week, celebrating American Century’s 25th year as title sponsor of the celebrity tournament. Now in its 34th year, the American Century Championship is owned, operated, and produced by NBC Sports.
Lake Tahoe to be home to a professional hockey team co-owned by Tim Tebow
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/10/2023 - 1:25pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow was at the Tahoe Blue Events Center Monday to announce that he and partner David Hodges are bringing professional hockey to Lake Tahoe.
The new center will be home to the first professional sports team to call the Lake Tahoe area home. The team will launch in October 2024.
Hockey players from Tahoe Hockey Academy, Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy, and the Lake Tahoe Lakers were on hand for the announcement on the steps of the new center which should be open by the beginning of September.
Fundraiser underway for South Lake Tahoe Babe Ruth as they head to regionals
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/09/2023 - 9:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Babe Ruth of South Lake Tahoe, Inc., is raising funds to support the team as they travel to upcoming regional tournaments in Tulare and Taft, California. The all-volunteer baseball organization said funds raised will help cover expenses associated with transportation, lodging, meals, and other incidentals for coaches the players and coaches.
The 2023 Pacific Southwest Babe Ruth 14u Regional All-Stars Tournament will be held July 16-22, followed by the 13u Regional All-Stars Tournament in Taft on July 23.
Three South Tahoe Futbol Club teams win at the Come Up for Air tournament in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 12:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - The U-12 South Tahoe Futbol Club (STFC) Coyotes took first place at Come Up For Air (CUFA) by defeating Sporting Santa Clara 2-1 in Sunday’s championship game at South Tahoe High School. The Coyotes defeated Sporting earlier in the tournament, 4-2, and also defeated Battle Born FC (3-0) and the Orchard Valley Toros (2-1).
Coached by head coach Jose Del Rio and assistants Jose Diaz and Juan Castaneda, the Coyotes are made up of sixth and seventh-graders and have amassed an 18-4-1 record this season.
Yankees come out on top at South Lake Tahoe Babe Ruth Championship
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2023 - 12:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a big weekend of baseball in South Lake Tahoe with the Babe Ruth league championship games. In a thrilling final matchup on Sunday, the Yankees beat the Cubs, 10-7. The Cubs couldn't overcome an early deficit, secured by the Yankees taking the lead with a well-executed double by Ryland Wright in the second inning.
Although the Cubs fell short in the end, they put up a valiant effort, collecting four hits in a game dominated by offense. The Yankees managed to rack up an impressive total of 11 hits on their way to triumph.
South Lake Tahoe Shootout brings teams from California, Utah, and Nevada
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2023 - 8:48am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Action gets started on the basketball courts at South Tahoe High School (STHS) on Thursday, with ten teams from three states meeting for the four-day South Lake Tahoe Shootout.
On Thursday, in the school's Blue Gym, Highland 1 and 2, Woodcreek, Stagg, and Skyline 1 and 2 are meeting up starting at 4 p.m.
Friday's action is in both the Blue Gym and Gold Gym from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The South Lake Tahoe teams start action Friday with the first shootout.
South Tahoe High Volleyball Team to hold 2-day Super Spikers skills clinic
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2023 - 10:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A two-day Super Spikers Volleyball Skills Clinic will be held August 10-11, 2023. Instruction will be given by South Tahoe High School (STHS) players and coaches and the clinic is open to all levels, both boys and girls, ages 8-13.
The clinic is being held as a fundraiser for the STHS team. The cost for both days is $100 per player.
The clinic is being held in the STHS Blue and Gold gyms from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. each day, with a scrimmage from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Countdown to American Century: John Elway returns to the celebrity golf tournament
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/19/2023 - 10:27pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev./Calif. - Former Denver Broncos Super Bowl MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway has not played in the annual American Century Championship for six years, but he will be returning to the popular celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe July 12-16.
The two-time Super Bowl champion signal-caller played in the first 27 tournaments until post-football career injuries sidelined him in 2017.
TAMBA to host 11th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2023 - 9:22pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 25 2023 .
June 24, 2023 (All day)
June 25, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - - Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), in conjunction with The Divided Sky, is hosting the 11th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival on Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25.
The weekend-long event will kick off with a Demo Day at Corral Trail on Saturday, June 24. Riders will have the chance to try a range of bikes from participating brands including Kona, Pivot, Rocky Mountain, and Specialized, and enjoy exclusive shuttles providing regular access to Corral Trail.
59th annual Lake Tahoe Relay on Saturday starts and ends in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 8:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be runners racing around Lake Tahoe on Saturday, all of who are taking part in the 59th Lake Tahoe Relay, the longest-running relay in the country. It starts at 5 a.m. at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe. This serves as the finish line as well.
