AREA SPORTS/RECREATION CALENDAR
The Siloam Springs HeraldLeader invites area sports clubs, teams and organizations to submit news about activities and events. Fax information to 479-202-9309 or e-mail to gthomas@nwaonline.com.
Siloam Springs football camp
The Siloam Springs football program will host its annual Youth Football Camp from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 23-24 at Panther Stadium.
The camp is for football players going into grades 1-6, and the camp objective is to teach athletes the fundamentals of football, to enhance the techniques used in football and to introduce philosophies used at Siloam Springs High School.
Shorts and cleats are needed and players need to show up 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Preregistration is $40, which includes insurance and a camp T-shirt. Make checks payable to Siloam Springs football. Late registration is available but a T-shirt cannot be guaranteed.
For more information, contact Craig at 524-8035 or email brandon.craig@siloamschools.com.
Senior exercise options
The Walton Lifetime Health Complex on the campus of John Brown University is a participating facility for both SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit programs. These programs are designed for senior Medicare/Medicaid eligible members and offer a unique blend of physical activity for all. Classes are offered five days a week and are taught by certified instructors. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. There also is a class that meets in the indoor pool on Monday, Wednesday and Friday called “Splash.” If eligible, a SilverSneakers or Silver&Fit membership could be covered by insurance at no charge or for a maximum of $25 a year. Find out if you are eligible by going to silversneakers.com or silverandfit. com. For questions or more information, call 479-524-7303 or email wlhc@jbu.edu.