AREA SPORTS/RECREATION CALENDAR
The Siloam Springs Herald-Leader invites area sports clubs, teams and organizations to submit news about activities and events. Fax information to 524-5159 or e-mail to gthomas@nwaonline.com. League managers may report recreational sports scores and standings to The Herald-Leader. Scores may be faxed or e-mailed. For more information, contact managing editor Graham Thomas at 524-5144.
Lyle Licht Memorial Tournament
The annual Lyle Licht Memorial Tournament, benefitting the Siloam Springs High School golf team, will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, at Siloam Springs Country Club. Cost is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. For more information, call 479-524-4269.
SSFC fall soccer registration
Siloam Springs Futbol Club (SSFC) will be taking registrations for the fall season through Aug. 20. You can register online at www.siloamspringsFC.com or by visiting the Parks and Recreation Department located at 120 S. Mt. Olive St.
Final Registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the Siloam Springs Arvest West Branch (next to Atwoods). Look for the SSFC banner.
Fall registration fees are $65 for the first child with $5 discounts for each sibling. If you wish to register for both the fall and spring season, the fee is $100 for the first child and $95 for each sibling.
Children between the ages of 5-17 may participate.
For more information, email siloamspringsfutbolclub@gmail.com or search for Siloam Springs Futbol Club on Facebook.
Early tackle football registration
The Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County has registration available for its Tackle Football Program online at www. bgcwbc.org or in person at the club. Cost is $45. The league will consist of teams from the Siloam Springs, Bentonville and Fayetteville Boys & Girls Clubs. There will be one team for each grade in Siloam from third to sixth grade. Home games will be played on Saturdays at Panther Stadium. Semifinal playoff games will potentially be held in Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium with the championships being held in Siloam Springs. The season runs from Sept. 10 to Nov. 5. No gate fees will be taken at any games, including playoffs or championship games. More information about the program can be found at www.bgcwbc.org or by calling 479-524-4174 or email at clint@bgcwbc.org
Fitness classes
The Walton Lifetime Health Complex, on the campus of John Brown University, offers a variety of fitness classes weekly. Class fees range from $3$5 a session — please call 524-7246 for more information. Cardio Party meets on Monday and Friday at 12:15 p.m. and Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Group Power meets on Tuesday and Thursday at 6 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Group Centergy meets on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. and Friday at 8:30 a.m.
The WLHC also offers numerous classes for its Silver Sneakers Program. The “Classic” class is Wednesday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. and the “Circuit” class is Tuesday and Thursday at 9:45 a.m. A “Smooth Moves” class is offered at 9:45 a.m. on Monday.
A “Silver Splash” class in the shallow end of the indoor pool meets on Monday and Wednesday at 11:15 a.m.
There is also a Morning Stretch and Tone at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please contact the WLHC office at 524-7303 for more information about all of its programs and memberships options.
Aqua Aerobics Class meets on Monday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Hub White Pool at the WLHC. All exercise is done in the four-foot section of the pool. Please call Barb at 524-5397 for information about this class.
Volunteer coaches needed
The Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County is currently seeking anyone interested in helping out as a volunteer coach for the club’s third-sixth grade tackle football program. Teams travel to Bentonville and Fayetteville for games as well as play in Siloam Springs.
Anyone interested please contact the club at 479524-4174 or email clint@ bgcwbc.org.