The Lake Tahoe Relay teams consist of seven people, each running approximately 8 to 12 miles. All runners will have the same team number pinned on the front of their shirts.
There is also a two-person relay team with two members, each running 36 miles on alternating legs.
Tahoe Swim Team has strong showing in Truckee
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 9:38am
The Tahoe Swim Team traveled to Truckee this past weekend for the "Beat the Heat" meet hosted by Tahoe Truckee Swim Team. Swimmers from South Lake Tahoe participated in events new to them and personal records were broken. The Tahoe Swim Team coaches said they are extremely proud of how dedicated swimmers are to improving their skills and times.
Meet participants were Madden Casto, Maia Edmonds, Mia Vasquez Valdez, Izzy Boles, Julia Buntin, and Rowan Edmonds.
Zephyr Cove men's tennis team qualifies for USTA National Championships
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/01/2023 - 9:19pm
For the first time, a Men’s 4.5 team from Zephyr Cove Tennis Club has qualified for the United States Tennis Association’s National Championships, to be held October 14-16, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona.
The men's 4.5 over 40 team qualified by capturing the highly competitive Northern California Sectional Championship held May 19-21 at Gold River Racquet Club in Sacramento.
Local team members include Ryan Johnston, Chris Kiser, Ross Rittiman, and Bob Beutenmiller.
Youth soccer camp at Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe this summer
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2023 - 5:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) is hosting a soccer camp this summer for children, both Club members and nonmembers, from July 10 to July 13. The coaching staff is composed of professional coaches who have played professional soccer.
South Tahoe High celebrates track and field team's success at state meet
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 6:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High School's Track and Field Team is celebrating a great weekend at the NIAA 3a 2023 State Track & Field Championships.
Here is a recap from Head Coach Rob Canny III:
The women finished 7th out of 17 teams while the men finished 9th out of 21 teams at the state meet.
2023 State Track & Field Results
Arya Saini
1st Place-State Champion in the 100m Hurdles -15.49
1st Place-State Champion in the Long Jump -16-11
7th Place in the 100m -12.91
Lyla Landy
2nd Place in the 1600m -5:30.35
3rd Place in the 3200m -12:08.38
Brody DeFranco
South Tahoe Futbol Club tryouts this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 9:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe Futbol Club, the local competitive soccer club, is holding tryouts this week for numerous age groups for the upcoming 23-24 season.
The tryout schedule is:
Monday, May 22
2012 boys, 5:45-7:15
Tuesday, May 23
2011 boys, 7:15-8:45 pm
Wednesday, May 24
2013 boys, 5:45-7:15 pm
2015 boys, 5:45-7:15 pm
Thursday, May 25
2014 boys, 5:45-7:15 pm
2011 girls, 5:45-7:15 pm
2012 girls, 5:45-7:15 pm
All tryouts are free to attend and will be held at the South Tahoe Middle School Turf field.
South Tahoe High track and field teams bring back top spot in 100m hurdles, 6 total podium finishes
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 3:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Tahoe High boys and girls track and field team performed well at the NIAA 3a Championship Friday-Saturday, with one 1st place finish and five other podium spots.
Girls 100 Meter Dash
7- Saini, Arya South Tahoe 12.91
Girls 800 Meter Run
6- Bennett, Evelyn South Tahoe 2:29.00
Girls 1600 Meter Run
2- Landy, Lyla South Tahoe 5:30.35
Girls 3200 Meter Run
3- Landy, Lyla South Tahoe
Girls 100 Meter Hurdles
1- Saini, Arya South Tahoe
Girls 4x100 Meter Relay
5- South Tahoe HS 'A' 52.51
Girls 4x800 Meter Relay
Whittell High girls win NIAA 1a Track and Field Championship, Robertson wins 3 trophies for boys' team
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 3:22pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The Whittell High School girls' track and field team has brought back the State Champion trophy from the NIAA 1a State Track Championship in Henderson, Nev. Through 18 events, the young women collected 91 points with first-place finishes in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays and long jump.
Logan Robertson from the boys' team was a one-man show at state, coming home with three first-place finishes in the 800-, 1600-, and 3200-meter runs.
The finals for both women and men at NIAA 1a Friday-Saturday:
Women - 1A - Team Rankings - 18 Events Scored
1- George Whittell HS 91
South Tahoe High Baseball team ends 2023 season with 2nd place in state, 1st as academic champion
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2023 - 9:49am
UPDATE 4:30 PM: It wasn't the finish they were hoping for, but the South Tahoe High Vikings ended their 2023 season with an impressive second place in the NIAA 3a State Tournament.
The Vikings ended up playing 11 games in the last nine days between the northern regionals and the state tournament. Their opponent in the final game was Pahrump Valley, the number one seed from the south. South Tahoe fell 0-3.
Even though Pahrump Valley won the final, South Tahoe outscored them in two games 8-5. Temperatures have been in the 90s in Henderson, the site of the tournament.
Tahoe Bike Month gets underway June 1, lots of activities for all ages
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/19/2023 - 11:35pm
The rest of the county is currently celebrating National Bike Month, but with the epic winter and snow still remaining on many trails, Tahoe Bike Month will start June 1.
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is planning a full calendar of events and is going for a record number of registrations for Tahoe Bike Month.
Whittell High School Warriors have high hopes at NIAA 1a State Championships
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2023 - 6:34pm
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - The George Whittell High School (GWS) boys and girls track and field teams are well represented at the NIAA 1a State Championships in Henderson Nevada this week. Freshman Logan Robertson earned a triple-gold at the Northern Regionals last week as he swept the top spot in three distance races, as well as a medal in the high jump.
South Tahoe High Baseball team wins Northern Nevada title, on way to NIAA 3a State Tournament
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/16/2023 - 11:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After an amazing display of perseverance, teamwork, and talent on the baseball diamond last week, the South Tahoe High School (STHS) Vikings came from a first-round loss to the loser's bracket to becoming the Northern Nevada 3A Baseball champions.
And now they are looking to bring home a state championship trophy to South Lake Tahoe for the first time.
Heavenly, Kirkwood and Northstar to start summer operations once conditions allow
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/11/2023 - 8:01pm
After a historic winter season with record-breaking snowfall, Tahoe-area Vail resorts are looking ahead to summer operations and events. Conditions permitting, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California, and Kirkwood Mountain Resort are targeting Friday, June 16 for their opening days, with an array of highly anticipated summer activities available.
TAMBA announces 2023 season kick-off events
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 9:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association (TAMBA) has announced two upcoming events to kick off the 2023 mountain biking season. All proceeds from these events will help fund TAMBA’s trail-building priorities and overarching strategy to support the continued development of multi-use trails in the Lake Tahoe region.
12th annual Game Time Basketball Camp returns to South Lake Tahoe for ages 7-18
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2023 - 10:57am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After their biggest camp in 2022, the 12th annual Game Time Summer Basketball Camp returns to South Lake Tahoe July 17-20, 2023. Last year, over 60 boys and girls from ages 6-17 attended.
The camp is held at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation and Swim Complex, 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.
This year's basketball camp is open to ages 7-18, both boys and girls from beginners to advanced.
Full Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Half Day: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
South Tahoe Vikings JV squads shine In 3A Northern Nevada Track & Field Regional Championships
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/29/2023 - 5:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Junior Varsity Vikings, led by Coach Rod Canny III, recently competed in the 3A Northern Nevada Track & Field Regional Championships. Both the Viking boys’ and girls’ squads placed in the competition.
The boys’ squad finished strong, earning 1st place with 109.5 points. The girls’ squad accumulated an admirable 95 points to claim the 3rd spot. The event was held Monday, April 24, 2023, at North Valleys High School in Nevada.
Three newcomers announced for American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 10:39pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The 34th annual American Century Championship will be held July 12-16 and tickets go on sale online beginning at midnight on April 1. Daily grounds tickets, and Wednesday through Sunday weekly grounds passes will be available at www.eventbrite.com.
Tahoe Climbing Coalition to bring Reel Rock 17 Film Tour to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/19/2023 - 12:09am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Despite all the snow on the ground, the climbing season is approaching quickly! The Tahoe Climbing Coalition (TCC) has lots of stewardship days and community socials planned once the trails and rocks emerge, but in the meantime, they invite the community to join them at their showing of the Reel Rock 17 Film Tour.
New South Lake Tahoe ice hockey program for ages 5-9 - Little Sharks
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2023 - 2:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Little Sharks Learn to Play program is coming to South Lake Tahoe this Spring at the Tahoe Ice Area. Registration is now open for this new program.
Tahoe Ice & Entertainment is hosting the Little Sharks - Learn To Play program in South Lake Tahoe this spring, from April 19 through May 24, 2023, and is being organized in conjunction with Tahoe Hockey Academy and the Lake Tahoe Grizzlies.
The Little Sharks is for players with no prior organized hockey experience.
South Tahoe Grizzlies Ice Hockey celebrates its senior athletes Saturday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/07/2023 - 1:21am
Event Date:
February 11, 2023 - 4:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Association's Tahoe Grizzlies Youth Hockey Travel Club will honor its High School Varsity team’s senior athletes on Saturday, February 11. The team takes on the Reno Ice High School team at 5:45 p.m. at Tahoe Ice Arena.
A special recognition ceremony will precede the 5:45 p.m. puck drop, during which South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cristi Creegan will drop the puck to recognize the many successes of the team and of the youth hockey program in the community.
Northern Nevada soccer teams find success at ODP West Region Tournament
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/01/2023 - 10:21pm
In just its fourth year of operating as a separate entity from Las Vegas, the Northern Nevada Olympic Development (ODP) teams experienced their best success in January at the ODP West Region Championships in Mesa, Arizona. Players from Reno-Sparks, Truckee, Elko, and Tahoe helped in the successful outcome.
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Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy's Will Sweetser to coach at the FIS World Junior/U23 Championships
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2023 - 6:46pm
Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy's Nordic Program Director Will Sweetser has been selected to serve as a coach for the U.S. Ski Team at the FIS World Junior/U23 Championships in Whistler, British Columbia.
The top 5 ranked U23 men and women, and the top 6 ranked U20 men and women are selected from a combination of FIS World Cup results, FIS points, and the U.S. National Championships. SBSTA Club Nordic athlete J.C. Schoonmaker of Tahoe City automatically qualified from his World Cup results as a member of the U.S. Ski Team.
5th annual Ski California Safety Day at resorts around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 1:38pm
Ski California’s fifth annual safety day returns Saturday, January 28, with resorts in California and Nevada gearing up to offer a variety of safety-themed activities to educate guests about the importance of skiing and riding safely.
Special Olympics Nevada athlete named to Special Olympics USA team
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 1:18pm
Special Olympics USA has announced it will send a 201-member delegation to represent the United States at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, being held June 17-25, 2023. Brandy Goodson of Fallon, Nev., will represent Special Olympics Nevada, competing in athletics. She competes for the organization’s program in Fernley, Nev.
10-year anniversary celebration for Lake Tahoe Epic Curling Club
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 10:50pm
Event Date:
January 22, 2023 - 12:00pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Lake Tahoe Epic Curling celebrates 10 years with special public events throughout the month of January.
Lake Tahoe Epic Curling (LTEC) was founded in January 2013. The roots of the club started with occasional curling sessions at the South Tahoe Ice Arena.
This quickly grew into a passionate group of curlers.
In 2019, the club built a year-round, dedicated curling facility in the basement of the TRPA building in Stateline.
'Tis the Season to learn how to skate
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 9:17pm
Event Date:
December 10, 2022 - 10:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe Ice Arena will be conducting a series of "Learn to Skate" sessions starting Saturday, December 10 at 10:45 a.m. These sessions are geared towards children aged 4 - 10 who would like to learn the basic fundamentals of ice skating.
The first session on the 10th is "FREE" and all other sessions are $10 and pay-as-you-go. The sessions will focus on balance, learning how to fall, getting back up, strides, and fun, fun, fun. All sessions are for children only.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
South Tahoe High grad McCallan Castles heading to play football for Tennessee
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/07/2022 - 7:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Since graduating from South Tahoe High School in 2018, McCallan Castles has been showing the rest of the football world what South Lake Tahoe already knew the athlete could do.
Castles, who has been playing for U.C. Davis Aggies for the past three years, announced Wednesday that he will be playing for the Tennessee Volunteers next fall. He started his collegiate career with the Cal Bears, playing three games for them in 2018. He transferred to UC Davis early in 2019. The psychology major has one year of eligibility to use at Tennessee.
Holiday discount tickets for the 2023 American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2022 - 10:37pm
Looking for that unique holiday gift for loved ones and would appreciate the gift at a discount? While the early bird gets the worm, fans of the American Century Championship receive a 30 percent holiday discount on Weeklong Grounds Badges when purchased from December 5 through 25, 2022 (link HERE starts Dec. 5).
The 34th annual celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe will be held July 12 – 16, 2023 at Edgewood Tahoe.
LTCC Girls' Soccer heads to Sierra College for 3rd round playoff game
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/21/2022 - 9:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) Women's Soccer team has dominated the standings all season long, with several weeks sitting at the top of the CCCAA standings in the Golden Valley Conference (California Community College Athletic Association).
With their 10-0 league and 15-5-2 overall records, the LTCC Coyotes were able to sit out the first round of playoffs and were scheduled to host the 11th-seed Canada College (15-4) of Redwood City this past Saturday in South Lake Tahoe.
South Tahoe High Boys Soccer team and coaches honored for 2022 season
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/13/2022 - 2:50am
South Tahoe High's 2022 boys' soccer program had an outstanding season. They had the best record since the team won the State title in 2010. This team had one of the league's best defenses which only allowed seven goals overall, eight goals counting conference games. Their offense scored 54 overall goals. In league play, they had five clean sheets, nine clean sheets counting conference games.
